Past President to Address Geography's Interdisciplinary Future Nuclear Nevada

Volume 44, Number 1 • January 2009 In This Issue Past President to Address Geography’s Interdisciplinary Future

AG Past President Thomas Baerwald will Baerwald’s comments will draw on more than address “Prospects for Geography as an Inter- 20 years of experience at the National Science Adisciplinary Discipline” during a Foundation, where he has encour- plenary session on Monday, March 23, aged, evaluated, and supported basic From the Meridian ...... 2 at the 2009 AAG Annual Meeting in research in geography and in a range President’s Column ...... 3 Las Vegas, Nevada. The Past President’s of interdisciplinary competitions. Washington Monitor ...... 11 Address will begin at 5:15pm at the His comments also will draw on Specialty Group News ...... 12 Riviera Hotel and will be followed by scholarly studies that have examined Op-Ed ...... 13 the International Networking Recep- the conduct of both geographic and Geographic Centers ...... 14 tion, which will open the Exhibit Hall interdisciplinary research and obser- Call for Papers ...... 16 for the Annual Meeting. vations of dozens of geographers and Council Meeting Minutes ..17 During his talk, Baerwald will discuss Baerwald other scholars who have engaged in Grants & Competitions ...... 24 the relationship of geography to other interdisciplinary collaborations. AAG Elections ...... 25 disciplines, the role that geographers can play in Baerwald will reflect on the nature of geography New Members ...... 35 interdisciplinary collaborations, and opportunities as a discipline that is interdisciplinary in character Jobs in Geography ...... 39 to advance geography, other fields, and society and that integrates well with other disciplines. Award Deadlines...... 54 through interdisciplinary collaborations. He also He also will offer suggestions regarding ways that Events ...... 55 will identify challenges posed by interdisciplinary geographers can use the field’s distinctive perspec- Forthcoming in research as well as ways geographers can help tives and approaches to advance research and AAG Journals ...... 56 meet those challenges. education within and beyond geography. ■

Nuclear Nevada uring the 1950s, Las Vegas burst and government just one day before the official onto the U.S. map as a paradise national announcement, and sixteen days before D of consumption and spectacle. At the blasts began. the same time, it became a space of military secrecy. Even as mobsters erected Las Vegas and the Atom Bomb their low-rise Xanadu on the Strip south Assured by the AEC that the “experimental det- of town, the Atomic Energy Commis- onations” posed no danger to residents or tourists, sion established a new weapons testing the local boosters radiated patriotic optimism. site some sixty-five miles north, up the The press cheerfully repeated the AEC’s bland Mercury Highway. The AEC had not promises, with headlines like “Not Dangerous,” consulted Las Vegans about their site and “Don’t Worry Folks, Bomb Blast Won’t Bother choice. They informed the local press You.” The Chamber of Commerce produced three

Clark County’s official seal during the 1950s Continued on page 8 illustrates the prominence of Atomic testing at that time. See article at right. AAG Election Ballot Enclosed. See page 28.

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AAG Newsletter Geography Education of the Association of American and Employment Geographers Outside of Academia n economically turbulent times, many A second important finding is that students and college graduates will employers view geography education as an Douglas Richardson, Publisher likely be wondering what options essential component of professional devel- and Managing Editor I they have at their disposal. Is it time to opment. This is because geography offers Jim Ketchum, Editor jump into the job market, or is graduate the conceptual frameworks, spatial science AAG Voice 202-234-1450 school a better option? Indeed, many foundations, interdisciplinary perspectives, AAG Fax 202-234-2744 geography departments are and spatial thinking skills that [email protected] hearing from students who employers seek across BGN www.aag.org are curious about advanc- sectors. In the experience of ing their career options the employers surveyed and USPS 987-380 ISSN 0275-3995 and the value of a degree interviewed in this research, in geography for future geographic learning through The AAG Newsletter ISSN 0275- employment. Fortunate- field studies, internships, and 3995 is published monthly with July/ ly, even in difficult times, academic coursework helps August combined, by the Association geography and GIScience ensure that future BGN pro- students still enjoy grow- fessionals acquire these core of American Geographers, 1710 16th ing opportunities to pursue competencies. Street NW, Washington, DC 20009- work in business, govern- Employers are also report- 3198. The cost of an annual subscrip- Richardson ment, and non-profit orga- ing broad and growing tion is $25.00 The subscription price nizations where spatial, environmental professional opportunities for geography is included in the annual dues of the and interdisciplinary skills are needed. graduates in areas as diverse as environ- Association. Not available to non- Having strong academic preparation mental management, transportation, public members. Periodicals postage paid in in geography and GIScience will only health, and international trade. Here, too, Washington, DC. All news items and expand the career opportunities available there are opportunities for geographers letters, including job listings, should be to students, allowing graduates to enter to enhance their employability by taking sent to the Editor at the address below the job market at a higher level, and to advantage of new models of graduate or to [email protected]. advance more rapidly through the ranks education such as professional master’s All Newsletter materials must arrive after being hired. degree programs, which integrate man- at the Association office by the 1st of Within the past few years a number agement training and internships with the month preceding the month of the of studies in the U.S. and the U.K. have GIScience education. Among the many publication. This includes job listings. addressed the issue of “employability,” such programs are the new Professional Material will be published on a space a term describing the readiness of an Master’s Program in Geography at Temple available basis and at the discretion of individual to obtain and then maintain University, and similar Masters Degree the editorial staff. employment (Mistry, White, and Berardi and certificate programs in Geographic When your address changes, please 2006; Donert 2007; Solem, Cheung, and Information Science offered by universities notify the Association office immedi- Schlemper 2008*). All of these studies ranging from Arizona State University ately. Six weeks notice is necessary point to some important findings. First, to Penn State University, and dozens of to ensure uninterrupted delivery of hundreds of employer organizations across others. The AAG Guide to Geography Programs AAG publications. To assist the AAG a broad swath of the Business, Govern- in the Americas provides detailed overview of office in your address change, include ment, and Nonprofit (BGN) sectors seek these educational opportunities (available individuals who are able to think spatially at www.aag.org). the address label with your change of and use geographic methods or technolo- Many employers still report difficul- address. gies to collect, integrate and analyze data ties finding qualified graduates possess- Postmaster: Send address changes on social and natural systems. And the ing strong preparation in geography and to AAG Newsletter, 1710 16th Street good news for job seekers is that these spatial analysis. In recent years, the AAG NW, Washington, DC 20009-3198, or same employers forecast an increasing has undertaken research projects aimed at [email protected]. demand for these abilities in the coming years. Continued on page 4

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The Impact Factor

he ranking of universities and the in a given journal in the previous two universities and research fields as a whole, measurement of research output years by the number of articles published notwithstanding the problems I have Thave become major features of con- in that journal over the same time period. noted. Those of us who sit on university temporary academia. This makes sense This is interpreted as a measure of the personnel committees face a particularly in contemporary cultural-economic terms. journal’s effect in its field and the overall problematic trend: the use of one quantita- There is an urge to stratify performance extent of its intellectual influence. In fact, tive indicator, journal impact factors, to partly to justify different levels of financial the score can be manipulated by, for judge the relative research performance of remuneration and investment but also to example, increasing the number of review individual faculty. It is nonsensical to think simplify in single indicators what other- articles and editorials relative to substan- that the quality of an article has a one- wise could be intellectually divisive and tive articles because they to-one relationship with politically inconvenient arguments about tend to generate more the presumed quality of a whom and where is “better” or “worse.” citations than do primary journal as measured by the Fields, departments, and universities can research articles. More impact factor. Neverthe- be characterized in terms of their relative importantly, journal editors less, hiring, faculty promo- “productivity” by using journal citation who use the review process tions, and grant awards are counts. Rather like credit-rating agencies to encourage authors to all increasingly dependent such as Moody’s in the financial world, cite previous articles in on evidence of publication Thomson Reuters (the publisher of the the journal and external in high-impact journals. Web of Science and of journal impact fac- rankings of journals by This thereby encourages tors) has the power to decree who is up universities and processes high rates of initial submis- and who is down in the world of research like the RAE that privilege Agnew sion to these journals, with and of journal ranking. some journals over others authors moving progres- This competitive model has come of age make the impact factor sively down the hierarchy at precisely the same time that the number something other than a simple measure of of journals when they are rejected, thus of journals has exploded and that uni- journal quality. In particular, the mysteries wasting time and energy for all involved. versities have become involved in formal of single- and double-blind peer review, Let us hope that papers will increas- ranking exercises to receive government when the personal integrity of editors is ingly be evaluated pre-publication only for funding (as with the Research Assessment often their sole guarantee, adds to the technical accuracy and after publication Exercise [RAE] in the U.K.) or faced opaqueness of the meaning of the impact without reference to impact factors. Both increasingly daunting fiscal conditions (as factor. Editors have a major stake in recy- ritual invocation of peer review and the in the U.S.). Some refer to this as the rise cling through citation what they have rise of the impact factor have become of an “audit” culture in which an account- published before. significant barriers to appropriate evalua- ing logic has replaced the more informal The pressure to begin articles by citing tion of scholarship. Open access publica- and, one must say, often patronage-driven, what exists in a narrow range of journals as tion, such as that pioneered by ACME in systems of qualitative evaluation that once opposed to thinking outside the proverbial geography, and careful reading of selected prevailed. The dramatic increase in the “box” can also have the perverse effect of publications by review boards could help numbers of universities, researchers, and discouraging innovative thinking. Indeed, turn the tide. What is clear is that scholar- journals has probably had something to the combination of electronic publishing ship cannot be evaluated by numerical do with this shift. Much of it, however, and the rise of the impact factor is nar- means alone. As Albert Einstein reputedly has also been driven by political pressure rowing the range of articles referenced said: “Not everything that can be counted to both limit overall public funding and and creating a bias towards citing recent counts, and not everything that counts direct what there is towards the apparently articles in a restricted range of journals in all can be counted.” Bear this in mind the more profitable subjects, universities, and fields (J. Evans, “Electronic publication and next time an editor, publisher or university corporate applications. the narrowing of science and scholarship,” president waxes lyrical about their impact The “impact factor” is central to the new Science, 321, 18 July 2008). Who reads entire factor. ■ world of scholarship. Each year, Thomson journals any more, looking to experience Reuters extracts the references from over the joy of serendipity, particularly when John Agnew 9,000 journals and calculates the impact those journals have low impact factors? [email protected] factor for each journal by dividing the Yet, governments and universities are number of citations to articles published increasingly using impact factors to rank

