NorthStar GAZE
Embark on a transformative journey with the "NorthStar Gaze" podcast, sharing intimate stories from Geo-Stem luminaries. In 1-on-1 chats, explore their journeys and profound contributions to geography and GIS.
Inspired by our Telescope program, each episode offers a telescopic view into their lives. Uncover the human side of Geo-Stem, where passion meets purpose, and racial justice is central.
"The NorthStar Gaze" is your invitation to a Homecoming, where diverse voices paint the tapestry of contributions to geography and STEM. Tune in and let the brilliance of these geo-stars guide you.
Inspired by our Telescope program, each episode offers a telescopic view into their lives. Uncover the human side of Geo-Stem, where passion meets purpose, and racial justice is central.
"The NorthStar Gaze" is your invitation to a Homecoming, where diverse voices paint the tapestry of contributions to geography and STEM. Tune in and let the brilliance of these geo-stars guide you.
Podcasting since 2024 • 40 episodes
NorthStar GAZE
Latest Episodes
Karen Bett - Mapping Ourselves Into Existence w/ Data, Power & Citizen Voice
In this episode we sit down with Karen Bett, Kenyan economist, data policy powerhouse who shares a transformative vision of how citizen data and mapping can reshape the world. From pushing governments to publish open budgets to helping to put e...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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HBCU Environmental Justice Technical Collaborative (HEJT) - Mapping Black Geographies & Environmental Justice
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking panel discussion, featuring an esteemed panel of geospatial changemakers: Dr. Linda Loubert, Autrice Thornton, Cari Harris, and Dr. Tony Graham.In this episode, our panelists explore t...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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22:29
Biyi Fafunmi - Harnessing GIS for National Development and Nigeria’s Geospatial Future
In this thrilling episode of North Star Gaze, we delve into the career of GIS pioneer Biyi Fafunmi from Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics. Discover how Biyi introduced GIS technology to revolutionize data collection and analysis, signific...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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Dr. Abraham Liddell - Exploring Historical Narratives with GIS and AI
The Intersection of Data Science and Humanities, join us as we dive into the innovative research of Dr. Abraham Liddell, a historian and data scientist whose work merges GIS, machine learning, and historical records to reconstruct powerful stor...
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30:09
Christian Mey - Beyond Borders, an Afro-Futurist Vision for Conservation in Cameroon
Join us for an insightful episode where we discuss the pivotal role of GIS in conservation with wildlife geographer Christian May. Christian shares his remarkable journey from a self-taught ranger to an influential researcher creating protected...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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