ST. JOHN’S – A special lecture will be held tonight at the Johnson Geo Centre at Memorial University to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Department of Geography. Presenting lecturer, MUN Geography Professor Rodolphe Devillers will talk about cartography, surveillance and Geographic Information Systems, during his lecture “Mapping in the 21st Century: New Horizons, New Challenges.”
WHAT: MUN Public Lecture – “Mapping in the 21st Century: New Horizons, New Challenges”
WHERE: Memorial University, Johnson Geo Centre – 175 Signall Hill Rd
WHEN: Tuesday, March 22nd, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
HOW MUCH: Free
Devillers himself, explains:
This talk will present a brief history of mapping, highlighting more specifically the role of technological innovations in the past which has allowed mapping to become more accurate and accessible to the general public. Recent technological developments such as the miniaturization of GPS receivers, combined with progress in wireless communications and with the Internet, are opening the doors to emerging technologies that make an increasing use of information about our location. When using cell phones, Internet, social networking sites, or even driving our car, geospatial technologies allow us to access massive amounts of information surrounding our location. While these technologies improve the quality of our lives, they also bring new challenges especially in terms of individual privacy and security. You are being watched.
For more information, call 709-737-7880.
Photo care of Rodolphe Devillers.