Center of Excellence, Geomatics Engineering Civil Engineering Department University of Colorado-Denver (UCD)

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1 Center of Excellence, Geomatics Engineering Civil Engineering Department University of Colorado-Denver (UCD) Science-Based Engineering Do we have a Center of Excellence in Geospatial Research and Education in the Geospatial Alley? Briefing For: Attendees, Americas Petroleum Surveying Group, US West Summer Meeting, July 19, 2013 Andy Anderson, Fort Collins, Colorado

2 Agenda Introduction What is Geomatics? The Team UCD Continuity The need Three key elements Goal / Mission Objectives Why? Motivation Who cares? Benefits? Phases to Building the Program: A Three-Year Outlook Core Offering This Fall, 2013 Contributions / Donations Summary Questions?

3 UCD Introduction: Definition of Geomatics What is Geomatics? It is much more than: GIS Remote Sensing

4 UCD Introduction: Definition of Geomatics It is: The Science of Geospatial Technologies and Applications.

5 UCD Introduction: Definition of Geomatics (cont.) More Detail: Another Way of Looking at It: Land Surveys High Definition Surveys LiDAR G. Konecny RECENT GLOBAL CHANGES IN GEOMATICS EDUCATION

6 Introduction: The Team Dr. Apostol Panayotov (Toly), Assistant Research Professor, University of Colorado-Denver (UCD), Denver, CO (Geodesy, HDS, GIS, Land Surveys, Cartographic Science) Dr. Jan Van Sickle, Van Sickle LLC, Denver, CO (GPS, GNSS, GIS) Dr. Jacek Grodecki, Executive Director, Research & Development, DigitalGlobe, Longmont, CO (Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry) Dr. Delmar Andy Anderson, Del Consulting, Fort Collins, CO (Remote Sensing and Geo-Intelligence) Innovation Perseverance Follow-through Messaging for Engineering, National Academy of Engineering,

7 Motivation

8 Key Elements Three Key Elements: The Time Is Right The need is international and growing The talent exists in the Geospatial Alley; Scientist here who want to teach Demand can be reached, if online / elearning: Create UCD Global Campus

9 Demand Exceeds Supply Only 5 Doctoral Geomatics Engineering Programs in the U.S. Purdue University, School of Civil Engineering Oregon State University, Department of Civil Engineering University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation University of Alaska Anchorage, Department of Geomatics, School of Engineering Ohio State University, Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental, and Geodetic Science

10 At the Same Time, Geospatial is a Growth Industry as Revealed by Department of Labor Study, 2010 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment & Training Administration (DOLETA) GIS Impact Department of Labor Declares Geospatial Industry High Growth As an Example: Remote Sensing Growth Rate to Year 2018; A 2013 Projection 13 Percent Source: Meet the New Remote Sensing Professionals: New job titles provide employment structure and related skills in this expanding sector of the geospatial industry. The shortage of qualified geospatial workers has been predicted for at least ten years. DOL Study Released July 2010 at a Cost of Millions of Dollars Resulting in: Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM)

11 DOL Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM) The 43 critical work functions are grouped into the following core geospatial abilities and knowledge: Earth Geometry and Geodesy Data Quality Satellite Positioning and Other Measurement Systems Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Cartography Geographic Information Systems Programming, application development Professionalism

12 UCD Geospatial: High Growth Industry According to DOL Twelve-Sectors Identified at the National Level as New and Emerging or Substantial Growth Health Care Advanced Manufacturing Information Technology Construction Biotechnology Transportation Geospatial Technology Hospitality Automotive Financial Services Retail Energy

13 Goal & Objectives

14 The Goal / Mission Center of Excellence, Geomatics Engineering UCD Best Geomatics Engineering Program in the U.S. and Internationally UCD program the flagship Like the geophysics program at the Colorado School of Mines The Program Will Be: Comprehensive On-line leading to UCD s Global Campus Real world knowledge / familiarization

15 The Objectives Center of Excellence, Geomatics Engineering The Objectives to Achieve This Goal, Are to Educate Students in: All-around Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial technology skills All-around Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial application familiarization All-around managers of Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial technologies Some what like a MBA program; we can teach management skills

16 UCD Education, Not Training More about education than training Training focuses on a specific tool/or measurement system to do a specific task. Education provides an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles founded in math, computer science, and physics used by the tool Then, tool can be used again for un-related tasks Engine of Problem Solving Education for Innovation: Leads to New Economies = Jobs!!

