FINAL THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS Photo courtesy of New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau 99th Annual Meeting 5 - 8 March 2003 New Orleans, LA Advancing Geography in Partnership With You PROGRAM 1 INSERT WH FREEMAN AD 2 THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS 99th Annual Meeting 5 - 8 March 2003 New Orleans, LA PROGRAM The Association of American Geographers 1710 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009-3198 Phone (202) 234-1450 Fax (202) 234-2744 Web www.aag.org E-mail [email protected] 3 INSERT ISLAND PRESS AD 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2003 Annual Meeting Committees ........................................ 6 AAG Officers, Councillors and Staff ..................................... 7 General Information ..............................................................12 2004 Annual Meeting Information ....................................... 15 Special Events ...................................................................... 18 World Geography Bowl........................................................24 Specialty Group Business Meetings .................................... 28 Workshops ..........................................................................31 Field Trips ............................................................................ 36 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan .......................................................... 45 Exhibitors ............................................................................. 46 Advertisers ..........................................................................48 Conference At A Glance ....................................................... 50 Daily Planner Wednesday, 5 March ............................................. 52 Thursday, 6 March ................................................ 53 Friday, 7 March ...................................................... 54 Saturday, 8 March..................................................55 Instructions to Session Chairs ............................................. 58 Key to Session Numbers ..................................................... 59 Key to Rooms ...................................................................... 60 Meeting Rooms by Floor ..................................................... 61 Sessions Sunday, 2 March .................................................... 64 Monday, 3 March ..................................................64 Tuesday, 4 March ..................................................64 Wednesday, 5 March ............................................. 64 Thursday, 6 March .............................................. 133 Friday, 7 March .................................................... 230 Saturday, 8 March................................................ 313 Participant Index ................................................................ 360 Sponsor Index .................................................................... 424 Topical Index ...................................................................... 428 Hotel Floor Plans ............................................................... 441 5 AAG 2003 LOCAL SUPPORT COMMITTEE Rich Campanella, Tulane University Craig Colten, Louisiana State University Andrew Curtis, Louisiana State University Dydia DeLyser, Louisiana State University Clifton “Skeeter” Dixon, University of Southern Mississippi Gay Gomez, McNeese State University John Grimes, Louisiana State University Ron Hagelman, University of New Orleans Larry Handley, U.S. Wetlands Center Juana Ibañez, University of New Orleans Merrill Johnson, University of New Orleans Michael Leitner, Louisiana State University Tony Lewis, Louisiana State University Mahtab Lodhi, University of New Orleans Kent Mathewson, Louisiana State University Gary Talarchek, Loyola University AAG 2003 ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM COMMITTEE Dydia DeLyser, Louisiana State University Clifton “Skeeter” Dixon, University of Southern Mississippi John Grimes, Louisiana State University Merrill Johnson, University of New Orleans Nina Lam, Louisiana State University Mickey Lauria, University of New Orleans Taylor Mack, Mississippi State University Kent Mathewson, Louisiana State University Klaus Meyer-Arendt, University of West Florida Steve Namikas, Louisiana State University Bob Rohli, Louisiana State University Andre Skupin, University of New Orleans Peter Yaukey, University of New Orleans 6 AAG OFFICERS, COUNCILLORS AND STAFF Executive Committee M. Duane Nellis, President, West Virginia University Janice J. Monk, Past President, University of Arizona Alexander B. Murphy, Vice President, University of Oregon Katherine M. Klink, Secretary, University of Minnesota Robert B. Kent, Treasurer, University of Akron National Councillors Sarah Witham Bednarz, Texas A&M University Kenneth Foote, University