Volume 42, Number 4 • April 2007 In This Issue Enhancing Diversity in Geography uring the past five years, the Darden, long a leader in diversity AAG has undertaken a compre- research, mentoring, and actions, as well D hensive survey of the state of as the chair of the AAG’s current Task diversity in geography, and initiated a Force, will be honored as recipient of the focused set of actions to enhance diver- AAG’s 2006 Enhancing Diversity Award. sity within our discipline. From the Meridian ...... 2 While these activities have been 2006 AAG Enhancing President’s Column...... 3 broad based and included many AAG Diversity Award AAG Washington Monitor ...... 9 members, the core organizing force Since beginning his career in academe Quarter Century ...... 14 behind those efforts has been the AAG as a young assistant professor in 1969, Joe New Appointments ...... 14 Diversity Task Force, chaired by Joe Darden Darden has been both a personal and pro- Members of Note ...... 15 Darden. It is fitting that two significant fessional role model for African-American Call for Papers...... 15 milestones relating to these diversity initiatives will geography students, and he has long provided leader- Grants and Competitions ...... 16 occur at this year’s AAG Annual Meeting. ship for AAG efforts to achieve greater inclusion of Grants and Awards...... 19 First, the AAG Diversity Task Force will present its African-Americans, Latinos, and women in our society Books Received ...... 20 “Final Report and Recommendations for the AAG and Award Deadlines...... 20 for Departments as Agents of Change.” Second, Joe Continued on page 2 Jobs in Geography...... 22 New Members ...... 30 Events ...... 31 S.F. Bay Area Family Activities

f there was ever an AAG meeting for the whole cars for no additional fare. Pick up a MUNI Map family, this is it. offers something while you’re there – it’s great for finding your way I for everyone in your family, from babies to around town. Finally, check out free walking tours grandparents. available from City Guides www.sfcityguides.org before you leave home Preparing for your Visit You won’t need a car and you’ll Walking Tours have lots of trouble parking if Chinatown isn’t far from the conference hotel. you’ve got one. For out-of-town Grant Avenue’s small shops offer intriguing and inex- outings, look into short-term pensive goods. Turn left on Jackson Street from rentals including Zipcars http:// Grant and loop through Exquisite Supernatural to www.zipcar.com. For getting admire all kinds of paper items to burn in temples for around town, MUNI (the Munic- your ancestors’ benefit: paper money, cell phones, ipal Railway) is best. A weekly jewelry, toothbrushes and more. Turn left on Ross MUNI Fast Pass available at a Alley halfway up the street to visit Golden Gate For- modest cost ($15 adult/$10 child) tune Cookie Factory (hot samples are free; fresh for- from the Visitor Information tune cookies are $3 a bag.) One block further, turn onto Stockton Street, the Chinese shopping street;

CREDIT: JACK HOLLINGSWORTH Center on Market Street at Pow- Family-oriented activities abound in San Francisco. ell lets you ride buses, trolleys, MUNI subway lines and cable Continued on page 6

Take BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) from S.F. International Airport to the conference hotel (Powell Street) for only $5.15.

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Enhancing Diversity continued from page 1 AAG Newsletter and in the discipline of geography. His research achieving substantial progress in diversifying of the Association of American has been at the forefront of diversity and equity geography. It also undertook action on a set of Geographers issues in geography for three decades. Darden doable activities by working in close coordina- has worked beyond academia to bring local, tion with AAG staff and AAG Council, includ- state, and national attention to the inequalities ing co-sponsoring race/ethnicity and place forced on African-Americans in the U.S. This conferences; establishing a diversity clearing- Douglas Richardson, Publisher work included serving as a consultant for the house; developing strategic relationships with and Managing Editor NAACP in assessing the status of blacks in Howard University and other minority serving Jim Ketchum, higher education, for the Chicago Board of institutions; developing career information to Editor Education in evaluating Chicago’s potential for promote geography to underrepresented groups; AAG Voice 202-234-1450 desegregation, and for the U.S. District Court conducting a survey on the state of diversity in AAG Fax 202-234-2744 in reviewing county school departments; continuing out- [email protected] desegregation plans. reach that promotes diversity in www.aag.org A leading scholar in urban the AAG newsletter; encourag- social geography, Darden’s ing participation of underrepre- USPS 987-380 ISSN 0275-3995 extensive publications include sented undergraduates at the landmark studies analyzing race AAG annual meetings in part The AAG Newsletter ISSN 0275-3995 relations in three North Ameri- through the AAG Conference is published monthly with July/August can cities: Afro-Americans in Pitts- Assistants Program; supporting burgh: The Residential Segregation of a AAG funding proposals that combined, by the Association of Amer- People (1973); Detroit: Race and enhance diversity at various ican Geographers, 1710 16th Street Uneven Development (1987); and points of intervention from K- NW, Washington, DC 20009-3198. The Significance of White Supremacy Richardson 12 through university levels; and The cost of an annual subscription is in the Canadian Metropolis of Toronto bridging to existing initiatives $25.00 The subscription price is (2004). Darden’s research has been highly influ- ongoing throughout the discipline. included in the annual dues of the ential in urban social geography, and addresses The resulting final report documents Association. Not available to non- both basic theoretical questions in geography progress made toward these ten targets and members. Periodicals postage paid in and applications to practical problems. He is provides geography programs with a variety of Washington, DC. All news items and also author or co-author of a lengthy list of strategies to alter “business as usual” to mark letters, including job listings, should be technical reports on a variety of racial issues, “measurable change” in increased representa- sent to the Editor at the address below including school desegregation, housing dis- tion of women and minorities. The Task Force or to [email protected]. crimination, and the status of African-American recommendations draw from past experience All Newsletter materials must women, for such entities as the U.S. Department with diversity initiatives, incorporate informa- arrive at the Association office by the of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. tion gathered from departments, consider the 1st of the month preceding the month Census Bureau, and the Rockefeller Foundation. current national demographic context of of the publication. This includes job The AAG’s Enhancing Diversity Award under-representation, and take into account listings. Material will be published on will be presented to Joe Darden at the AAG elements of other model disciplinary initiatives a space available basis and at the dis- Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 21, that have affected change. cretion of the editorial staff. 2007, in San Francisco. The DTF concludes that departments— When your address changes, please as the reproductive core of the discipline— notify the Association office immediate- Diversity Report Focuses on are best positioned to break the historical ly. Six weeks notice is necessary to Departments as Agents of Change cycle of underrepresentation in geography. insure uninterrupted delivery of AAG The AAG Diversity Task Force (DTF), cre- Detailed recommendations for departments publications. To assist the AAG office in ated by AAG Council in 2003, will present its address recruitment strategies, departmental final report and recommendations at the AAG climate, mentoring, student financial sup- your address change, include the address Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The report port, curriculum offerings, and other topics. label with your change of address. culminates a three-year effort to enhance The AAG’s Diversity Task Force Report Postmaster: Send address changes diversity in geography, reflecting the most will be presented in a special session on Thurs- to AAG Newsletter, 1710 16th Street recent organized institutional effort by the day, April 19 at 3:00pm in the Mendocino NW, Washington, DC 20009-3198, or AAG to promote a more diverse discipline. Room of the Nikko Hotel, directly across from [email protected]. The DTF focused its efforts on better under- the San Francisco Hilton. standing the status of diversity in the discipline and on development and recommendations for Continued on page 5

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Fundraising and Healthy Departments

f all the tasks that department chairs alumni are looking for opportunities to Getting involved in fundraising and and program directors take on, reconnect with their department in a sub- development can be remarkably simple. A O there are few for which we are less stantive way. Indeed it is more often the good start is to put in place a development prepared than fundraising and develop- case that former students wonder why they plan that outlines and prioritizes the key ment. Chairs often experience a discom- have not heard from a department or been needs of your department. Most depart- fort in soliciting donations from alumni and approached for support – could it be that ments already have a strategic plan — friends, and wonder how in the world to the department does not need their help? review this plan and identify specific work development and fundraising activi- Don’t underestimate the desire of your for- resources necessary to achieve the vision ties into an already heavy schedule. Yet we mer students to maintain their link with the it outlines. Share this development plan are all aware that in a climate of shrinking department by supporting its programs. with your institution’s development state budgets, our programs have to rely 3. Fundraising is done via an office so they can match the increasingly on private gifts to support annual newsletter. Although it needs of your program with activities that are crucial to maintaining plays a valuable role in com- the interests of potential vibrant and healthy departments. These municating what is going on major donors. activities include hosting visiting speakers, in a department to a wide base Broaden the relationships funding student travel to conferences, and of friends and alumni, the with your former and current holding receptions to recognize faculty departmental newsletter is students. Faculty members and student achievements. The idea of rarely the main vehicle for can play a crucial role here. having a discretionary fund that can be fundraising. Instead, 90% of Over and over again, alumni used to support these activities can be gifts to a program will come who become major donors extremely appealing. from less than 10% of its Pandit speak about how a faculty Through my experience in fundraising donors. So the broad solicita- member inspired them or as a former department head and now an tion made by the newsletter, or even a took extra time to guide and mentor them. administrator, I have learned to put aside a direct appeal to alumni, is likely to net a rel- The more we can reach out to our former number of misconceptions. Once I did atively modest amount. For the major gifts students and keep them connected to the this, it became quickly apparent that it is essential to cultivate and build relation- department, the more they will want to fundraising need not involve large ships with prospective donors. The univer- honor and support the work of the depart- amounts of time but can be woven into sity or college development office can play ment. And along the way we will get the our day-to-day work as faculty and chairs. a key role in identifying and helping you satisfaction of renewing our ties with past Here are some common misconceptions. connect with these individuals. Which students and learning of the directions 1. Fundraising is begging. Fundraising is no takes us to our fourth misconception. their lives have taken after graduation. more begging than applying for research 4. The university development office skims off Over time, you can consider ratcheting support to NSF or another funding agency. gifts to the department. This misconception up your efforts by appointing an alumni Both involve the articulation of a set of often prevents departments from seeking advisory committee to help strategize on compelling ideas or objectives to present to the help of the professionally trained special fundraising efforts and launching the funding agency/donor and getting the development staff in their universities. an endowment campaign. Throughout reviewers/alumni excited and on board Yet, most development staff are aware that the process, don’t forget to recognize your with the project. Potential donors are alumni and former students connect first donors in as many ways as possible. rarely interested in supporting impover- and foremost with their departments and In today’s budgetary climate, successful ished programs – their focus and interest is that cutting out departments is not a wise fundraising is becoming an increasingly drawn by departments that are strong and idea. You will find the development staff important factor in building and sustain- have a high potential of achieving their to be true partners in helping review your ing strong and vibrant geography pro- objectives. Think of fundraising in terms promotional materials, providing alumni grams. You will find that the satisfaction of building relationships to connect addresses, and assisting with the planning of building for your department’s future resources with opportunities. of alumni functions. Further, when the and deepening your links with alumni and 2. Alumni do not want to be solicited for gifts. professional staff knows you and your friends will make the time and effort you A closely related misconception is that programs they will be better equipped and put into fundraising well worth it! ■ alumni/friends will be turned off by a enthusiastic about representing your department’s solicitations for funds. Yet department to a wide array of donors they Kavita Pandit over and over, surveys show that many encounter. [email protected]

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San Francisco Meeting Highlights

he 2007 AAG Annual Meeting will The AAG Presidential Plenary Session, Three sessions dedicated to the memory feature more than 3,500 paper and “Immigrants: New Geographies, New of the late William B. Wood will include: T poster sessions, exciting and inform- Debates” will take place Wednesday, April “Bill Wood Commemorative Session I: ative field trips, interesting workshops, and 18 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Organized and Frontiers in Geography and U.S. Foreign many special events. The on-site confer- chaired by Kavita Pandit, this session will Policy” (Thursday, April 19, 8:00am to ence program provides information on the profile the work of four scholars whose 9:40am, Hotel Nikko, Nikko Room 1), Ses- full range of activities. Below are only a few work represents the breadth of the rich sion II: “Using Geospatial Tools for Com- of the many special activities planned for research on immigration and immigrant plex Emergency Response and Mitigation” the Annual Meeting in San Francisco. geographies contributing to ongoing (Thursday, April 19, 10:00am to 11:40am, debates (San Francisco Hilton, Continental Hotel Nikko, Nikko Room 1), and Session Jared Diamond will provide the opening Ballroom 4). III: “The New AGS Bowman Expeditions” keynote address to conference attendees on (Thursday, April 19, 1:00pm to 2:40pm, Tuesday evening, April 17 at 6:00 pm. Dia- The AAG Annual Meeting Banquet will Hotel Nikko, Nikko Room 1). mond, author of the books Guns, Germs, and take place on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm. Steel and Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Richard Marston’s Past President’s Address, Judith Butler of the University of Cali- Succeed will speak in Continental Ballrooms “Land, Life and Environmental Change in fornia, Berkeley will deliver the Society 4-6 of the San Francisco Hilton. the Mountains” will follow the banquet at and Space 25th Anniversary Lecture, ”Abu 8:30pm (San Francisco Hilton, Continental Ghraib and the Territory of Photography” The Annual Meeting’s Opening Recep- Ballroom 4). on Thursday, April 19 from 11:50am to tion, to take place Tuesday evening, April 12:50pm (Continental Ballroom 6, Hilton 17 between 7:30pm and 9:30pm, will Distinguished authors Rebecca Solnit Hotel, Ballroom Level). include hors d’oeuvres and drinks served in and Barry Lopez will speak in a plenary ses- the Exhibit Hall of the San Francisco sion entitled “The Language of Landscape” The “Alan Pred Memorial” session on Hilton (Grand Ballroom Salon B, Hilton, on Friday, April 20, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Wednesday, April 18, from 3:00pm to Grand Ballroom Level). The authors will entertain questions from the 4:40pm, will remember the life and work audience following their presentations (San of the late Alan Pred (Continental Ball- The local Joe Bagale Band will perform Francisco Hilton, Continental Ballroom 5). room 8 of the San Francisco Hilton). San Francisco-style music at the opening celebration on Tuesday evening, April 17 The AAG Awards Luncheon is sched- The AAG and the CAG are co-spon- from 8:30pm to 11:30pm. Dancing and uled for Saturday, April 21, from 11:40am to soring five sessions on boundary issues hors d’oeuvres (San Francisco Hilton, 2:00pm (Nikko Hotel, Nikko 2). between the U.S. and Canada on Friday, Yosemite Room, Ballroom Level). April 20, in Continental Ballroom 3 of the Paper Sessions and Panels San Francisco Hilton: “Immigration and The AAG will host “Iraq and the Mid- Sessions focused on the San Francisco Housing in Canada and the United dle East: A Presentation and Discussion area include: “The Freeway Revolt: States” (8:00am to 9:40am), “Canada and with Milton Viorst” on Wednesday, April Lessons from San Francisco and Other the U.S.: Nature, Place and Identity” 18. As a journalist and scholar, Viorst has Cities” (Saturday, April 21, 2:00pm to (10:00am to 11:40am), “Approaching the covered the Middle East since the 1960s 3:40pm), and “The Greening of the San Canada-U.S. Border” (12:00pm to (Nikko Hotel, Nikko 2). Francisco Bay Area” (Friday, April 20, 1:40pm), “The State of Canadian Studies 12:00pm to 1:40pm). in Geography” (2:00pm to 3:40pm), and The World Geography Bowl competi- Canada’s Knowledge-Based Economy tion, sponsored by Rand McNally and “The Changing Map of the Arctic, U.S. and Cities” (4:00pm to 5:40pm). National Geographic, will be held on Policy and Programs and the International Wednesday evening, April 18, between Polar Year, 2007-2009” (Parts I and II), All registered conference attendees will 8:00pm and midnight (San Francisco Friday, April 20, 2:00pm to 3:40pm and receive one copy of the official program Hilton, Franciscan Room A). 4:00pm to 5:40pm, will mark both the 50th guide when they arrive at registration. anniversary of the International Geophysi- On-site geograms will be made available A Jobs in Geography Exhibit will take cal Year and the fourth International Polar each day announcing the latest meeting place from 9:30am to 4:00pm from Wednes- Year (2007-08), and will feature a panel of news and updates. ■ day, April 18 through Friday, April 20. U.S. Arctic policy makers and scientists.

