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Applications are open for the <a href="http://digitizationacademy.org/courses"><span style="color:#2962FF">Digitization Academy</span></a> online course <b>Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections</b> in <b>July</b>! See more info below and do consider
sharing this announcement with others who might benefit from it. Thanks!<br>
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<b>Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections</b><br>
Apply <a href="https://forms.gle/7iXixPtvzeTcHbJf8"><span style="color:#2962FF">here</span></a>! </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The aim of this <b>free, online <a href="http://digitizationacademy.org/courses"><span style="color:#2962FF">Digitization Academy</span></a> course</b> is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to <b>(1)</b> identify and describe relevant facets
of biodiversity specimens that can be captured and shared with common digital imaging modalities, <b>(2)</b> identify sources of digital imaging protocols and best practices, <b>(3)</b> identify and prioritize major differences among digital image file formats,
hardware, and software options, <b>(4)</b> explain the workings of a digital SLR or mirrorless camera/lens, camera control software, and image processing software, <b>(5)</b> archive and share digital images, and <b>(6)</b> anticipate new uses for digital
images of biodiversity specimens, such as in artificial intelligence and immersive media. <br>
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Participants do not need prior knowledge of digital cameras or specialized software, though<b> participants are required to have access to a digital camera and lens during the duration of the course. </b><br>
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The course will occur from <b>July 21–24 (Monday–Thursday) between 11 am and 3 pm EDT US time (New York City time; 11:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00 UTC-4)</b>. Participants can expect to spend three hours per day in synchronous meetings and as much as two additional
hours of preparation time per day outside class. So this is about a 20-hour time commitment. <br>
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<b>The course will be delivered in English. Those interested in participating from outside the US may apply.</b><br>
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The course will be led by Austin Mast with contributions from a panel of digital imaging specialists. <br>
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<b>Apply here: <a href="https://forms.gle/7iXixPtvzeTcHbJf8"><span style="color:#2962FF">https://forms.gle/7iXixPtvzeTcHbJf8</span></a></b></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">Applications are due by 9 am ET on Friday, June 20. </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">We expect to cap the course at about 20 participants and will make
admission decisions based on the relevance of your training to your organization's future activities and a desire to engage a diversity of perspectives.<br>
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Direct any questions about the opportunity to Kalina Jakymec (<a href="mailto:kjakymec@fsu.edu">kjakymec@fsu.edu</a>).<br>
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<i>Kalina Jakymec<br>
iDigBio Workforce Development Manager<br>
Florida State University <br>
digitizationacademy.org | idigbio.org</i></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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