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JRN Global Drylands Modeling Workshop 2023

March 27 – 29, 2023 | Tempe, AZ


 

program | logistics | participants

Introduction

At the workshop, we will discuss the important processes needed to represent drylands in a low-dimensional (i.e., “as simple as feasible”) process-inspired model, which will mainline Jornada insights while also representing global drylands.  This process-inspired model includes at least wind and water connectivity, woody-herbaceous demographics and spatial-temporal impacts of soils, climate, herbivory and other disturbances, and how these can contribute to state-changes.

Venue Information & Maps

The workshop will be hosted at Arizona State University, in the A-wing of the Life Sciences building.

Walking directions from the lodging to the workshop venue.

Instructions here for connecting to ASU guest wifi.

We will be utilizing Barco ClickShare in our meeting.

Click for the details on how to use the device.

Lodging for this workshop is at The Westin Tempe.

Driving directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor to lodging.

We will have dinner the first night at Caffe Boa, walking details can be found in the agenda below. Details for dinner at Osvaldo’s on the second night will be provided at the workshop.

Accommodation Details

Lodging has been arranged at The Westin. The address is:

11 E. SEVENTH STREET,

TEMPE, ARIZONA, USA, 85281

Phone: 480-968-8885

Check-in starts at 4:00 PM, with check-out until 11:00 AM. You will have your own room for the duration of the symposium.

 

Schedule of Events

Monday, March 27, 2023

TimeEventSpeaker | Location
1:00 - 1:30 PMIntroductions & LogisticsLSA 217
Osvaldo Sala
1:30 - 1:45 PMDefine goals for the workshopLSA 217
Niall Hanan
1:45 - 3:15 PMOpen Mic: team member modeling perspectivesMembers to sign up in advance
3:15 - 3:30 PMInitial perspectives on software design optionsLSA 217
Tom Hilinski
3:30 - 3:45 PMBREAKLSA 219 & LSA 217
3:45 - 5:15 PMDiscussion and priority-settingLSA 217
5:15 - 5:30 PMReview of the Workshop Goals & create plan for day 2LSA 217
5:30 PMAdjourn for the day 
6:30 PMDinner in TempeCaffe Boa directions from The Westin

Meals to be provided where mentioned.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

TimeEventSpeaker | Location
8:30 – 10:00 AMModel Design: first-cut JRN-DM flow diagramLSA 217
10:00 – 10:30 AMBREAKLSA 219 & LSA 217
10:30 – 11:30 AMCon’t Model Design 1LSA 217
11:30 AM – 12:00 PMDefining breakout groups & assignments for afternoonLSA 217
12:00 – 1:00 PMLUNCHLSA 219 & LSA 217
1:00 – 3:00 PMModel Design 2: Breakouts to focus on 2-3 key areas defined in morningLSA 219 & LSA 217
3:00 – 3:30 PMBREAKLSA 219 & LSA 217
3:30 – 4:30 PMReport back & open discussionLSA 217
4:30 – 5:00 PMReview of workshop goals & plan for the next day, schedule adjustments made as neededLSA 217
5:00 PMAdjourn 
 

Meals to be provided where mentioned.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

TimeEventSpeaker | Location
8:30 – 10:00 AMModel design 3: Breakouts to focus on 2-3 key areasLSA 217 & LSA 219
10:00 – 10:30 AMBREAKLSA 217 & LSA 219
10:30 – 11:00 AMReport back and open discussionLSA 217
11:00 – 12:00 PMFrom concepts to actionLSA 217
12:00 – 1:00 PMLUNCHLSA 217 & LSA 219
1:00 – 2:00 PMScheduling & responsibilities Who is doing what? Deadlines?LSA 217
2:00 PMADJOURN 
 

Meals to be provided where mentioned.

Logistics

Transport

We recommend Uber or Lyft ride-sharing services during your stay with us.

Returning to the airport

Please take an Uber or Lyft to the airport, located approximately 15 minutes from lodging & ASU.

Reimbursement

For reimbursement of lodging and airfare, please send itemized receipts to Charlene Gamboa ([email protected]). For any other expenses you incur (travel meals, etc.), you will also need to provide an itemized receipt for any incidentals that occur during the workshop timeline.