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Enhancing Diversity in Geography from page 2

The Diversity Task Force includes mem- uates by a factor of 1.8 but numbers of male and Diversity Related Sessions in San bers Joe Darden, Michigan State University female Black, non-Hispanic, Hispanic and Asian Francisco that will benefit departments seek- (Chair); Samuel Aryeetey-Attoh, Loyola Uni- undergraduates are approximately equal. ing to enhance diversity include the following: versity; Amanda Coleman, University of Ore- Departments indicated that the greatest The AAG Diversity Task Force: Final gon; Lawrence Estaville, Texas State Universi- challenges in recruiting and/or retaining Report and Recommendations for the Asso- ty; Victoria Lawson, University of Washing- minority students were related to contextual ciation and for Geography Departments as ton; James Marston, University of characteristics, such as the program’s geo- Agents of Change is scheduled on Thursday, Santa Barbara; Ines M. Miyares, Hunter Col- graphic location being in an overwhelmingly 4/19/07, from 3:00pm - 4:40pm and is organ- lege; Doug Richardson, AAG; Todd Rogers, white rural or suburban area or the overall lack ized by Joe T. Darden, Michigan State Uni- ESRI; Michael Solem, AAG; Patricia Solís, of diversity at the university as a whole. Other versity. AAG; Catherine Souch, Indiana University; obstacles included a perceived lack of interest Healthy Departments Panel Discussion and Ray Sumner, Long Beach City College. in geography by minority students compared (aimed at strengthening geography pro- to non-minority students, and the need to grams) is scheduled on Thursday, 4/19/07, AAG Survey Results Support convince minority students and their parents from 5:00pm - 6:40pm and is organized by DTF Recommendations that geography is a degree that can lead to a Victoria Lawson, University of Washington. The DTF report draws in part upon informa- good job or career. NSF ADVANCE: Lessons for Geography tion gathered by the AAG in a departmental sur- Preliminary findings from EDGE inter- Departments (toward increasing participa- vey conducted in 2005. The survey was views and surveys further indicate that both tion of women in science and engineering designed to form a baseline understanding of underrepresented students and women report workforce) is scheduled on Thursday, 4/19/07, gender, race, and ethnic diversity in undergrad- higher amounts of financial stress and social from 5:00pm - 6:40pm and is organized by uate and graduate geography programs in order isolation in graduate programs, and as a result Beth Mitchneck, University of Arizona. to assess progress in the future. Seventy-four are more likely to discontinue their studies. Professional Development Resources for departments from public and private colleges Thirty percent of the departments Graduate Students, Early Career Faculty, and universities completed the survey. The responding to the DTF survey said they make and Departments is scheduled on Thursday, report analyzes demographic patterns and special efforts to recruit and attract Black, His- 4/19/07, from 1:00pm - 2:40pm, and is co- assesses challenges in recruiting and retaining panic, and Asian graduate students and 19% of sponsored by AAG’s EDGE project and the women and minorities in geography programs. departments make special efforts to recruit Geography Faculty Development Alliance A survey for AAG’s EDGE project complements women students. According to preliminary (GFDA), organized by Michael Solem, AAG. the DTF survey by examining how women and EDGE findings, women do believe, more so minority graduate students perceive the social than men, that their programs should place and academic climate of geography programs. more emphasis on supporting diversity and Sixty-six respondents to the DTF’s survey multiculturalism in hiring and curriculum prac- Diversity Clearinghouse website at http:// provided information on the number of under- tices. Non-White students are also more like- communicate.aag.org/eseries/Diversity/ graduate and graduate students in their pro- ly to think departments should place a greater Intro.cfm. The EDGE website is available at grams and their race/ethnicity. Minority stu- emphasis on diversifying programs. www.aag.org/EDGE/index.cfm. dent numbers in geography are small, both in Understanding these dynamics, the DTF One of the key lessons learned at the AAG absolute and relative terms. In aggregate, 3.2% report recommends actions and resources that is that diversity issues and efforts need to be of graduate students in the reporting geography address the needs and contexts of individuals integrated into all phases of our activities, departments were Black, which is the same pro- and departments. For example, the AAG’s from developing research proposals to plan- portion as for Black undergraduates but less than Diversity Clearinghouse contains resources ning our annual meetings, and from careers the 3.6% for Black faculty. Hispanics comprised for promoting careers in geography that are outreach to our publications programs. As a 4.2% of the departments’ graduate students, particularly geared toward underrepresented discipline, broad-based approaches which compared to 6% for undergraduates; yet the students, such as a Careers in Geography enhance diversity in all of our programs will percentage was substantially higher than the poster has been designed to address the desire be necessary to achieve and sustain real 1.1% tenure-line Hispanic faculty. The propor- to “make a difference” through the discipline. progress in diversifying geography. ■ tion of Asian graduate students (4.8%) was The Clearinghouse also contains links to about the same as undergraduates (4.6%), but scholarship and fellowship opportunities for Patricia Solis notably lower than faculty rates (7.0%). The minorities and women, and describes effective [email protected] number of Native-American graduate students mentoring practices, including peer mentor- Michael Solem (0.2%) was lower than that of undergraduates ing, known to support and retain underrepre- [email protected] (0.6%) but matched faculty rates (0.2%) In sented students. terms of white, non-Hispanic undergraduate Complete results of the DTF survey are Doug Richardson students, males outnumbered female undergrad- included in the report, available on the AAG [email protected]

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Bay Area Family Activities from page 1 markets sell shark fins and live turtles, and Lights, an independent bookstore founded mation, video production, sound produc- there are great bakeries. If you’re still hun- by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Nearby Colum- tion, performance and visual arts. Close by gry, try lunch at Gold Mountain (644 Broad- bus Avenue between Greenwich and Broad- are a carousel, a skating rink and the Metre- way, between Grant and Stockton.) Servers way in North Beach is the heart of the old on, where virtual bowling at Portal 1 Arcade roll dim sum carts to your table and you Italian neighborhood. Have a cappuccino. is a hit with teens and young adults. (It’s hard select items to try. After lunch, visit the Tien Teenagers especially love Haight Street, to explain it; just try it.) The com- Hou Taoist Temple on the fourth floor at in the vicinity of Ashbury, where myriad plex has 16 movie theaters and the world’s 125 Waverly Street. Push the buzzer to shops offer 1960s memorabilia, music, largest IMAX screen. The Museum of Mod- enter one of the city’s oldest temples. t-shirts and other fascinating paraphernalia. ern Art http://www.sfmoma.org, open daily and the Filbert Street Steps Haight-Ashbury was famous as the hub of except Wednesdays, will feature an exhibit are accessible via the #39 MUNI bus. The hippie counter-culture in the 1960s. on Picasso and American Art during the tower offers great views of the Bay and conference. Right next door are the Califor- great 1930’s murals. Down the road a few Via Cable Car and Ferry nia Historical Society Bookstore, with a feet from Coit Tower, turn east (right) The California Street cable car line is good selection including walking tour down the Filbert Street steps and descend the steepest ride and passes through Chi- books, and Museum of the African Diaspora to Sansome Street, past lovely gardens and natown. If you get off at Grace Cathedral http://www.moadsf.org will feature an charming Victorian homes. You may see at the top of the hill, the Cable Car Muse- exhibit entitled Slavery in Human History. wild parrots! Stop at the bottom for cof- um is a short walk away at 1201 Mason The California Academy of Sciences aquari- fee and cookies at Levis Strauss Plaza or a Street. Cable car fare is $5, or ride free um occupies temporary quarters nearby. meal at Fog City Diner. with your Fast Pass. http://www.crissyfield.org Alcatraz is managed by the affords a gorgeous promenade along National Park Service. Book your tour reclaimed wetlands of the San Francisco well in advance at http://www.alca- Marina. Watch wind surfers and ducks, or trazcruises.com. The ferry ride is a admire the as you walk wonderful expedition in its own right; west to Fort Point http://www.nps.gov/fopo, the tour of The Rock will fascinate a civil war fort right under the bridge (open kids young and old. Paths are steep, Friday through Sunday.) After visiting the so wear sturdy walking shoes. The fort, climb up the steps to walk on (or even ferry dock is between and across) the Golden Gate Bridge. Fisherman’s Wharf, tourist meccas that few San Franciscans visit. Do CREDIT: TOM BROSS Great Streets to Walk Down check out the San Francisco Maritime San Francisco’s Zeum is a hands-on art and technology studio where Clement Street between Arguello and National Historic Park http://www. young people can create their own audio, video, and animation projects. 10th Avenue in the Richmond District is nps.gov/safr and nearby Ghirardelli San Francisco’s new Chinatown. Besides Square, a former chocolate factory with Another great destination is Golden Gate the great restaurants, food stores and shops and restaurants. Park. Enjoy free swing dancing lessons at cookware shops, check out Green Apple Angel Island State Park is another Lindy in the Park on Sundays 11-2; it’s on Books and Music, a used book and music great ferry trip. A cruise over and back JFK Drive between 8th and 10th Avenues, or store that’s open late. Posted reviews by from Pier 41 showcases great views of in the nearby band shell if it’s raining. The employees will lead you to some great San Francisco Bay; if you can spend time http://www.thinker.org, reading and listening. on the island, rent a bike there or bring a open Tuesday through Sunday, specializes in 24th Street between Folsom Street and picnic. Book tickets in advance at http:// American art and art of the native Americas, York Street is the Mission District is the blueandgoldfleet.com. Africa, and Pacific. Be sure to take the ele- heart of the city’s Hispanic community. vator to the top of the tower for panoramic Don’t miss the murals on Balmy Alley, and Amusements views of the park and city; the museum café be sure to stop at one (or more) of the is a short walk east is a delicious choice for lunch. Hobbyists taquerias. from Union Square and offers lots of cool sail model boats on Spreckles Lake on Sun- Upper Grant Avenue between Filbert and activities. The hands-on arts and technology day mornings. The Japanese Tea Garden Broadway in North Beach showcases what’s museum ZEUM http://www.zeum.org has a challenging circular bridge for kids to left of the Beatnik era: small stores, good appeals most to grade-school kids. Its two pizza. A bit south across Broadway, find City floors of exhibits and activities focus on ani- Continued on page 7

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Nominations Invited for 2008 AAG Honors

he AAG Honors Committee invites emy of Sciences, White was presented may be nominated again for distinction nominations for AAG Honors to be the National Medal of Science by Presi- achieved since their first awards. T conferred in 2008. AAG Honors are dent Clinton in 2000. The deadline for nominations is June awarded in recognition of outstanding Note that the Gilbert F. White Distin- 30, 2007. See the handbook section of contributions to the advancement or wel- guished Public Service Honors are distinct a recent issue of the Guide to Geography fare of the profession in six categories: from the AAG Ronald F. Abler Honors for Programs in the Americas for a complete list Lifetime Achievement Honors, Distin- Distinguished Service, which focus of past honors award recipients or con- guished Scholarship Honors, Distin- instead on service to the discipline of sult the website at http://www.aag.org/ guished Teaching Honors, Ronald F. Abler geography and to the profession. Grantsawards/aag_honors.cfm. Please sub- Distinguished Service Honors, Gilbert Normally no more than one award will mit a nominating letter and the candidate’s Grosvenor Honors for Geography Educa- be made in each category of AAG Honors. CV to Patricia Solis at [email protected] or tion, and Gilbert F. White Distinguished No more than six individuals may be rec- by fax (202-234-2744) or mail to AAG Public Service Honors. ommended for AAG Honors in a single Honors, Association of American Geo- The Gilbert F. White Distinguished year. In addition to honors, the committee graphers, 1710 Sixteenth Street NW, Public Service Honors is a new category may recommend a Publication Award and a Washington, D.C. 20009-3198. The approved by the 2006 AAG Council in cel- Media Achievement Award each year. 2008 Honors Committee: Jerome Dob- ebration of the many years White served Nominees must be AAG members if they son, University of Kansas (Chair); Ken- on behalf of his community, nation, and are residents of the United States; if they neth Foote, University of Colorado; Allen the world to better the human condition. reside elsewhere the membership require- James, University of South Carolina; Wei An internationally-renowned geographer ment is waived. In some cases professionals Li, Arizona State University; Lizabeth and a member of the National Academy from other disciplines or professions are Pyle, West Virginia University; and Cort of Sciences, the American Academy of eligible for consideration. Geographers or Willmott, University of Delaware. ■ Arts and Sciences, and the Russian Acad- other professionals previously honored

Bay Area Family Activities from page 6 climb and a teahouse for parents; next door bad seats, although the outfield bleachers Vaillancourt Fountain across the street after- at Stow Lake you can rent a paddle boat or can be awfully chilly at night. Ballpark wards, or a ride up the glass elevators in the a very slow motor boat. food is quite good, but pricey. For die-hard Hyatt Regency Hotel. If it’s a beautiful day, The http://www. American League fans, the Oakland Ath- you might even want to walk southward exploratorium.edu in the Palace of Fine letics play across the Bay at McAfee Coli- along the Embarcadero toward AT&T Park. Arts near the Golden Gate Bridge is an seum, where the A’s will host the Angels amazing hands-on science museum with April 17 and 18. For details, visit http:// …and a Sunday Celebration Not hundreds of exhibits to touch, look oakland.athletics.mlb.com. to be Missed through, pick up, and tinker with. It’s open Glide Memorial Church http://www. Tuesday through Sunday. For Foodies glide.org is right next to our conference The http://www. The Ferry Building at the foot of Market hotel at 333 Ellis. Glide Celebrations take sfzoo.org is in the often-foggy southwest- Street is a great place to have breakfast, place every Sunday at 9:00am and 11:00am ern corner of the city. It’s open every day especially on Saturdays when the plaza and last about an hour and a half. The serv- and is accessible by the Muni L Taraval hosts a farmers market. Pick up bacon and ices feature a hundred-member ensemble outbound line. It’s a fun destination if you egg baguettes from the Hayes Street Grill and a full congregation clapping, swaying, don’t have a good zoo in your home town. booth, and coffee, bakery goods and organ- and blasting out jazz, blues, spirituals or No list of San Francisco amusements ic produce elsewhere. A number of special- gospel. The jubilant sounds of transforma- would be complete without mentioning ty housewares stores are fun for gourmets; tion would rock most geographers. ■ AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco their companions can enjoy the breathtak- Giants. Ballpark tours are offered daily at ing views from the waterfront or check out We hope you enjoy your visit! 10:30am and 12:30pm, except if there’s a the social scene. On Saturdays, City Guides day game. The Giants will be in town offers a free 45-minute tour beginning at Ellen McElhinny and Nancy Wilkinson April 18-22. For tickets, go to http:// noon at the main entrance. Kids who grow Department of Geography sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com. There are no restless might enjoy a wet walk through the San Francisco State University

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Call for Nominations for the 2007 AAG Honors and Nominating Committees

he AAG Council seeks nominations the Americas and online at www.aag.org/ Nominations should include the contact for candidates to serve on the AAG Grantsawards/aag_honors.cfm). information of the nominee, a brief bio- T Honors Committee and the AAG Honors Committee members serve for sketch, and indication that the nominee Nominating Committee. The Council two years and are responsible for making is willing to be placed on the slate of will prepare the final slate of candidates recommendations of awardees for various candidates for election by the AAG for both committees from the nomina- AAG Honors for Council consideration. membership. tions received, and committee members Nominating Committee members serve Please send nominations to Ines Miyares will be elected by a vote of the AAG for one year. The committee recommends by email ([email protected]) membership. to the Council the slate of candidates for with a copy to Patricia Solís (psolis@aag. Nominations for the Honors Committee the AAG Vice President, President, and org) or fax to (202-234-2744), or by mail can include persons (i) from the member- National Councilor elections. to: AAG Nominations, Association of ship at large and (ii) from those members If you wish to nominate yourself or American Geographers, 1710 Sixteenth who have previously received AAG Hon- other qualified individuals for service on Street, Washington, D.C. 20009-3198. ■ ors (a list of previous honorees can be these committees, please contact AAG found in the AAG Guide to Geography in Secretary Ines Miyares by June 30, 2007.

