I am a Master’s of Science candidate in the Environmental Observation and Informatics Professional Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My summer capstone project is in Madison, WI with the Department of Natural Resources. I'll be working closely with the Water Quality Bureau to evaluate Google Earth Engine’s ability to process Landsat imagery to produce data products for lakes across Wisconsin.
Since the last post, I’ve made great progress on my Google Earth Engine script and aim to complete my main deliverable by the end of next week. Recently, I participated in two field work efforts and attended a tour at the Nevin State Fish Hatchery (I highly recommend the tour). This internship has been an amazing experience and I’ve learned a lot about the DNR, Google Earth Engine, and water quality. Moving forward, the next few weeks will be the busiest for me. However, I’m ready to face finishing my script, writing 3 papers, giving 2 presentations, packing and moving across state, and finding a job. Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone in the same position!
These past three weeks were a whirlwind of meetings, trainings, and making progress on the Google Earth Engine script (my main deliverable). I love the diversity of the work that I am performing. I enjoy meeting new people and learning what they do, attending trainings, and learning about the amazing work other people are doing through webinars. While Google Earth Engine is frustrating (when it’s not working) there is a sense of excitement when everything goes right.
My summer project is in Madison, WI with the Department of Natural Resources. I’ll be working closely with the Water Quality Bureau in the Environmental Management Division to evaluate Google Earth Engine’s ability to process Landsat imagery to produce data products for lakes across Wisconsin.
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