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Geography Education and Employment from page 2

improving geography education for careers tional and career pipeline, students, parents, and Graduate Education in Geography in BGN organizations (as well as in K-12 and teachers all need more information (EDGE) program. and higher education). One of the larger about the wide variety of career options challenges identified in this work is the need available, and the preparation required for Geography graduate and undergradu- to better align curricula with students’ career success in these careers. ate programs have undertaken a leading aspirations and the needs of employer orga- Given that context, the AAG has iden- role nationally in providing the broad- nizations. This is especially true in doctoral tified broad areas of critical data needs based geography educational and research programs where PhD students who once and actions for future work so that future programs needed by students and employ- aspired primarily to careers in the academy graduates have a clearer sense of the ers across BGN sectors. Thanks to the hard are now often attracted to equally rewarding opportunities available to them: work and goodwill of countless individuals and socially engaged careers in government, in the geography and GIScience communi- nonprofit organizations, and businesses. 1. Better data on the geographic and ties, we are collectively developing the Departments in which the M.A./M.S. is the general skills that graduates employed capacity for meeting the educational and highest degree offered demonstrate clearer in BGN positions use in their daily employment needs of our next generation understanding of student goals and curricula work; of students. The AAG Annual Meeting in that address BGN employment opportuni- 2. Local, regional, and national estimates Las Vegas will feature many sessions and ties, but these programs still face challenges of employers’ demand for geographic workshops for geographers seeking careers of implementation and helping students and geospatial skills in different types in BGN organizations. Interviews with both make transitions from traditional academic of BGN organizations; academic and BGN employers will also be preparation. 3. Comparisons and assessments of the available at the AAG Jobs in Geography The greater attention now given to BGN undergraduate and graduate curricula Center during the Las Vegas meeting. For career preparation in geography graduate in geography for preparation in BGN more information on educational programs programs also holds promise for recruiting careers; available in geography, GIS, and GIScience, and retaining more women and minority 4. Continued development of disciplin- visit www.aag.org/education. ■ students to the field. This is because many ary infrastructure to enhance graduate of the students surveyed, including women advising, career preparation, and transi- Doug Richardson and minority students, are especially inter- tion support for early career geography [email protected] ested in BGN careers, yet often feel that and GIS professionals in BGN orga- many purely technical graduate programs nizations, modeled after the success Michael Solem do not adequately provide them with the of recent National Science Foundation [email protected] career advising and broader educational funded programs such as the Geo- foundation they see as important to success graphy Faculty Development Alliance *References: See From the Meridian columns on the in these fields. But throughout the educa- and the AAG’s Enhancing Departments AAG website for full citations.

No AAG Dues Increase Despite Inflation t the request of the executive direc- membership categories have been adjusted revenue neutral, or may even potentially tor, the AAG Council decided unani- to include higher income categories and lead to a slight decline in revenue to the Amously at its fall meeting to forego to allow for finer differentiation at the AAG. As in the past, the AAG makes any membership dues increases for 2009, lower income levels. A thorough analysis every effort to maintain its progressive in spite of ongoing inflation. Concurrently was carried out in developing these new dues structure, by which wealthier mem- with this decision, Council also voted to categories and although some members bers pay higher dues than members in the restructure membership dues categories to will see a small increase or decrease in lower income levels. ■ better reflect the broader salary ranges that their annual membership dues, the over- are now typical in the discipline. The new all effect of the new categories will be

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AAG Field Trips at the 2009 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas ield trips are always an integral part 2. The Oasis Tour 4. Wild about Mojave Wildflowers of AAG meetings, offering unique Friday, March 20, 9:00am – Saturday, March Sunday, March 22, 8:00am – 1:00pm Fopportunities to explore places and 21, 5:30pm The Mojave Desert is home to the greatest topics of common interest with colleagues. Few places are as compelling as those diversity of endemic plant species in North Below is the list of field trips (current at with abundant water in a desert. This tour America. In good precipitation years (typi- press time) for the 2009 AAG Annual will make a two-day, 300 mile circle tour cally sufficient winter precipitation) portions Meeting in Las Vegas. Additional field of historic oases in Nevada and California, of the Mojave trips are under development. For the most staying overnight at the legendary Zzyzx, Desert turn into current list and registration information the desert study center. We’ll leave Las seas of colorful, visit www.aag.org/annualmeetings/2009. Vegas in mini-vans, driving to Tecopa Hot b l o o m i n g Springs oasis, for a soak and lunch in a desert wildflowers. 1. Route 66, Grand Canyon bistro. Then, we travel on to the nearby This field trip National Park, and Northern historic China Ranch date palm plantation. will maximize We’ll then travel on to Zzyzx, arriving in Arizona your exposure time for a catered dinner on the Boulevard Thursday, March 19, 8:00am – Saturday, March to the greatest 21, 8:00pm of Dreams, and a walk by the restoring diversity of This three-day trip through Northern wetlands. Travelers will stay overnight at wildflowers Arizona takes you along portions of old the Zzyzx Desert Studies Center, in historic and will cover Route 66 to the Grand Canyon and on to bungalow rooms, double occupancy, on CREDIT: JILL HEAToN natural history beds furnished with sleeping bag liners suf- The desert candle is one of many of the flowers portions of the Navajo Nation. Day one plant species endemic to the will include stops at small Arizona towns ficient for the spring temperatures. Zzyzx Mojave Desert. and area we and a visit to the IMAX theatre in route to accommodations include catered dinner, visit. Depend- the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Day breakfast, and bag lunch. The next morning, ing on wildflower blooms we will visit one two includes talks by graduate students we’ll visit a 19th century railroad oasis, the of four areas: Red Rock Canyon National who have Park Service and river guide historic Kelso Depot. We’ll eat our catered Conservation Area, Lake Mead National experience. There will be free time at the lunches at a vista point in the botanical Recreation Area, Valley of Fire State Park or Canyon before we continue on to historic oasis of the New York Mountains. We’ll Mojave National Preserve. Cameron Trading Post for the night. Day then return to Las Vegas refreshed, with a three we return to Las Vegas after a short nuanced perspective on water in the desert. 5. In John Wesley Powell’s side trip onto the Navajo Nation, a visit Wake: Southwest Utah and to Wapatki Ruins and a stop in historic 3. Field Trip to Death Valley Zion National Park downtown Flagstaff. Elevation change will National Park* Monday, March 23, 7:30am – 7:00pm be over 5,000 feet. Weather is variable. Be Saturday, March 21, 7:00am – 7:00pm This field trip, an extension of two sessions This is a one-day trip of scenic Death on John Wesley Powell, focuses on Powell’s Valley and nearby Tecopa basin. The trip interests including western water policy, will visit some of the most popular visitor geology and arid land exploration. Water locales, including Badwater, the Devil’s issues in southwest Utah are examined with Golf Course, Zabriskie Point and the Visi- special attention to the controversial proposed tor’s Center, as well as many lesser known pipeline from Lake Powell/Colorado River to sites. Please bring a coat, hat, field shoes supply growing urban water demand in the

CREDIT: NPS and camera, and be prepared for both hot St. George area. Zion National Park, partly The Grand Canyon. and cold weather. The trip price includes explored by Powell, offers geologic examples the entrance fee, a box lunch and soft of interest to him. Brief roadside stops to view prepared for a range of conditions from drinks. Please eat breakfast before arriving outcrops, erosion, seeps and other features the mid 80s in Las Vegas to possible snow for a prompt 0700 departure. The bus are planned. Exact sites visited may vary or rain at the Grand Canyon. Expect semi- should arrive back at the hotel by dusk. depending on weather conditions. Comfort- rustic lodging. Participants should make able walking shoes or hiking boots are recom- sure to bring money for meals. *This trip is sponsored by the Geomorphology mended. Specialty Group as part of their 30th Anniversary celebration. Continued on page 6

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AAG Field Trips from page 5 i 6. The Threatened Desert Las Vegas City Planning Department s Tortoise: Ecology and Director and design firm representatives. l Management Fieldtrip includes admission, tours, and Monday, March 23, 8:00am – 1:00pm Wolfgang Puck catered-lunch. Recom- Many of you may know that the mended: comfortable shoes, sunscreen, C Mojave Desert tortoise (Gopherus aggassiz) and drinking water. Email the field trip M is a threatened species…the “spotted owl” leader for preparatory materials: www. T of the desert southwest. What you might lasvegasnevada.gov/files/Green_Sheet.