My Community, Our Earth Biodiversity Initiative in Central America

he MyCOE partnership announces currently enrolled in or completing stud- • Incorporate activities that respond to a new initiative designed to build ies at a university (undergraduate or grad- local threats to biodiversity T regional capacity to use geography uate). Those chosen will be competitively • Address local areas with biological and geographic technologies for biodiver- selected for their long-term potential to significance contribute to the region’s biodiversity sity initiatives in Central America. The Persons interested in serving as local issues, and will be paired with local/in- new initiative will develop a MyCOE mentors with host projects for students country mentors as well as provided with Biodiversity Youth Cadre from among stu- should send an email in Spanish or English mentoring from across the MyCOE part- dents of eligible countries. to [email protected] with the following nership. Both students and their mentors “My Community, Our Earth: Geo- items, with priority attention given to sub- will receive modest stipends to conduct graphic Learning for Sustainable Devel- missions received by August 17, 2007. projects of between 3 and 6 months and opment” (MyCOE) is a partnership • A letter of interest describing the will receive support to attend a capacity between the Association of American organization and the nature of the building and GIS workshop in the region. Geographers, USAID, USGS, ESRI and proposed biodiversity-related project, Students interested in applying should other public/private partners, whose mis- particularly identifying the sets of send a letter of interest in Spanish or Eng- sion is to encourage youth to use geo- activities the student would conduct, lish indicating long-term career plans, and graphic tools and concepts to address local in no more than 3 pages a CV to Dr. Patricia Solis ([email protected]), issues of sustainability. The new initiative • A Curriculum Vitae expands upon current work and partner- with priority attention given to submis- ships. Eligible participants will be citizens sions received by August 17, 2007. The My Community, Our Earth part- and residents of the following ten coun- Local or regional organizations may nership was developed in concurrence with tries: Colombia, Dominican Republic, El propose a project in response to the criteria the global ideas championed at the World Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, below and work in conjunction with the Summit on Sustainable Development in Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. student. Proposed activities must: Johannesburg, South Africa in 2002. More To be eligible for the MyCOE Bio- • Use geographic technologies such as information on the MyCOE Project can be diversity Youth Cadre, students must be GIS and GPS found at http://www.aag.org/sustainable/. ■

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Washington Monitor

NSF Releases “Science of “Specifically, the research and community Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), a 2008 pres- Science” Policy Solicitation development components of SciSIP’s activi- idential candidate and one of Cochran’s co- On February 26, 2007, after several years ties will: (1) develop usable knowledge and sponsors, said “The study of geography of build-up in speeches by high-profile gov- theories of creative processes and their trans- opens doors for students to a better under- ernment officials, the National Science formation into social and economic outcomes standing of different cultures and societies. Foundation (NSF) finally released a program (2) develop, improve and expand models and As our world becomes increasingly connect- solicitation for grants aimed at fostering “the analytical tools that can be applied in the sci- ed economically, politically, and socially, it is development of the knowledge, theories, ence policy decision making process; and (3) vital that we equip our students with a world- data, tools, and human capital” needed to develop a community of experts across aca- view that allows them to compete on the cultivate a new method of analyzing national demic institutions focused on SciSIP.” The global playing field.” investments into scientific research. The synopsis goes on to stress that interdiscipli- The bills will likely be considered as grant program will be administered by the nary approaches and collaborative projects, each chamber’s education committee takes NSF’s Social, Behavioral, and Economic including ones reaching across national bor- up reauthorization of the No Child Left Sciences Directorate (SBE). ders, are strongly encouraged. Behind law. We will keep you up to date At key meetings over the last two years, The full solicitation is available on line at: on this important legislation throughout presidential science advisor John Marburg- http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07547/ the 110th Congress. er and NSF leaders including Director nsf07547.htm. Anticipated funding per grant Arden Bement, Deputy Director Kathie ranges from $50,000 to $400,000. Future Bill Amending Presidential Olsen, and SBE head David Lightfoot have solicitations are planned that will “target Records Act Moves to House spoken extensively about science of science research that would improve and expand Floor and innovation policy (SciSIP) and the science metrics and datasets.” Legislation aimed at repealing a 2001 opportunity it offers the social and behav- Bush Administration executive order dealing ioral sciences to utilize new analytic tools Geography Education Bills with the release of presidential records has (including geographic technologies) to Reintroduced in Congress been reported favorably by the House Over- improve our understanding of how we pri- On March 1, 2007, the “Teaching sight and Government Reform Committee oritize scientific funding needs. The pro- Geography Is Fundamental Act” was rein- and was to be considered by the full House gram emerged in part through a dialogue troduced in both the House and Senate. during the week of March 12. The bill, H.R. between Administration officials and social Initially sponsored during the previous 1255, has bipartisan sponsors and is being and behavioral science leaders, including Congress, the legislation authorizes com- championed by Oversight Committee AAG Executive Director Doug Richardson, petitive grants through the Department of Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA), a close regarding ways to increase the profile of Education to promote geographic teach- ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). the social and behavioral sciences so that ing and learning at the K-12 level. Under the Presidential Records Act of they become better understood as relevant The Senate bill’s (S. 727) primary spon- 1978, presidential records are supposed to be to pressing national concerns. sor, Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS), is joined released to the public 12 years after the end According to the solicitation, “SciSIP by a bipartisan group of colleagues. The of an administration. In November 2001, will underwrite fundamental research that House bill (H.R. 1228) was introduced by however, President Bush issued Executive creates new explanatory models and ana- Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), a member Order 13233, which overturned an executive lytic tools designed to inform the nation’s of the House leadership, and Rep. Roger order issued by President Reagan and gave public and private sectors about the Wicker (R-MS). current and former presidents and vice presi- processes through which investments in The act focuses on providing educators dents broad authority to withhold presiden- science and engineering (S&E) research are with the tools they need to improve geo- tial records or delay their release indefinitely. transformed into social and economic out- graphic literacy, and helping teachers learn This action was viewed by many as part of a comes. SciSIP’s goals are to understand better ways to communicate the importance broader pattern of public data suppression by the contexts, structures and processes of of geography to their students. In introduc- the Bush Administration. The Presidential S&E research, to evaluate reliably the tangi- ing the bill, Cochran noted that “We need to Records Act Amendments of 2007 (H.R. ble and intangible returns from investments be preparing our younger generation for 1255) would nullify E.O. 13233 and estab- in research and development (R&D), and to global competition and ensuring that they lish procedures to ensure the timely release predict the likely returns from future R&D have a strong base of understanding to be of presidential records. ■ investments within tolerable margins of able to succeed. Ensuring geographic litera- error and with attention to the full spec- cy prepares students to be good citizens of John Wertman trum of potential consequences.” both our nation and the world.” [email protected]

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Preliminary AAG EDGE Findings

he AAG’s Enhancing Departments many employer organizations in all ship, and research specialty. For and Graduate Education (EDGE) sectors (N=447) report that they instance, white and male students T in Geography project, funded by are experiencing some difficulty, or perceive their departments to be the National Science Foundation, is even failing, to find individuals more tolerant, equitable, and diverse entering its third year of activity. Since with sufficient preparation in these places, and are more likely overall to the project’s beginning in April of 2005, areas. perceive the working environment in research activities have included a variety • Computer skills and time management favorable terms (i.e., as more “colle- of surveys, focus groups, and on-site vis- abilities were two areas predicted to gial” and “civil”) relative to the views its by project researchers to graduate grow in importance by employer held by women and racial and ethnic programs across the United States. This organizations across the board. But minorities. effort has now produced a preliminary set within sectors, some skill areas were • While there is a considerable pres- of findings in three major areas of cited more often than others (e.g., ence of international students, of research: Employment Patterns and higher education employers were women, and of students who have Issues, Student Perceptions of Depart- more likely to predict an increase in returned for graduate study after ment Environments, and Professional demand for individuals capable of other careers, the representation of Development. writing competitive grant proposals, racial and American-born ethnic whereas for-profit companies foresee a minorities remains very low. There Employment Patterns and greater need for individuals capable of is a broad view among students and Issues adapting to change in the workplace faculty that departments need to be One of the primary objectives of and profession). more proactive in recruiting and EDGE is to explore the types of skills and supporting students of color. abilities required for successful perform- Student Perceptions of Depart- • When choosing programs, doctoral ance by geography professionals in the mental Environments students give more weight to a modern workplace. A related aim is to A second major goal of the EDGE department’s academic reputation identify skills that employers seek and will project is to develop a methodology for and prestige, whereas master’s demand in the coming years. Through an interpreting the social and academic students are more interested in the extensive and ongoing period of data col- dynamics (“environments”) of graduate availability of internship programs. lection with geography professionals in departments from the perspective of stu- Doctoral students, however, also the workforce as well as a diverse group of dents, faculty, and program administra- report higher levels of financial employer organizations, EDGE researchers tors. Unlike traditional classifications of and emotional stress and are more are discovering significant patterns. These academic departments and institutions, likely to view their working envi- include: the aim here is to develop a better under- ronments as being unfriendly or • Across major industry sectors (i.e., standing of what life is like for members discriminatory. higher education, government, and of department communities, how their • Students frequently expressed a the private sector), a considerable experiences vary, why they vary, and desire for more information about majority (more than 75 percent) of whether this information is of signifi- non-academic professional career geography professionals (N=280) cance for explaining relative patterns of alternatives and opportunities to indicated that skills related to time students’ academic achievement, pro- become more engaged in the local management, communication, criti- gram satisfaction, completion rates, time- departmental community and in the cal and creative thinking, and prob- to-degree, career preparation, and other discipline more broadly. lem-solving are essential to the work program variables. • Approaches to mentoring and profes- they perform. Early results from surveys with gradu- sional development varied greatly • With regard to geographic skill ate students (N = 605) and site visits to 10 among the departments visited, rang- areas, the ability to “think spatially,” mater’s and PhD programs suggest the fol- ing from extensive, formal programs examine patterns from an interdisci- lowing: of workshops and courses to a near plinary perspective, and proficiency • Students vary in their perceptions of total reliance on individual relation- in cartography and GIS were cited as their department environments when ships with faculty advisors. required qualifications by more than compared on the basis of race, half of the respondents. However, gender, program enrollment, citizen- Continued on page 11

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AAG to Present William L. Garrison Award

téphane Joost, of the Zootechnics Presentation of the Garrison graphy. The award is an activity Institute in Piacenza, Italy, has been Award will take place on Thurs- of the Marble Fund for Geo- Snamed winner of the AAG’s first day, April 19, 2007, at 1:00pm, graphic Science of the AAG. A William L. Garrison Award for best disser- at the AAG Annual Meeting in $3,500 prize accompanies the tation in computational geography. Joost’s San Francisco, in session 3416. award. dissertation, “GIScience joining with Speakers will include Doug Elizabeth Groff received hon- molecular biology: a novel approach of Richardson, executive director of orable mention for her disserta- the Association of American tion, “Exploring the geography of detecting signatures of natural selection Joost within the genome” describes an innovative Geographers; Duane Marble, routine activity theory: a spatio- method of spatial analysis for detecting professor emeritus, the Ohio State Uni- temporal model using street robbery” regions of the genome being shaped by nat- versity, and William L. Garrison, profes- which she completed at the University of ural selection, applying multiple univariate sor emeritus, the University of California, Maryland at College Park. Groff now regressions to test for associations between Berkeley. works for the Institute for Law and Justice, targeted areas of the genome and environ- The biennial Garrison Award supports in Alexandria, Virginia. ■ mental variables. innovative research in computational geo-

AAG Welcomes New Interns

he AAG recently doing other support work to facil- earn a bachelors degree in envi- welcomed two itate collaborations among geo- ronmental studies with a minor Tnew interns to its graphers in various countries. A in biology. In the future, she Meridian Place offices native of Jamaica, Karim hopes to hopes to pursue studies in envi- in Washington, D.C. pursue a graduate degree in GIS ronmental policy, especially Karim Thompson, a following his May graduation. those involving alternative fuels. senior majoring in GIS Melissa DeSomma is currently Melissa has been assisting with at the University of finishing up her final semester at the many details necessary to Thompson DeSomma Maryland at College the University of Maryland, Bal- make the AAG’s 2007 Annual Park, has been gathering information and timore County, where in May she will Meeting a success. ■

Preliminary EDGE Findings from page 10 Evaluation of Professional involved in their development and forma- with a commercial publisher for these Development Materials tive evaluation. The materials being pro- resources, with a tentative publication The EDGE project is preparing numer- duced incorporate recommendations from date set for the first-quarter of 2008. ous publications for future dissemination AAG committees (e.g., Diversity Task In the coming year the EDGE project to graduate programs, including books Force and Healthy Departments Commit- will develop more detailed analyses in focusing on preparing individuals for aca- tee), AAG staff, and a consortium of facul- each of the areas described above, while demic careers and teaching geography in ty development professionals affiliated expanding its outreach and dissemination higher education, an online Guide to with the Professional and Organizational activities. For additional information about Careers in Geography, and a website with Development (POD) Network in Higher the research methodology, preliminary resources for maintaining healthy depart- Education, the Carnegie Academy for the findings, and resources under develop- ments and building leadership qualities Scholarship of Teaching and Learning ment, please visit www.aag.org/edge or among department chairs. A collaborative (CASTL), and other national and interna- contact Michael Solem at msolem@aag. approach is being taken with regard to tional organizations dedicated to the org. ■ these publications, with dozens of geo- improvement of graduate education. The graphy professors and graduate students AAG is currently negotiating a contract

