About Me – Keya Patel
Posted 1 day ago
Hello! My name is Keya Patel, and I’m a fourth year student at the University of Toronto Mississauga majoring in Geospatial Data Science (GIS) and Geography. I’ve always been fascinated by the way places shape people’s lives, but it wasn’t until I took my first GIS course that I realized how powerful geospatial tools are […]
Planting my dot on the map: An introduction from Frances
Posted 1 week ago
My name is Frances Leung. I am excited to be joining the Esri Canada GIS Centres of Excellence to share my experience and insights on a variety of topics related to geospatial science. Through this platform, I aim to curate a series of articles dedicated to exchanging ideas, inspiring others, and sparking meaningful conversations about […]
A Little Bit About Me!
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hi Everyone! My name is Donique Whylly, and I’m in my fourth year at the University of Toronto, double-majoring in Economics and Environmental Geography. I’m also doing Certificates in Sustainability and Business Fundamentals. I moved to Toronto from The Bahamas in 2022 to pursue my undergraduate degree at UofT, and this journey has taught me […]
Let Me Introduce Myself!
Posted 4 weeks ago
Hi everyone! My name is Emmett Young and I am currently a third-year student studying at the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus. I am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a major in human geography (with a focus in planning), with minors in GIS and applied data science. Despite currently studying geography, GIS, and data […]
A Little Bit About Me
Posted 4 weeks ago
Hi everyone! My name is Juliette, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate student in Human Geography at the University of Toronto with minors in GIS and Linguistics. I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to be a ECCE student associate at UofT and look forward to all that this program has to offer. In my […]
About me
Posted 9 months ago
Hello everyone in the ECCE community! My name is Oliver Siebertz, and I am a student at the University of Toronto, where I am pursuing a degree in urban studies with a strong focus on transportation infrastructure and GIS. I have shaped my bachelors degree to focus on how transportation systems function across the city […]
Introduction: Kasandra Tworzyanski
Posted 11 months ago
Hi everyone! My name is Kasandra Tworzyanski, and I am a fourth-year student at the University of Toronto. I am studying Physical and Environmental Geography, with minors in GIS and Statistics. I am passionate about the environment, health, and equitable access. My interests lie in identifying areas that lack access to essential services, whether it […]
Displaced Seniors and Healthcare Access: The Impact of Rising Housing Costs in Hamilton
Posted 11 months ago
Introduction Affordable housing is a big issue in Canada. Low income senior renters face more challenges because they often have fixed incomes. As housing becomes increasingly unaffordable, many seniors are displaces from their central neighbourhoods, moving to more suburban areas with fewer services and resources. This shift, driven by rising rents and housing instability, creates […]
Exploring Mental Well-being for Immigrant & Refugee Families in Peel
Posted 12 months ago
I recently took a course called GGR381: Digital Mapping & Principles of Cartography with Professor Matthew Adams, and it completely changed how I view maps. Before, I thought they followed a simple formula, to represent a geographic place, add a title, legend, and other map elements, and call it a day. However, I learned that […]
Introduction
Posted 12 months ago
Hi everyone, my name is William Chan, and I’m thrilled to be joining ECCE as one of the new student associates! I’m currently in my fourth year at the University of Toronto, majoring in Human Geography and Political Science, with a minor in GIS. My academic interests are rooted in economic geography and political economy, […]
