What's on the Agenda for UB2017

Four days of integration for a future of collaboration.

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schedule of events for UB2017

During our time in Ulaanbaatar, we will be intensively synthesizing our collective data, resources, and talents in both workshop form and while exploring the surrounding areas. While most days will be spent indoors, please come prepared to spend at least one day outside. We will visit the outskirts of the city, a nearby grassland, and tour the city capital.

Hosts

Institute of Geography-Geoecology, Mongolia Academy of Science (IGG, MAS)
Saruul Khuduu Environmental Research & Consulting (SKERC)
Center for Global Change and Earth Observations (CGCEO), Michigan State University (MSU)

Location

Conference location is located in the Chinggis Khaan Hotel Tokyo Street - 10, Ulaanbaatar - 49, Mongolia, http://www.chinggis-hotel.com

Download Final Agenda

June 2 | Day 1, Chinggis Khaan Hotel

  • 8:15-8:30 | Registration & informal exchange
  • 8:30-9:30 | Introduction
  • 9:30-10:00 | Workshop objectives & procedure
  • 10:00-10:30 | Tea break
  • 10:30-12:00 | Presentation of resources
  • 12:00-13:30 | Group photo and lunch
  • 13:30 | Synthesis working session (I)
  • 15:00-15:30 | Tea break
  • 15:30 | Synthesis working session (II)
  • 18:00 | Welcome reception
  • June 3 | Day 2, Field trip

  • 9:00 – 16:30 | Field trip to the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar
  • June 4 | Day 3

  • 8:30 | Synthesis working session (III)
  • 10:00-10:30 | Tea break
  • 10:30 | Synthesis working session (IV)
  • 12:00-13:00 | Lunch
  • 13:00-14:30 | Group report
  • 14:30-15:00 | Tea break
  • 15:00-16:00 | Future actions
  • 16:00 | Products, schedule, others
  • 16:00-16:30 | Summary and adjourn
  • June 5 | Day 4

  • 8:30-12:00 | Ulaanbaatar field trip
  • Workshop Organizing Committee:
  • Dr. Ochirbat Batkhishig, batkhishig@gmail.com, Institute of Geography-Geo-ecology, Mongolia Academy of Science (MAS)
  • Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar, Scientific Director, Saruul Khuduu Environmental Research & Consulting (ERC) tungaa.sg@gmail.com
  • Dr. Jiquan Chen, CGCEO of Michigan State University, jqchen@msu.edu
  • Dr. Peilei Fan, CGCEO of Michigan State University, fanpeile@msu.edu
  • Dr. Ranjeet John, CGCEO of Michigan State University, ranjeetj@msu.edu
  • Dr. Zutao Ouyang, CGCEO of Michigan State University, yangzuta@msu.edu
  • Lodging

    Each participant is responsible for their own lodging prior to arrival unless notified otherwise. View hotel accommodations here.

    Synergistic outcomes

    Each participant is encouraged to submit a synthesis manuscript proposal before January 30, 2017, which will form the online resources shared at UB2017.

    Have a question?

    Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about UB2017, such as logistics, proposals or travel.