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Spanish Language Session in San Francisco to Discuss Research Collaboration

special Spanish language session at Note: Simultaneous interpretation into English El evento busca fortalecer las rela- the AAG Annual Meeting in San will be available for a limited number of non- ciones entre los geógrafos de todas las A Francisco will discuss opportuni- Spanish speakers. Services and equipment will be Américas y es apoyada en parte por el ties for research collaboration among donated by professional interpreter and geographer Programa de Socios de Investigación geographers in the Americas. Entitled Sara Koopman. Please contact [email protected] Internacional de la Fundación de Ciencia “The Current State of Geography in the for more information. Nacional (NSF-EEUU). Esta sesión será Americas: Perspectives on Opportuni- continuación de la que se llevó a cabo ties for Research Collaboration,” this Foro Especial Presenta Oportu- exitosamente en Chicago en el 2006. special panel and public forum will pre- nidades de Colaboración en Cordialmente se invita a todos los sent current information on geography in Investigación entre los Geó- interesados en el tema a acompañarnos en a number of countries in the Americas grafos en las Américas este foro que será presentado en español, and will focus on opportunities for geo- Una sesion especial que se realizará en el jueves, 19 de marzo a las 5:00pm en el graphic research collaboration. idioma español desarrollará una discusión salón Nikko 1 en el Hotel Nikko. Una To be conducted by distinguished sobre las oportunidades de colaboración recepción se llevará a cabo al finalizar geographers from across the Americas, entre los geógrafos en las Américas. El dicho foro, co-patrocinada por la Ciudad including representatives from Brazil, panel especial y el foro público, titulado del Saber, Panamá. ■ Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, “El Estado Actual de la Geografía en las and Puerto Rico, the session will explore Américas: Perspectivas sobre Oportu- Patricia Solis research trends in various locations and nidades de Colaboración en Investi- [email protected] consider opportunities for geographic gación,” presentarán información actual- research collaboration. Also, activities izada sobre la geografía en varios países David Robinson undertaken by universities, associations, de las Américas, y el enfoque central será [email protected] and related geographic organizations, sobre las oportunidades de colaboración such as the Association of American Geo- en la investigación geográfica. Panelists graphers, the Latin American Specialty Será conducido por geógrafos distin- Santiago Borrero, Secretario General - Group, the Conference of Latinamerican- guidos en todo el continente americano, Instituto Panamericano de Geografía e ist Geographers, the International Geo- incluyendo representantes de Brasil, Historia (IPGH) [PAIGH] Canadá, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, y graphic Union, the Canadian Association Angel David Cruz Báez - Universidad de Puerto Rico. Este explorará las tendencias of Geographers, and the Pan-American Puerto Rico Institute for Geography and History, will de investigación en determinados lugares be presented. y considerará las oportunidades generales Anne-Marie Séguin - Institut national de The event seeks to strengthen rela- y específicas para la colaboración en la recherche scientifique, Université tionships among geographers of all the investigación geográfica. Además, se pre- du Québec Americas and is supported in part by the sentarán actividades desarrolladas por uni- Nelson Gilberto Gómez Espinoza - Pon- National Science Foundation’s Interna- versidades, asociaciones, y organizaciones tifica Universidad Católica De tional Research Fellowship Program. geográficas tales como la Asociación Ecuador This session follows one that successful- Americana de Geógrafos (AAG), el Grupo Lilliam Quirós Arias - Universidad ly took place in Chicago in 2006. de Especialistas Latinoamericanos (LASG), Nacional de Costa Rica All interested persons are cordially la Conferencia de Geógrafos Latinoamer- invited to attend. This forum will be pre- icanistas (CLAG), la Unión Geográfica João Francisco De Abreu - Pontifical sented, in Spanish, on Thursday, April 19 Internacional (IGU), la Asociación Cana- Catholic University of Minas Gerais- at 5:00pm in room Nikko 1 at the Nikko diense de Geógrafos (CAG), y el Instituto Brazil Hotel. A reception follows, co-sponsored Panamericano de Geografía e Historia Néstor D. Cabral Antúnez - Universidad by the City of Knowledge, Panama. (PAIGH). Nacional de Asunción

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San Francisco’s Joe Bagale Band to Perform Local Band Blends Old School Funk and R&B with Avant Garde Jazz

he AAG is pleased to announce unarbitrary, unpretentious, AAG Executive Director, that San Francisco’s Joe Bagale and affirming blend of followed by Jared Dia- T Band, quickly becoming a local soul, funk, and rock” while mond’s keynote address. legend for both the energy of its live trumpeting Bagale’s elec- An Opening Reception of performances and its innovative jazz- tric stage presence and hors d’oeuvres and drinks funk-rock sound, will take the stage as remarkable ability to inno- will be served between part of the opening welcome celebra- vate on traditional San 7:30pm and 9:30pm in tion at the 2007 AAG Annual Meeting Francisco jazz from a wide the San Francisco Hilton’s in San Francisco on Tuesday evening, range of sources. Bagale is Exhibit Hall. Music and April 17. a graduate of the Eastman dancing with the Joe The eclectic Joe Bagale lists Stevie School of Music. Bagale Band will take Joe Bagale Wonder, Prince, Fiona Apple, Electric The opening evening of place between 8:30pm Medicine, Phish and Dolly Parton among the conference will begin at 6:00pm with and 11:30pm in the Yosemite Room of the his musical influences. A recent review by welcoming remarks by Kavita Pandit, San Francisco Hilton. ■ critic Jeffrey Neilson referred to “Joe’s AAG President, and Doug Richardson,

Former AAG President Ward to Step Down as Head of American Council on Education

avid Ward, president of the Amer- environment in Washington is especial- centuries. At the University of Wiscon- ican Council on Education (ACE), ly complex and new issues are constant- sin-Madison, he was named Andrew H. D will leave his position as head ly emerging—but I am proud of our Clark Professor of Geography. Ward of the prominent higher education asso- many accomplishments and want to served as president of the Association ciation effective February 2008. Ward give the ACE Board enough time to find of American Geographers, and was plans to remain in Washington and con- a new leader who will continue to move elected a fellow of the American Acad- sult, write and lecture on issues in higher this important organization forward,” emy of Arts and Sciences. education. Ward said. Ward intends to remain fully Under Ward’s direction, the ACE Ricardo R. Fernández, president of engaged in ACE’s work until early 2008. undertook a series of high-profile public Lehman College, The City University In addition to policy, he will be active- outreach campaigns on behalf of higher of New York, and chair of the ACE ly involved in Council program initia- education. Ward led ACE through a com- Board of Directors, praised Ward’s tives, including the planning of ACE’s prehensive strategic planning process, tenure as ACE president. “In every way, 90th Anniversary Annual Meeting, to and initiated plans to modernize the ACE’s impact on higher education is be held in San Diego during February, Council’s headquarters facilities at One stronger because of David Ward’s lead- 2008. Dupont Circle, as well as strengthen the ership,” Fernández concluded. The AAG works together with the organization’s information technology A recognized authority in historical ACE on a regular basis and has particularly capacity. urban geography, Ward published pio- appreciated the opportunity to work with “In some ways there is no ideal time neering research on English and Amer- David Ward during his presidency at the to leave a job like this—the political ican cities of the 19th and early 20th ACE. ■

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AAG ADVANCING GEOGRAPHY FUND Quarter Century

The April, 1982 AAG Newsletter announced that F. Ray I (we) pledge to contribute______to the Marshall, professor of economics at the University of Texas at Association of American Geographers as part of the Advancing Austin, would be the featured speaker at the opening session of Geography Campaign. the AAG’s upcoming Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. A Giving levels include: former Secretary of Labor under President Carter, Marshall was $500 to $999 Scholars Circle to address meeting attendees with a speech entitled “Labor and $1,000 to $4,999 Millennium Circle Economic Policy: An International Comparison.” $5,000 to $9,999 Century Circle $10,000 to $24,999 Explorers Circle The recent formation of the Kentucky Geographical Consor- $25,000 and above Leadership Circle tium was “the first time in Kentucky that a university academic This gift will be made as follows: discipline has formed a continuing statewide cooperative net- Total amount enclosed: $ ______work.” Plus annual payments of: $ ______The Department of Geography and Anthropology at If you intend to fulfill your pledge through a gift other than cash, check, or marketable securities, please check: Louisiana State University was preparing to host its annual R.J. credit card bequest other Russell Symposium in April, 1982 on the theme “Experience, Symbol, and Place: Human Interaction on the Landscape.” Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Account Number ______The newsletter also reported the continuing availability of National Endowment for the Humanities Grants, citing a letter Name on Card ______from the National Humanities Alliance that encouraged appli- Expiration Date______cations despite recent cuts in NEH funding by the Reagan Signature ______Administration. Published excerpts from the letter noted that $20 million in overall cuts had created an “unfounded pes- My (our) gift will be matched by my employer simism that seems to be pervasive” and that “people seem to be ______under the impression that it is impossible to get an NEH grant.” The NHA letter urged the AAG to publicize to its members I would like my gift to go toward: that “this is most definitely not the case.” ■ Advancing Geography Endowment Fund AAG Student Travel Fund Geography and the Humanities Mel Marcus Fund for Physical Geography New Appointments AAG International Education Fund AAG Legal Defense Fund Occidental College, Assistant Professor, Martha Matsuoka. AAG Public Policy Initiatives PhD 2005, UCLA. Enhancing Diversity Fund Area of Greatest Need University of Arizona, Associate Professor, Connie Wood- Other______house. PhD 1996, University of Arizona.

University of Connecticut, Assistant Professor, Carol Atkin- Name ______son-Palombo. PhD 2007, Arizona State University. Address ______Key: New institution, position, name. Degree, year degree granted, grant- Phone ______ing institution. Date ______

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David Keeling, head of Western Ken- State University, recently presented versity) were quoted in a March 15, 2007 tucky University’s Department of Geo- before the House Subcommittee on Eco- article by the Associated Press. The arti- graphy and Geology, recently published nomic Development in Washington, cle, entitled “Naming Things after Living an op-ed article addressing the problems D.C., and also made a presentation to the Politicians can be Risky,” ran in over 50 of a geographically illiterate America. Appalachian Regional Commission Gov- news outlets in the country, including the “Geographical Ignorance Limits Ameri- ernors Quorum at the National Governors Los Angeles Times, Washington Times, Atlanta ca’s Opportunities” was featured in the Conference during their 2007 winter Journal-Constitution, Florida Times-Union, Henderson, Kentucky Gleaner on March 3 meeting in February. Glasmeier presented Sacramento Bee, and Houston Chronicle. ■ and in the Northwest Arkansas Times on Feb- on the topic of job creation opportunities ruary 26. in Appalachia’s renewable energy sectors.

Amy Glasmeier, E. Willard Miller Pro- Derek Alderman (East Carolina Uni- fessor of Economic Geography at Penn versity) and Josh Hagen (Marshall Uni- Call for Papers

Applied Geography Conference The Fourth International Confer- critical perspectives from activist, social The 2007 Applied Geography Confer- ence on Virtual City and Territory movement, and academic contexts. ence will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana To take place October 1-3, 2007 in Abstracts for papers, posters, performance on October 17-20. Deadline for submis- Guadalajara, Mexico, conference organiz- works, artworks, and session descriptions sion of abstracts is April 30, 2007. The ers request abstracts for presentations. (posters, workshops, roundtable discus- Conference provides a forum for the Deadline for abstracts is April 30, 2007. sions, etc.) are due by June 30, 2007. Visit exchange and critique of ideas related to For additional information, see http:// the conference website at www.5thiccg.org the application of geographic concepts, www.ctv2007.udg.mx/. for more information. analytical techniques, data, and methods, and brings together practitioners, acade- A Suburban World? Perceptions of Space and the micians, and other professionals who seek The conference “A Suburban World? American Experience geographic solutions and explanations to Globalization and the New Metropolis” Will take place November 7-9, 2007 in societal problems. Students are encour- will take place April 6-8, 2008. Abstracts Ankara, Turkey. The American Studies aged to participate in either poster or are due by April 30, 2007. For details, Association of Turkey invites proposals paper sessions. Awards for student posters please see the conference website at http:// that consider space “broadly conceived” and papers will be presented. For addi- www.mi.vt.edu/index.asp?page=23&id=58. and encourages proposals which incorpo- tional information please visit the website rate transdisciplinary explorations of at www.appliedgeog.org, or contact 5th International Conference of space from any field of study. Deadline for Burrell E. Montz (bmontz@binghamton. Critical Geography abstracts/proposals: July 15, 2007. See edu) or Graham A. Tobin (gtobin@cas. The conference welcomes a wide range http://www.ake.hacettepe.edu.tr/ASAT20 usf.edu). of themes approached through politically 07 for more information. ■

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Indigenous Peoples Specialty Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in such as archives, databases, or graphical Group Student Paper Competition American Studies, University of displays (including GIS); or that develop The Indigenous Peoples Specialty Group Helsinki digital analytical tools that further human- (IPSG) invites submissions for its annual The Fulbright Center and the Renvall istic research. Fellowships support full-time Graduate Student Paper Competition. Grad- Institute at the University of Helsinki offer work on humanities projects for periods of uate student papers eligible for this com- a unique opportunity for senior scholars to six to twelve months. Applicants may be petition will address geographic research, spend an academic year teaching in Fin- faculty or staff members of colleges or uni- education, cartography, theory and/or land. The Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in versities or independent scholars or writers. applications by, for and/or about Indigenous American Studies award is available for lec- Deadline: May 1, 2007. people(s). Papers will be evaluated on their turing on the history, culture, and/or socie- For details, see: http://www.neh.gov/ overall contribution to new knowledge and ty of the United States from a broad range grants/guidelines/dhfellowships.html. understanding in the geographies of Indige- of perspectives. Further information is nous peoples. The award for the top student available at www.helsinki.fi/hum/renvall/. Geomorphology and Land Use paper includes a cash award of $150 and a Candidates should be senior scholars and Dynamics one-year honorary student membership in have a significant publication and teaching The National Science Foundation’s the IPSG. To be eligible for this competition, record, and must hold a rank of associate or Division of Earth Sciences seeks to sup- papers must be presented at the 2007 San full professor. Applicants should submit the port innovative research into processes Francisco AAG annual meeting, regional one-page Distinguished Chairs application that shape and modify landscapes. Dead- geography meetings or another professional form, a letter of interest of approximately line for full proposals is July 16, 2007. conference. Students must submit a written three pages, a curriculum vitae (maximum For more details, see: http://www.nsf.gov/ manuscript of their conference paper for eight pages) and a sample syllabus (maxi- funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13690. evaluation. Papers will be evaluated by IPSG mum four pages) to the CIES by May 1. board members, which include both faculty Following a review during the summer, Humboldt Research Fellowship members and graduate students. The com- scholars selected for the short list for each The Alexander von Humboldt Founda- mittee reserves the right not to award a prize chair will be asked to complete a full appli- tion supports scholars of all nationalities if submissions are not of sufficient quality. cation by August 1. Application instruc- and fields as they conduct research in Ger- Interested students should submit a copy tions are available at www.cies.org/ab_dc/. many for a period of six to twelve months. of their conference paper electronically by Scholars design research plans and select April 15, 2007 or in person no later than Ristow Prize hosts at German institutions. Fellowships April 17, 2007 to either of the IPSG co- The Dr. Walter W. Ristow Prize recog- are awarded on the basis of academic chairs: Laura Smith at [email protected] nizes academic achievement in the history achievement; i.e., the quality and feasibility or Jay Johnson at [email protected]. Any of cartography. Competition is open to of the proposed research and the candi- questions about the competition should also full or part-time undergraduate, graduate, date’s international publications. Applicants be directed to the co-chairs. and first year post-doctoral students must be under forty and have a PhD. In attending accredited U.S. or foreign col- addition to the monthly stipend, allowances ESRC/SSRC Collaborative Visiting leges and universities. In addition to a are available for accompanying family Fellowships $1,000 cash award and a one-year member- members, travel expenses, and German lan- The Economic and Social Research ship to the Washington Map Society, the guage instruction. Deadline: Applications Council (ESRC) and the Social Science Ristow Prize awardee will also have their may be submitted at any time. Research Council (SSRC) are pleased to winning paper published in The Portolan, For details, see: www.humboldt-foundation. announce fellowships for scholars from the journal of the Washington Map Soci- de or contact the American Friends of the the Americas (North, Central, South, and ety. Deadline for submissions is June 1, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at the Caribbean) to visit and engage in col- 2007. Additional information is available [email protected]. laborative activities with members of via e-mail at [email protected] or ESRC-supported projects in Britain, or for on the Washington Map Society’s web site Leopold Leadership Fellowships British scholars at ESRC-supported proj- at www.washmap.org. The Leopold Leadership Program at the ects to visit collaborators in the Americas, Woods Institute for the Environment at between June 2007 and September 2008. NEH Digital Humanities Stanford University is pleased to invite Approximately eighteen research fellow- Fellowships mid-career academic environmental scien- ships of up to $9,500 (approx. £5000) will These fellowships support advanced tists from North America to apply for the be awarded. Call for Applications deadline research or other projects exploring the 2008 Leopold Leadership Fellowships. is April 16, 2007. www.ssrc.org/fellowships/ relationship between technology and the Through a competitive process, as many as esrc/. humanities; or that result in digital products 20 Fellows are selected to participate in an

