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SUMMARY:SAIL 2023 – Summit for AI Institutes Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The annual SAIL summit allows significant interactions\, discussions\, and connections among institutes’ researchers and staff. All institute collaborators will benefit by bringing key leadership at primary and sub-awardee sites and providing opportunities to showcase their research\, make connections\, ask questions\, and share best practices and concerns. The 25 AI institutes\, primarily funded by the NSF and USDA-NIFA\, carry out a broad spectrum of research in critically important areas of US competitiveness\, ranging from food security\, public safety\, education\, weather\, and myriad other targets.\nThe SAIL Summit is one of many current and future manifestations of AIVO – the AI Institutes Virtual Organization. The AIVO will have as its host portal the website https://www.aiinstitutes.org. AIVO continues to develop beyond a website and the intranet portal. It will be how we can\, as a community\, make ourselves known to the public and to each other and improve as a group. Before and after the SAIL summits\, there will be the AIVO portal and the virtual organization of the 25 diverse institutes it represents and benefits.
URL:https://agaid.org/event/sail-2023/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Hotel And Conference Center\, 800 Spring St NW\, Atlanta\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:AI in Agriculture – Ananth Kalyanaraman\, EECS\, WSU
DESCRIPTION:The AgAID Institute is a university-led\, transdisciplinary\, National AI Research Institute with core funding from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Launched in 2021\, our Institute is developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to help address the complex challenges of agriculture related to labor\, water scarcity\, weather events\, and climate change. We are building tools and workflows to help mitigate the effects of labor costs and shortages\, and better manage regional resources such as water\, despite climate uncertainties. The Institute will bring more data and science- guided information to the fingertips of agricultural workers to help them make better decisions. \nTo register\, please go to https://horticulture.wsu.edu/seminar-registration/
URL:https://agaid.org/event/ai-in-agriculture-ananth-kalyanaraman-eecs-wsu/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, 99350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:FIRA USA 2023
DESCRIPTION:🤖 #FIRUSA23 🚜 We can’t believe time is going so fast. FIRA USA 2023 is only 1 month away! 🤩 \nThe biggest farming robotics event of the year is back\, and you don’t want to miss it 🌱 \n📆 Join us for this year’s edition from September 19th to the 21st\, at the Salinas Sports Complex in California. \nAt the agenda:\n🤖 Robot demos on cultivated crops and in real condition near the exhibition zone\n🤝 Exhibition of autonomous solutions and technologies\n🗣 Panel Discussions with the participation of growers\, robot manufacturers\, and experts\, \n🌱 Festive happy hours\, robot extravaganza\, and networking times… \nAre you still not registered? Don’t worry\, we are here to help. All the information you need and registration can be found at 👇FIRA 2023 \n🤝 Co-Organized by GOFAR\, Western Growers\, UCANR & The VINE \n#Robot #Automation #AgTech #Agriculture #Farming #Growers #USA #California
URL:https://agaid.org/event/fira-usa-2023-2/
LOCATION:Salinas Sports Complex\, 1034 N Main St\, Salinas\, 93906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:NSF AI Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:NSF is coordinating an NSF AI Day on September 18 and an AI Hill Day on September 19\, 2023\, where we will have the opportunity to showcase the achievements of the AI Institutes and engage with Members of Congress.
URL:https://agaid.org/event/nsf-ai-hill-day/
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:AgAID + Smart Orchard Field Day
DESCRIPTION:🗣️Join us for the AgAID + Smart Orchard Field Day 🍇🍎🍒 🫐 on Friday\, September 15 from 2 to 4:30 pm at the WSU Sunrise Orchard (Wenatchee area). \nWe will showcase research related to irrigation and nutrient management\, cold and heat stress mitigation\, sensors\, automation\, and robotics. Our main goal is to #empowergrowers with the application of #agtechnology. \nWe’ll be joined by representatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. \nMore info at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/smart-orchard-agaid-field-day \nSee you there!