17 UCD Fall Semester 2013 Core Courses (Graduate Level) Course Name Course Number Course Dates GPS/GNSS - Jan CVEN 5800 Friday 3:30 P.M. - 6:15 P.M. Intro to Building Information Modeling (BIM) - Toly Practical High Definition Surveying (HDS) LiDAR for Engineers and Architects - Toly CVEN CVEN 5800 Tuesday 4:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. Tuesday 1:00 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. Introduction to GEOINT (Geo- Intelligence) - Andy CVEN 5800 Wednesday 4:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. GIS Spatial Database Development CVEN 5382 Tuesday / Thursday 6:30 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. GIS Laboratory CVEN 5386 Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Geomatics for GIS - Toly CVEN Thursday 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.m.

18 Who Cares? Benefits? Now, 2013: Close to Energy Self-Sufficiency Then, 1972

19 Who Cares? Benefits? We Will Teach Real-World Applications Petroleum Industry: More efficient and accurate mapping of potential producing fields in remote, unexplored regions Petroleum Industry :Pipeline corridor planning: Avoid environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands) while providing least cost solutions for pipeline alignment Petroleum Industry: Precise location of oil and gas lease boundaries / the actual legal boundary from deeds / plats multimillion dollar implications Petroleum Industry: Precise location of oil and gas wells to ensure the drilling is within the legal lease boundaries

20 Center of Excellence, Geomatics Engineering Career Opportunities - Many GPS and GNSS receiver manufactures (Trimble and Garmin); Wireless communication (Google, AT&T and Verizon) and location-based service companies (Google Places); Database software companies (IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle), Worldwide tanker and marine navigation companies (Transmarine); U.S. diesel retailer, transportation, and truck plaza company (Flying-J); Retail store-site selection (Walmart and Starbucks); High-resolution satellite imaging commercial companies (DigitalGlobe); Geophysical and geological survey companies (Halliburton and Schlumberger); Petroleum engineering companies (Fluor); Aerospace companies (Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace); Petroleum oil and gas production companies (Chevron); Environmental monitoring companies (CH2M Hill and Bechtel); Aerial and photogrammetric firms supporting the oil and gas industry (Pictometry); Government agencies and research organizations (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, European Space Agency, Canadian Space Agency, and NASA).

21 Guide Our Graduate Students in Conducting Research Projects to Support Business, Industry, Government, and Military / Intelligence Research Assistantships Interns to work along side sponsors in research and applications

22 More on Motivation

23 More on Motivation Center of Excellence, Geomatics Engineering More and Better U.S. Geospatial Technology Programs, i.e. Geomatics Proportion to population, there should be some 40 Geomatics Programs; there are only five offering Doctoral Degrees in Geomatics Engineering Extrapolation from the Canadian Educational System Have 3 world-class programs University of Calgary: Toly and Jan are in Contact with the Pioneer, Dr. Edward Krakiwsky Department of Geomatics Engineering Lessons learned at U of C Face the funding issue head on Connect with the professional surveyors and engineers Reach out to State leaders Brief corporations Brief at professional conferences

24 More on Motivation (cont.) Some Current UCD GIS Deficiencies: Architecture; Geography; and Civil Engineering Classes lack interest and are not contemporary; present business and government job needs and requirements are not being met. There are no classes which teach real-world challenges or prepare students to prosper searching for a good paying job after graduation. Not enough practical Lab classes to teach the most contemporary software and hardware. This is especially related to students enrolled in GIS and GPS courses. Usage of old IT software and hardware and lack of money to keep up-todate the software, computers, and instrumentation warehouse (equipment targeting Surveying and GPS students for instance).

25 More on Motivation (cont.) U.S. STEM Deficiencies: Widespread Only 25 % of college graduates each Spring, awarded STEM related degrees What is wrong with this picture? Technology driven economy; best jobs; how can we let this happen? Enhancements to STEM, was just K-12 Not now: Migrating Upward to Institutions of Higher Learning: For example: Bayer (Aspirin) Corporation via Bayer USA Foundation We are in touch with foundation officials. State of Washington: 28,000 jobs not being filled with qualified candidates Looking to the University of Washington for a fix Foreign Students: % of Total Graduate Students in U.S. Universities Here are some of the key findings in the NFAP (Na3onal Founda3on of American Policy) report of 2013: 70 percent of the full- 3me graduate students (master s and Ph.D.s) in electrical engineering. 63 percent of the full- 3me graduate students in computer science >50 percent industrial engineering, economics, chemical engineering, materials engineering and mechanical engineering The numbers are even higher at some individual colleges, depending on the field. Source: hpp:// stuartanderson/2013/07/15/interna3onal- students- are- 70- of- ee- grad- students- in- u- s/ Call for Action!!