16 AAG Newsletter www.aag.org Grants and Competition continued Volume 42, Number 4 intensive training program designed to Southeastern Europe with scholarships for for participation in the Eurasian Regional build and enhance the skills of academic language study on American Councils Language Program or the Advanced Russian environmental scientists as they communi- overseas programs. Language and Area Studies Program. cate with policy makers, media representa- Graduate students participating in the Applications for spring and summer 2008 tives, businesses, non-profit organizations, American Councils Eurasian Regional programs are due October 1. Applications and the general public. Deadline for appli- Language program or the Advanced Russian for fall and academic year 2008-2009 pro- cations is Monday, April 16, 2007. Language and Area Studies program are grams are due on January 15, 2008. For Fellowship details, including online eligible for full or partial scholarships more information, please contact: Out- application procedures, are available at: through American Councils from U.S. bound Programs, American Councils for www.leopoldleadership.org. Department of State (Title VIII) grant sup- International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, port. Undergraduates who intend a career 1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite American Councils for Interna- in teaching are eligible for full or partial 700, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 833- tional Education Fellowships scholarships through American Councils 7522, Email: outbound@americancouncils. Fellowship opportunities are available from U.S. Department of Education (Ful- org. Website: www.acrussiaabroad.org; for Spring/Summer 2008 study abroad in bright-Hays), with grant support available www.americancouncils.org. ■

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A new book co-authored by J. Clark Ellen Velie (associate professor of epi- the American Council of Learned Soci- Archer and Stephen J. Lavin of the Uni- demiology at Michigan State University), eties. The $80,722 award provides Davis versity of Nebraska, Kenneth C. Martis of June Thomas (professor of planning with opportunities for conducting origi- West Virginia University, and Fred M. at Michigan State University), Kami nal research for her new book Scorched Shelley of the University of Oklahoma Pothukuchi (associate professor of plan- Earth: the Problematic Environmental History won top prize in its category at the annu- ning at Wayne State University), Bruce that Defines the Middle East (Cambridge Uni- al awards for the Professional and Scholar- Pigozzi (professor of geography at versity Press). ly Publishing Division of the Association Michigan State University), Joe Darden of American Publishers. Historical Atlas of (professor of geography at Michigan Russell G. Congalton (University of U.S. Presidential Elections: 1788-2004 (CQ State University), and Daniel Griffith New Hampshire), Alan M. Mikuni Press, 2006) was named Best Single Vol- (Ashbel Smith Professor, University of (USGS) and Nancy K. Tubbs (USGS) ume Reference in Humanities and Social Texas at Dallas) received a Human and have been named the 2007 ASPRS Fellow Sciences for 2006. Social Dynamics, National Science Award winners, conferred on active Soci- Foundation grant of $643,964 in support ety members who have performed excep- “Geographies of Risk and Difference in of a collaborative research project entitled tional service in advancing the science Crop Genetic Engineering” has been “The Social Dynamics of Accessibility, and use of the mapping sciences (pho- selected as the best article that appeared Travel Behavior, and Physical Activity: togrammetry, remote sensing, surveying, in the Geographical Review in volumes 92, An inner city/suburb comparison in the geographic information systems, and 93, or 94. Eighty-nine articles fell into Detroit region.” Vojnovic, along with related disciplines). that span of eligibility. The winning Pigozzi, Velie, Messina, and Darden author, Kathleen McAfee, will be present- have also received $110,000 from the Rezaul Mahmood, associate professor, ed with the Wrigley-Fairchild prize in an Land Policy Institute and the Communi- received Western Kentucky University’s AGS-sponsored special session on the ty Vitality Program, Michigan Agricul- annual Award for Research and Creativity Geographical Review at the upcoming con- tural Experiment Station, and Michigan for 2005-2006 (one awarded per year). He ference of the Association of American State University for the research project received a similar award from the College Geographers in San Francisco, in April. “The Conditioning of Accessibility and of Science and Engineering. McAfee is assistant professor in the Pedestrian Activity by Income, Race, Department of International Relations at Age, and Gender: Exploring the Lansing Stuart Foster and Rezaul Mahmood of San Francisco State University. Capital Region.” Western Kentucky University have received $1,500,000 from NOAA/NWS Igor Vojnovic (associate professor of Diana Davis, Geography and the to establish the Kentucky meso-scale geography at Michigan State University), Environment, University of Texas at weather and climate observing network with Joe Messina (assistant professor of Austin, has been awarded a Charles A. (Kentucky Mesonet). ■ geography at Michigan State University), Ryskamp Fellowship for 2007-2010 by

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Chakravorty, Sanjay & Lall, Somik V. Made in India: The Economic Geo- Olsson, Gunnar. Abysmal: A Critique of Cartographic Reason. Chicago: Univer- graphy and Political Economy of Industrialization. New Delhi: Oxford Univer- sity of Chicago Press, 2007. 553 and 12 pp., $40.00, ISBN 0-226-62930-9. sity Press, 2007. 238 and 10 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-19-568672-1. Powell, Douglas Reichert. Critical Regionalism: Connecting Politics and Culture Geyer, H.S., ed. Global Regionalization: Core-Peripheral Trends. Northampton, in the American Landscape. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina MA: Edward Elgar, 2006. 309 and 13 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-84376-905-0. Press, 2007. 260 and 13 pp., $24.95, ISBN 0-8078-5794-6.

Harrington, James W. & Daniels, Peter W., eds. Knowledge-Based Services, Redclift, Michael R. Frontiers: Histories of Civil Society and Nature. Cambridge, Internationalization and Regional Development. Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2006. MA: MIT Press, 2007. 237 and 11 pp., $23.00, ISBN 0-262-68160-9. 309 and 18 pp., $114.95, ISBN 0-7546-4897-4. Symanski, Richard. 87 Days in the Gentle City. Irvine, CA: Estrilda Publi- Henderson, J. Vernon, ed. New Economic Geography. Northampton, MA: cations. 160 and 16 pp., n.p., ISBN 1-4276-1278-1. Edward Elgar, 2005. 617 and 15 pp., $255.00, ISBN 1-84376-038-X. Thompson, Krista A. An Eye for the Tropics: Tourism, Photography, and Fram- Kellerman, Aharon. Personal Mobilities. London and New York: Rout- ing the Caribbean Picturesque. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2006. ledge, 2006. 212 and 12 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-415-39159-8. 366 and 17 pp., $24.95, ISBN 0-8223-3764-9.

Moore, Niamh & Whelan, Yvonne, eds. Heritage, Memory and the Politics of Wynn, Graeme. Canada and Arctic North America: An Environmental History. Identity: New Perspectives on the Cultural Landscape. Burlington, VT: Ashgate, Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2007. 503 and 23 pp., n.p., ISBN 2007. 153 and 12 pp., 99.95, ISBN 0-7546-4008-0. 1-85109-437-7.

Moser, Susanne C. & Dilling, Lisa, eds. Creating a Climate for Change: Commu- Zontek, Ken. Buffalo Nation: American Indian Efforts to Restore the Bison. Lin- nicating Climate Change and Facilitating Social Change. New York: Cambridge coln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 2007. 249 and 16 pp., $19.95, University Press, 2007. 549 and 25 pp., $135.00, ISBN 0-521-86923-4. ISBN 0-8032-9922-2. Award Deadlines

2007 1. NEH Digital Humanities Fellowships. 30. Nominations for 2008 AAG Hon- APRIL For details, see: http://www.neh.gov/ ors. Send a nominating letter and 15 or 17. (electronically by April 15, in grants/guidelines/dhfellowships.html. the candidate’s CV to Patricia Solis person by April 17) Indigenous 11. Fulbright Teacher Exchange Pro- at [email protected] or by fax (202- Peoples Specialty Group Student gram with Argentina seeks exchange 234-2744), or mail to AAG Honors, Paper Competition. Direct submis- of high school administrators. For Association of American Geogra- sions or inquiries to: Laura Smith at details and application visit: http:// phers, 1710 Sixteenth Street NW, [email protected] or Jay John- www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ Washington, D.C. 20009-3198. son at [email protected]. ViewOtherOpps.asp. 16. Leopold Leadership Fellowships. 15. Society of Women Geographers, Fellowship details, including online JULY Pruitt National Minority Fellowship 16. NSF grants in Geomorphology and application procedures, are avail- Program. Contact Ruth I. Shirey at Land Use Dynamics. For more able at: www.leopoldleadership.org. [email protected]. 16. ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting details, see: www.nsf.gov/funding/ Fellowship. www.ssrc.org/fellowships/ 30. Nominations for the 2007 AAG pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13690. esrc/. Honors and Nominating Commit- tees. Contact AAG Secretary Ines OCTOBER Miyares at [email protected]. MAY 15. National Science Foundation, 1. Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in cuny.edu. Doctoral Dissertation Research American Studies, University of Improvement Proposals. www.nsf. Helsinki. Further information is JUNE gov/unding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_ available at www.helsinki.fi/hum/ 1. Walter W. Ristow Prize in the His- id=13453 renvall/. Application instructions are tory of Cartography. http://home. available at www.cies.org/ab_dc/. earthlink.net/~docktor/ristow.htm.

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Visit Essential Readings in 2007 us at Forthcoming in four established geography journals booth #800

Eurasian Geography and Economics Alexander Murphy and Clifton Pannell, Co-Editors • Anders Åslund, "Russia’s Accession to the World Trade Organization" • Michael Bradshaw, "The Shifting Power Geometry of the Sakhalin Offshore Oil and Gas Projects" • Kavita Pandit, "The Role of the Indian Diaspora in the Growth of India's Information Technology Industry" • Matthew Sagers, "The New Approach to Russia’s Natural Gas Economics" • Fulong Wu, “The Development of Biotech Industry in China" • Henry Yeung and Weidong Liu, “Globalizing China: The Rise of Mainland Firms in the Global Economy" • Yue-man Yeung, “The Urban Site of Vietnam, 1993 and 2006” Bimonthly, published since 1960

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Physical Geography Antony Orme, Editor-in-Chief • Ronald I. Dorn, "Preservation of Rock Art in Weathering Environments" • Taly Dawn Drezner, "Saguaro in the Sonoran Desert" • Beth Hall, "The Relationship Between the Timing of Precipitation and Natural Wildfire Ignition Pulses During the North American Monsoon Season" • Charles W. Lafon and Henri D. Grissino-Mayer, "Wildland Fires in the Appalachians" • David Legates, “Concepts of Climate Change: Myths and Realities” • Rezaul Mahmood and David Legates, “The Physical Geography of Soil Moisture” • Antony R. Orme, "Cyclic Concepts in the Environmental Sciences" • C. Rowland Twidale, "Inequality in Global Denudation"

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Urban Geography John Adams and Susan Hanson, Editors-in-Chief • John Adams, "The American Community Survey: Implications for Urban Research" • Yuko Aoyama, "Urban Economic Impacts of Cultural Tourism" • Ben Derudder, Frank Witlox, and Peter J. Taylor, "U.S. Cities in the World Network: A Comparison Using Global Origins and Destinations of Airline Passengers" • Susan Hanson, "Entrepreneurship and Everyday Life" • Steven R. Holloway, Deborah G. Martin, Elvin Wyly, and Ronald Malega, "Homeownership, Ethnicity, and Neighborhood Organizing: The Politics of Diversity" • Helga Leitner, "Spaces of Encounters" • George Lin, "Chinese Urbanism in Question: State, Society, and Reproduction of Urban Spaces" Semiquarterly, published since 1980 Bellwether Publishing, Ltd. Sample copies on display at Booth #800 or visit us on the web at www.bellpub.com For special rates for individual subscribers, contact the AAG (www.aag.org)

