From Space to Place: Geospatial Tech for Young Explorers

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Event Name:

From Space to Place: Geospatial Tech for Young Explorers

Organization:

IEEE Madras Section GRSS Student Branch
Institute of Remote Sensing (IRS), Anna University, Chennai - 600025

Event Date:

October 17, 2025

Event Type:

Outreach

Significance:

The IEEE Madras Section GRSS Student Branch at the Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, proudly presents “From Space to Place: Geospatial Tech for Young Explorers” -an outreach initiative designed to introduce young learners into the world of Geospatial Science and Remote Sensing.
This event aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications through interactive sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and engaging discussions.

Expected Outcomes:

Improved understanding of real-world geospatial applications.
Awareness of future career opportunities in Remote Sensing and GIS.
Strengthened collaboration between IEEE GRSS and local institutions.


  Date and Time

  Location

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  Registration


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  • 12, Sardar Patel Road
  • College of Engineering Guindy
  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • India 600025
  • Building: Institute of Remote Sensing
  • Room Number: Colin Mackenzie Auditorium
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  • Co-sponsored by IEEE GRSS Madras Section Chapter

  Speakers

Prof. Vidhya R of Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University

Topic:

Geo-Life: Where Technology Meets Everyday Living

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Dr. Rahisha Thottolil of IISC Bangalore

Topic:

Geo-Careers: Shape the next generation of scientists

Email:

Address: Postdoc Fellow, BeST, IISC Bangalore, , Bangalore, India





Agenda

 

S.No Event Time
1. Geo-Life: Where tech meets daily life  10:30 am-11:30 am
2. Geo-Careers: Shape the next generation of scientists (Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rahisha Thottolil, Postdoc Fellow, BeST, IISC Bangalore and IEEE GRSS R10 India Chapter Support) 11:30 am-12:30 pm
3. Geo-Play: Hands-on with maps & satellite imagery 1:10 pm-1:30 pm
4. Geo-Pix: Quiz & fun with geospatial insights 1:30 pm-2:15 pm
5. GRSS Student Hub: Content, Share, Inspire 2:15 pm-2:30 pm