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Museum of South Texas Sunday Speaker Series Online - Mitigation, Preparedness and Disaster Response

Aug. 1, 2021, 2:01 to 3:01 p.m.

Using historical context established in the previous two presentations on Hurricane Beulah and the effects of flooding in the Rio Grande Valley, scientists will discuss ways the community can mitigate against natural disasters. They will also reflect on approaches to developing regional action plans. Panelists: Suzanne Pierce Ph.D., Barry Goldsmith, Raul E. Sesin P.E., CFM This is the final presentation in a three-part collaborative series between MOSTHistory and Planet Texas, a University of Texas research center dedicated to the rigorous study of climate change.

Event tags: Planet Texas 2050

2021 Health Communication Leadership Institute

June 17, 2021, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join us for an engaging workshop on current strategies and best practices for health communication leadership, management, and innovation.

Event tags: Whole Communities–Whole Health

Maximizing Retention in Longitudinal Research Projects

May 27, 2021, 9:01 a.m. to 12:01 p.m.

Working with communities on a longitudinal research project introduces several ethical and logistical considerations. From building strong relationships with participants to anticipating significant changes in their lives, join us to discuss best practices for retention over time. Featuring national experts, Margaret Caughy (University of Georgia), Cindy Crusto (Yale University School of Medicine), and Daniel Shaw (University of Pittsburgh). 

Event tags: Whole Communities–Whole Health

Texas Smart Cities - Household Online Shopping Demand in the U.S.: A Machine Learning Approach and Comparative Investigation between 2009 and 2017

May 25, 2021, 10:01 a.m.

We leverage unique features from the two latest releases of the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) data and a machine learning approach to predict household-level online shopping purchases in the US. The modeling and investigation are performed at the national level and for three of the largest cities (New York, Los Angeles, and Houston), with a number of insights obtained. Learn more and add to your calendar. Part of the Texas Smart Cities presentation series.

Event tags: Good Systems