URL:https://agaid.org/event/agaid_field_day/
LOCATION:WSU Sunrise Orchard\, 115 Sunrise Court\, Rock Island\, 98850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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SUMMARY:AgWeatherNet: An introduction to the network\, data\, and decision support tools – Sean Hill\, WSU
DESCRIPTION:AgWeatherNet (AWN) provides Washington State farmers\, gardeners\, researchers\, and policy makers with weather data and weather-related decision-support tools to improve agricultural production (yield and quality)\, efficiency\, and profitability while minimizing environmental impacts. AWN was established to serve irrigated agriculture in central Washington\, but with a legislative mandate to serve the entire state has expanded to better serve other regions. \nAgWeatherNet staff responsible for station maintenance\, computational systems\, extension\, and research are distributed across five WSU locations to better serve a large and agriculturally diverse state. AWN staff work closely with researchers and extension specialists across the WSU College of Agriculture\, Human\, and Natural Resource Sciences\, the WSU\, and other universities\, to continuously develop new and improved agricultural decision support tools. \nThe AWN automated weather station network is comprised of three tiers\, all solar powered and reporting at 15-minute intervals: (1) Professional weather stations with Campbell Scientific CR-1000 data loggers and a complement of professional grade sensors from different manufacturers; (2) all-in-one weather stations designed and manufactured in Washington State by the METER group; and (3) privately installed and maintained weather stations with AWN quality control. Standard AgWeatherNet weather variables include air temperature\, relative humidity\, soil temperature\, rainfall\, wind speed\, wind direction\, and solar radiation. Some stations also measure atmospheric pressure\, soil moisture\, and/or leaf wetness. \nTo register\, please go to https://horticulture.wsu.edu/seminar-registration/
URL:https://agaid.org/event/agweathernet-an-introduction-to-the-network-data-and-decision-support-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, 99350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Future of AI Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:The event is focused on AI’s significant opportunities\, particularly for a state like Washington\, which already leads the world in software\, e-commerce\, and cloud services. It will bring together senior government officials\, leaders from academia and industry\, technologists\, and the national and local technology press. \nYou can learn more about the FUTURE of AI Act here 
URL:https://agaid.org/event/future-of-ai-forum-2023/
LOCATION:Block 41 Event Space\, 115 Bell St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum
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SUMMARY:AI Expo 2023 - Unveiling the AI Frontier: Your Passport to Three Hours of FREE Community AI Education!
DESCRIPTION:WENATCHEE\, WA – The 2023 AI Expo\, hosted collaboratively by the NCW Tech Alliance\, North Central ESD\, and the Apple STEM Network\, will be held on Thursday\, August 17\, from 12:30 – 5:00 pm at the Wenatchee Convention Center. This year marks a significant milestone as the AI EXPO transitions from an online event to an in-person format for the first time. The AI Expo is included in the NCESD STEM Summit\, running from August 15-17 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. \nThanks to the generosity of Microsoft\, the AI Expo is open to the business community and general public to attend for free. This eagerly awaited event will provide an inclusive platform for individuals from all walks of life to plug into the fascinating universe of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, which is rapidly gaining ground in North Central Washington and beyond. \nThe core objective of this year’s AI Expo sessions is to foster an environment of connection and exploration\, focusing on the profound impact of AI on education\, workforce development\, and everyday life within rural communities. Featuring an engaging lineup of speakers and discussions\, participants will be immersed in community conversations aimed at addressing the myriad questions that arise in the context of AI integration. Speakers include: \nBen Bardsley\, BX: Ben is a driven and dynamic tech entrepreneur with extensive leadership and management experience. Ben started his career as an Officer in the British Army. He spent 5 years in the Welsh Guards Infantry regiment deploying to Afghanistan in 2012. After leaving the Army in 2013 Ben joined his family fruit farm as the 5th generation. He went on to transform his 130-year family fruit farming business Bardsley England\, growing it by 1400% over 8 years to become the UK second largest apple producer and then delivered a successful exit for his family in 2021. Whilst he was a fruit farmer\, it was clear to Ben that the food system was broken and needed transforming. This is where BX was born. Ben transitioned from being a farmer to a tech entrepreneur and is now building a climate tech platform that can support farmers in their environmental journey using data\, AI\, and FX exchanges to enable this transition. \n  \n\n\n\n\nJolenta Coleman-Bush\, Microsoft: Jolenta leads the Education & Workforce Development