Clark Labs' Resource Center Initiative Expands
6/18/02

Clark Labs announces the formation of two new Resource Centers in its IDRISI Resource Center (IRC) program: Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco and ATREE in Bangalore, India.

Al Akhawayn University will undertake a variety of activities related to academic research, continuing education, technology transfer and collaboration. Some of the current goals of the Center include establishing a research network of international and national organizations, educational institutions and NGOs; holding introductory and advanced IDRISI training sessions in universities and governmental departments; and promoting the transfer of technology throughout Morocco.

ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment), is a research organization concerned with the conservation of biological diversity and the promotion of sustainable development. Its activities include basic and applied research on conservation, policy analysis and implementation, work with local communities, and education. ATREE is currently strengthening its training, teaching and research programs in Landscape ecology and Watershed hydrology by incorporating the latest techniques in GIS and remote sensing applications using IDRISI.

The IDRISI Resource Center program was started in 1995 to better address the needs of the Clark Labs' international user community. Centers conduct research using IDRISI, distribute product information, offer procurement assistance, host training sessions and user group meetings and represent the Clark Labs at local tradeshows and conferences. In addition, IRCs may offer specific products and services designed to meet the needs of a local or linguistic community. Many of the IRCs are also formal resellers of Clark Labs' products. There are now 15 such centers around the world.

For further information, please contact the Clark Labs, Worcester, MA. Tel: 508-793-7526.