January 2024
The team of the eoLab is pleased to present the highlights from January 2024! As we look back on the activities of the past month and initiate our year dedicated to Water Equity, we are committed to amplifying our communication efforts and strengthening the bonds between our initiatives and partners, sharing our key research, applications, and inclusion news. Below, you'll find a summary of the key accomplishments and developments from our lab during this month.
Monthly highlight:
2024 as eoLab’s Year of Water Equity.
In 2024, the Earth Observation Laboratory embarks on a significant journey, dedicating this year as the Year of Water Equity. It is a choice that aligns with our core values and commitments (and those of the University of Coimbra), acknowledging the critical need to address global water challenges through science, innovation, and collaboration. Read why >>
Featured Research & Innovation
Meet Pelágio Julião Maxlhaieie, who recently joined the eoLab’s team.
Meet Dr. Pelágio Maxlhaieie, a Mozambican scientist at the University Eduardo Mondlane. After participating in courses led by the eoLab and later joining the GPM Mentorship Program, Dr. Maxlhaieie has recently joined the eoLab team for research centered on the use of the GPM flagship product, IMERG. Learn more about his path, motivations, and research. His stay was funded by a mobility Santander CPLP 2023 fellowship and co-sponsored by the University of Coimbra and CITEUC. Read more >>
AGU Fall Meeting 2023.
The eoLab once again actively participated in the AGU Fall Meeting 2023, held in San Francisco, a global reference that brought together over 25,000 Earth scientists for a diverse exchange of knowledge, research, and insights across various disciplines in the field. Our lab had a role in , in scientific sessions, training activities, and DEI initiatives. Read more >>
Mainstreaming Earth Observation
“Bridging the gap” workshop
The workshop "Bridging the Gap: Satellite Data and Models for Local Impact," co-led by Vasco Mantas (eoLab/UC) and Prof. Yang (UT Austin), aimed at promoting the use of Earth Observation data and models. Over two afternoons, a panel of 18 national and international experts, in collaboration with UT Austin Portugal, conducted a training program to enhance knowledge about satellite data usage. The workshop reached over 200 participants from 40 countries. Read more >>
Community connections
Stories of a Changing World.
In an age where climate change and environmental degradation pose significant challenges to our planet, initiatives that promote awareness and inspire action are more crucial than ever. One such initiative is the exhibit "Stories of a Changing World," a journey into the narratives of scientists from around the globe who are dedicated to understanding and addressing these pressing issues. Read more >>
Looking ahead
GPM Mentorship 2024
The GPM Mentorship 2024 will connect (for the third year) participants worldwide with subject matter experts from NASA and other key organizations for hands-on training on precipitation estimates and Earth Observation. Lectures and capstone projects will cover a wide array of precipitation-related topics. IMERG, DPR, ground validation, data discovery, and more. The program is co-lead by Vasco Mantas (UC) and Andrea Portier (NASA/SSAI). Read more and register >>
Thank you for your continued support and engagement as we worked towards our shared goal of promoting water equity and advancing scientific knowledge for a more sustainable future. As always, we are open to collaboration and welcome your input and ideas to further enrich our work together.
About the eoLab: At the Earth Observation Laboratory (eoLab), our mission is clear: to empower sustainable development through the provision of up-to-date, easily and readily accessible Earth Observation data at the right scale. At the core of our mission is addressing critical societal challenges, with a specific focus on land surface-atmosphere interactions and water resources.
The eoLab – is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Earth Sciences Department of the University of Coimbra and the Center for Earth and Space Research (CITEUC).