This conference offers training, although you must sign up.
Please see the list of available training below:
1. AI: What is it and how can you use it?Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are terms referring to the ability for trained software to carry out “intelligent” analytical and creative tasks usually reserved for humans. AI is rapidly evolving and changing the workspace for many technical and writing/visualization fields. Participants in this training will learn about both the generative (creative) and analytical types of AI tools. They will be exposed to examples of tools appropriate for specific needs. They will be able to ask questions about AI from experts in the field, helping them to make decisions about where and whether these tools are appropriate. |
2. Equity and community involvement in transportation ecologyAll transportation ecology problems involve the public as stakeholders in some way. Although it is usual to involve stakeholders with institutional or consulting roles in decisions, it is less usual and often seen as more challenging to equitably involve the majority of the public. This training will cover ways that work to involve the public, youth, disadvantaged and impacted communities, and others in transportation ecology research and decision-making. |
3. FHWA: Planning and Implementing Wildlife Crossings under IIJAMore information forthcoming. |
4. FHWA: Introduction to the Stochastic Empirical Loading and Dilution ModelThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) developed the Stochastic Empirical Loading and Dilution Model (SELDM) to help quantify the risk of adverse effects of runoff on receiving waters, the potential need for mitigation measures, and the potential effectiveness of such mitigation measures for reducing these risks. SELDM is the only approved FHWA stormwater model and can be used for permitting analyses, endangered species issues, calculating pollutant yields with and without stormwater control measures to help develop total maximum daily loads. Documentation, example applications and case studies are available on the SELDM website at: https://www.usgs.gov/SELDM. This training will be a hands-on exercise using the latest version of SELDM available to do a hypothetical case-study to become familiar with the model and it’s interface. |
5. Managing and Monitoring Bats at Transportation StructuresThis training will provide an overview of federal regulations for bat species across the United States and will demonstrate the use of current consultation tools available from USFWS. The training will delve into the details of how to assess transportation structures for bats, how to exclude bats, and how to apply conservation measures to protect bats if they shouldn’t be excluded. The North American Bat Monitoring Program will provide additional training on example data collection, their bridge and culvert assessments and the importance of sharing bat data and how it is used for incorporation into species status and trends and other data visualization products. |
6. Advancing transportation ecology through agency-university partnershipsParticipants in this training will learn about benefits and challenges with agency-university partnerships. Presenters will cover important steps in developing partnerships, potential funding sources, elements of contracts, and data sharing agreements, illustrated through different perspectives. Case studies will provide examples of these points, and presenters will provide guidance for initiating and nurturing this fruitful relationship. Participants will learn through example and discussion, leaving better equipped to identify opportunities and actions to initiate or strengthen a partnership for their university or agency. |