Cathy Conrad

Cathy Conrad is a Professor in the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies at Saint Mary's University, Faculty of Arts. She holds an office in Burke 204B and can be reached at cconrad@smu.ca. Her research focuses on migration dynamics in West Africa, particularly involuntary immobility, containment development, and environmental migration. Since 2018, her work has shifted toward understanding how climate change and environmental shifts influence migration patterns and community perceptions.

Current research includes a SSHRC-funded project (2021-22) titled "Women and children on the move: Irregular migration journeys from West Africa", examining vulnerable populations' migration challenges. No specific awards or grants beyond this SSHRC project are listed. Her research interests bridge environmental science, sociology, and policy, with a geographic focus on West Africa.

No formal advisees or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided text. Her academic contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to human mobility under environmental pressures.