ARGEOS : the student's contribution in shaping the change
Wegner, Jan Dirk & Jens-Andrr Paffenholz
As Geomatics technologies are emerging globally the demand for appropriately educated young professionals is growing. However, new skills like communication, in contrast to traditional geodetic skills, will be increasingly necessary in order for this science to have an impact on the future of the earth and human society. Educational requirements are thus growing and evolving rapidly. The Geomatics Student Society ARGEOS (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Geoddsiestudierenden) plays a major role in the preparation of students for successful international careers. ARGEOS consists of Geomatics students from German, Austrian, Swiss and Dutch universities. Once a semester a four day meeting takes place at one of the member universities. Approximately 100 students gather to discuss current issues, listen to lectures on cutting edge spatial technology and make new friends. Workshops are central to the meetings and allow students to share ideas. Some topics often discussed are public relations, further cooperation (particularly with the Deutscher Verein fur Vermessungswesen), and studentss perspectives on the future role of Geomatics science. Our goals are to enhance the Geomatics studentts ability to succeed in international networks on a professional and scientific level, to gather experts from a variety of disciplines and to lead teams. Therefore, communication skills are of major interest in addition to traditional engineering qualities. The Geomatics engineer as a scientific expert, who can also connect engineering solutions with the needs of todayys society is our vision.
Event: XXIII International FIG Congress : Shaping the change
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