doc. CREDIT: ISTOCK.COM, NATALIA SLAVATSKY Death Valley will be the site of a day-long field trip. 8. THIS IS VEGAS! Or Can I Zabriskie Point, and the Visitor Center. Come Get a Deep Fried Twinkie With learn about early prospectors, the Twenty- t That? Mule Team Borax, and the Shoshone Indians c Tuesday, March 24, 8:00am – 6:30pm occupation accompanied by geologist and D From its humble frontier origins to its geographer Denyse Lemaire and geographer m billion-dollar mega-casinos; from its old Richard Scott. t time brothels in Block 16 to the western s hemisphere’s largest privately financed a mixed-use development at CityCenter; 10. Hoover Dam and Springs m Preserve: Industrial and Poten- CREDIT: JILL HEATON from Downtown Fremont Street to The Y The elusive desert tortoise. Strip; from the Eiffel Tower to Hoover tial Post-Industrial Dimensions n Dam; from Bugsy Siegel to Howard of Sustainability in the Desert b Hughes to Elvis Presley; from the planet’s Southwest not know is that the desert tortoise is largest gold nugget to deep fried Twinkies Wednesday, March 25, 9:00am – 5:00pm m also the state reptile of Nevada and Cali- and atomic cocktails –this is Vegas! Join There will be a guided tour 500 feet p fornia. It has a rich cultural and natural Kevin Patrick on a full-out Vegas excur- down to the power plant in the heart history and its ecology is at times quite sion of cultural landscapes that made of the Hoover Dam, followed by time unusual. For example, the desert tortoise this improbable desert city all that it for watching a video, and exploring the is one of a few species in which sperm is today. We will explore the Mormon visitor center and the top of the dam. We storage in females has been documented. and railroad roots of “The Meadows,” will then stop for lunch at a nearby buffet T We will visit a population of telemetered creep through a neon sign graveyard, before traveling to the Las Vegas Springs tortoises in the Piute-Eldorado Desert experience downtown Fremont Street, Preserve, which illustrates ways to do sus- w Tortoise Wildlife Management Area, stuff ourselves at a casino buffet, ogle at tainable development in the region. There w south of Las Vegas and you will be Hoover Dam, ride to the top of the Eiffel we will be lead on a 1½ hour “sustain- v accompanied by several leading desert Tower, walk a mile of The Strip, and ability tour” of their Desert Living Center, y tortoise ecologist. glide back on the Las Vegas Monorail. after which some time will be allowed for This is Vegas! exploration of the museum, garden and 7. Arid Lands and Community trails. Bring $8 for lunch. Leadership: “Sustainability” 9. Discover Death Valley A Decisions in Las Vegas National Park: its History and 11. Oxymoron Vegas: Sustain- V Tuesday, March 24, 9:00am – 4:00pm Geology able Casinos In 2007, the Las Vegas City Manager Tuesday, March 24, 8:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday, March 25, 12:00pm - 5:00pm issued the “Sustain Las Vegas” Policy The field trip will take you from Las Vegas This tour will begin at one of the best T #CM302, launching this city into the through the Black Mountains of California buffet lunches in Vegas at the Red Rock forefront of environmental design. This into Death Valley National Park. We will Hotel, which we will then walk off at t fieldtrip will explore leadership decisions observe the fossil shorelines of Pleistocene the Red Rock Conservation Area. We t related to community sustainability within glacial Lake Manly, Badwater – the lowest will also tour the hotel property, which o Las Vegas Valley. We will tour three point in North America – 282 feet below is unique because it boasts a fountain (a o award-winning Green Designs (Springs sea level, Devil’s Golf Course at the bottom no-no in Las Vegas). We will continue i Preserve, The Molasky Corporate Center, of the valley with its thick salt crust, faults, on to Treasure Island Casino on the M Lied Animal Shelter) and meet with the large alluvial fans, the superb Dantes View, strip where the Pirate Show is infamous

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for its use of water, but all hotel water ment areas including the new baseball box lunch, water, and soft drinks are is reclaimed. Wear comfortable walking stadium site. Also included are several included. shoes and bring an appetite and $11 for different neighborhood types (historic, lunch. distressed, and affluent). Altogether the 17. West to East Along the South field trip promises an intriguing per- Rim of the Grand Canyon 12. WWII Desert Training spective of what one sees behind the Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29 Strip – what locals call the “back lot” of The trip provides a unique view of the Center – California/Arizona Las Vegas, as well as selected bits of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. After Maneuver Area (DTC-CAMA) Strip area itself. a Hoover Dam stop we cross the Joshua Thursday, March 26, 7:00am – 7:00pm Tree Forest to Pearce Ferry at the head The Desert Training Center – Cali- of Lake Mead and the western entrance fornia/Arizona Maneuver Area (DTC- 15. Las Vegas: A Sustainable to the Grand Canyon. Elevation change CAMA) was created in 1942, and Major Culture in a Desert will be over 5000 ft. Weather is variable. General George S. Patton Jr. was stationed Environment Be prepared for a range of conditions there to prepare American soldiers for Thursday, March 26, 1:00pm – 5:00pm from the mid 80s in Las Vegas to possible combat in the North African desert. The The field trip will begin with a tour snow or rain at the Grand Canyon. DTC-CAMA training camps were decom- of the Molasky Corporate Center, a Please bring money for meals. missioned in 1944. Much of the infrastruc- LEED-certified platinum building featur- ture remains today, including rock-lined ing a number of sustainable fixtures. This streets, staging areas, flag circles, and tent will be followed by a tour of Springs 18. DOE and USGS Tour of areas. Fieldtrip highlights: General Patton Preserve, an example and resource of Yucca Mountain. museum and DTC-CAMA training camps sustainable living in practice on the site Tuesday, March 24, 7:30am- 4:00pm Young and Iron Mountain. Participants of the original Las Vegas Springs. Explore Guests will visit the Yucca Mountain need to provide snacks, sunscreen, water the solar panels, botanical gardens, His- Nevada Test Site including the Sample bottle, walking shoes, and head cover. torical Museum of Human and Wildlife Management Facility, Crest, South Portal/ Bringing a brown-bag lunch is recom- Inhabitants and the sustainable galleries, Tunnel Boring Machine and North Portal mended, though there are some places to which include information on the LEED (Alcoves 1 & 2). A comprehensive briefing purchase lunch near the museum. rated buildings, water in Las Vegas, and will include the history, science, and the effort made keeping this desert city current status of Yucca Mountain from 13. Wine Tasting, Gourmet sustainable. We will also pass water smart Department of Energy and U.S. Geologi- cal Survey scientists and engineers. Lunch, and Visit to the landscapes. Wear comfortable shoes. Pahrump Winery 19. Grand Canyon Field Trip Thursday, March 26, 11:00am –5:00pm 16. Red Rock National Conser- Pahrump Valley locals figured someone with Author James Powell vation Area Field Trip Friday, March 20–Sunday, March 22 was either crazy or brilliant, creating a Friday, March 20, 8:00am – 3:00pm Spend two days at the Grand Canyon, winery there in the Mojave Desert. Their More than a million people come to “the most sublime and awe-inspiring spec- verdict: Brilliant. But you can decide for Red Rock National Conservation Area tacle in the world” with geologist James yourself. (NCA) each year to view this unique Powell, author of Grand Canyon: Solving area. Located 17 miles west of the Las the World’s Greatest Puzzle and Dead Pool: Lake 14. Planning Las Vegas: A Vegas Strip, the tour will begin with an Powell, Global Warming, and the Future of Water Profile of Urban Planning overview of the geology, vegetation, and in the West. This trip will visit Hoover Dam Activities in the City of Las cultural history. A stop at the Visitors and a number of other sites. Vegas, Courtesy of the Center will provide an opportunity for Regional Development and the Geological Survey to describe an Sign-up for field trips and workshops when you Planning Specialty Group ongoing vegetation delineation and clas- register for the Annual Meeting at www.aag.org/ Thursday, March 26, 1:00pm – 4:00pm sification study for the NCA using high- annualmeeting. If you have already registered for our traditional downtown walking resolution imagery and feature-extraction the Annual Meeting, use the form on page 15 to tour “hits the road” this year! Via bus, software. The tour will conclude with a add field trips and workshops to your Las Vegas the field trip will visit a number of sites drive along the 13-mile scenic loop, experience. n of planning significance within the City with stops to walk, view, and discuss the of Las Vegas. Notable stops/features geology and vegetation in more detail, include Glitter Gulch, the historic and if in bloom, desert wildflowers. A Mormon Fort, and several redevelop-

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Nuclear Nevada from page 1 U o jaunty brochures, each featuring a lovely time of the next detonation, information radioactive snow and rain, isotopes in t model on the cover. The first sported the AEC originally kept secret. When milk, beta-burned livestock, and clusters t an “Atomic Hairdo,” the the tests involved ser- of sick children at points downwind. a second sipped an “Atomic vicemen, Strip resorts When fallout landed on Las Vegas itself e Cocktail,” and the third, staged special shows at during one series, the Review-Journal T clad in – what else? – a the Test Site’s Camp warned against reacting with “hysteria” w bikini, held a Geiger Desert Rock, complete and denounced any notion of a test M counter to the beard of a with showgirls, sequins, ban. g grizzled prospector. and feathers. Between Local boosters continued their cheer- c The boosters rec- tests, the press produced leading for their backyard bomb tests, o ognized the enormous a steady stream of touting their economic and national o economic and PR poten- “human interest” stories security benefits. Beyond Las Vegas, U tial of playing host to about the troops. though, a rising tide of alarm and criticism t the test site. Soon images By the spring of 1952, threatened to end the testing program. a and evocations of the an average of 19,000 Early in 1958, the Soviet Union and the w mushroom cloud were people a day were U.S. agreed to a moratorium on nuclear b everywhere: promotional coming to Las Vegas to testing, effective November 1. In the d materials, events, slogans, see the bomb, though the next months, the U.S. accelerated testing t

