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Webinar: AIR Now and Air Quality System (AQS) July 13, 2011. Agenda. Introductions Sarah Swenson, EPA (facilitator) John E. White, EPA (presenter) Format EPA speaker (15 minutes) – overview of Air datasets Lines are muted - submit questions as the speakers talk
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Agenda • Introductions • Sarah Swenson, EPA (facilitator) • John E. White, EPA (presenter) • Format • EPA speaker (15 minutes) – overview of Air datasets • Lines are muted - submit questions as the speakers talk • Questions and Answers (15 minutes) • See the website: epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment
Background about the Challenge • Apps must use EPA data and address one of EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s Seven Priorities • Judged based on usefulness, innovativeness, and usability • Submissions are due by September 16 • Winners and runners up for Best Overall App and Best Student App, plus People’s Choice • Recognition from EPA in Washington, D.C. in November • Get more details at epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment
Questions and Answers Potential topics: • Questions about accessing or using AIR Now or AQS data • How to submit ideas for apps • Ideas for future webinars – what datasets do you want to learn about?
Next Steps • Check out our new webinar site to catch up on any you’ve missed! • Weekly webinars for the next 6 weeks – Wednesdays @ 2 PM EST • The next webinar is on Wednesday, July 20 at 2 PM eastern • Topic: EPA’s Water data! Check the website for registration info • Submit your apps by September 16 • Check the website for the latest news and sign up for the listserv (EPA App Developer Community) • Follow us on Twitter: #greenapps • Email us at greenapps@epa.gov
Additional Resources • Apps for the Environment: epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment • AIR Now • http://airnowgateway.org/ • http://www.airnow.gov/ • Email your questions to white.johne@epa.gov • Air Quality System • http://www.epa.gov/ttn/airs/aqsdatamart • Email your questions to mangus.nick@epa.gov • Other Air Data • http://www.epa.gov/air/airpolldata.html