portfolio for Microsoft Philanthropies in Washington State. Prior to joining Microsoft\, Jolenta was a leader in the public and nonprofit sector developing\, implementing\, and advocating for student-centered policies and practices to eliminate opportunity gaps. Jolenta has held roles at the City of Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning\, Rainier Scholars—a pipeline college access program\, and the League of Education Voters. Jolenta is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studied Child Development and Family Studies and has a master’s degree in Education Policy from the University of Washington. \nDr. Paola Pesantez-Cabrera\, AgAID Institute: Paola is a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University. She is also the data manager/scientist for the AgAID Institute – AI for Transforming Workforce and Decision Support in Agriculture and the Washington Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI). Her research focuses on the development of data-driven decision support tools through the application of FAIR data principles and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning with a direct impact on agriculture and its environmental and economic sustainability. She is an avid advocate of accessible education\, the generation of knowledge\, respect for diversity and the visualization and engagement of Latin American women in STEM\, which is why she is also a member of SACNAS\, Women in Analytics\, and the Association of Data Scientists. \nDr. Shannon Thissen\, Capital Region ESD 113: As the Regional Administrator for Educational Technology and Computer Science\, she works to develop student success in academics by supporting the implementation of district-approved curricula and school improvement plans. This includes documenting teaching and student progress\, activities\, and outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling successful teaching strategies; and providing feedback to staff and administration regarding improvement plan progress\, plan modification\, AI communications\, and impact of professional development activities with a continued focus on Educational Technology and Computer Science Integration in-person\, in-districts\, or remotely. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEduardo Castillo\, Director General at Centro de Inteligencia Artificial – IA Center: A renowned technology enthusiast and innovator with an impressive 30-year career in the field of information technology and communications. As the Director at the Center for Artificial Intelligence – IA Center\, Eduardo leads transformative initiatives in talent development\, innovation\, and entrepreneurship\, working closely with industry partners and the communities of Chihuahua and Ciudad Juarez. In addition to his work at the IA Center\, Eduardo plays a pivotal role in a National AI Alliance in Mexico\, leading vital working groups in areas such as education\, data\, and innovation. The Alliance’s mission is a testament to Eduardo’s vision: to craft a cohesive national strategy for artificial intelligence adoption\, regulation\, innovation\, and education in Mexico. \nTo inaugurate the event\, attendees will be treated to an engaging keynote conversation followed by interactive breakout sessions\, offering real-world insights into the practical applications of AI. Beyond the invaluable knowledge sharing\, the AI Expo presents a unique networking opportunity. The event welcomes educators\, community leaders\, and business professionals from diverse backgrounds\, creating an environment where both AI experts and novices can thrive. Whether one is well-versed in AI or just beginning to grasp its potential\, the event promises an enriching experience that fosters learning and exploration. \nAs part of the NCW Tech Alliance’s commitment to including all communities\, this year’s AI Expo includes an all Spanish session. Immerse yourself in an AI odyssey from 2:00-4:00PM\, led by the dynamic duo of tech visionaries Dr. Paola Pesantez-Cabrera and Eduardo Castillo. This session is not just about AI. It’s about propelling your understanding of the future.
URL:https://agaid.org/event/ai-expo-2023/
LOCATION:Wenatchee Convention Center\, 121 N Wenatchee Ave\, Wenatchee\, 98801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Washington Fruit & Produce Co. Smart Orchard
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we are continuing the legacy with the upcoming 2023 Smart Orchard Project Field Day\, organized by innov8.ag\, WTFRC\, & WSU\, which will take place on August 2nd\, 2023 at 3124 N. County Line\, Grandview\, WA. This event is an opportunity for farmers and agricultural professionals to learn about the latest technologies and data-driven approaches to orchard management. \nThe Smart Orchard Project is a cutting-edge farming solution that incorporates sensors\, drones\, tractors\, autonomous vehicles\, and machine learning algorithms to optimize crop yields and reduce waste. By providing farmers with real-time data on environmental factors like soil moisture\, temperature\, and humidity\, the Smart Orchard Project can predict the ideal timing for irrigation\, fertilization\, and pest control\, maximizing crop yields while minimizing waste and reducing costs. \nAt the 2023 Field Day\, attendees will have the opportunity to see 2023 Project Outcomes in action and learn from experts in the field. The event will feature live demonstrations of the technology\, as well as presentations from industry leaders on best practices for orchard management. \nThis event is a must-attend for farmers looking to increase efficiency and profitability while reducing their environmental footprint. You can register for the 2023 Smart Orchard Project Field Day by visiting \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and data-driven approaches to orchard management. We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Smart Orchard Project Field Day! \nRegister at: 2023 Smart Orchard Field Day \nMore information about the project can be found here \n#Research #SmartOrchard #Irrigation #ChemicalThinning  #IntelligentSprayControlSystem
