Research Summary: Machine Learning Models

Research Summary: Machine Learning Models
This video highlights recent research titled “Machine learning models for prediction of nutrient concentrations in surface water in an agricultural watershed,” published in the Journal of Environmental Management. Conducted by Ahmed Elsayed, Sarah Rixon, Jana Levison, Andrew Binns, and Pradeep Goel, the research examines how machine learning tools can improve predictions of nutrient levels in surface water, offering practical insights to support farmers, p...

Research Summary: Exploring Economic Mobility in 19th Century Canada

Research Summary: Exploring Economic Mobility in 19th Century Canada
Understanding how geography shaped economic opportunity in 19th century Canada offers valuable insights into the roots of regional inequality and mobility across generations. The summary, titled “The Geography of Economic Mobility in 19th Century Canada,” highlights intergenerational economic mobility across regions in Canada between 1871 and 1901. The research was conducted by Luiza Antonie, Kris Inwood, Chris Minns, and Fraser Summerfield, and will be pu

September 2025 Updates for Current Graduate Students

September 2025 Updates for Current Graduate Students
The September 2025 newsletter contains updates to graduate students working with Prof. Gibson and recent alumni. This newsletter shares information about academic programs updates, celebrates receive achievements, profiles an RPD alumni, and share insights on upcoming events. If you have information to share in the monthly update do not hesitate to let Ryan know via email.   ...

Berek Awarded CIP-PSTF Outstanding Graduating Student Award

Berek Awarded CIP-PSTF Outstanding Graduating Student Award
Congratulations to Lucas Berek for receiving the CIP-PSTF Outstanding Graduating Student Award! The CIP-PSTF Outstanding Graduating Student Award is bestowed upon one graduating student from each accredited planning program in Canada, who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to their future profession. This contribution is assessed through a wide range of contributing factors, including academic and extracurricular contributions.

Congratulations to Jayden Cote

Congratulations to Jayden Cote
Congratulations to Jayden Cote for receiving Canadian Institute of Planners/L’Institut canadien des urbanistes (CIP/ICU) Student Trust Fund Award! The CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund (CIP-PSTF) is the Canadian planning profession’s national charity, providing a scholarship, bursary, and award program to students in accredited planning programs in Canada. Learn more about Jayden and his interests.