Renee Sieber

Renee Sieber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at McGill University's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the use of information technology by marginalized communities, community-based organizations, and social movements, with particular emphasis on participatory GIS, open data standards, and environmental governance. She leads initiatives like the citizen science project DRAW (Data Rescue and Archives for Weather) aimed at preserving historical weather records.

She actively organizes academic events such as the Geothink&Learn webinar series, which addresses topics like open data standards and AI in urban governance. Her teaching includes advanced GIScience courses (e.g., GEOG 506). She collaborates with organizations like OpenNorth and GovEx to advance equitable technology practices. Her work bridges technical innovation with social justice, emphasizing inclusive data practices and policy frameworks.

Recent contributions include leading discussions on AI accountability in smart cities and developing methodologies for community-driven geospatial analysis. Her lab supports interdisciplinary research, fostering connections between academic institutions, NGOs, and governmental bodies.