URL:https://agaid.org/event/washington-fruit-produce-co-smart-orchard/
LOCATION:Grandview Smart Orchard\, 3124 N. County Line\, Grandview\, WA\, 98930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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SUMMARY:Smart Vineyard Field Day
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to join us for the Smart Vineyard Field Day on Friday\, July 21st at 10 am. The primary focus of this event will revolve around the application of agricultural technology in vineyards. \nDuring the field day\, WSU scientists will showcase research to improve irrigation scheduling\, plant models\, and heat stress mitigation that was funded by AgAID and Washington Wine Commission. \nRegister at:\nhttps://lnkd.in/g2FMYpkk \nAgenda \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n#Research #SmartVineyard #Irrigation #HeatStress
URL:https://agaid.org/event/agaid_smart_vineyard_field_day/
LOCATION:WSU Roza Farm\, 117814 West Kuhlman Road\, Prosser\, WA\, 99350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T160000
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SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Orchard Meetup Mitigating Heat Stress
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, growers have been forced to confront wildly vacillating winter temperatures\, uneven and often excessively heavy precipitation events\, and extremely hot temperatures coupled with extended droughts. We will showcase growers and other specialists who are leading the development of solutions to these challenges facing the industry. \nThis effort is being conducted across North America in close collaboration with the AI Institute for Transforming Workforce & Decision Support (AgAID). \nSimply go to the Meet-Up Zoom Site to join a few minutes prior to the start of each meeting. \n#HeatStress #Mitigation #FarmOperations
URL:https://agaid.org/event/2023-virtual-orchard-meetup-mitigating-heat-stress/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, 99350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230629T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230629T170000
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SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Orchard Meetup Managing the Uncontrollable - Water
DESCRIPTION:The summer Virtual Meetup program has brought together growers\, researchers\, government\, and Extension agents to have an international conversation about important tree fruit topics\, connecting industry leaders across North America. \nThis year’s webinar series will focus on the topic of “Managing the Uncontrollable.” Over the past decade\, growers have been forced to confront wildly vacillating winter temperatures\, uneven and often excessively heavy precipitation events\, and extreme temperatures coupled with extended droughts. We will showcase growers and other specialists who are leading the development of solutions to these challenges facing the industry.\nThis effort is being conducted across North America in close collaboration with the AI Institute for Transforming Workforce & Decision Support (AgAID). \nSimply go to the Meet-Up Zoom Site to join a few minutes prior to the start of each meeting. \n#Water #Allocation #Management
URL:https://agaid.org/event/2023-virtual-orchard-meetup-managing-the-uncontrollable-water/
LOCATION:Virtual\, WA\, 99350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230519T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230519T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Drone Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about Advances in Drone Technology and its transition into Washington agriculture. \nWhere: Denny Hayden\, Alexander Orchard. \nWho will be there:\n\nWSU CPAAS Precision Ag Group – (Lav Khot & team)\nAg Drones Northwest\nAltitude AgriServices\nGS Long Drone Service Team
URL:https://agaid.org/event/spring-drone-day/
LOCATION:Alexander Ranch\, Hayden Orchard\, 8451 W Sagemoor Rd (46.37331° N\, 119.23254° W)\, Pasco\, WA\, 99301
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221219T183000
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SUMMARY:HiPC BOF on US-India Collaborative in Digital Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:HiPC 2022 is the 29th edition of the IEEE International Conference on High Performance Computing\, Data\, and Analytics. \nThe meeting will be organized under two focus areas: High Performance Computing (HPC) and Scalable Data Science. The conference features a robust single-track technical program of peer reviewed papers and invited keynote lectures. \nThe Birds of a Feather Session will feature invited talks and a panel to showcase and discuss research and training initiatives and opportunities at the interface of AI\, data science\, and digital agriculture. For example: \n\nAgAID: AI solutions for specialty crop agriculture and decision support – Ananth Kalyanaraman (Washington State University)\nModel and data-informed water resources management in irrigated watersheds – Kirti Rajagopalan (Washington State University)\n\nLearn more and register at: IEEE HiPC 2022
