Hello, my name is Taylor Kang, and I’m a junior at Carleton College, majoring in Computer Science. Throughout this Spring 2023 course, I had the opportunity to explore various topics related to mapping and deep mapping. In addition to my academic pursuits, I am actively involved in extracurricular activities on campus. I play on the women’s golf team, which allows me to stay active and engaged in a sport I
Hi everyone! My name is Jason and I’m a senior Sociology & Anthropology major at Carleton College, also the co-author of this website for the spring 2023 deeping mapping class. One of my favorite things to do during my childhood was to look at the maps on the walls of my grandma’s home. That was the first time I got a sense of what the world looks like, and where
Hello! I’m a math major and a digital arts and humanities minor here at Carleton, and I’m one of the authors from the Spring 2023 version of the deep mapping course. I’m interested in learning how to use technical skills I have to support the work of people who are already working on important or interesting problems. I also love maps! I took a class on medieval maps last winter
Hello, my name is Andra Brown. I am currently a freshman who is a potential History, Asian Studies, or Psychology major. I’ve always found maps interesting, and I also really like learning about local history, whether it be in Northfield or my hometown. In my opinion, history is not just what was deemed worthy to put in the textbooks. Some fun facts about me are that I’m left-handed, I speak
Hello everyone! I will be one of the page authors this term. I am a geology major and history minor in my junior year at Carleton. Outside of my studies, I am an avid reader, backpacker, cross country skier, and tree-enthusiast. In this class, history 338, I am particularly interested in exploring how we as humans interact with and assign significance to place. In addition, I look forward to seeing
Hiya! My name is Sophie Quinn and during this Spring 2023 course, I am a sophomore at Carleton. I am majoring in Computer Science and minoring in German and History. However, I love to explore classes in many different departments. I am also involved with the Nova Ultimate Frisbee team, intramural sports, and the dance community at Carleton. This term, you can hear me on Saturday mornings on KRLX 88.1
Hi! My name is Graham, and I’m a Computer Science major and History minor at Carleton College. On campus, I work as a programmer for the DataSquad and am a member of the Carleton House of Pancakes, the Men’s D-III Ultimate Frisbee team. I’m originally from Albany, New York, and where I’m from has definitely shaped my interests that have led me to take this class. I grew up in
Hello! My name is Sammie and I am Political Science/International Relations major and German minor at Carleton College, with a particular focus and interest in the intersection of ideas, place, and memory in Central and Eastern Europe. I work in Student Financial Services at Carleton and am involved in Ballroom and Social Dance and Der Freie Karleton Klub (German Club). As a student of politics, I am constantly interested in
Hello, my name is Emmy and I’m a Computer Science major and Digital Arts and Humanities minor contributing to the Spring 2023 iteration of this course. I am originally from Davidson, North Carolina (which is far warmer than Northfield and a bit less flat). Outside of my academic interests, I work in the theater and Kracum Performance Hall doing AV work, draw both traditionally and digitally, and play video games
Hi! My name is Connor and I am one of the page authors for HIST 338 in its spring 2023 iteration. I am a religion major and digital arts and humanities (DGAH) minor at Carleton, and I teach rock climbing at the campus bouldering cave and rope wall. For the past year, I have also helped Carleton’s outdoor club, CANOE, organize and lead climbing trips outside, including a freezing but