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UNITED STATES and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, GIS education, teacher professional development, PO BOX 871404, Tempe, AZ 85287-1404. earth science and environmental education, and *ALABAMA, TUSCALOOSA 35487-0322. [email protected]. international education. Desirable skills include an The University of Alabama. Department of There is no firm application deadline and ability to manage multiple projects and work Geography. The Department of Geography applicants will be reviewed weekly. Arizona State effectively in a team environment. The Director invites applications for a full-time, temporary University offers a competitive salary and bene- of K-12 Programs will also develop staff and con- instructor position with possibility for renewal fits package, and is located in Tempe AZ. Ari- tribute to AAG research and outreach programs, beginning August 2007. We are seeking a geo- zona State University is an equal opportunity assist in the development of grant proposals and grapher to teach multiple sections of introducto- affirmative action employer. newsletter articles, and interact constructively with ry physical geography courses and to provide APR 07-103 organizations in the Washington, DC area and academic advising to both geography and envi- elsewhere. This is an outstanding opportunity for ronmental science majors. A Masters degree in *DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON qualified individuals to develop national initiatives geography is required though a Ph.D. is pre- 20009. in K-12 geography education. A highly qualified ferred. Applicants should provide a personal The Association of American Geographers has a candidate will have a graduate degree (PhD pre- statement of background and experience relevant position available at the AAG’s office in Washing- ferred) in geography or education; possess out- to this position, curriculum vitae, and the names ton, D.C. DIRECTOR OF K-12 PROGRAMS. standing written and verbal communication skills; and contact information for three references. The We seek an individual whose primary responsibil- be highly organized and experienced with opera- review of applications will begin immediately and ity will be developing and administering projects tions management; and have strong interpersonal continue until the position is filled. in geography education, especially at the K-12 skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. Apply: Luoheng Han, Search Committee level. The successful applicant will have strong Apply: send letter of application, CV, and a list Chair, Department of Geography, Box 870322, administrative and management experience, pos- of three references to: Michael Solem, Education- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487- sess a strong command of issues in K-12 educa- al Affairs Director, Association of American Geo- 0322. Email: [email protected]; for information tion, be an effective fund raiser, and have a vision graphers, 1710 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, about the Department visit our website at for growing new programs in areas such as, but D.C. 20009 or e-mail to [email protected]. www.as.ua.edu/geography. not limited to, the national geography standards, APR 07-98 The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women and minor- “Jobs in Geography” lists positions available with US institutions who are Equal Opportunity ity group members. Employers seeking applications from men and women from all racial, religious, and national origin APR 07-107 groups, and occasional positions with foreign institutions. Rates: Minimum charge of $150. Listings will be charged at $1.25 per word. Announcements run *ARIZONA, TEMPE 85287. for two consecutive issues unless a stated deadline permits only one listing. The charge for running Planetary Geology Postdoctoral Fellow an announcement more than twice is one-third the original charge for each subsequent listing. We The Arizona State University School of Earth and will bill institutions listing jobs after their announcements appear in JIG for the first time. Space Exploration is actively searching for a Post- Deadline: JIG announcements must reach the AAG before the first of the month to appear in JIG for the Doctoral Fellow in support of the MESSENGER following month (eg: 1 January for February issue). Readers will receive their Newsletter copies between mission to Mercury and the Lunar Reconnais- the 5th and the 15th of the month. Schedule job closing dates with these delivery dates in mind. sance Orbiter. We are seeking an enthusiastic, Format: Announcements should be sent as an attachment or in the body of an e-mail to self-motivated individual to participate in the [email protected]. The announcements must be saved in Microsoft Word 5.0 or greater, or Corel WordPer- analysis of existing and future remote sensing data fect 6 or greater. No job announcements accepted by phone. Follow format and sequence of current of Mercury and the Moon. Expertise in one or JIG listings. All positions are full-time and permanent unless otherwise indicated. State explicitly if more of these fields is desirable: instrument cali- positions are not firm. Employers are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their listings. bration, multi-spectral analysis of planetary mate- JIG will not publish listings that are misleading or inconsistent with Association policy. Employers rials, derivation and analysis of topographic data, should notify the Editor to cancel a listing if the position is filled. The Editor reserves the right to cartography, GIS and geomorphology. edit announcements to conform with established format. All ads must be in English. Applicants with comparable expertise in other Display ads are also available. Ads will be charged according to size: 1/6 page (2 1/4” x 5”) $335; 1/3 aspects of planetary science will be considered. page vertical (2 1/4” x 10”)$475;1/3 page square (4 3/4” x 4 3/4”) $475; 1/2 page horizontal (7” x 5”) $625; Approximately 50% effort will be devoted to mis- 2/3 page vertical (4 3/4” x 10”) $750; Full page (7” x 10”) $900. Display ads run for one month only. sion support activities. The successful candidate Affirmative Action Notice: The AAG Affirmative Action Committee requires job listers to send must have the ability to work independently and to the JIG Editor the name, academic degree, sex, and rank of each person appointed as a result of at a high level of productivity under deadline an announcement in JIG. constraints. We would prefer the successful candi- Geographer Available. A service for AAG members only. Send personal listings of 50 words or date to start as soon as possible. less, following the format of current listings. Listings run for two consecutive issues. Enclose $25 Apply: Applicants should send a curriculum with listing. A blind listing service is available - the editor will assign a box number and forward vita with relevant list of publications and three inquiries to the member listed. references to the following address or email: Mark S. Robinson, Professor, School of Earth * Indicates a new listing

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*DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON cants with experience in applying these technolo- regional university of the University System of DC 20009-3198. gies to transportation, land use or environmental Georgia with an enrollment of approximately The Association of American Geographers seeks areas are preferred. The successful applicant will 10,000. The University of West Georgia is an candidates for the position of Deputy Director. be expected to perform advanced GIS analysis, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Deputy Director is responsible for assist- write grant proposals and technical reports and MAR-07-74 ing with proposal writing, fundraising, and the manage graduate students. A Masters degree in is coordination of special projects at the AAG. The required; an earned Ph.D. is preferred. Salary is *KENTUCKY, MURRAY 42071. ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to commensurate with experience. Assistant Professor, Department of Geosciences, manage multiple projects under strict deadlines, Apply: Applicant review will begin April 15, Murray State University. and have excellent written and verbal communica- 2007 and continue until suitable candidates are Full-time, tenure track position to begin tion skills. Previous management experience and a found. The following materials should be submit- August 2007. Qualifications: Ph.D. required by PhD or master’s degree in geography is desired. ted: (1) Cover letter describing your research date of appointment. Must have excellent teach- We seek applicants interested in long-term, interests and experience, (2) curriculum vitae, and ing skills that include modern classroom tech- stable employment with the AAG, which offers (3) names and contact information for three ref- nologies. Must provide evidence of teaching an excellent working environment and benefits. erences. Send application material to Steven P. excellence and have research potential in envi- Salary commensurate with experience. The AAG French, Director, Center for Geographic Infor- ronmental geology and/or geoarchaeology. Expe- is an equal opportunity employer. Submit resume mation Systems, Georgia Institute of Technology, rience in the application of geophysical survey and two writing samples (preferably publications) 276 Fifth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30332-0695. Fax: techniques is required. Must have demonstrated to Douglas Richardson, AAG, 1710 Sixteenth (404) 385-0450 ability to conduct research as evidenced by pub- Street NW, Washington DC 20009, or by email GEORGIA TECH IS AN EQUAL EDUCA- lication or other scholarly activity. Responsibili- to [email protected]. TION/OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ties: Duties include teaching introductory cours- APR 07-99 es in geology, core courses in the core curriculum, *DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON and specialty courses in environmental geo- DC 20009-3198. GEORGIA, CARROLLTON 30118. science, geoarchaeology, geographic information The Association of American Geographers seeks UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA science or geology. The candidate will be candidates for the position of Editor/Writer. The Department of Geosciences at the University expected to conduct research, pursue external An experienced editor/writer is responsible for of West Georgia invites applications for a tenure- funding and supervise student research at the assisting the AAG with research, correspondence, track Assistant Professor position starting undergraduate and graduate levels. Application publications, editing, and membership liaison. August 2007, pending final approval of funding. Deadline: April 15, 2007. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, We seek a Political or Cultural Geographer. Apply: Submit a curriculum vita, statement productive, and have excellent written and verbal The position’s primary teaching responsibilities of teaching and research interests, copies of tran- communication skills. Mastery of Microsoft will be introductory courses in cultural and polit- scripts and three letters of reference to: Dr. Kit Office skills is required. Degree in or familiarity ical geography as well as upper division courses Wesler, Chair Search Committee, Department of with geography desired. in the selected candidate’s specialties. The select- Geosciences, Murray State University, Murray, We seek applicants interested in long-term, ed candidate will be expected to develop an KY 42071. Women and minorities are encour- stable employment with the AAG, which offers independent research program and to involve aged to apply. an excellent working environment and benefits. undergraduates in aspects of her or his research. Murray State University is an equal educa- Salary commensurate with experience. The AAG Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Geography tion and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA is an equal opportunity employer. Submit resume (degree required at time of employment). employer. and two writing samples to Matt Koeppe, AAG, Apply: Applications should contain a curricu- APR 07-101 1710 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington DC lum vitae, letter describing scholarly and teaching 20009, or by email to [email protected]. interests, transcripts, and names and contact LOUISIANA, RUSTON 71272. information for three or more references. Apply Louisiana Tech University. The Department of *GEORGIA, ATLANTA 30332. to: Andy Walter, Search Committee Chair, Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure- Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Department of Geosciences, University of West track position in Geography at the Assistant Pro- Architecture, Center for GIS Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118-3100 (awal- fessor level, beginning September 2007. A Ph.D Research Scientist/Engineer I, II [email protected]). Review of applications will in Geography is required by this date. Successful The Georgia Institute of Technology, Center begin on March 2 and continue until the position classroom teaching experience and evidence of for Geographic Information Systems in the Col- is filled. research/scholarship ability is a plus. The success- lege of Architecture in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking The Department of Geosciences (http:// ful candidate will become part of a small, collegial one or more Research Scientists at the level of www.westga.edu/~geosci) offers undergraduate department, and will be expected to contribute to Research Scientist/Engineer I or II. The GIS Cen- degrees in human geography, physical geography, both an inter-disciplinary GIS program and the ter applies a variety of spatial analysis technolo- GIS, geology, and earth science education. Its related Geography program. The successful can- gies in urban planning, engineering and scientific thirteen tenure-track faculty members are strong- didate will be expected to teach a broad range of research, creates data sets for specific applications ly committed to high quality undergraduate edu- GIS courses (including those in her/his areas of and develops GIS-based software tools to meet cation and vigorous faculty-student research. In specialization and interest), as well as an occa- specific challenges. The successful candidate will 2008 the department will move into a new, sional course in either human or physical geog- have strong skills in one or more of the following expanded teaching and research facility that will raphy. A strong commitment to teaching at the areas: GIS application programming, remote include a large human geography reading and undergraduate level is required, as are a commit- sensing, Internet and Open Source GIS software seminar room. Located fifty miles west of Atlanta, ment to scholarship/research activity and good and urban and environmental modeling. Appli- the University of West Georgia is a growing interpersonal and collegial skills.

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Apply: Please send letter of application, cur- *MICHIGAN, KALAMAZOO, 49008-5424. teaching responsibilities in Urban Geography, riculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three cur- Western Michigan University seeks applications World Regional Geography, and Planning, with rent letters of recommendation to: Dr. Jason Pigg, for an Assistant Professor of Geography related methodological, topical or regional Interim Head, Department of Social Sciences, (Tourism and Travel program) tenure-track courses. MA in Geography or related field, such Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272. position for Fall 2007, contingent on funding. as Urban and Regional Planning, required by Review of applicants will begin March 1 and con- The candidate is expected to serve as core facul- August 27, 2007; ABD or Ph.D. is preferred. tinue until the position is filled. Louisiana Tech ty for the tourism and travel major, and will University teaching experience and evidence of University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. teach and/or develop undergraduate and gradu- effective communication skills appropriate to a Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. ate courses in the program. Courses will include faculty position is also required. The depart- Louisiana Tech University is a member of the introductory human/environmental geography, ment will begin review of completed applica- University of Louisiana system. principles of tourism, tourism planning and tions on March 1, 2007, and will continue until MAR-07-80 development, and United States and Canada, the position is filled. Mexico and the Caribbean, or Europe, as well as Apply: Completed applications must be sub- MARYLAND, BALTIMORE 21251. others needed to revamp the major. On-going mitted online at https://employment.umn.edu/ Assistant Professor, Cultural/Human Geography research (preferably through external funding) applicants/Central?quickFind=59225 Morgan State University seeks an assistant and publication as well as serving on M. A. the- Applications must include electronic attach- or associate professor to teach introductory ses committees are expected. The candidate will ments as follows: a letter expressing interest in surveys in geography, human and cultural also be expected to participate in Department, this position and detailing your qualifications; geography, as well as upper-division, special- College, and University committees and activi- a statement of teaching philosophy that ized courses. Field of expertise is open, but ties. Qualifications and Experience: Ph.D. includes approaches to incorporating culturally candidates with an expertise in urban and degree in Geography or related field such as diverse perspectives in teaching; a current vita; African cultural geography are especially Recreation, Hospitality, Planning, or Business, and names, addresses, phone numbers and encouraged to apply. Candidates must show with specialization in tourism and travel. email addresses of three references. You may potential for scholarship. Teaching experience Regional focus on United States & Canada, also send via surface mail any relevant teaching at an urban institution is a plus. Ph.D must be Mexico & the Caribbean, or Europe, preferred. evaluations. For questions please contact in hand by August, 2007. The position is open Proven teaching and research experience in Tongxin Zhu, Chair Screening Committee, until filled. tourism and travel preferred. Date of appoint- Department of Geography, University of Min- Apply: please email ASAP a cover letter, c.v., ment August 13, 2007. nesota Duluth , 329 Cina Hall, 1123 University unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recom- Apply: Send letter of application, vita, state- Drive, Duluth, MN 55812-3006, (218) 726- mendation to Brett Berliner at bberline@jewel. ment of teaching philosophy and capacity, grad- 8480, [email protected]. morgan.edu, or mail hard copy to Brett Berliner at uate transcripts, and three letters of reference to: MAR-07-84 Department of History and Geography, 1700 E. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah, Professor & Chair, Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251. Mor- Department of Geography, 1903 W. Michigan *MONTANA, BOZEMAN 59717. gan State University is an AA/EO employer. Avenue, Western Michigan University, Kalama- Assistant Professor, Geospatial Analysis MAR-07-85 zoo MI, 49008-5424 (e-mail address: ben.ofori@ The Department of Land Resources and Envi- wmich.edu). Review of applications will begin ronmental Sciences at Montana State University *MASSACHUSETTS, SOUTH HADLEY. immediately and will continue until the position seeks a talented and enthusiastic individual for a The Department of Earth and Environment at is filled. Western Michigan University has been tenure track faculty position who will provide Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a placed among 76 public institutions in the nation leadership in the department’s research and one-year sabbatical replacement to begin in designated as research universities with high teaching programs related to geospatial analysis. August 2007 to teach courses in the geography research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for The candidate should have research training program. The successful candidate will be expect- the Advancement of Teaching. It has a large and in the integration of GIS and other spatial analy- ed to teach one course in GIS, one course in diverse student population (ca. 26,000 students). sis approaches within the natural resources/ remote sensing, and two additional courses in the In addition, to Western Michigan University, environmental sciences fields. applicant’s area of specialty. Applicants should Kalamazoo is home to Kalamazoo College and Apply: the full position announcement and hold a PhD in Geography. Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Located application instructions are at: http://www. The Mount Holyoke GeoProcessing Labora- halfway between Chicago and Detroit, the montana.edu/level2/jobs.html. Screening will tory is a state-of-the-art teaching and research greater Kalamazoo region has a population of begin April 23, 2007 and continue until a suit- facility for remote sensing and GIS with full time more than 250,000. With a highly diversified able applicant is found. Montana State Univer- professional staff which will support the selected economy, the city is the focus of many cultural sity is an equal opportunity employer, ADA/ candidate’s teaching and research interest. and sports events. Western Michigan is an Equal EO/AA/VETERAN’S PREFERENCE. Mount Holyoke College is an AA/EO employer Opportunity Employer. For more information APR 07-100 and is actively concerned with fostering diversity about the department visit http://www.wmich. in its faculty. edu/geography. *NEBRASKA, SEWARD 68434 Apply on-line at: jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu/ APR 07-108 Faculty position in geography at Concordia Uni- applicants/Central?quickFind=50521. Applicants versity, Nebraska. must include a curriculum vitae and the names MINNESOTA, DULUTH 55812-3006. The Qualifications: PhD or at least ABD in geo- and contact information of three references. We Department of Geography at the University of graphy. Commitment to and evidence of excel- will begin reviewing applications April 15 and Minnesota Duluth invites applications for a one- lence in classroom teaching. Commitment to the continue until the position is filled. year full-time position at the rank of instructor or mission of Concordia University, Nebraska. Spe- APR 07-109 assistant professor in Urban Geography with cific duties for this position: Teach introductory-

24 AAG Newsletter www.aag.org Volume 42, Number 4 level coursework, advanced systematic and regional courses and GIS. Additional General Faculty Responsibilities. Other possible oppor- tunities with this position: Teach introductory economics courses (macroeconomics and micro- economics) and global issues. Depending on background and qualifications, academic leader- ship at the department level is possible. Project- ed start date will be the beginning of the next Academic Year 2007-08; August 1, 2007. Apply: For a full job description and instruc- tions how to apply please follow the application procedure outlined on our website: www.cune. edu. APR-95-07

