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The Best 2012 Masters Thesis in Canadian Remote Sensing Awarded to Chris Czerwinski

mylienreid — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:54:00 +0000

Chris Czerwinski, MSc graduate in Geography, was awarded the best 2012 Masters thesis in Canadian remote sensing August 28 at the 34th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing in Victoria, BC. Chris’ thesis is entitled “Forest Change Detection and Mapping in Gatineau Park, Quebec, 1987 to 2010 using Landsat Imagery”. He was co-supervised by Doug King and Scott Mitchell. Chris’s Abstract…

Fraser Taylor wins top honour in cartography

nataliepressburger — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:46:12 +0000

Carleton University’s Fraser Taylor, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) and  Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, is the first Canadian cartographer to receive the Carl Mannerfelt Gold Medal.

Carleton Press Release

Ottawa Citizen Article

Carleton maps the way in Old Ottawa South

mylienreid — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:19:53 +0000

Geomatics students are gaining hands-on learning opportunities which are high-impact for community members and for students learning with Professor Dan Patterson’s lab assignment for the Geomatics course GEOM 2004. Students were given the chance to collect field data in Old Ottawa South… More!

Former DGES undergraduate student wins prestigious speaking engagement at the 2013 ESRI GIS International User Conference

mylienreid — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:44:55 +0000

Matt Leyenaar presented on GIS-based improvements to the Renfrew County Ambulance Service. Read more!

Exploring the Wetlands of Ethiopia

mylienreid — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:31:28 +0000

For those who possess only a superficial knowledge of Ethiopia, the phrase “Ethiopian wetlands” might sound like a bit of a contradiction. Geography and Environmental Studies (DGES) Masters student Pierre Dubeau has become accustomed to receiving a cocked eyebrow when he tells his friends and colleagues that he is conducting research on the role that wetlands play in maintaining ecological services in the remote Highlands of Ethiopia. read more!

DGES Featured in 2013 FASSinate Magazine: Around the Globe in 365 Days

mylienreid — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:20:28 +0000

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (DGES) has a long history of possessing an impressive international reputation. 2012-2013 was yet another remarkable year for the department.

Comprised of three undergraduate programs in Geography, Geomatics, and Environmental Studies, as well as MA, MSc, and PhD graduate programs in Geography, DGES is known as a department that facilitates a remarkable, experiential student learning experience. The outstanding work of DGES students and faculty is of critical relevance to the human experience, communities, and the environment and has garnered accolades around the globe. More

Three DGES grad students win prestigious Northern Awards

nataliepressburger — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:49:58 +0000

Three DGES graduate students have won the following awards from the Canadian Northern Studies Trust:

Erica Oberndorfer, PhD Candidate, Canadian Polar Commission Scholarship ($10,000)

Brendan O’Neill, PhD Candidate, W. Garfield Weston Award for Northern Research (Doctoral) ($50,000)

Sarah Quann, MSc Candidate, W. Garfield Weston Award for Northern Research (Masters) ($15,000)

DGES Graduation Story: Reframing the housing industry

nataliepressburger — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:29:19 +0000

Recent DGES PhD graduate Gary Martin talks about what brought him to DGES to pursue a doctoral degree and how the department supported him throughout his doctoral journey. Read his story here.

Environmental Studies student’s coursework helps him get a summer job with Federal Government

mylienreid — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:51 +0000

Environmental Studies student Adam Garbo produced a policy brief for his ENST 3000 course entitled “Green Roofs: Cultivating Green Building Practices”, which explored how green building practices can help to mitigate the many negative environmental, economic and social impacts of the built environment. This year, when applying for a summer job with the Government of Canada Adam included his policy brief as an additional means of showcasing his writing skills. Adam reported back “I’m confident that this really made the difference in my becoming the successful applicant and I’m happy to report I’m now working as a Science Assessment Assistant within the Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Division at Natural Resources Canada.”

Dr. Fraser Taylor and the Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre’s Arctic Atlas work featured in the Toronto Star

mylienreid — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:05:37 +0000

Welcome to the Arctic Bay Place Name Atlas

The Cybercartographic Atlas of Arctic Bay is an online, community-based atlas project to engage youth and Elders of Arctic Bay, Nunavut in researching, documenting, and representing their multi-faceted spatial knowledge. It involves a partnership between Nunavut Youth Consulting, the Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre (GCRC) at Carleton University, and Nunavut Arctic College.