Distinguished Research Professor Fraser Taylor FRSC
Cartography, Cybercartography, Geospatial Information Processing, Geospatial Information Management, Legal and Ethical Issues, Traditional and Local Knowledge, Indigenous Knowledge, Community Involvement, Participatory Approaches, Human Computer Interaction, Applications in Developing Nations and the Arctic
| Degrees: | M.A., (Edinburgh), P.G.C.E. (London), Ph.D. (Edinburgh) |
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It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Professor Fraser Taylor, passing early on March 22, 2025 due to natural causes. Fraser had a remarkable and distinguished career at Carleton University, leaving an indelible mark through his significant contributions that extended until the end of his life. Along with other pioneers in the field, he started moving digital cartography and geographic information science forward in the 1960s. He made significant contributions to the field for the rest of his life. He received numerous awards for these contributions as a Canadian scholar, including the Killam Prize (2014) and the Order of Canada (2021). Learn more about his distinguished career here.
Fraser’s family will hold a small, private ceremony. In time, we would like to collaborate with Fraser’s family and other members of the Carleton community to organize an event that honours Fraser’s extraordinary life and career. We will be sure to share any additional information as we can.
Please email geography@cunet.carleton.ca with any questions.
Professor D. R. Fraser Taylor was inducted into the Order of Canada in 2023 by her Excellency Governor General Mary Simon
Professor D. R. Fraser Taylor receives the 2014 Killam Prize for the Social Sciences from His Excellency Governor General David Johnston
Professor D. R. Fraser Taylor briefs Prime Minister Chretien before his first visit to China