and gimmicks, and even CREDIT: DON ENGLISH, LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU locals were already blasé of thermonuclear devices (“H-bombs”) in T on the official seal of Miss Atomic Bomb (1957) symbolizes about the blasts, and the the Pacific, and of lower-yield “A-bombs” h Clark County (see page the strange love affair between the city more sophisticated Strip in Nevada. On Halloween, fallout from t 1). of Las Vegas and its former flame. habitués barely bothered the final Nevada shot landed on Los r The tests drew hundreds to glance up from the Angeles. d of journalists, military tables at the sudden flash Between January 1951 and November N brass, and elected officials. And, despite the of weird light. One nightclub propri- 1958, 119 nuclear detonations took place I Review-Journal’s first post-blast headline, etor told a reporter that folks were just at the Nevada Test Site. “LAS VEGAS ATOMIZED!” tourists came, waiting for “bigger bombs.” “Americans,” t too. Las Vegas made the most of the atten- he explained, “have to have their kicks.” A Geography of Interconnection d tion. When an early test shattered Fremont The next test series provided both, and During that period, Nevada’s nuclear a Street store windows, a haberdashery swept shook Las Vegans from their complacency. landscape was shaped by processes, events E the shards into a barrel and offered them The first shot demolished a “Doomtown” and decisions made elsewhere – Wash- u as “Atomic Bomb Souvenirs – Free!” (The of houses, shacks, ington, Moscow, o barrel was empty within an hour.) Before and cars (see photo Seoul, Havana. t the first series was over in February, dawn below). Two others Nevada was rein- s parties and atomic hairdos, back-combed blanketed parts of vented as a nuclear a and beglittered, were de rigueur. Strip hotels Nevada and Utah testing zone, and u staged Miss Atomic Blast beauty contests with radioactive Las Vegas, whose a and floated mushrooms in their swimming dust. Radioactivity surrounding wide pools. Fashionable fêtes demanded in rain puddles at open spaces offered mushroom cloud cakes. It was still “Playtime New York’s Rens- both visibility and All the Time” in Las Vegas; the bomb just selaer Polytech secrecy, was its added that little extra thrill. measured 270,000 staging ground. During dawn parties at the Desert times the drinking The Cold War Inn, casino play and drinking reliably water safety level. nuclear arms race increased as shot time approached. What had come These four frames show the impact of an atomic bomb blast on a test site nicknamed Doomtown in the Nevada desert. inscribed on the House pianist Ted Mossman perked up to feel familiar was Nevada desert a the crowd, maudlin from endless atomic suddenly tinged with fear. geography of the technological sublime, cocktails, with his signature boogie- Throughout the 1950s, the yields, and of a particular, and terrifying, set of woogie the “Atom Bomb Bounce.” For numbers, and types of shots increased scientific and technical logics – especially those who preferred open-air viewing, with each test series. Experiments, of zealous weapons experimentation, several Strip hotels provided tour buses military maneuvers, and civil defense development, and stockpiling. When, to Mt. Charleston and the Tonopah exercises steadily pushed the margins of in 1961, the Soviet Union unilaterally Highway. Gamblers bet on the date and safety. Reports grew more frequent of ended the test moratorium, it took the

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U.S. just two weeks to respond with its nearly another thirty years. Despite occa- own earth-shattering barrage. The new sional radioactive ventings and fallout tests, conducted beneath the surface of from near-surface blasting an astonishing the Nevada Test Site, efficiently reduced 814 underground tests were conducted an apparent backlog of in Nevada before the experimental designs. current testing freeze Two years later, in the took effect in 1992. wake of the Cuban Throughout the Missile Crisis and of Cold War decades, growing international the test site continued concern and criticism to tie Las Vegas and over the health effects southern Nevada to Atomic detonations were visible from downtown Las Vegas of fallout, the Soviet a larger geography in the 1950s and 1960s. Union, the U.S., and of nuclear weapons the U.K. agreed to ban science and production: short term, the hazards of transporting atmospheric, under- at Los Alamos and Liv- radioactive waste to the repository for the water, and space- ermore; Hanford, Oak next 25 years. Having long since looked based nuclear test Ridge, and Savannah elsewhere for entertainment, Nevadans detonations. While River; Rocky Flats seem far less willing, fifty years on, the 1963 Limited and Paducah. Current to underplay or overlook the potential Test Ban Treaty may federal plans for a dangers, to themselves and their economy, have signaled some nuclear waste reposito- of an “atomized” landscape. Nevada’s

thawing of Cold War CREDIT: LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU ry at Yucca Mountain, nuclear future may be somewhat less relations, it merely Tourists view a drifting atomic cloud from abutting the test site, spectacular than its past, but it promises drove the testing in poolside at the Frontier Hotel on the Las Vegas would broaden that to be more long lasting – and in some Nevada underground. Strip in the 1950s. connection to include ways, may have only just begun. ■ It did not slow it down. nuclear power plants and waste storage sites At the test site, a workforce of up around the country. Thus would this swath Victoria Randlett to 10,000 dug diligently beneath the of the Mojave Desert, land still claimed by University of Nevada, Reno desert to build some fifty miles of tunnels the Western Shoshone Nation, become and new subterranean infrastructure. the endpoint of a routinely geography of Scott Kirsch and Lisa Marshall Even as public health officials began to weaponry and waste (of which 120,000 University of North Carolina at understand that the downwind effects metric tons would be stored by 2033). Chapel Hill of atmospheric tests were much worse The State of Nevada has lent its voice than they had thought, AEC and military to a growing chorus that challenges the Note: The Atomic Testing Museum, at 755 East scientists not only continued, but acceler- legality and scientific soundness of these Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, contains a fascinat- ated the testing program. Once moved plans. Among opponents’ concerns are ing collection of Nevada Test Site artifacts, underground, and thus less constrained the long-term (10,000-year) viability of photographs, and narratives. www.atomictesting and scrutinized, the tests continued for storage containers and, in the relatively museum.org.

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Potential Jobs with the Obama Administration

s part of our ongoing efforts to keep members informed of geography-related jobs, we wanted to share a list of some key federal position appointments that will be filled by the Obama Administration in the coming months. Please note that this is a very Apartial list and that AAG members may be interested in other federal jobs that do not appear here – we encourage geographers to view the full listing of politically-appointed positions, which can be found in the “Plum Book” at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/plum- book/2008/2008_plum_book.pdf. Please also note that some of the jobs listed below and in the Plum Book may be filled by incum- bents who are career civil servants or political appointees and who are carried over from the Bush Administration. You can apply for any, several, or all of these positions by visiting http://www.change.gov – the Obama transition website. There are job links near the top of that page. If you have any specific questions about this list or service as a federal political appointee, please do not hesitate to contact John Wertman, the AAG’s Director of Public Policy, at [email protected]. In addition to the potential opportunities listed below, there are also thousands of jobs available in the federal government through the normal civil service hiring process. These jobs can be searched at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov. This partial list of political appointment positions was compiled with the assistance of AAG staff members Matt Hamilton and Megan Overbey.

Executive Office of the President: Administrator for E-Govern- Department of Health & Human Services: Director of the Office ment & Information Technology. of Planning, Research and Evaluation. White House Office of Science & Technology Policy: Director, Department of Homeland Security: Coordinator of Recovery Associate Directors for Science and Technology, Chief of Staff, and Rebuilding in the Gulf Coast Region. Deputies to the Associate Directors. Department of Housing & Urban Development: Assistant Sec- Office of Management and Budget: Associate Director for retary for Community Planning and Development. Natural Resource Programs. Department of the Interior: Director of the Office of Wildland Council on Environmental Quality: Chairman, Members. Fire Coordination, Director of the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife Department of Agriculture: Under Secretary and Deputy Under and Parks, Director of the National Park Service, Director of the Secretary for Rural Development, Under Secretary and Deputy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Assistant Secretary for Water and Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment, Science, Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, Director Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, Administrator of the U.S. Geological Survey, Assistant Secretary for Land of the Cooperative State, Research, Education, and Extension and Minerals Management, Director of the Bureau of Land Service, Chief Forester for the U.S. Forest Service. Management. Department of Commerce: Director and Deputy Director of Department of State: Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, the Census Bureau, Administrator of the National Oceanic and and Migration; Assistant Secretary for Oceans, International Atmospheric Administration (this job is co-listed as an Under Environment, and Science Affairs; Director of the Secretary of Commerce position and there is also a Deputy Bureau of Intelligence and Research; Commissioner of the Under Secretary for NOAA), Chief Scientist of NOAA. International Boundary Commission. Department of Defense: Director of Defense Research and Department of Transportation: Associate Administrator for Engineering, Scientific Director for the U.S. Naval Observa- Planning, Environment, and Realty; Associate Administrator for tory (this is a neat job as the Naval Observatory doubles as the Research, Development, and Technology (Both of these jobs Vice President’s home, so you’d potentially see VP-elect Biden are with the Federal Highway Administration – which is part of frequently!). DOT). Department of Education: Director of the Office of Educational Environmental Protection Agency: Assistant Administrator for Technology. Research and Development. Department of Energy: Under Secretary and Associate Under Secretary for Science, Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, Director of the Office of Science.

See page 28 for your 2009 AAG Election ballot.

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Washington Monitor

AAG Hill Visits Promote Geogra- Interior, Labor, and EPA Updates tier. Others being strongly considered phy Education In last month’s column, I detailed include Michigan Governor Jennifer In early November, I was joined by some of the people thought to be leading Granholm (D); Mary Beth Maxwell, AAG staff members Susan Gallagher, contenders for Obama Cabinet jobs of executive director of American Rights at Matthew Koeppe, and Michael Solem for interest to geographers. The President- Work; Ed McElroy, former president of two meetings on Capitol Hill aimed at elect still has yet to nominate anyone for the American Federation of Teachers; and promoting attention to geography educa- any of these three key jobs – and here are Maria Echaveste, Deputy Chief of Staff in tion in the reauthorization of No Child the latest updates: the Clinton White House. Obama will be Left Behind (NCLB). We met with key looking to his nominee to represent union staff of the House Education and Labor Secretary of the Interior: Jay Inslee, Ken views as the Administration’s economic Committee and the Senate Health, Educa- Salazar, and Robert Kennedy, Jr. seem package is developed – and the AAG will tion, Labor, and Pension Committee. to have fallen out of favor and it now work to insure the new Secretary’s team In both meetings, we reaffirmed the appears likely that Obama will either continues to promote geospatial technolo- AAG’s longstanding commitment that nominate Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) or gies as a key growth industry. there should be specific funding authori- Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA). Both are zations for geography education programs westerners – which is typical for Interior Administrator, Environmental Protec- as part of NCLB. This is a position we – and both would bring subject-matter tion Agency: Robert Kennedy, Jr. remains have taken numerous times in letters to expertise to the job. Grijalva is Chairman a second-tier candidate for the EPA job, and meetings with key policymakers. The of the House Subcommittee on National but buzz is now swirling around Obama staffers we met with were supportive of Parks, Forests, and Public Lands – and he transition team member Lisa Jackson. our message and urged us to continue pro- is well respected by the environmental Jackson served previously as New Jersey’s moting it in other outreach to Congress. community. He has a strong liberal voting Commissioner of Environmental Protec- Accordingly, we will look to schedule record and would be the second promi- tion and she has been advising the Obama additional Hill meetings focused on this nent Latino tapped for Obama’s Cabinet team on key environmental issues. She important topic in January and beyond (after Bill Richardson). Thompson is a is a land and water use expert – but a – while the Obama team is settling in moderate “Blue Dog” Democrat and is a chemical engineer by training. The AAG and reauthorization negotiations start to key member of the House Ways & Means will be sure to promote geographic exper- pick up. Committee. He is a vineyard owner by tise to Jackson if she is indeed picked to We also are working closely with the background – one of his key calling cards lead the EPA. National Geographic Society and our for the Interior job – and he comes from Please be sure to also see the list other GENIP partners on this critical the nation’s most populous state, not a of select government jobs of potential issue. We were heartened that the Senate factor to be disregarded. interest to the geographic community that staff we met with specifically pointed will be filled by the Obama Administra- to the existing Teaching Geography is Secretary of Labor: As I reported last tion in the coming months. The list can be Fundamental legislation as a key vehicle month, David Bonior remains a leading found on page 10 of the newsletter. ■ for Hill action. We will keep you informed candidate, but Dick Gephardt and Andrew of key developments. Stern seem to have fallen to the second John Wertman [email protected]

