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Hello, I'm Catherine.

Welcome to my portfolio!

I am a master's student in Geomatics, developing skills in GIS, remote sensing, spatial data analysis, and coding in R and Python. My interests include applying geospatial methods to environmental challenges such as wildfire modelling.

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About Me

I am a graduate student in the Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) program at UBC. I previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, with a minor in GIS and Environmental Analysis, from the University of Guelph. I am fascinated by how geospatial modelling can be applied to address complex environmental challenges across diverse landscapes.

My graduate capstone project has led me to a particular interest in modelling wildfire spread and using spatial models to inform fire management strategies. After completing my degree, I hope to continue working in wildfire research and management, contributing to tools that support evidence-based decision-making and risk reduction.

 

Prior to graduate school, I spent time doing seasonal work in New Zealand and traveling. Experiencing diverse geographies strengthened my interest in environmental systems and landscape dynamics. Outside of academia, I enjoy hiking, collecting rocks and shells, playing volleyball, cooking, solving crosswords, and spending time by the ocean.

GIS & Landscape Modelling

Mapping, modelling, and analyzing spatial data to address environmental challenges

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Salmon Stream Network Analysis
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Supervised Landcover Classification
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Forest Change Modelling
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Least Cost Path Analysis
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Individual Tree Detection Using lidR

Data Processing

Mapping and analyzing complex datasets to extract meaningful insights

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Analyzing GBIF Occurrence Data
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Python for ArcGIS
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