Dr. Kayla Stan
Assistant Professor
Bio
I am an Assistant Professor of Geography and an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Center for Human Trafficking Research and Training. My research focuses on geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and spatial modelling.
I have two major branches of research:
1) Human-environment interactions, climatic resilience, and sustainable development, with a particular interest in tropical dry forests and the impacts of climate change. As part of this explore topics such as forest degradation, water stress, and land-use planning.
2) Geospatial trends in illicit markets and human centered projects. I focus on industries such as illicit massage businesses, labor trafficking, and tourism trends using online forums and big data analytics from user bases.
- PHD - University of Alberta (2019)
- MS - University of Alberta (2015)
- BS - University of Alberta (2013)
Undergraduate Courses:
GHY 210: Cartography
GHY 217: Introduction to GIS
GHY 330: Economic Geography
GHY 417: Quantitative Methods for Geographic Analysis
GHY 443: Sustainable Development
GHY 469: Internet Mapping
HON 303: Minds, Morals, and Machines (Honors Seminar)
Graduate Courses:
GHY 517: Quantitative Methods for Geographic Analysis
GHY 543: Sustainable Development
GHY 569: Internet Mapping
- Widespread degradation and limited protection of forests in global tropical dry ecosystems, Biological Conservation, 2024,
- Exploring the Stratified Nature of Artificial Intelligence Research Funding in United States Educational Systems: A Bibliometric and Network Analysis, Education Sciences, 2024,
- Sustainability of Costa Rica’s water supply under climate change scenarios, Environmental Science & Policy, 2022,
- Financial stability in response to climate change in a northern temperate economy, Nature Communications, 2021,
- Tropical dry forest diversity, climatic response, and resilience in a changing climate, Forests, 2019,
- Roots of Resilience: Battling Degradation in the Tropical Dry Forests
Traverse the intricate landscape of the world's tropical dry forests, ecosystems rich in biodiversity but facing dire threats. This story map weaves tales from Costa Rica, Brazil, Zambia and Cambodia, showcasing conservation endeavors, challenges, and triumphs. Discover the delicate balance between humans, nature, and technology, and witness firsthand the global initiatives making strides in preserving these treasured habitats. Dive deep into the stories of communities, researchers, and policy-makers who champion these forests, and see how their combined efforts are carving a path toward a sustainable future. - Louisiana Labor Exploitation (Wage and Hour Division Violations)
The wage and labor dashboard visualizes the comprehensive data of violations found in Louisiana from 1998 to 2022. These interactive visual tools offer insights into the geographical distribution and density of violations, highlighting patterns and trends across different industries. - Mississippi Wage and Labor Violations by Industry (2004-2023)
he wage and labor dashboard visualizes the comprehensive data of violations found in Mississippi from 2004 to 2022. These interactive visual tools offer insights into the geographical distribution and density of violations, highlighting patterns and trends across different industries.