

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.

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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