Anthropocene War and Peace
by Nicole Findlay The Anthropocene era, a recently coined term that describes the geological epoch in which we are living, refers to the impact human activity has had on the environment. As if... More
Archives: Geography and Environmental Studies
Geomatics student lands scholarship
On a Monday morning a few weeks back, William Parkinson woke up to find he had received an email informing him that he was $1,500 richer. While he may have been tempted to chalk up the unsolicited... More
Inukshuk funds living atlas
Fraser Taylor has been awarded $178,595 by the Inukshuk fund in support of a living atlas that will capture and preserve indigenous knowledge. The “Living Cybercartographic Atlas of Indigenous... More
Critical eye on the cultural environment
by Nicole Findlay Armed with cameras and a critical eye, students enrolled in Derek Smith’s cultural geography class, set out to examine Canadian cityscapes. Combining the resulting photos with... More
Mapping coral reefs
by Nicole Findlay Valerie Torontow is immersed in marine ecosystems. An avid swimmer, Torontow has combined her love of water with the skills she is developing through her Geomatics coursework. The... More
Open source fascination results in award
Christy Nieman was recently presented with the Wreford Watson Award. The honour is bestowed on the most outstanding students entering their fourth year in a Department of Geography and Environmental... More
Charting the course for interdisciplinary language
Many disciplines from linguistics to philosophy, psychology to anthropology to name a few examine human thought processes. Brian Eddy has attempted to map it. Eddy, an instructor in the Department of... More
New Faculty Profile – Sylvie Blangy Carleton hosts Marie Curie Fellowship researcher in ecotourism
Europeans and Canadians have much to learn from indigenous communities that preserve their traditional cultures while welcoming tourists eyeing a unique experience. Sylvie Blangy, of the Department... More
Geography and Environmental Studies Professor Only Canadian On Board
Fraser Taylor, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, has been appointed to the Board of... More
Sounding out new terrain
by Nicole Findlay In the emerging field of multimedia mapping, sound is beginning to take on a more important role. The addition of narration and soundtracks conveys emotive information that... More