of Colorado Victoria A. Lawson, University of Washington Kent Mathewson, Louisiana State University James R. Shortridge, University of Kansas Cort J. Willmott, University of Delaware Regional Division Councillors East Lakes Robert B. Kent, University of Akron Great Plains - Rocky Mountains Darrell E. Napton, South Dakota State University Middle Atlantic Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach, George Mason University Middle States Percy H. Dougherty, Kutztown University New England - St. Lawrence Valley Leon Yacher, Southern Connecticut State University Pacific Coast Judy Walton, Humboldt State University Southeastern Kavita K. Pandit, University of Georgia Southwestern Fred Shelley, Southwest Texas State University West Lakes Katherine M. Klink, University of Minnesota Staff Paul J. Abel, Director of Finance Robert Andelman, Membership Services Coordinator Heather M. Baker, Newsletter Editor Osa E. Brand, Director of Educational Affairs Rolando Fraxidio, Financial Assistant Ehsan M. Khater, Executive Assistant Oscar Larson, Sustainable Development Specialist Megan Northrup, Editorial Assistant Douglas Richardson, Executive Director Patricia Solis, Director of Research and Outreach J. Luke Warner, Annual Meeting Coordinator Amy Jo Woodruff, Director of Publications 7 INSERT BLACKWELL AD (PAGE 1 OF 4) 8 INSERT BLACKWELL AD (PAGE 2 OF 4) 9 INSERT BLACKWELL AD (PAGE 3 OF 4) 10 INSERT BLACKWELL AD (PAGE 4 OF 4) 11 GENERAL INFORMATION ALCOHOL The AAG expects all attendees to act responsibly when consuming alcoholic beverages. Consumption of alcohol by those under the age of 21 is prohibited. ACCESSIBILITY In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the AAG and its contracted facilities will accommodate reasonable requests for accessibility to the extent possible. Individuals requiring special accommodations are asked to make their specific needs known to the AAG or to the facilities. BAGS/COATS/PACKAGES For security reasons, the AAG is unable to hold attendees’ bags, packages, briefcases, coats, laptops or other personal items at registration. For your own safety and the security of your belongings, we strongly recommend checking these items at the bell stand of the Hyatt Regency. CHILD CARE AAG will reimburse registered attendees for childcare at the rate of $10 per hour for a maximum of 30 hours. Reimbursement forms will be available at AAG Registration. A check will be sent to the attendee after receipts have been furnished along with the reimbursement form. All childcare arrangements should be made by the individual attendee. In-room hotel childcare is available from Dependable Kid Care (504-486-4001) and Accent on Arrangements (504-524-1227). Additional childcare agency recommendations may be obtained from the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.neworleanscvb.com). AAG does not endorse, recommend or promote any one agency. Responsibility for selection and investigation of an agency’s credentials is the sole responsibility of the child’s parent or guardian. CONFERENCE ASSISTANTS Please report to the conference assistant office (Press Room, 3rd floor) no later than 30 minutes prior to your first scheduled shift. Upon check-in you will receive all pertinent information and instructions regarding your duties. 12 GENERAL INFORMATION EXHIBITS A vital part of the AAG Annual Meeting is the exhibit hall, where AAG members and attendees can see the latest tools in teaching, field research, graphic applications, computer modeling, and data collection and analysis. Learn about the most recent technical advances in the field, especially in cartography, GIS, and GPS. You’ll also get to view and purchase geography-related textbooks and publications while meeting with prospective publishers. Wednesday, 5 March Hall Open 10:00 am – 7:30 pm Reception 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, 6 March Hall Open 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Friday, 7 March Hall Open 9:30 am – 3:00 pm INTERNET ACCESS Internet access will be available in the Regency Ballroom foyer, near AAG Registration. As a courtesy to other conference attendees, please limit your time at the station to 15 minutes. MEETING VENUES All meetings, sessions and special events will be held in the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Field Trips and Workshops will be held in locations indicated in the description. Hotel address and contact information: Hyatt Regency New Orleans Poydras Plaza at Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113-1805 Phone (504) 561-1234 Fax (504) 587-4141 NON-SMOKING POLICY The AAG maintains a non-smoking policy in all meeting rooms, the exhibit area, and the registration area. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas of the hotels. 13 GENERAL INFORMATION PRESENTATION CONTENT The annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers is an open forum for sharing the results of