Our Mission
The IDEA Program shall Inspire, Develop, Empower, and Advance (IDEA) all GRSS members and affiliates of accredited societies who are interested in the fields of interest of the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS). We celebrate, support and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our members and our GRSS community. The committee is responsible for planning and organizing activities across regions, chapters, and conferences to develop, empower, and advance engineers and scientists from diverse backgrounds (technical, regional, gender, etc.), and inspire members around the world to follow their technical interests to a career in geoscience and remote sensing. The committee also strives to inspire a future generation of engineers and scientists through various groups working with students at all levels of academics. The IDEA committee envisions a vibrant GRSS community collectively using their diverse talents to innovate for the benefit of humanity. Click here to learn more about the committee or sign up for our mailing list!
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Our Initiatives
Women Mentoring Women
IDEA Women Mentoring Women Mentorship is an incredible experience that strongly benefits both the mentee and mentor. Our Women Mentoring Women program seeks to connect
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Magazine Column
IDEA Women Mentoring Women Our upcoming column features guest author Juliet Hall who moderated the Inspire andEmpower Panel during our IGARSS 2020 TIE Webinar. Juliet
Professional Development Microgrants
IDEA Professional Development Microgrants Our microgrants program provides funding to support professional development of young minorities and women pursuing advanced degrees in geosciences and remote
Conference and Forum Activities
IDEA Conference and Forum Activities Virtual IGARSS 2020 TIE Webinar IDEA Events Inspire & Empower Women in STEM Panel As part of the IGARSS 2020
Initiatives Under Development
IDEA Initiatives Under Development Survey on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in GRSS In 2021, we hope to launch the first society-wide survey on diversity, equity, and
IEEE GRSS IDEA’s Down to Earth podcast
Down to Earth podcast Welcome to “Down to Earth”, a 30-minute podcast about innovative geoscience and the incredible people behind it. Each week, we host
Who We Are
Heather McNairn
Co-Chair, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Shawn Kefauver
Co-Chair, Universitat de Barcelona
Alina Zare
WMW, University of Florida
Vicky Vanthof
WMW, University of Waterloo
Margot Fleming
WMW, University of Waterloo
Qian Zhan
member, China University of Geosciences
Fairouz Stambouli
member, German Aerospace Center
Natalia Caro
member, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Mariko Burgin
member, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
