My journey in cartography began in my third year with GEOB 270. It was my first class using GIS and…
Chinese-Iceland relations in international arena
As President Guðni expressed in our meeting, Iceland seems to be consistently pursuing for independence from the rest of Europe….
Cultivating forestry in Iceland
During our visit to Fjarðabyggð, we learned about the afforestation efforts in Iceland. There are various issues historically and in…
Gender Equality in Iceland
Though Iceland rank the highest for gender equality, there is certainly room for improvement. It has been ranked top on…
Waste Management in iceland
After learning about plastic waste treatment in Iceland, I had a few more unanswered questions. When I examined the issue…
Semi-wilderness in small town Iceland
Challenges and benefits brought by tourism has been a continuous theme throughout our trip around Iceland. We’ve seen instances where…
Romanticizing Icelandic landscape
It has only been the past two decades that tourism became increasingly popular in Iceland. While this is partly due…
Isostatic Rebound Effects in Southeastern Iceland
Due to climate change, glacial retreat in Iceland is accelerating. Without proper action, the glaciers in Vatnajökull national park could…
Iceland changing perceptions of climate change
As a student of geographical sciences, professors have expressed the most difficult part of their job is to communicate the…
Herring Industry in Iceland
From our visit to the Herring Era Museum, we’ve learned the importance of this fish to Iceland’s fishing industry. During…