1. Introduction to VBA Programming with ArcObjects - July 18, 2007
   
   There were approximately 25 participants from various agencies who attended this workshop which featured both lecture materials and hands-on exercises using real spatial data from Iowa. The purpose of this workshop was to introduce the participants to Visual Basic for Application (VBA) programming using ArcObjects. ArcObjects are the components on which ESRI’s ArcGIS framework is built. VBA programming, in conjunction with ArcObjects, provides users with the ability to customize ArcGIS to more efficiently carry out workflows. The workshop participants were introduced to the basic concepts of VBA and ArcObjects and then allowed to work on exercises in which they learned to apply these concepts in common ArcGIS customization situations. The workshop was considered to be highly useful by participants based on evaluation forms they filled out.
   
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1. Geodatabase Introduction
   
   This workshop focused on the capabilities of the geodatabase and how to migrate existing GIS data to build a geodatabase for ArcGIS 9 with a focus on federal, state, local and tribal agencies applications. This workshop demonstrated the core functionality of both the Personal and Enterprise Geodatabase. This the workshop also focused on the strengths and advantages of migrating to the Geodatabase model.
   
   
2. Python Scripting for GIS Experts
   
   In this workshop, participants learned about the Python scripting language and how it can be used to access the geoprocessing functionality in ArcGIS 9. Participants began the course by understanding the ArgGIS geoprocessing framework and Python scripting syntax and then progressed to writing scripts for geoprocessing operations.

Two workshops were offered.

1. Iowa-NASA Environmental Data Challenge Workshop
   
   This workshop explored the creation of new partnerships between environmental data producers/users in Iowa and NASA, by the merging of four key areas of geospatial technology i.e. data collection, storage, modeling and visualization.
   
   
2. Satellite Remote Sensing to GIS: NASA Data Integration Workshop Follow-on #2
   
   This workshop provided GIS users a simple, hands-on introduction to downloading freely available remote sensing data, loading it into a GIS, and performing simple enhancements and interpretations. Target users were natural resource, land management and environmental mangers.

Three workshops were conducted in the summer of 2003. Studies in Weather Analysis and Forecasting for Science Educators included a GIS/remote sensing component providing an general introduction to GIS as well as the use of GIS in meteorological data analysis.

Two workshops were offered at the Iowa Geographic Information Council (IGIC) 6th Biennial GIS Conference.

1. Color Infrared (CIR) Image Interpretation was held to address the widespread interest in Iowa's 2002 state-wide color infrared aerial photography. The workshop included basic principles of remote sensing and specific applications of the CIR data product.
   
   
2. Introduction to Internet based GIS using ArcIMS provided participants with general information about Internet-based GIS technologies and some hands-on time with a basic ArcIMS project.