Getting to Las Vegas There are many low cost ways to get to Las Vegas. The city is easily accessible by air, rail, bus, and car. The AAG has arranged further discounts from United Airlines, Amtrak, and Hertz. The Las Vegas airport offers hundreds of economical flights each day from domestic and international locations. For more information on travel discounts for the Annual Meeting, see www.aag.org/annualmeetings/2009/ transportation.

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Cartography SG within feminist geography and by feminist the study of sexuality and space. Papers National Geographic invites college geographers at a wine and cheese recep- should be no more than 4000 words in students to apply for its Award in Mapping, tion during the AAG Annual Meeting, length (including explanatory footnotes / with a total cash prize of $1,200. The March 22-27, 2009 (date and venue to be endnotes, but excluding references), with award, sponsored by National Geographic confirmed). an additional 100 word abstract. Figures and judged by the Cartography Specialty If you would like to nominate a recent and images should be included as separate Group, seeks to reward students for their feminist geography book (to be) published pages rather than embedded within the research and innovation in mapmaking. between January 2008 and March 2009, text. Papers should be properly referenced, Deadline for entry is February 15, 2009. please send the details of your nomination although students may choose the citation This award is a great opportunity to by January 23, 2009, to: t.mullermyrdahl@ method they think appropriate. Papers submit maps or map products done in uleth.ca. Please limit your nominations to should be in English. Submission Procedure: cartography or GIS classes and is open those publications that were not honored Ideally, submissions will be made elec- to undergraduates and master’s degree at last year’s event. Book authors will be tronically. candidates. Map entries can be on paper asked to co-ordinate with their publishers Apply: Please send email to: Dr. Tiffany or digital, including web-based maps. The to provide a copy of the book for display Muller Myrdahl (t.mullermyrdahl@uleth. judging panel will award a first place and any other relevant promotional mate- ca) with the paper attached as a PDF, prize of $900 and a second place prize of rials, as well as to request that publish- Microsoft Word, or other standard word $300. Winning students will also receive ers assist with funding. Copies may be processing program file. If electronic National Geographic map products and brought for sale. submission is not possible, please send an invitation to the Awards Luncheon at three paper copies (double sided copies the AAG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. Sexuality and Space SG are acceptable) to Dr. Tiffany Muller Application information is at natgeomaps. Organizers of the 2009 Sexuality and Myrdahl (Women’s Studies; University of com/mapawards. For further information Space SG Student Paper Competition are Lethbridge; 4401 University Drive; Leth- please contact Dr. Jeremy Mennis, Depart- seeking submissions. Eligibility: Any student bridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada). Please be ment of Geography, Temple University, currently enrolled in an undergraduate, sure to include your name, postal address, [email protected]; or David Miller, NG master’s, or doctoral degree program in telephone, and email address on the front Maps, [email protected]. Geography or a related discipline may cover of your paper, so that we can contact submit a paper. Papers are welcome from you if necessary. Geographic Perspectives on students at institutions outside the United Papers must be received by February 1, Women SG States. Students do not necessarily have to 2009 to be considered. Winners will be The Geographic Perspectives on be presenting a paper at this year’s Annual notified prior to the 2009 Annual Meeting Women Specialty Group (GPOW) is Meeting of the Association of American of the AAG in Las Vegas, and will be again honoring recently published titles Geographers to be eligible for an award. honored at the Awards Banquet. ■ in feminist geography. Their aim is to cel- Requirements: Organizers are seeking excel- ebrate and promote books being written lent quality student papers that advance

AAG Department Leadership Workshop

AAG members are invited to the research results and recommendations of in senior administrative positions. The 6th annual AAG Workshop devoted to the AAG’s Enhancing Departments and Wilmington Workshop will also provide strengthening academic departments, to be Graduate Education in Geography (EDGE) opportunities for informal networking and held at the University of North Carolina, project, the challenges posed by a stressed discussion. Registration will begin in late Wilmington, on July 10-11, 2009, with an economy, and a special track addressing January. With only 25 places available, optional field trip on July 9. Wilmington is the needs of hybrid departments. The you’ll want to register early – look for a charming, historic beachside and harbor annual AAG Department Leadership more details on the AAG website (www. town and UNC-Wilmington is home of Workshop gives faculty members from all aag.org) and in the subsequent editions of the hybrid and hospitable Department departments the chance to discuss depart- the AAG Newsletter. ■ of Geography & Geology. This year’s mental leadership issues with each other workshop will highlight three themes: and with geographers who have served

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Challenging America’s Racialized War Culture

On November 4, 2008 Barack Obama of a deeply ingrained militarism within U.S. percent. In Vietnam, perhaps 80 percent was elected the 44th President of the society. He explained that the war was a of war deaths were civilians. United States of America. This historic symptom of America’s moral decline; that No doubt the increased proportion moment, which witnessed the first Afri- when profit motives and property rights of civilian casualties is a function of the can-American elected to America’s highest take precedence, the triplets of racism, weapons designed (i.e., landmines, cluster political office, is significant, in part, extreme materialism, and militarism are bombs) and thus a direct function of because it came on the 40th anniversary incapable of being conquered. the military-industrial-academic complex year of the death of Martin Luther King, Speaking of the death and destruction that designs, manufactures, and distributes Jr. As the world watched the emotion meted in Vietnam, of the use of napalm these weapons. However, the stagger- overflow in African-American churches and other horrendous weapons of war, ing death toll among civilians is also a and communities from coast to coast King articulated the double negative con- function of a devaluing of human life, and the passion evident on the faces of sequences of militarism, of the trade-off reinforced by a dichotomous (and often Civil Rights veterans, the meaning of between the war on poverty in America racial) separation of ‘us’ and ‘them’ and President Obama’s victory can hardly be and the war in Vietnam. King realized perhaps made most famous by President overstated. But also, Obama’s victory was that America would be unable to contrib- Bush’s declaration after September 11 that made possible (in part) because of his ute to the amelioration of poverty while you are either “with us or against us.” opposition to the on-going war in Iraq simultaneously engaged in an interna- And what would King make of the and his own understanding that the war tional war. Indeed, King lamented that United States and of the world today? contributed to the worsening of the U.S. the war in Vietnam strengthened both the Of two on-going wars in Afghanistan and economy – a fact that was largely latent military-industrial complex and hampered Iraq that have left millions dead? Of a from national discourses throughout the the domestic needs of U.S. society. collapsing American and perhaps global election. Ironically, just as King’s legacy The legacy of King’s anti-war stance economy, brought down by corruption, of resistance to U.S. hegemony has been transcends the war in Vietnam, for he was greed, and militarism? Of a unilateral consigned to the sidelines of mainstream opposed to the promotion of violence, foreign policy that has stubbornly refused treatments of King’s meaning to U.S. yes, but also the morally corrupting affects to abide by international law and prec- society, Obama’s opposition to the war militarism. One cannot escape the paral- edent? Of a military doctrine that supports in Iraq and his larger arguments about lels between Vietnam and Iraq as the last both preemptive attacks and unspecified militarism seem to have faded from view in seven years have seen a roll-back of social collateral damage? Perhaps we would be the warm afterglow of his historic victory. services to the economically marginal- wise to shake the dust off King’s own However, as a discipline we would be ized, infringements to our Civil Liberties, words: “We have alienated ourselves from remiss if we did not take this moment to and the retrenchment of race and racism other nations so we end up morally and reflect on the larger meaning of the war at the highest levels of the U.S. Justice politically isolated in the world.” On the and the devastation it has wrought both Department. And now, an opportunity occasion of Barack Obama’s presidential abroad and domestically. exists to recapture King’s antipathy to the victory, this is one legacy of King that For many observers, the legacy of King perverse promotion of militarism and the bears mentioning: to stand up against an is reduced to a few minutes in 1963 when production, circulation, and consumption entrenched militarism that threatens to he declared his dream to see his children of a war culture. destroy the moral fabric of America and grow up in a nation free of race prejudice. King understood not only that a mil- to promote a pro-peace agenda within However, such a myopic reading of King itary-industrial complex permeated U.S. Geography. ■ marginalizes his more radical contributions society, but also how easily a war culture to the U.S. political landscape, namely that melds with a racialized dehumanization James A. Tyner militarism abroad and poverty at home are of the Other. This is seen most graphi- [email protected] intertwined in a war culture. Throughout cally in the growing tolerance of ‘collateral Kent State University the last year of King’s life, he connected damage’. In World War I, for example, American racism more strongly with the civilian casualties composed approximately Joshua F.J. Inwood economics and morals of militarism. King 15 percent of all war deaths; by the Second [email protected] believed that the war in Vietnam was not World War, this figure had jumped to 50 Auburn University an aberration but rather was an extension

AAG Newsletter Op-Eds The AAG invites brief opinion pieces highlighting the contributions of geographical analysis to the understanding of important public issues and events. Submissions are encouraged from across the full breadth of the discipline. These pieces reﬂ ict opinions of contributing AAG members and do not represent an ofﬁ cial AAG position on any issue. Op-ed pieces must be consistent with the AAG ethics policy and will be published on a space available basis. Send submissions of no more than 750 words to [email protected].