*NEVADA, RENO 89557. Chief Cartographer, Administrative Faculty The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, a research and public service unit of the Universi- ty of Nevada, Reno, seeks an innovative and energized individual with a strong command of advanced GIS software to develop and imple- ment ArcGIS geologic map production, collabo- rate with an exceptional group of geoscientists, and to lead its dedicated team of experienced cartographers, graphic designers, illustrators, and GIS professionals, all while situated between the beautiful Sierra Nevada and the unique Great Basin. This person will (1) develop and maintain digital cartographic methods and standards for geologic map production; (2) ensure consistency and compatibility with NBMG spatial databases and appropriate outside databases (e.g., Nation- al Geologic Map Database); (3) train NBMG staff in the production of digital geologic maps and other cartographic procedures; and (4) supervise all aspects of cartographic and publica- tion services provided by the cartographic group. Preparing a manual to guide both geolo- gists and cartographers in the compilation of geologic maps using GIS software, especially ArcGIS, is a critical need. Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited insti- tution with emphasis or major in geography, cartography, geographic or other information systems, graphic design, geoscience or a closely related field required. Bachelor’s Degree and three years or a Master’s Degree and two years of experience in GIS, database management, com- plex projects, and managing people. Expertise in ESRI products including ArcGIS is essential; ArcSDE and ArcIMS preferred. Apply: Applications must be submitted on- line at www.unrsearch.com by April 30, 2007. Further information about NBMG and this posi- tion is available at www.nbmg.unr.edu. EEO/AA Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. APR 07-102-1

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*NEW HAMPSHIRE, DURHAM 03824. encourages applications from women and NEW YORK, BUFFALO 14222. The Department of Geography, University of minorities. Dartmouth College is an Equal BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE New Hampshire, invites applications for a one- Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Tenure-track assistant professor, Geography year, full time lecturer, beginning in September MAR-07-69 and Planning Department, Great Lakes Center 2007. Ph.D. or ABD required. We are looking (GLC), to begin September 1, 2007. Competitive for a broadly trained physical geographer who NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE 87131. salary. Responsibilities: develop independent, can teach courses in weather, climatology, envi- UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO externally-funded, multidisciplinary research ronmental geography, and other areas. The suc- Two tenure track positions at Assistant/Associate programs in one or more of the following: cessful candidate will be expected to contribute Professor level available August 2007. Depart- ground water hydrology, wetland hydrology, to the growth and development of a small ment of Geography, University of New Mexico. watershed dynamics, physical aspects of global undergraduate department that places a high Minimum requirements for both positions: 1) change. Participate in teaching and student value on both research and teaching excellence. PhD in geography or closely related field; 2) spe- advisement. Responsible for maintenance of Apply: Please send letter of application with cialization in human/environment interaction or GLC Demonstration Watershed. Required curriculum vitae, supporting evidence of scholar- nature and society; and 3) background in Geo- Qualifications: Ph.D. in geography, earth sci- ship and teaching abilities, and the names and graphic Information Sciences (GISc). Desirable ence, or related field. Demonstrated ability to addresses (including e-mail) of three references by qualification: 1) potential or demonstrated develop watershed models and to integrate April 13th to Professor Alasdair Drysdale, Chair, excellence in teaching and research. One posi- modeling with field studies in the GLC Department of Geography, James Hall, Universi- tion is required to take a lead role in GISc with- Research Watershed. Research experience in ty of New Hampshire, Durham 03824. Voice: in the department and university. It is preferred one or more of the following: ground water 603-862-3144. Web:www.unh.edu/geography. that the second position can provide substantial hydrology, wetland hydrology, watershed APR 07-106-1 contributions in GISc. The specialization out- dynamics, physical aspects of global change. side of GISc is for geographers at the interface Ability to teach one or more of the following NEW HAMPSHIRE, HANOVER 03755. between human systems and environmental sys- courses: watershed pollution, hydrologic mod- DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. Applied Spatial tems. We seek geographers whose research may eling, wetlands hydrology, or soil science and Analysis/GIS. The Departments of Geography include: hazards, conservation, landscape ecolo- management. Experience with use and mainte- (www.dartmouth.edu/~geog) and Earth Sciences gy, natural resource management, sustainable nance of automatic/electronic field instru- (www.dartmouth.edu/~earthsci) at Dartmouth systems, environmental planning, cultural and ments. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in College seek a Remote Sensing/GIS specialist to political ecology, or similar specializations. Can- GIS applications. serve as Director of its Applied Spatial Analy- didates that meet these qualifications and have a Apply: Review of applications will begin sis/GIS Lab. The successful candidate should regional specialization in Latin America or the April 1, 2007 and continue until position is have command of pertinent GIS and remote Southwest will be given special consideration. filled. Send letter of application, CV, 3 letters sensing software; knowledge of existing and Faculty members are expected to develop a of recommendation, and contact information developing satellite platforms and technology strong research agenda and seek external fund- for 3 professional references to: Search Com- (MODIS, InSar, etc.); and record of involvement ing. New faculty members should be capable of mittee Chair, Great Lakes Center, Buffalo State in peer-reviewed research. Tasks include interact- teaching a broad spectrum of introductory class- College, Classroom Building C215, 1300 ing with and aiding faculty in geospatial research; es. Salary is commensurate with experience. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222-1095. Elec- keeping current with both state-of-the-art spatial Building diversity within the department is an tronic submissions are encouraged and may be data analysis and available data platforms and important consideration. submitted to [email protected]. For resources, initiating new research collaborations; Apply: send a signed letter of application, more information about the college, visit www. and having significant involvement supporting CV, and list of three references to Dr. Bradley buffalostate.edu. Dartmouth’s “GIS Across the Curriculum” initia- Cullen, Chair of Search Committee, Depart- Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal tive. This is an opportunity to work independ- ment of Geography, MSC01 1110, 1 University opportunity employer. ently to engage students and faculty in spatial of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM 87131. The MAR-07-71 techniques ranging from classroom applications University of New Mexico is an affirmative to innovative research collaborations. action/equal opportunity employer. Review of NORTH CAROLINA, RALEIGH 27607- Application review will begin March 15 and applications will begin March 22, 2007 and con- 5298. will continue until the position is filled. To tinue until the positions are filled. The universi- MEREDITH COLLEGE apply, complete an online application: http:// ty is building a culturally diverse faculty and Meredith College seeks qualified candidates for jobs.dartmouth.edu/ Job Title: Remote Sens- encourages applications from women and an Assistant Professor position in the Depart- ing/GIS Specialist. Position Number: 1010078. minority candidates. ment of Chemistry, Physics, and Geoscience Dartmouth is committed to diversity and MAR-07-75 with expertise in areas of Earth Systems.

JIG Special Sessions Come to the Jobs in Geography special sessions on career development at the AAG Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Also, a Jobs in Geography Exhibit will take place at the Annual Meeting, 9:30am to 4:00pm, from Wednesday, April 18 through Friday, April 20.

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Applicants must have a Ph.D. in one of the fol- PENNSYLVANIA, KUTZTOWN 19530. and housed within the Dutton e-Education lowing areas: atmospheric science, oceanogra- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is inter- Institute, but will have a faculty title and mem- phy, or geology; and have some coursework or ested in hiring employees who have extensive bership in the Department of Geography’s experience in the other listed areas, as well as in experience with diverse populations. The fol- graduate faculty. The Advising Coordinator Geographic Information Systems. Responsibili- lowing position is available: will oversee MGIS students’ entry into, ties will include teaching courses and other Human Geography, Assistant Professor, progress within, and graduation from, the pro- involvement with the Department, participation tenure-track position. The Department of Geo- gram. He or she will help select students as a in college-wide committees and initiatives, graphy invites applications for a full-time member of the MGIS Admissions Committee; mentoring undergraduate research students, stu- tenure-track position for the 2007-2008 aca- will conduct entry interviews and weekly office dent advising and professional development. demic year in Human Geography. Courses hours via Web conference; will supervise quar- Excellence in teaching and research potential at to be taught include introductory cultural geo- terly graduate seminars in which students artic- the undergraduate level are important factors in graphy, economic geography, and political ulate individual project topics; will identify the selection process. Teaching experience is geography. A regional specialty is also desir- and recruit qualified faculty project advisers desired. Meredith College is a private compre- able. Salary competitive. from academic units across campus; and will hensive college for women with 2140 students Apply: For a full description, criteria, and track students’ progress through the MGIS and offers both liberal arts and professional pro- complete listing of vacancies, please visit program. The Advising Coordinator will grams. The College is located in Raleigh, North our website at www.kutztown.edu/employ- also teach graduate classes in his or her area Carolina near the world-renowned Research ment. Kutztown University is an AA-EOE of specialization. Triangle area. member of the PA State System of Higher Candidates with professional experience in Applications will be reviewed beginning Education and actively solicits applications geospatial system analysis and design and/or February 2007 and continue until the position from women, veterans, persons with disabili- environmental applications are preferred, but is filled. The online submission process is pre- ties and minorities. all relevant areas of interest will be consid- ferred. Applicants may go to www.meredith. MAR-07-86 ered. Experience in graduate teaching and edu and select ‘employment’. Submit a letter of advising is also desirable. Applicants must application, resume, statements of teaching PENNSYLVANIA, KUTZTOWN 19530. possess credentials and record of productivity philosophy and professional goals, copies of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is inter- suitable for admission to the graduate faculty, transcripts and three recent letters of support. ested in hiring employees who have extensive including a PhD in geography or related dis- Application materials may also be sent to Dr. experience with diverse populations. The fol- cipline with a specialization in GIScience. Carol Hazard, Department of Chemistry, lowing position is available: Applicants should submit: 1) a statement Physics, and Geoscience, Meredith College, Physical Geography, Assistant Professor, describing their potential contribution to the 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607- tenure-track position. The Department of Department’s MGIS program; 2) a complete 5298. Meredith College seeks to increase Geography invites applications for a full-time curriculum vitae; 3) one to three reprints diversity among its faculty and staff. Minority tenure-track position for the 2007-2008 aca- and/or project descriptions; and 4) names and candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. demic year in Physical Geography. Courses to contact information for three referees. Appli- Meredith College is an Equal Employment be taught include introductory physical geo- cations from women and under-represented Opportunity Employer. graphy and meteorology with lab. Successful groups are encouraged. Review of applica- MAR-07-70 applicant may also teach other courses in phys- tions will begin March 15, 2007, but applica- ical geography to meet departmental needs. tions will be accepted until the position *PENNSYLVANIA, KUTZTOWN 19530. Salary competitive. is filled. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is inter- Apply: or a full description, criteria, and MGIS Program information is available at: ested in hiring employees who have extensive complete listing of vacancies, please visit our http://www.e-education.psu.edu/gis experience with diverse populations. The fol- website at www.kutztown.edu/employment. Apply to: David DiBiase, Director, Dutton lowing position is available: Kutztown University is an AA-EOE member of e-Education Institute, 2217 Earth & Engineer- Assistant Professor of Geography. The the PA State System of Higher Education and ing Sciences Building, The Pennsylvania State Department of Geography invites applications actively solicits applications from women, veter- University, University Park, PA 16802. for a full-time temporary position for the 2007- ans, persons with disabilities and minorities. Phone: 814-863-1790; Fax: 814-863-1564; 2008 academic year in Physical Geography. MAR-07-87 email: [email protected]. Courses to be taught include introductory phys- Penn State is committed to affirmative ical geography and geomorphology with lab. PENNSYLVANIA, UNIVERSITY PARK 16802. action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of Successful applicant may also teach other cours- PENN STATE UNIVERSITY its workforce. es in physical geography to meet departmental Advising Coordinator and Lecturer, Master’s MAR-07-67 needs. Salary competitive. of GIS (MGIS) Degree Program Apply: For full description, criteria, and Multi-year, non-tenure-track faculty posi- *TEXAS, SAN ANTONIO 78249. complete listing of vacancies, please visit our tion affiliated with Penn State’s professional The University of Texas at San Antonio, Depart- website at www.kutztown.edu/employment. master’s degree program in GIS. An academic ment of Political Science and Geography, Col- Kutztown University is an AA/EOE member of offering of the Department of Geography, the lege of Liberal and Fine Arts, seeks candidates for the PA State System of Higher Education and MGIS program is administered by the Dutton a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor actively solicits applications from women, veter- e-Education Institute and is delivered online level, in Geographic Information Systems, pend- ans, persons with disabilities and minorities. through the University’s World Campus. The ing budget approval. Begins August of 2007. APR 07-104 Advising Coordinator will be appointed Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate

www.aag.org AAG Newsletter 27 April 2007 and graduate courses, including GIS courses. Apply: Interested individuals should submit, ent. The University is sensitive to the needs of Required Qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in Geography electronically, a CV (including detailed fund- dual-career applicants and is dedicated to by August 31, 2007. ABD candidates near com- ing history), copies of 5 representative publica- recruiting stellar candidates from a diverse pool pletion (less than one year remaining towards the tions, a statement of research interest, and including women, minorities, veterans and peo- degree) may be considered for appointment at names and contact information for three refer- ple with disabilities. USU offers competitive Instructor Level. ences to [email protected]. Questions salaries and outstanding medical, retirement and 2) Demonstrated potential to conduct and can be directed to Dana M. García, Ph. D., professional benefits (http://personnel.usu.edu). publish scholarly research. 3) Demonstrated Associate Dean, [email protected]. Texas State USU’s main campus is in Logan, Utah, a semi- potential for quality teaching and development of is an equal opportunity educational institution rural city in a mountain valley with a population the geography program in the university and and as such does not discriminate because of of 100,000 people offering ample opportunities community. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to race, color, creed or religion, sex, national ori- for a family-friendly professional life. Ski teach sections of physical geography and intro- gin, age, physical or mental handicaps, or sta- resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains in the area ductory survey courses in geography; experience tus as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. The make it one of the finest outdoor recreation in obtaining external grants. Demonstration of University is committed to increasing the environments in the nation. scholarly accomplishments in the applicant’s field. diversity of its faculty. Texas State University- Apply: Application Process: Review of appli- Applicants must submit (by mail) a letter of San Marcos is a member of the Texas State cations will begin February 1, 2007 and will application that specifies their research and University System. continue until the position is filled. Candidates teaching interests and qualifications for the posi- MAR-07-79 should submit an application at http://jobs. tion. The applicant must also submit curriculum usu.edu with a cover letter detailing research vita; a copy of graduate transcripts; samples of UTAH, LOGAN 84322. and teaching interests, a current C.V., and written work; two syllabi for geography courses Position: The Department of Environment and names and contact information for three refer- taught or proposed by the applicant; and teach- Society (ENVS), located in the College of Natur- ences. For additional information, contact: Dr. ing evaluations (if available). Applicants should al Resources at Utah State University (USU), Ted Alsop, Human Geographer Search Com- have three referees who are familiar with the seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant mittee Chair, 435-797-1371, or tjalsop@ applicant’s work submit letters of recommenda- Professor position in Human Geography with cc.usu.edu. Utah State University is an AA/EO tion directly to the address below, postmarked expertise in human-environment relations or the employer Claudia Radel Assistant Professor of no later than April 14, 2007. Applicants who human dimensions of environmental/land issues. Human Geography Department of Environ- are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa Required Qualifications: A PhD in Geography or ment and Society Utah State University 5215 and residency status. UTSA is an affirmative closely related discipline must be completed by Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322 claudia.radel@ action/ equal opportunity employer. Women, the time of appointment (Fall 2007). Specialty usu.edu minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabil- areas could include environmental/land-use MAR-07-77 ities are encouraged to apply. change, environmental perception, community/ Apply: Chair, GIS Recruitment Committee, natural resource management, regional land-use VIRGINIA, ALEXANDRIA 22302. Department of Political Science and Geography, planning, or hazards and human vulnerability. Altarum Institute, a nonprofit healthcare con- The University of Texas at San Antonio, One Applicants must have a research agenda leading sulting organization, is looking for a GIS Devel- UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249. Com- to publications in refereed journals and must oper/Analyst, to provide support to our dynam- pleted applications must be postmarked no later demonstrate the potential to acquire extramural ic and exciting Military Health System (MHS) than April 14, 2007. funding and guide graduate students. The depart- and other Federal health clients. This individual APR 07-105-1 ment is especially interested in applicants who will use ArcIMS, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS will contribute interdisciplinary expertise to the Desktop to develop and implement new GIS TEXAS, SAN MARCOS 78666-4616. research, teaching, and service missions of the applications, and enhancements to existing GIS Texas State University-San Marcos announces department and the ability to work collaborative- applications, including migration to new (9.2) the Mitte Chair of Water and Geographic ly with faculty. Previous experience or willing- release of Arc products. The qualified candidate Information Science at the rank of Professor. ness to participate in the delivery of distance- will work independently on multiple phases of We seek a geographic information scientist with education courses is also desirable. Professional GIS application development and implementa- research interests in aquatic resources or an Responsibilities: The successful candidate will tion, with some instruction and guidance in aquatic resources scientist with research inter- teach 2-3 courses per year, which may include other areas; will develop GIS applications ests in geographic information science. The suc- introductory human geography, environment according to specifications from higher level cessful candidate will develop an externally and society, and a graduate course in her/his spe- staff; and will work with other GIS developers funded research program and participate in the cialty area. Allocation of responsibilities is likely to diagnose, understand, and resolve problems doctoral programs in Aquatic Resources, Geo- to be 50% research, 40% teaching and advising, in existing GIS applications. graphic Information Science, and Environmen- and 10% service. Salary is negotiable and com- Desired Qualifications include: minimum of tal Geography. Applicants must have a Ph. D. mensurate with qualifications and experience. For 5 years of experience; bachelors degree in geo- in geography, biology, or other appropriate further information on the interdisciplinary graphy, math, science, engineering or other field. The successful candidate must be quali- Department of ENVS, interested parties can refer highly quantitative field; experience with ESRI fied for appointment at the rank of Professor in to the departmental website at http://cnr.usu. ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Desktop Engine the Department of Geography and/or the edu/envs. Version 9.1 and ArcIMS (Version 9); technical Department of Biology, have an established Utah State University: USU is an affirmative background in one or more specialized areas of record of scholarship at the national or interna- action/equal opportunity employer and was GIS applications (e.g. Python scripting, data- tional level, and have a record of external fund- recently chosen as a National Science Founda- base development, management of large data ing. Salary and start-up package are negotiable. tion ADVANCE Gender Equity Program recipi- sets) and/or knowledge of MHS or GIS in

