MathWorks Hosts:
Is the Amazon Rainforest Disappearing?
Monday, October 16 from 1:30pm-2:30pm
O’Connor Hall 322, Framingham State University
During Massachusetts STEM Week 2023
The Amazon rainforest is the largest and most diverse rainforest in the world. However, it has been receding due to rampant deforestation. Framingham State University and MassBay students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend this session.
We will use MATLAB and the Image Processing Toolbox to analyze satellite images of the rainforest spanning several years and assess the extent to which the rainforest has "disappeared". We will also quantify the effectiveness of recent conservation initiatives to protect this vital ecosystem. Bringing a laptop is encouraged!
Massachusetts STEM Week 2023 will take place from October 16 – 20, and is a statewide collaborative effort organized by the Executive Office of Education and the STEM Advisory Council in partnership with the state’s nine Regional STEM Networks, like MetroWest STEM Education Network (managed by the McAuliffe Center), which plan and coordinate activities with local school communities, community leaders, and business partners.