URL:https://agaid.org/event/hipc-bof-on-us-india-collaborative-in-digital-agriculture/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220811T160000
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SUMMARY:AI Expo 2022
DESCRIPTION:NCW Tech Alliance has partnered with the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) to bring an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expo to the STEM Summit\, a four-day professional learning opportunity designed for K-12 educators. Tune in and hear a panel discussion featuring Dataiku\, Check Point Software\, and AgAID Institute team members Alan Fern\, Sai Ramaswamy\, and Ananth Kalyanaraman. \nThanks to presenting sponsor\, Microsoft\, the AI Expo is open to the business community and general public to attend\, virtually\, free-of-charge. \nDuring the three hours of online programming\, attendees will learn about trends in AI\, how it increasingly impacts all of our lives over time\, local jobs in the field\, and how AI is being used to solve real-world problems. \n  \nLearn more and register at: AI Expo 2022 – Eventbrite
URL:https://agaid.org/event/ai-expo-2022/
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
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SUMMARY:AI Institute for Transforming Workforce & Decision Support (AgAID)
DESCRIPTION:The USDA-NIFA Institute for Agricultural AI for Transforming Workforce & Decision Support (AgAID) aims to integrate AI methods into agriculture operations for prediction\, decision support\, and robotics-enabled agriculture. AgAID faculty will provide an overview of the Institute’s work\, including their unique adopt-adapt-amplify approach to develop and deliver AI solutions to agriculture that address pressing challenges related to labor\, water\, weather\, and climate change. \n  \nLearn more and register at: IoT4Ag.us/summerseries
URL:https://agaid.org/event/the-agaid-institute-seeds-of-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220531T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20220523T233708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T233708Z
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SUMMARY:AI Solutions to Tackle 21st Century Challenges in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The AgAID Institute: AI Solutions to Tackle 21st Century Challenges in Agriculture \nThe AgAID Institute is a recently awarded National AI Institute led by Washington State University with OSU serving as the AI-lead organization involving over 13 OSU researchers. The goals of the institute are to study new and existing AI techniques for addressing some of the most challenging problems facing today’s farmers\, with a focus on specialty crops such as grapes\, apples\, cherries\, nuts\, etc. This talk will give a high-level introduction to the institute by reviewing the main research thrusts of Labor\, Farm Operations\, and Water Management. In addition\, we will highlight some of the early projects and results that are underway. Finally\, we will look ahead and discuss near-term and longer-term plans for the institute. \nSpeaker: Alan Fern\, Professor\, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\, Oregon State University. \nZoom link: https://beav.es/tech-talk \nPacific Time / USA \n 
URL:https://agaid.org/event/ai-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20220415T183507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T184137Z
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SUMMARY:Systematic Inclusive Design
DESCRIPTION:Systematic Inclusive Design: From GenderMag to SocioeconomicMag \nHow can software professionals systematically assess whether their software supports diverse users? And if they find problems\, how can they fix them?  Our team’s prior research revealed software’s failures to support different genders’ user experiences equitably and then produced the GenderMag method to address this problem\, which is now in use around the world. Today we present our research toward a new method\, SocioeconomicMag\, to help improve software’s equitability across socioeconomically diverse users. SocioeconomicMag is just emerging\, and we are actively looking for field collaborators to try it out in the field. \nSpeaker: Margaret Burnett\, Professor\, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\, Oregon State University. \nMargaret is part of the AgAID Team – learn more about what Margaret does and the role it plays in AgAID’s research. \nZoom link: https://beav.es/tech-talk \nPacific Time / USA \n 
URL:https://agaid.org/event/webinar-with-margaret-burnett-socioeconomicmag/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211122T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20211118T035034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T035034Z
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SUMMARY:AgTech - Lots of Promise\, but Why do Growers care?