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he AAG Annual Meeting Awards your department, AAG Specialty Group, fee, please fax this form to 202-234-2744 Luncheon will be held on Friday, students, or friends, you may do so at this or mail it to 2009 AAG Annual Meeting, TMarch 27, 2009 in Las Vegas, time. Individual tickets are $55 and tickets Association of American Geographers, Nevada. We invite you to join us and enjoy for a table (seats 10) are $495. If you have 1710 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, the event with your colleagues, friends, not yet paid your Annual Meeting regis- DC 20009-3198. For more information and family. We are offering the purchase tration fee, you may purchase the Lun- contact [email protected]. ■ of 10 discounted tickets to reserve a full cheon tickets online at the time you pay. table. If you wish to reserve a full table for If you have already paid your registration

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Geographic Centers

he Department of Geography at to kick start the 08-09 Geography Action States, was the featured speaker. The pro- the University of Connecticut, The Year/The Americas. Ninety-four school gram included two concurrent workshops. T Connecticut Geographic Alliance, teachers received materials and other Tom Lewis, UCONN Geography, a CGA and the Yale University Program in inter- classroom resources to help implement coordinator was a program organizer. ■ national educational resources presented the theme in their schools. Tomas Dunas, a workshop at Yale on October 30, 2008 Costa Rican Ambassador to the United

Correction

The headquarters of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geography Honors Society, has moved to Louisiana State University. A notice published in the November 2008 AAG Newsletter reported the move incorrectly.

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I. REGISTRATION FEES TOTAL FEES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS / BOOKS $______Check here if you have already registered for the meeting. IV. WORKSHOPS Quantity Price *Those registering under the companion/spouse category may not present a paper or 1. Metadata with Cyberinfrastructure (3/22) ____@ $65 $______participate as a panelist or session organizer, and must submit a paper form via fax or 7. EDGE: Prof. Development Topics (3/22) ____@ $5 $______mail (not online). 3. Field Mapping Fundamentals (3/22) ____@ $125 $______Before 3/10 After 3/10 5. NSF: Writing Proposals (3/23) ____@ $0 $______Regular Member $265 $315 $______6. NSF: Writing Doctoral Dissert. Proposals (3/23) ____@ $0 $______Student Member / Retired Member $145 $185 $______2. EDGE: Time Management (3/23) ____@ $5 $______Non-Member $390 $435 $______8. WileyPlus / Human Geography (3/23) ____@ $65 $______Non-Member Student $215 $235 $______9. Teaching with ArcGIS (3/23) ____@ $50 $______Companion / Spouse* $90 $140 $______10. Spatial Analysis w/ArcGIS (3/23) ____@ $50 $______One day registration $215 $235 $______11. Undergraduate Research Program (3/23) ____@ $10 $______TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES $______12. NSF: Writing CAREER Proposals (3/24) ____@ $0 $______II. FIELD TRIPS 13. NSF: Writing Proposals (same as #6; 3/24) ____@ $0 $______Full descriptions are available at www.aag.org. Field trips (and workshops) are in date 14. Using Photography / Urban Landscape (3/24) ____@ $60 $______order. You must be registered for the meeting to attend a ﬁ eld trip. 15. EDGE: Advising Students in Geog. (3/24) ____@ $5 $______Quantity Price 4. EDGE: Academic Publishing (3/24) ____@ $5 $______1. Grand Canyon Three-Day Tour (3/19-21) ____@ $650 $______16. Teaching Geog: Spatial Thinking Skills (3/24) ____@ $20 $______2. The Oasis Two-Day Tour (3/20-3/21) ____@ $125 $______26. Wine Tasting: Italian Wines (3/24) ____@ $40 $______16. Red Rock National Conservation Area (3/20) ____@ $75 $______17. Ortelius - Cartography Software for Mac (3/25) ____@ $20 $______3. Death Valley National Park (3/21) ____@ $91 $______18. Wine Tasting: World Style Wines (3/25) ____@ $36 $______4. Wild about Mojave Wildﬂ owers (3/22) ____@ $45 $______20. CGGE No Passports Required (3/25) ____@ $5 $______5. Southwest Utah / Zion National Park (3/23) ____@ $96 $______21. Publishing Your Scholarly Book (3/25) ____@ $5 $______6. Threatened Desert Tortoise (3/23) ____@ $65 $______27. Apply Your Science to Servce Society (3/25) ____@ $44 $______7. Arid Lands: Sustainability in LV (3/24) ____@ $110 $______22. Hands on w/ GPS Range Finder / Camera (3/26) ____@ $25 $______8. This is Vegas! Cultural Landscapes (3/24) ____@ $97 $______23. EDGE: GIS / Mapping Technologies (3/26) ____@ $5 $______9. Death Valley National Park (3/24) ____@ $61 $______24. Land Change Modeling Methods (3/26) ____@ $75 $______18. DOE & USGS Yucca Mountain NV (3/24) ____@ $98 $______25. Geog Approach & Spatial Literacy (3/26) ____@ $20 $______10. Hoover Dam / Springs Preserve (3/25) ____@ $95 $______TOTAL FEES FOR WORKSHOPS $______11. Sustainable Casinos (3/25) ____@ $30 $______@ $93 V. ABSTRACT BOOKS / CDs 12. Desert Training Center CA / AZ (3/26) $______Abstracts are available online to all registrants at no charge. If you also wish to purchase 13. Pahrump Winery Tour and Lunch (3/26) ____@ $60 $______a printed abstract book or an abstract CD, sign up here. 14. Planning LV: Urban Planning (3/26) ____@ $35 $______Quantity Price 15. LV: Sustainable Culture in Desert (3/26) ____@ $45 $______2009 Meeting Abstract Book ____@ $50 $______17. W to E Grand Canyon Four-Day (3/26-29) ____@ $489 $______2009 Meeting Abstract CD ____@ $25 $______TOTAL FEES FOR FIELD TRIPS $______TOTAL FEES FOR ABSTRACT BOOKS/ CDs $______III. SPECIAL EVENTS / BOOKS Quantity Price IV. SUMMARY / PAYMENT Awards Luncheon - individual ticket ____@ $55.00 $______Registration Fees $______Awards Luncheon Table - 10 tickets ____@ $495.00 $______Field Trips $______Lonely Planet Las Vegas City Guide ____@ $17.10 $______Special Events / Books $______Lonely Planet Grand Canyon Nat’l Park ____@ $18.00 $______Workshops $______Off the Beaten Path Nevada ____@ $12.55 $______Abstract Books / CDs $______Please register online at www.aag.org or return this completed form GRAND TOTAL (U.S. Dollars Only) $______along with payment to: AAG 2009 Annual Meeting Registration Check for $______attached (Payable to AAG) 1710 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 Please charge $______to my VISA/MC (Sorry, no AmEx or Discover) Card # ______Fax (202) 234-2744; Questions? (202) 234-1450 or www.aag.org Exp. Date: _____/_____ Signature ______

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NCGE Conference Addresses Technology, Transportation

he National Conference on Geog- landscape. As an orientation to the trans- “Cultural Crossroads.” The theme will raphy Education (NCGE) was held portation theme of the conference, partici- help focus presentations and activities Tin Dearborn, Michigan, on October pants attended a gala at The Henry Ford on contemporary environmental and 9-12, 2008 and was attended by over Museum, a national historic landmark, economic development issues particular 500 participants representing K-12 edu- where the Rosa Parks Bus was a favorite to the Caribbean region and individual cation, community colleges, four-year attraction for conference attendees. islands. Field excursions ranging from institutions, graduate students, business In addition to the many classroom and eco-tourism to historical geography and and government, and geography product scholarly presentations, highly successful evidence of the Columbian Exchange are vendors. technology and teaching workshops spon- being planned. A wide range of paper and poster sored by ESRI and National Geographic The conference call for papers and sessions were presented, with many Society Educational Programs drew the presentations will be available beginning focusing on the theme of transportation maximum number of participants. in January 2009. For more information and celebrating the 100th anniversary of The NCGE is currently organiz- on the National Council for Geographic the Model T Ford, also known as the “Tin ing the 2009 Conference, to be held Education visit www.ncge.org. ■ Lizzie,” which began production in 1908 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, September and which helped transform the American 23-27. The conference theme will be

Call for Papers

New Journal: International Research is interested in highlighting various summer 2009 edition on the general Journal of Applied Geospatial GIS&T application domains that span the topic of “Boundaries and Borders.” Papers Research social and physical sciences. For additional dealing with this theme or any other The Editor-in-Chief of the International information regarding the publisher and geographical theme will be considered. Journal of Applied Geospatial Research (IJAGR) is journal, please visit, respectively, www. Deadline for submissions is February accepting submissions to this new scholarly igi-global.com and www.igi-global.com/ 15, 2009. Manuscripts and inquiries journal, which begins publication in January journals. All inquiries and submissions should may be addressed to William B. Kory, 2010. The IJAGR is seeking research that be directed to the attention of Donald P. Editor, The Pennsylvania Geographer, exemplifies the usage of Geographic Infor- Albert, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal Geography Department, University of mation Science and Technology (GIS&T) of Applied Geospatial Research, Department Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA to explore and resolve geographical issues of Geography and Geology, LDB #300, 15904, or by e-mail to koryupj@pitt. from various application domains within Sam Houston State University, 1900 Ave I, edu. To contact the Editor by telephone: the social and/or physical sciences. IJAGR Huntsville, Texas 77341-2148, USA. E-mail: (814) 269-2994 or 2990. The topic of the is designed to provide planners and policy [email protected]. fall/winter 2009 issue will be “historical analysts, practitioners and academicians, geography” with a submission deadline and others using GIS&T useful studies that The Pennsylvania Geographer of August 15, 2009. ■ might support decision-making activities. The editors of The Pennsylvania Geographer The International Journal of Applied Geospatial are soliciting manuscripts for the spring/

