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Creating Planetary Timelapses and Vegetation Index Profiles with Satellite Imagery Using Esri Landsat Explorer: A Tweedsmuir Complex Fire Example

Posted 7 months ago

By Frances Leung in the UofT Blog

Introduction Image Capture for Research Landsat – Spaceborne Satellite Imagery Background on Conventional Methods to Retrieve Landsat Imagery USGS EarthExplorer Landsat Imagery Made Available on the Cloud in 2020 Esri Landsat Explorer: A New Web-based Explorer that Democratizes Scientific Analysis Using Satellite Imagery for Everyone Creating a Timelapse of the Tweedsmuir Wildfire Using Landsat imagery […]

About me – Duncan Wan

Posted 7 months ago

By Duncan Wan in the UofT Blog

Hi Everyone! My name is Duncan, and I’m currently an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto. I’m pursuing a double major in Economics and Statistics, with coursework and interests that sit at the intersection of data analysis, spatial thinking, and public policy. I’m excited to be part of the ECCE Student Associates program this […]

About Me – Keya Patel

Posted 7 months ago

By Keya Patel in the UofT Blog

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 8 months ago

By Frances Leung in the UofT Blog

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 8 months ago

By Donique Whylly in the UofT Blog

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 8 months ago

By Emmett Young in the UofT Blog

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 8 months ago

By Juliette Adams Fong in the UofT Blog

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 1 year ago

By Oliver Siebertz in the UofT Blog

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 2 years ago

By Kasandra Tworzyanski in the UofT Blog

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 2 years ago

By Zhuoxinran Li in the UofT Blog

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 […]