Mapping Our World with Laura Krauser
On July 18, 2025, the Kentucky Resources Council hosted Laura Krauser, GIS Research Coordinator at the UofL Center for Geographic Information Sciences, for an engaging, beginner-friendly look at how mapping tools are helping researchers and communities understand — and respond to — a changing planet. This session, part of KRC's ongoing Kentucky Environmental Leadership Institute (KELI) series, explored how geospatial technologies — like satellite imagery, drones, and interactive web maps — are being used to document and respond to environmental change. We'll look at real-world examples from research and community projects, and discuss how mapping can serve as both a scientific tool and a catalyst for public engagement. No GIS experience required — just curiosity!
You can watch the full recording at youtu.be/SxTpIkIRQlw.
Additionally, Laura has provided the slides from the meeting and some additional resources. Find all of this here: bit.ly/KELIMappingOurWorldRecordingAndResources
Learn more about the Kentucky Resources Council and upcoming KELI events at kyrc.org
Source: Mapping Our World with Laura Krauser (Truth to Power, Forward Radio 106.5fm, July 25, 2025)
