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Moonshot 3: The Nova Scotia Geo-Innovation Hub

Posted on by Edward Wedler

AI-Geomatics
Moonshot Project 3

Our conversation with Gemini on 28th January 2025. By showcasing these innovative projects, COGS and AGRG can effectively communicate their value to the government and the people of Nova Scotia, positioning the province as a leader in applied Geographic Sciences and driving sustainable economic growth.

  • Vision: Establish a collaborative hub where industry, government, and academia can leverage geospatial technologies to address critical challenges.
  • COGS & AGRG Role: Provide expertise, training, and resources to support innovation projects in various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, transportation, tourism, and (critical) mineral exploration.
  • Impact:
    • Job Creation: Foster the growth of a skilled geospatial workforce and attract talent from around the world.
    • Economic Diversification: Drive innovation and economic growth by supporting the development of new products, services, and technologies.
    • Global Leadership: Position Nova Scotia as a leader in applied Geographic Sciences and a hub for geospatial innovation.

These projects demonstrate how COGS and AGRG can leverage their expertise to address critical challenges and create a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future for Nova Scotia. By showcasing their capabilities and raising awareness of their work, they can inspire the government and the public to invest in geospatial technologies and support the province’s transition to a knowledge-based economy.

This is the third Moonshot. I hope it is well received by students at COGS, government and industry partners interested in AI-Geomatics (see Moonshot 1 — The Nova Scotia Digital Twin — and Moonshot 2 — The Ocean Intelligence Platform).

Today, Heather and I took a drive to Canning on a beautiful, sunny Winter day. Our destination was the ArtCan Gallery. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed.

However, the staff were preparing for The Drawing Room Community Show, March 1st-29th. “Make a drawing in the Gallery and Hang It!”

I enjoy their book collection, local authors, books on art, etc. I found Simon Winchester’s Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge from Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic. It will likely replace my reading of Backwater: Nova Scotia’s economic decline

Acknowledgements

Heather shared the outing. Edward is making preparations for Florida.

Reference

Simon Winchester, 2023, Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge from Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic, 383 pp, Harper Collins.

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Author:

As an artist, I explore the nooks and crannies of our geography on foot. I interpret and paint our urban and rural landscapes in watercolour, with a splash of ink and a dash of mixed media. I love the left-brain-right-brain dance of watercolour as it mixes with some control yet yields some surprising results, and I savour the spontaneity of plein air art. My dream is to "slow travel" across Canada and Australia, to masterly paint and cavort with like-minded artists and art lovers along the way, and be continually inspired by the contemporary and historic giants of the art world (I patiently seek a benefactor and the support of fine art collectors to fulfil my dream).

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