DESCRIPTION:Steve is the founder of innov8.ag\, a Walla Walla-based agtech startup and Microsoft-partnered company.  Prior to embarking on the startup\, Steve spent 12 years at Microsoft with a focus on cloud services. He envisions Walla Walla as the perfect base for ag startups given the convergence of progressive farmers and three colleges with strengths in agriculture\, engineering\, science\, established ag manufacturers\, strong connectivity providers\, and a highly collaborative business climate. An Australian by birth\, Steve has his MBA from the University of Washington. \nZoom Meeting ID: 971 3017 4996 \nMeeting Passcode: 790378
URL:https://agaid.org/event/agtech-lots-of-promise-but-why-do-growers-care/
LOCATION:WSU – Hamilton Hall Large Conference Room\, Prosser\, WA
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20211117T185246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T200918Z
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SUMMARY:The AgAID Institute for Transforming Workforce and Decision Support in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The newly established AgAID Institute\, led by Washington State University\, is a multi-institution\, transdisciplinary coalition that will build partnerships between the Institute’s core members (six universities\, two community/4-year colleges\, and two tech companies) and a diverse range of key stakeholder groups. The overall approach will be guided by a cross-cutting mantra of adopt-adapt-amplify\, i.e.\, adoption as a first principle in AI design\, adaptability to changing environments and scales\, and amplification of human skills and machine efficiency. Activities will include: using agricultural AI applications as testbeds for developing innovative AI technologies and workflows; serving as a nexus for culturally inclusive collaborative transdisciplinary learning and knowledge co-production; preparing the next generation workforce for careers at the intersection of Ag and AI technology\, and facilitating technology adoption and transfer. \nZOOM Link\nZoom ID: 6152579133\nPassword: 2021 \nFor more information visit: https://pprc.uga.edu/seminars/
URL:https://agaid.org/event/the-agaid-institute-for-transforming-workforce-and-decision-support-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:University of Georgia\, Georgia\, 30602
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20211005T185535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T161258Z
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SUMMARY:AgAID Institute Kickoff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The AgAID Institute is excited to generate meaningful and impactful research with our broad and engaged research team! Our kickoff meeting will bring the entire team together to support the Institute’s broad vision\, goals\, and objectives\, and help us plan and coordinate logistics for collaborative work that will enhance sustainable agriculture efforts locally\, regionally\, and nationally. \nAttendance by invitation only.
URL:https://agaid.org/event/agaid-institute-kickoff-meeting/
LOCATION:WSU Prosser Campus\, Prosser\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20210905T194735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T200922Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar with Margaret Burnett
DESCRIPTION:Doing Inclusive Design: From GenderMag to InclusiveMag \nSpeaker: Margaret Burnett\, Professor\, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\, Oregon State University. \nMargaret is part of the AgAID Team – learn more about what Margaret does and the role it plays in AgAID’s research. \nPacific Time / USA \nRegister today!
URL:https://agaid.org/event/1977/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210928T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210928T080000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20210911T021228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T025214Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Innovate: USHBC + NABC Tech Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Keynote talk @ 2021 Innovate: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Tech Symposium. \nTalk title: The AgAID Institute \nPresenter: Ananth Kalyanaraman \nAbstract: Western U.S. farmers and policymakers face variable profitability\, crop loss and poor crop quality owing to increased labor costs and fewer skilled workers\, weather and production uncertainties\, and water scarcity. The AgAID Institute\, led by researchers at Washington State University\, is guided by a mantra of adopt–adapt–amplify: adoption as a first principle in AI design\, adaptability to changing environments and scales\, and amplification of human skills and machine efficiency. AgAID activities include: using AI applications as testbeds for developing innovative ag technologies and workflows; serving as a nexus for collaborative transdisciplinary learning; preparing the next generation workforce for careers; and facilitating technology adoption and transfer. \nThis will be a hybrid event\, so attend in-person or from the comfort of your own home\, office or field. \nRegister here.
URL:https://agaid.org/event/2021-innovate-ushbc-nabc-tech-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210917T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20210911T014833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T021040Z
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SUMMARY:WA 38 Field Day – Research and Harvest Management Updates
DESCRIPTION:WSU and WTFRC will provide updates on current pre and post harvest research projects. \nThis is a free event. Preregistration is required. \nPlease register here!
URL:https://agaid.org/event/wa-38-field-day-research-and-harvest-management-updates/
LOCATION:WSU Sunrise Orchard\, 115 Sunrise Court\, Rock Island\, 98850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210818T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210818T100000
DTSTAMP:20260512T220322
CREATED:20210911T011343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T204632Z
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SUMMARY:AG2PI Field day
DESCRIPTION:Talk: The AgAID Institute \nAbstract: Western U.S. farmers and policymakers face variable profitability\, crop loss\, and poor crop quality owing to increased labor costs and fewer skilled workers\, weather and production uncertainties\, and water scarcity. The AgAID Institute\, led by researchers at Washington State University\, is guided by a mantra of adopt–adapt–amplify: adoption as the first principle in AI design\, adaptability to changing environments and scales\, and amplification of human skills and machine efficiency. AgAID activities include: using AI applications as testbeds for developing innovative ag technologies and workflows; serving as a nexus for collaborative transdisciplinary learning; preparing the next generation workforce for careers\, and facilitating technology adoption and transfer. \nPresentation recording: https://youtu.be/qkXLy1l6p60
URL:https://agaid.org/event/ag2pi-field-day/
LOCATION:AG2PI
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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