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AAG Council Meeting Minutes

Boston, Massachusetts promote sessions at Las Vegas that point reports; some expressed concern with April 13-15, 2008 toward integration, with drought in the multi-disciplinary programs encroaching southwest as one example. The AAG on smaller departments and encouraged Attending: Tom Baerwald, President; John Healthy Departments Workshop will thinking about ways to feature geography Agnew, Vice President; Kavita Pandit, Past continue under a new title – the AAG as a discipline even while departments President; Craig Colten (Southwest), Secretary; Department Leadership Workshop. He participate in such university initiatives. Sallie Marston, Treasurer; Doug Richardson, noted that current topics of concern for Executive Director. National Councillors: Carol departments include state budgets and West Lakes Harden, Audrey Kobayashi, Mei-Po Kwan, how to maintain department resources. Friend reported that the region is Marie Price, and Dawn Wright. Regional He recommended that chairs should be pleased with the new allocation of $1,000 Councilors: David Kaplan (East Lakes), made aware of journals that showcase per region of supplemental support from Lisa Harrington (Great Plains-Rocky interdisciplinary research. the AAG. He noted that the most pressing Mountains), Molly Brown (Middle concerns are with belt tightening and Atlantic); Keith Henderson (Middle States), Past President’s Comments budget shortfalls in state schools. Tyrel Moore (Southeast), Donald Friend Pandit expressed pleasure with inter- (West Lakes), Cathleen McAnneny (New nationalization developments within the England-St. Lawrence), Nancy Wilkinson East Lakes AAG, such as the multi-lingual abstracts in Kaplan observed that the region is (Pacific Coast). AAG Staff: Patricia Solís AAG journals and the new AAG Develop- and Rachel Franklin. experiencing economic decline, and this ing Regions Membership Program. She presents a challenge to departments to concurred that we need to be mindful of stay strong in contrast to regional patterns; PRELIMINARIES budget issues. however, the strength of geography has Baerwald called meeting to order, been to showcase how the discipline can welcomed Council, and led introduc- Review of Geography Programs – contribute to a region’s growth. Depart- tions. Moore moved to adopt the agenda, Regional Councillors ments are seeing growing number of Harrington seconded; and Council majors. He encouraged AAG to continue adopted the agenda unanimously. Kaplan Pacific Coast to support small departments and stand- moved to approve the minutes of the fall Wilkinson reported that despite severe alone geographers. Council meeting, Harden seconded, and budget cuts, some departments are hiring. Council approved unanimously. Two key concerns: interdisciplinary SEDAAG encroachment, especially in environmen- Moore shared concern from department CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNI- tal sciences and need for guidance in best TIES FOR THE ASSOCIATION chairs in the region with tight budgets practices for program assessment. and the growing number of non-tenure positions. He noted that the region is also President’s Comments Great Plains/Rocky Mountains Baerwald summarized activities related pleased with the $1,000 per region annual Harrington reported that departments support from AAG. to his interdisciplinary initiative during seek comparable data to use in program the past year, reviewed the upcoming reviews, such as comparative, discipline- New England/St. Lawrence Valley presidential plenary session at the Boston wide tabulations; she also noted that, meeting on interdisciplinarity, and com- McAnneny reported that programs although not directly related to the AAG, in the region are also concerned with mented that he was pleased with the leadership in geographic alliances is expe- range of interdisciplinary activity on the budgets as well as with securing good data riencing significant rates of retirement for program reviews. Most programs are program. He noted that the work of with scarce replacements. the healthy departments, internationaliza- largely undergraduate and greater under- tion, and geographic education efforts graduate participation could be promoted continue, and observed that geographers Middle Atlantic in AAG activities. can help with diversity and play a role in Brown noted that federal government public policy. agency personnel are the leading group SWAAG of geographers in the region and called Colten noted that there are a growing Vice President’s Comments for greater efforts to strengthen public/ number of interdisciplinary programs and Agnew expressed interest in follow- private partnerships. She noted a poten- noted that numerous departments were ing through with interdisciplinary and tial for growth and engagement among able to help direct the direction and growth internationalization initiatives, and that geography professionals in government of these interdisciplinary programs, which he also seeks to encourage interaction agencies. included inserting geography courses in among geographers (especially human their curricula. and physical) and to strengthen an inte- Middle States grative geography with the goal to inspire Henderson relayed that department intradisciplinary collaboration. He will chairs in the region offered positive Continued on page 18

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Friend led discussion of five themes the discussion by noting that a major chal- Ocean (TAO) experiment moves them as that emerged from the regional reports: lenge/need for geography is in the area a community toward that end. (1) Stand Alone Geographers: he noted of “human capital,” (e.g., having enought Discussion continued and touched on the AAG Stand Alone Geographers faculty to maintain and extend geography how to construct a campaign that would Affinity group is in place and Council programs, fighting budget cuts, seeking to convey how geography is a fundamental discussed how to engage this constituency change academic culture to fully meet the base of knowledge and also how geogra- in regional meetings and in departments need of non-tenure track instructors, etc.) phers can apply core geography practices in the regions nationally, (2) Engaging and well-staffed departments will enable to societal needs. Geographic scale is one Professional (non-academically based) us to address these questions. Marston key contribution that should be conveyed Geographers: Council discussion centered observed that focusing training in the geo- to the larger academic world. Regarding on how to learn from other organizations graphical sciences more toward coupled the question posed: what are “burning” that had successfully engaged with public human and physical systems and delivering concepts in geography? Council discussed and private constituents, including how knowledge about these coupled systems is how geography has many questions which we could make annual meetings more essential to motivate people to change may need to be prioritized for outside appealing; (3) Interdisciplinary Programs: their behavior to deal with environmental consumption. Richardson noted the sig- Council discussed how geographers need changes. Kwan stated that geography is nificance of the emerging disciplinary to be involved in the conceptualization and prominent in many important issues but synergy among formerly disparate trends administration of university interdisciplin- needs to translate its capabilities across in geography, such as between the rapidly ary programs, and how departments need specialties, which demands an ability to growing areas of GIScience and critical to remind university administrators that share a common language with other spe- theory. Others suggested that our most geography is inherently an interdisciplin- cialists and convey the importance of what common goal is how we might better ary program. Departments must be mindful we do. Kobayashi reported that there is care for the world (e.g., in terms of envi- that many interdisciplinary programs are a dire need for geographers to engage in ronmental health of the planet and the not pre-professional programs, hence international, global endeavors, to make well-being of the world’s people). degrees in geography are still of value; contact with geographers across borders. (4) Information Needs for Assessments and She cited an example of the Metropolis STATUS OF THE ASSOCIATION Program Reviews: It was noted that the Project (a study of international migra- AAG Healthy Departments web page has tion, the largest social science project ever Executive Director’s Comments some valuable information that can be used in Canada) in which U.S. geographers Richardson provided an overview of for department assessments and statewide are poorly represented. She also urged the association’s budget. The change in organizations may also have comparable more geographers to address world issues, net assets was positive and more than $2.1 data for assessing programs. It was noted such as securing peace. Harden noted million for FYE 2007 alone. Total liquid that increasing demands for accountability that we need to improve our visibility on assets were nearly $8 million as of the date means increasing need for comparable and campuses, to earn greater buy-in to what of the council meeting. Financial position accessible data on departments’ outcome we do. She observed that geography is reflects AAG programs that have boosted assessments. AAG is working on a data resource-poor compared to some disci- membership, grants and contracts to help clearinghouse that includes data collected plines; so we must seek out opportunities grow the discipline, and efforts to create by the AAG as well as links to third-party and remind administrators that we teach an inclusive annual meeting with “room sources; (5) AAG promoting geographic more, while competing with science coun- for everyone.” Membership has climbed research at the national level and retention terparts for funding. Price commented that to over 10,000. The AAG will maintain of geography in K-12 curricula: Council geographers are rarely at the table when a separate count of the new Developing discussed how faculty need to be alert policy decisions are made, even though Regions membership. Other developments to university initiatives, be prepared to spatial inequalities may be at the heart include expansion of space at Meridian compete for funds, be alert to threats, be of the policy issue; our challenge is to Place, initiating efforts to upgrade the on committees and positioned to respond position geography to be a “fundamental” association’s web site, continuing outreach to opportunities, and be involved in mul- and “essential” player. Baerwald asked if activities, engagement in policy discus- tidisciplinary programs as one way to there is something that geography can do sions, promoting geographic education solidify geography’s position on campus. as a field to address and build fundamental through many programs, including EDGE knowledge, are there core fundamental and support of NCGE. Topical Issues: National geographic theories (such as in health, Councillors policy, planning, management) that we Finances Dawn Wright led a discussion address- can advance together? What can we col- Treasurer Marston reviewed the FYE ing the questions: (1) What questions lectively work toward as a geographical 2007 Audit. The Association currently should geography be studying over the community (human and physical)? An has total cash and investments totaling next 10 years? (2) What makes geogra- example in oceanography is the common $7.7 million. Most investments are liquid phers particularly suited to answer them? goal of all sub-disciplines of oceanogra- and spread between long- and short-term (3) What are the greatest challenges facing phy to understand El Nino, and a global funds. Total assets rose from $4.3 million geographical sciences today? She opened project such as the Tropcial Atmospheric at FYE06 to $6.6 million at FYE07.

