Detecting flood risks in developing countries (11/15/18, UW Oshkosh)

The last of the GeoQuest presentation series was held on Nov. 12 and featured how to detect urban flood risks in developing countries. As stated on the UWO website, the presentation noted several ways to detect urban flood risks. “With climate change, an increasing number of urban communities are subject to unprecedented flooding episodes, resultingContinue reading “Detecting flood risks in developing countries (11/15/18, UW Oshkosh)”

Social media tells real life stories: Africa (09/26/18, UW Oshkosh)

A lecture series, “Instagramming Everyday Africa,” aimed to use technology in a way that changes stereotypes of underdeveloped countries was presented earlier this week. On Sept. 24, the geography department held the first of three GeoQuest Lecture Series, led by professor Angela Subulwa. The series was centered around social media and the misrepresentation of Africa.Continue reading “Social media tells real life stories: Africa (09/26/18, UW Oshkosh)”