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Derrek Eberts

Associate Professor & CAG Secretary-Treasurer (2023-2026)
 

1. What advice do you have for early career researchers looking to establish themselves in the field of geography?


Find a way to connect your interests to society's problems or challenges; be relevant.

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2. What motivated you to pursue a career in geography?

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Love of the discipline, passion for learning.

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3. Could you share a significant moment or project from your early career that had a lasting impact on your research?

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My PhD advisor asking my opinion on some matter and saying I was the expert on it. It was incredibly affirming.

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4. Are there specific conferences, journals, or resources you recommend for staying updated with the latest trends and research in geography?

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Geography association conferences and journals for general advances across the breadth of the field; after that, each specialization has its own conferences and journals.

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5.From your perspective, what do you think the future holds for the field of geography, especially concerning emerging technologies and methodologies?

 

Methodologically, a geographical lens on issues of decolonization and Indigenization should be invaluable in processes of reconciliation.​

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