[Nhcoll-l] Digitization Academy | Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections | One week left to apply!

[Kalina Jakymec]

Hello all,

Friendly reminder that there is just over a week left to apply to the Digitization Academy’s<http://digitizationacademy.org/catalog> spring offering of Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections.

Please share this announcement with those who may be interested!
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Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections<https://www.idigbio.org/content/digital-imaging-biodiversity-collections-3>
April 6–29, 2026; Mondays and Wednesdays, 3–4:30p (Eastern time, United States)
(English language offering)

The aim of this free, online Digitization Academy course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) identify and describe relevant facets of biodiversity specimens that can be captured and shared with common digital imaging modalities, (2) identify sources of digital imaging protocols and best practices, (3) identify and prioritize major differences among digital image file formats, hardware, and software options, (4) explain the workings of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera/lens, camera control software, and image processing software, (5) archive and share digital images, and (6) anticipate new uses for digital images of biodiversity specimens, such as in artificial intelligence and immersive media.  Participation will require access to a digital camera.

The course will be delivered in English. Those from outside the United States may apply.

Applications are due by 9pm ET on Friday, March 6.
Click here to apply!<https://forms.gle/Hbg4nm2p9ihH8wc69>


Kalina Jakymec
iDigBio Workforce Development Manager
Florida State University
digitizationacademy.org | idigbio.org
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