28 AAG Newsletter www.aag.org Volume 42, Number 4 healthcare; experience with object-oriented emic Director” in the subject line or mail to studies, physical geography and human geo- programming (.net or java); ability to quickly USGIF, c/o Jobs, 2325 Dulles Corner Blvd., graphy. The successful candidate will have problem solve and multi-task; strong communi- Suite 500, Herndon, VA, 20171. demonstrated leadership ability, administrative cation skills; must be a US citizen. APR-97-07 experience, preferably in a University setting, Apply at www.altarum.org – job code is and an understanding of interdisciplinary HSD-MS-01-07. EEOE/M/F/D/V. WISCONSIN, RIVER FALLS. scholarship, teaching and research. Creden- MAR-07-73 Assistant Professor, Geologist/Soil Scientist. tials must include a Ph.D. in Geography, or a The University of Wisconsin-River Falls. related Environmental Field. *VIRGINIA, HERNDON 20171. The Department of Plant and Earth Science The University of Manitoba encourages United States Geospatial Intelligence Founda- seeks a dynamic teacher to complement our applications from qualified women and men, tion. diverse programs. Course responsibilities will including members of visible minorities, Abo- Executive Director: USGIF Academy & include geomorphology, pedology, meteorolo- riginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All Academic Outreach gy and other courses in geology and soil science qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Become part of the first organization that dependent on expertise of the successful candi- however, Canadians and permanent residents brings together the many disciplines involved in date. Interest in global systems and sustainabili- will be given priority. Application materials, the geospatial intelligence tradecraft through ty is desirable. This is a full-time, nine-month, including letters of reference, will be handled in exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and assistant professor level, tenure-track faculty accordance with the Freedom of Information promoting the education and importance of a position starting in August, 2007. Compensa- and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). national geospatial intelligence agenda. tion is based on qualifications, including educa- Apply: Deadline for applications (including The USGIF is proud to lead the industry in tion and experience. The normal teaching load curriculum vitae and the names of three refer- educating and cultivating top talent and future is 12 units. Other expectations include advising, ences and contact information) is April 15, leaders in the geospatial intelligence industry scholarly activity and service. Required qualifi- 2007. Please send applications to: Interim Dean through the establishment of the USGIF Acad- cations include a Ph.D. and teaching and/or Norman M. Halden, Clayton H. Riddell Facul- emy. The Academy’s efforts will offer significant field experience. ty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, 445 benefits to our corporate, individual and gov- Apply: Review of applications will begin Wallace Building, The University of Manitoba, ernment members. The Academy is now form- on April 1, 2007 and continue until the posi- Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 or by e-mail to ing an accreditation panel, which will establish tion is filled. See the University’s website at [email protected]. curriculum guidelines, and accreditation stan- www.uwrf.edu/hr for the application process, APR-94-07 dards and processes for geospatial intelligence deadlines, complete position description and academic courses and certificate programs. qualifications. *KUWAIT. The USGIF Academy and Academic Direc- MAR-07-78 Faculty openings for academic year 2007-2008. tor will: 1) maintain consistent and on-going The American University of Kuwait (AUK) communication with board members on issues INTERNATIONAL is a new, private, co-educational university in related to academic outreach and achieving the Kuwait organized on the U.S. model of under- education goals of the Foundation; 2) serve as a *CANADA, MANITOBA, WINNEPEG R3T graduate liberal arts education. AUK is accred- principal liaison on behalf of USGIF to the 2N2. ited by the Council for Private Universities of members, academic institutions, government Head, Department of Environment and Geog- the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education. AUK partners, and others; 3) draft and present an raphy also has a Memorandum of Understanding with annual development plan for the USGIF Acade- Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hamp- my; 4) cultivate relationships that benefit Earth, and Resources shire and is seeking U.S. accreditation. academic-related goals of the Foundation. Position # BV603 AUK is seeking faculty in Environmental Qualifications: Minimum B.A. degree and The University of Manitoba invites appli- Science/Earth Science to teach introductory related experience, 4-5 years verifiable success cations and nominations for the position of and intermediate courses in Environmental Sci- in non-profit fundraising, excellent oral and Head, Department of Environment and ence and associated laboratories to non-majors written communication and marketing skills, Geography. The appointment as Head is nor- to help develop an interdisciplinary major in experience working with non-profit boards of mally for a five-year period beginning July 1, Environmental Science. PhD in Environmental directors and the ability to act as liaison on 2007 or as soon thereafter as may be mutually Science or Earth Sciences required. Visit the behalf of the USGIF Board and Membership agreed. The incumbent will hold a full-time AUK website (www.auk.edu.kw) to learn about interest, ability to drive initiatives with little tenured appointment at the Associate or Pro- the degree programs, university facilities, cam- supervision and work successfully in close fessor level commensurate with qualifications pus life, package and benefits, candidate inter- cooperation with others, university knowledge and experience. views, and other details regarding the hiring and experience, highly organized, knowledge For more information about the Department procedures. of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft a plus, of Environment and Geography go to: http:// Apply: E-mail a letter of interest, including advanced computer skills including knowledge www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/environment/ salary expectations and evidence of successful of word processing, spreadsheet and presenta- envirogeog/index.htm. teaching, current CV, and names and e-mail tion software. Salary: this is a full-time posi- The prospective Head of Department will addresses of three professional references to tion. Competitive salary and performance welcome the opportunity to guide and mentor [email protected]. Official transcripts and incentives. a diverse group of scholars in developing this three current letters of recommendation are Apply: Please email cover letter, resume, and new unit that dynamically brings together fac- required before appointment. three references to [email protected] with “Acad- ulty and students in environmental science and APR-96-07

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The AAG welcomes the following new members. Aaron, Armstrong; Frostburg, Gilliam, Cayla; West Plains, MO, Miles, Brian; Burlington, VT, Maryland, USA USA United States Ahmadi Nejad Masouleh, Fatemeh; Giorgi - Camargo, Ana Paula; Los Moody, Catherine; Prescott, AZ, Japan Angeles, CA, USA USA Andrew, Vines; Shreveport, LA, USA Gorton, Nancy; Novato, CA, USA Murner, John; Louisville, KY, USA Antonio, Erika; Fresno, CA, USA Grant, Farrah; Omaha, NE, United Nergart, Torry; Cullowhee, NC, Barton, Dee Dee; Austin, TX, States USA Beckett-hooks, Felicia; Chicago, IL, Heiser, Shawn; Daly City, CA, Noah, Tara; Austin, TX, USA USA Henderson, Kimberly; Denver, CO, Orton, Thomas; Georgetown, TX, Berelson, Wendy; Laramie, WY, USA USA Bezner Kerr, Rachel; London, ON, Heyes, Scott; Melbourne, VIC, Pilon, Jean; Fairfax, VA, USA Canada Australia Puetz, Robert; Frankfurt, Germany Bong, Rob; Portland, OR, United Himden, Michelle; Fresno, CA, Rich, Francisco; Hudsonville, MI, States USA USA Brian, Sovik; Phoenix, AZ, USA Hogan, Dianna; Vienna, VA, USA Roberts, David; Toronto, ON, Brunsell, Nathaniel; Lawrence, KS, Hurt, Indy; Goleta, CA, USA Canada USA Jeong, Hyeon; Athens, GA, USA Rosa, Melissa; San Diego, CA, USA Byrne, Martin; Missoula, MT, USA Johnson, Joshua; Sacramento, CA, Sangpenchan, Ratchanok; State Carrier, Christine; Dekalb, IL, USA USA College, PA, USA Chaddock, Lisa; San Diego, CA, Johnston, Tamara Silvernail; Reno, Schuch, Laura; Kent, OH, USA USA NV, United States Scott, Aaron; Houston, TX, USA Chopping, Mark; West Orange, NJ, Jupiter, Rosa; Atlanta, GA, USA Shaffer, Cynthia L.; Kent, OH, USA USA Kennedy, Timothy; Columbus, OH, Shoup, Elizabeth; State College, PA, Chu, Chi-jung; London, UK USA Shurley, Jennifer; Norman, OK, Clements, Zachery; Shoreline, WA, Knott, Cheryl; Great Mills, MD, USA USA USA Simons, Nicole; Norman, OK, USA Commons, Michael; Chico, CA, Kwan, Louis; Fresno, CA, USA Sopiwnik, Roscoe; Saint Paul, MN, USA Lakshmikanthan, Ravi; Waltham, USA Cooke, Abigail; Los Angeles, CA, MA, USA Taddie, Marissa; Salt Lake City, UT, USA Larsen, Jeremy; Salt Lake City, UT, USA Crane, Angela; Eureka, CA, USA USA Tate, Eric; Columbia, SC, USA Daniel, Ransberger; Columbus, OH, Lee, Ting-hwan; San Diego, CA, Tegel, Mv; Eugene, OR, USA USA United States Them, Theodore; Shippensburg, Davis, Scott; San Diego, CA, Lehr, Ethan; Dover, PA, USA PA, USA Drabinsky, Ken; Calgary, AB, Little, April; North Little Rock, Thomas, Joshua; Elkton, Md, USA Canada Arkansas, USA Tim, Strickler; Federal Way, WA, Dziekan, Salvatore; Astoria, NY, Lucas, Paul; Portland, OR, United USA USA States Toro, Matthew; Miami, FL, USA Ellis, Stacey; Woodland, CA, USA Lundberg, J.K.; Fresno, CA, USA Van Stan, John; Newark, DE, USA Faulkner, Kathryn; Belmont, CA, Lupo, Ryan; College Station, TX, Walsh-haehle, Sean; Wayne, NJ, USA United States Watmore, Jessica; Mount Pleasant, Ferrin, Robert; Charlotte, NC, USA Marquisee, Jonathan; Radford, VA, MI, USA Forestner, Erin; St. Louis, MO, USA United States Winston, Barry; Cincinnati, OH, Gao, Yuan; Athens, GA, USA Massaro, Vanessa; Easton, PA, USA Garry, Stefanie; Washington, DC, Mccoy, Amy; Tucson, AZ, USA Yarnall, Kaitlin; Washington, DC, Gellerman, Oliver; Flushing, NY, Megison, Mary; Columbia, SC, USA USA USA Zautner, Lilah; Tempe, AZ, USA

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2007 18-22. ESRI User Conference. San 17-20. AAG Pacific Coast Divi- APRIL Diego, CA. www.esri.com/events/uc/index. sion Meeting. Long Beach, CA. www. 16-17. Developing Areas Specialty html. csus.edu/apcg/index.html. Group (DASG) International Development 22-23. International Conference on 17-20. Applied Geography Conference. Conference on “The Politics of Develop- Globalization and Transformation of Indianapolis, Indiana. www.appliedgeog. ment and Development Politics.” Berkeley, Megacity. East China Normal University, org. California. www.geo.wvu.edu/dasg. Shanghai, China. 18-21. NCGE Annual Meeting. 22-24. The Monticello Sympo- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. www.ncge.org. 17-21. AAG Annual Meeting. sium on Geography and the 19-20. AAG East Lakes Division San Francisco, CA. www.aag.org. Humanities. Charlottesville, VA. www. Meeting. East Lansing, MI. www. 23-25. 15th International Conference aag.org/humanities. geography.utoledo.edu/eldaag/. on Modeling, Monitoring, and Manage- 25-28. 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2008 AAG Annual Meeting Boston, Massachusetts, April 15-20

tart making plans now to attend The larger region which Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, next year’s AAG Annual Meeting in Boston inhabits exhibits a the Maine coast, and SBoston, one of the world’s most fascinating range of varia- Vermont and New dynamic and fascinating cities. Known for tion in geology, land- Hampshire offer great its institutions of higher learning, multi- scape morphology and opportunities for field tude of cultural facilities, many sports biogeography. trips and geographical teams and events, and excellent restau- Also known for its exploration. rants, Boston is perhaps most commonly historic neighborhoods, Boston is easily acces- appreciated as a living museum of Ameri- Boston continues its sible from points around can colonial and revolutionary-era history dynamic evolution with the world through Logan and historical geography. Yet, without a the influx of people from International Airport, doubt, the greater Boston area has some- many countries, including where the Massachu- thing of interest for every geographer. Haiti, Vietnam, Brazil and setts Bay Transportation A geographically compact city of fewer Russia. The popular Free- Authority (MBTA) blue than 90 square miles, Boston was original- dom Trail incorporates 16 line connects the airport ly established on the Shawmut Peninsula points of historical signifi- with Boston’s down- cance, including the Old town. and connected to the mainland by a nar- Boston is a city of diversity, history, and row isthmus surrounded by the waters of North Church and Boston innovation. Above, Trinity Church and the We look forward to both Massachusetts Bay and the Back Bay. Common. Nearby Cape Hancock Tower. seeing you there. ■

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