FSU Digitization Academy | Digital Biodiversity Specimens

Catalog

Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Completed
Start: Mon, Jul 12, 2021
End: Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Objectives

The aim of the course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) identify and describe relevant facets of information or potential information related to biodiversity specimens, (2) identify and describe common digitization protocols and best practices related to transcription, imaging, and georeferencing, (3) identify downstream uses that are relevant to digitization decision-making, (4) recognize basic principles of data management including the importance of identifiers, (5) identify collections management system (CMS) options and the major differences among them, and (6) outline a digitization project, including quality control and a data management plan that includes data sharing. The course includes a conversation with representatives from the major CMS projects.

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Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Completed
Start: Mon, Aug 9, 2021
End: Thu, Aug 12, 2021

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Public Participation in Digitization of Biodiversity Collections

Completed
Start: Mon, Dec 6, 2021
End: Thu, Dec 9, 2021

Objectives

The aim of the course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to successfully (1) identify and address the opportunities and additional complexity that public participation introduces to a digitization project at a biodiversity collection, including ethical and legal factors, (2) design a public participation in digitization project, including budgeting and risk management, (3) identify, evaluate, and use tools and online platforms in a public participation in digitization workflow, (4) identify and implement quality management strategies, (5) identify common participant motivations and strategies to recruit and engage participants in a project, including events, games, and online forums, (6) and perform evaluation of a public participation in digitization project.

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Introduction to Photogrammetry for Biodiversity Specimen Collectors

Completed
Start: Fri, May 6, 2022
End: Fri, May 6, 2022

Objectives

This course introduces biodiversity specimen collectors, curators, and other biodiversity researchers to photogrammetry with special, though not exclusive, emphasis on the documentation of specimens at the time of collection. We will introduce photogrammetry as a method of 3D modeling, the uses of photogrammetry, image capture for photogrammetry (especially in the field), an example software workflow that has been optimized for plant specimens (but is applicable to other types), sharing and archiving options, and additional high-value resources. The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world.

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Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Completed
Start: Mon, Jul 18, 2022
End: Thu, Jul 21, 2022

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Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Completed
Start: Mon, Aug 29, 2022
End: Thu, Sep 1, 2022

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Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Completed
Start: Mon, Oct 3, 2022
End: Thu, Oct 27, 2022

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Public Participation in Digitization of Biodiversity Collections

Completed
Start: Mon, Dec 12, 2022
End: Thu, Dec 15, 2022

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Introduction to Immersive Media for Biodiversity Collections

Completed
Start: Wed, Jun 21, 2023
End: Wed, Jun 21, 2023

Objectives

This course introduces the biodiversity collections community to emerging opportunities in immersive media, including augmented, mixed, and virtual reality and 360-degree photography/videography. We will introduce the types of immersive media, best-in-class examples of their utility, example hardware and software tools used to produce the experiences, and potential new directions in the space for the biodiversity collections community. Participants will gain an understanding of how immersive media approaches can be applied for research, education, and outreach. The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity collections and adjacent communities from around the world.

Registration Closed

Registration will open about 6 weeks prior to the offering.

Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Completed
Start: Tue, Jul 11, 2023
End: Fri, Jul 14, 2023

Objectives

Application Closed

Application will open about 8 weeks prior to the offering.

Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections

Completed
Start: Mon, Aug 21, 2023
End: Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Objectives

The aim of the course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) identify and describe relevant features of biodiversity specimens that can be captured and shared with common digital imaging modalities, (2) identify sources of digital imaging protocols and best practices, (3) identify and prioritize major differences among digital image file formats, hardware, and software options, (4) explain the workings of a digital SLR or mirrorless camera/lens, camera control software, and image processing software, (5) archive and share digital images, and (6) anticipate new uses for digital images of biodiversity specimens, such as in artificial intelligence and immersive media. Participation will require access to a digital camera.

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Application will open about 8 weeks prior to the offering.

Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization

Completed
Start: Mon, Oct 2, 2023
End: Mon, Oct 30, 2023

Objectives

Application Closed

Application will open about 8 weeks prior to the offering.

Public Participation in Digitization of Biodiversity Collections

Completed
Start: Tue, Dec 12, 2023
End: Fri, Dec 15, 2023

Objectives

Application Closed

Application will open about 8 weeks prior to the offering.

Introducción a la Digitalización de Especímenes de Biodiversidad

Completed
Start: Mon, Mar 18, 2024
End: Wed, Apr 17, 2024

Objectives

El propósito de este curso es capacitar a los participantes con el conocimiento y las habilidades para (1) identificar y describir facetas relevantes de información o información potencial relacionada a especímenes de biodiversidad, (2) identificar y describir protocolos comunes de digitalización y las mejores prácticas relacionadas a la transcripción, toma de imagen, y la georeferenciación, (3) identificar usos posteriores relevantes a la toma de decisión de digitalización, (4) reconocer los principios básicos de gestión de datos, incluyendo la importancia de los identificadores únicos, (5) identificar opciones de sistemas de gestión colecciones y las principales diferencias entre estos, y (6) delinear un proyecto de digitalización, incluyendo control de calidad y un plan de gestión de datos que incluya el intercambio posterior de los datos. El curso incluye una conversación con representantes de los principales proyectos de sistemas de gestión de colecciones.

Application Closed

Application will open about 8 weeks prior to the offering.

Content Creation for Immersive Media focused on Biodiversity

Completed
Start: Wed, May 1, 2024
End: Wed, May 1, 2024

Objectives

This course positions the biodiversity collections and research communities to contribute high-fidelity digital captures of biodiversity for emerging opportunities in immersive media, including augmented, mixed, and virtual reality and 360-degree photography/videography. We will introduce workhorse structure-from-motion and cutting-edge, AI-enabled NeRF 3D modeling techniques, best-in-class examples of their utility, and potential new directions in the space for the biodiversity collections community. Participants will gain an understanding of how immersive media approaches can be applied for research, education, and outreach. The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity collections and adjacent communities from around the world.

Registration Closed

Registration will open about 6 weeks prior to the offering.