The Vision

The graphic above illustrates the main idea behind this website: the steps taken toward achieving a new goal are not without challenges.

I have a wide range of interests in science, technology and governance. These topics often extend beyond the scope of my formal studies, so I am bound to experience some difficulities as I learn something entirely new.

However, that's cool with me!

I will take these challenges in stride. All obstacles, mistakes or hurdles present an oppourtunity for growth, and growth is my goal. This website provides a low-stakes environment for me to practice skills and synthesize ideas from my self-directed learning. My other site, emilyhesp.ca, will remain a portfolio for my formal academic work.

The topics that will be explored on this site include:

• Front end web development,
• policymaking,
• computer networking,
• cartography,
• data analytics,
• digital rights,
• transit oriented communities,
• electric power systems,
• deliberative democracy
• and more!

All illustrations, images, data visualizations, and maps published here are my own, unless otherwise stated.