26 More on Motivation (cont.) U.S. STEM Deficiencies: Georgia Tech and AT&T Partnership Online Master Degree in Computer Science Now students from around the world will be able to obtain the same degree online at an 80% discount which is, no doubt, a sonic boom rattling the windows in the offices of college administrators across the country. / CEO AT&T said on C-SPAN: Fraction of the cost of traditional, on-campus programs $40K reduced to $5K-$7K Eventually enroll 10,000 students

27 More on Motivation (cont.) Recent (January 2013) National Academy of Sciences Landmark Assessment: Future U.S. Workforce in Geospatial Intelligence A 20 Year Outlook Implications for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) University programs expected to replenish pool (shortages now and replace expertise of retirees: Photogrammetry, Geodesy, and Cartography) Mission of NGA: Integration of Imagery and Maps to Produce GEOINT NGA: The Primer Agency in Geo-Intelligence: Core Areas: Geodesy; Photogrammetry; Remote Sensing, Cartographic Science, Geographic Information Systems, and Geospatial Analysis New Emerging Areas (Driven by 9/11 Events): GEOINT Fusion; Crowdsourcing; Human Geography (Human Terrain); Visual Analytics; and Forecasting Blue type = deficiencies

28 Building the Program, A Three-Year Outlook

29 Phases to Building the UCD Program Funding Increasing Staff, Advertising, Hardware & Software Increasing Phase I Phase I: : Begin Moving from MSEng-GIS to MSEng- Geomatics Phase II Phase II: : Complete the Move to MSEng-Geomatics Phase III Phase III: : Add a Ph.D. program Increasing Number of Students

30 Recent Phase I Key Activities Prepare Business Plan (Early May 2013) - Toly UCD Dean of Engineering and Applied Science Approval (Mid-May 2013) Toly sells Bus. Plan s Between Pioneer of University of Calgary, Department of Geomatics Engineering: Jan and Toly, Lessons Learned Exchanges (May 2013) Outreach to Professional Surveyors Collaboration, Meeting of Minds, June 26 (Thanks, Ken Turnbull) Jan s Letter to ASPG members; Call for letters to be sent to the Engineering Dean, UCD Met with Staffers in the Governor s Office (May 16, 2013) GIS Coordinator, Jon Gottsegen Governor s Economic Development Officer, Jonita Leroy Contributions Received To Date Esri Merrick: LiDAR Software (Thanks, Bill Emison) Leica Geosystems Safe Software

31 Summary

32 Summary: Highlights What is Geomatics? The Science of Geospatial Technologies & Applications Science-Based Engineering So what? Real-world problem solving Who cares? Most Broadly: Oil and Gas Industry Engineering Companies Transportation: Government and Private Companies Navigation: Air, Land, Sea Military, Government, and Private Industry Utilities Companies and Local / State Government Agencies Insurance Firms Intelligence and Military And, many more

33 Summary: Highlights (cont.) Key Elements: The Time is Right Need is international The talent exists in Geospatial Alley of the Colorado Front Range to teach Online Approach Relevant Global Reach UCD s World Campus : Draw on Jan s Penn State experience AT&T / Georgia Tech partnership: Online Master of Computer Science Major Thrust of the Program Comprehensive More than just GIS and Remote Sensing On-line / elearning Real-World science education and research (problem solving) The core team has broad and in-depth experience Academia, Industry, Military, and Government

34 Summary: Highlights (cont.) More About Demand 80 % of Worldwide activity has a location dimension However, as of 2010, only about 20 % of the 80 %realized How can we achieve more? Better education Better advertising Better understanding of the benefits : So what and who cares? More geomatics engineering programs

35 Geodesy (Angular) Surveying & Mapping (Cartography) Center of Excellence, Geomatics Engineering Collectively, Geomatics Surveying & Mapping Geodesy Remote Sensing & GIS GPS / GNSS LiDAR & HDS Univ. of Color IR, WW-Calif. (Bob II Colwell) Ohio State, 1953 Photogrammetry Evolution of Geomatics UNB Recon Satellites, 1960 President Reagan, Commercial Use, 1983 (Shoot down KAL 007) NAVSTAR, 1978 ERTS, 1972 Satellite Geodesy, 1978 President Clinton, GPS Dual-Use, 1996) GPS Fully Operational (24 Satellites,1994) U of C Geomatics (European and Canadian Universities) Mobile Applications (Smartphone) GPS Assisted Mobile Phones, 2004 (QualCom) ArcGIS & Ikonos, 1999 Laser Scanning / Big Data Computer Technology / Data Storage Advancing Landsat Lenin Established Mapping and Surveying as One of His Priorities USAF Minuteman Missiles

36 Questions?

37 Originally used in Canada: Combines English and French: Geomatics : Geodesy and Informatics.