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Marston reported that the Executive annually sponsors a donor’s reception to be a regular component along with the Committee had discussed a recommenda- acknowledge donors. Richardson pointed foreign language abstracts. Other devel- tion by Richardson to dedicate a portion of out that departments and individuals opments include a revamped AAG Guide to AAG assets to an endowment that would be can support the new AAG Developing Geography Departments and an Amazon.com used to fund long-term association programs Regions Membership Program by offering site to promote publications sales. Council and financial stability. Recommendation gift memberships for colleagues in eligible discussion stressed the importance of from Executive Committee was to place $5 countries, noting that it is also easier for strengthening the environmental sciences million into a permanent, restricted endow- US members to pay with credit cards than section of Annals. The Association also is ment that would protect the growth in for members in many developing regions. moving to put individual articles online. assets from recent years for the long-term Association will include acknowledgments benefit of the association. Membership of geographers who review abstract trans- Council discussed how funds would Membership numbers over 10,000, with lations. Editors are moving manuscripts be invested differently and how interest strong student membership. Discussion from submission to decision efficiently on would be dedicated. The purpose of the of retaining members explored options a 3-month average. The Fifth issue of the endowment would be to provide long- for discounts for multi-year memberships. Annals is moving forward; each will have term protection of a sizable portion of AAG already offers some special pro- special theme. The first two will focus on association assets, and would build on two motions. Richardson accepted Kaplan’s Peace and Conflict (2009) and Climate existing smaller endowments. Endowment suggestion to explore a 5-year member- Change (2010). would be invested to protect funds, but ship option. The AAG Lifetime member- The PG editor, Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen, at the same time to optimize earnings. ship category was suggested as a gift is willing to serve an abbreviated extension Other funds will remain liquid for future from departments for retiring colleagues. for 2 years. Council reviewed her proposed needs. Details of this investment will be Marston reported on the effort discussed editorial board and recommended that the discussed by the Finance Committee and at the Fall Council meeting to update editor add a geographer representing the reported on at the next council meeting. income levels for membership dues based cultural-historical specialty. Moore moved Furthermore, the Treasurer and the Execu- on 7 categories at $25,000 increments that the Council accept the PG editorial tive Director will report to Council at its with weighted averages of dues. Marston board recommended by Bagchi-Sen with Fall 2008 meeting regarding all of the moved and Wright seconded a motion to the stipulation that she nominate a board AAG’s endowments. Marston moved and update the AAG dues structure based on $25,000 member representing the cultural-historical Agnew seconded the following motion: increments, starting at $25,000 and below, with specialty. Marston seconded. The motion The AAG Council resolves that $5 million in $150,000 and above representing the top category. passed with one abstention. assets of the Association of American Geographers The motion passed unanimously. Council discussed overlapping editorial should be placed in an endowment to support long- Richardson led a discussion of the boards and a Council resolution passed in term development of the AAG. The motion passed AAG’s new Developing Regions Member- 2005 restricting editors of AAG journals unanimously. ship Program. He encouraged Council to from serving on editorial boards of other Marston concluded that the association help promote the new program among AAG journals. Council discussed the desir- books were in great shape, that its funds colleagues, distributed examples of multi- ability of maintaining an open editorial were in good hands at the association and language fliers, and pointed out that fliers process, to have broad representation on also as reported by the AAG’s account- in additional languages are forthcoming as boards. The Council emphasized that the ing firm. Richardson noted that AAG’s resources to produce them are generated. deliberations were not about individuals, finances currently go through a higher- In light of this new program the but about ensuring an open review process. level audit required for entities with sub- Council revisited the idea of changing the Council also acknowledged that editors stantial external federal grant funding. The association’s name brought up a few years would retain the freedom to select review- AAG staff is also developing an accounting ago. With increasing global presence and ers from outside of their editorial boards. manual. international membership, Association Friend moved and Harden seconded the Richardson outlined a projected budget of “American” Geographers may seem following motion: As of July 2008, no editor of $4.4 million for 2009 based on recurring increasingly parochial. Some international of an AAG journal or a member of an editorial income, royalties, subscriptions, and the scholars, however, have expressed that board of an AAG journal should serve as an editor new publications contract. New expenses they favor belonging to association with or member of the editorial board of another AAG include additional staff, many new initia- America in the name. Council also dis- journal. If an editorial board member becomes the tives, inflation, and significant medical and cussed the related issue of “geographers” editor of another AAG journal, that editor should liability insurance cost increases. Marston versus “geography” in the name. Richard- resign from the editorial board of the first journal. forwarded a motion from the Finance Committee to son suggested that we let the Developing This action in no way should inhibit any editor adopt the 2009 budget; Price seconded. The motion Regions Membership Program grow and from seeking targeted advice from any member of passed unanimously then revisit the idea later on, should it be the AAG, including other editors or editorial board of interest to do so. members. This action will not affect the composition Advancing Geography Campaign of any editorial boards approved before June 30, Richardson discussed the AAG’s planned Publications 2008. The motion passed with one abstention. giving program. AAG is developing a letter Richardson distributed copies of the to circulate to members and retired geog- new Annals and reported that increased raphers regarding bequests. Also, AAG color pages for maps and graphics will Continued on page 20

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Discussion of journals continued and their preparation for its demands. CONTINUING AND NEW BUSINESS covering the impact of articles in special Baerwald thanked Solem for his efforts. issues and the upcoming survey of journal Annual Meeting subscribers. Research and Outreach Attendance at the AAG Annual Meeting Solís reported on current AAG projects in Boston is expected to exceed 7,000. Meridian Place Operations using geography and geographic technol- Special features will include: a symposium Richardson introduced AAG staff and ogies for biodiversity in Central America; on Indigenous Geographies co-sponsored the Council acknowledged their fine State Department funded projects to by the AAG Indigenous Peoples Spe- work. AAG employs a matrix management support basic math and science educa- cialty Group, Charles Mann (AAG’s 2008 system and staff members collaborate on tion in the Muslim World, with work- Honorary Geographer) presenting on projects as teams. shops scheduled in Davao, Philippines, his book 1491, an interview with Noam Richardson noted that the first set of and in Tunis, Tunisia; and the AAG’s My Chomsky by Doug Richardson, and the donor bricks was now in place and there Community, Our Earth involvement with the opening keynote speech by Jeffrey Sachs. is room for additional bricks. New carpet United Nations Commission on Sustain- A larger format for the printed program is being laid now while the staff is at this able Development. Additional propos- was noted. AAG continues its internation- annual meeting. Main initiatives for the als are in development or under review. al reception, and numerous other special next two years include the AAG’s Devel- Richardson reported that the AAG has events and plenary speakers. Also, Solís oping Regions Membership Program, the been involved in several specialty con- noted that the new child care information web site redesign, and establishing a disci- ferences: GIScience 2008; Race, Ethnic- exchange had been launched and was plinary data clearinghouse. A new web site ity, and Place; and Global Dialogues on being used via the online e-community as redesign contract was bid and awarded to Emerging Science and Technology. He well as through the on-site bulletin board. BrowserMedia. The new AAG website will recently traveled to Eastern Africa and AAG is putting together the local include a “content management system” South Africa for State Department spon- support committee for Las Vegas meeting which will allow for easier updating by sored dialogues on geospatial science for (2009), and has planned newsletter articles staff and for new features such as flash sustainable development, and on building on the venue. media, podcasting, discussion modules, collaboration between US and African sci- Future meetings will be held in Wash- and a job bank module. Richardson antici- entists. He noted that a key aspect of the ington, DC (2010), Seattle (2011 – with pated one year until the new system is initiative included working with ongoing a contract being finalized), and Council fully operational. local projects and networks rather than discussed options for 2012. Council sup- displacing local initiatives. ported exploring facilities and options in Educational Affairs Richardson reported on efforts to Tampa and Miami. Michael Solem, Director of Educational enhance information on careers and Council also discussed the need to Affairs, highlighted current AAG educa- employment in geography, including a consider various options for dealing with tional programs. The EDGE (Enhancing series of AAG Annual Meeting sessions larger meetings: including pod casts (which Departments for Graduate Education) on career opportunities, and the growth also may support the AAG Developing project is entering a no-cost extension of Jobs in Geography events at the AAG Regions Membership Program). Council period to further analyze data collected; meetings and on the AAG’s website. AAG considered exhibit space costs for small He noted the publication of two books is also watching certification efforts. presses: AAG will develop option for small resulting from the project (Aspiring Academ- Franklin reported that opportunities are presses to share booth space. Council dis- ics and Teaching College Geography) along good for geographers and noted that the cussed needs of attendees with disabilities with several articles; additional material AAG is applying for a position on the as the conferences exceed the capacity of a can be found on the AAG website. The Census Bureau advisory committee, adding single hotel. Attendees with disabilities face Association is working on an NSF-funded that the Census offers great employment challenges moving between venues. Juana Center for Global Geography Education possibilities and also supplements educa- Ibanez continues her excellent service Program. The AAG is also participating in tion of employees. as Disability Coordinator. AAG accepts a program to develop ethics for geospatial AAG continues work on a number of applications for special services and makes professionals. Project GeoStart is prepar- public policy efforts including No Child an effort to accommodate special needs. ing materials to help teachers develop Left Behind and aftermath of the MAPPS Council revisited the issue of overlapping geo-spatial thinking activities; and devel- lawsuit. AAG was named a Washington Post specialty group sessions such as the bio- opment of material for teachers linked Non-Profit of the Year finalist. Richardson geography, paleoenvironmental change, to standards. Richardson reported that regularly writes columns in ArcNews for geomorphology, and mountain geography the AAG continues to support NCGE, is media outreach. The AAG is taking respon- specialty groups. With limited time slots working with GENIP, and continues to sibility for digitizing and making accessible that are not concurrent with sessions, manage the visiting Geographical Scien- the Geographers on Film project, an unrivaled Council requested that Wright seek the tist Program with GTU. The AAG also archive. AAG continues to work to advance input of SG Chairs on the possibility of is collaborating with CIRGE on its study international collaboration in education and early morning specialty group meetings. of recent Ph.D. graduates examining the research through many programs, including Wright and Marston introduced some movement of graduates into the workforce the recent NSF-funded AAMIGA project. ideas to make the AAG conference more

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environmentally sustainable. Suggestions The secretary moved that the Council Publications Committee, and Harden included recyclable tote bags, requesting accept the slate of new members for seconded the nomination. The question recycling bins from hotels, requesting AAG standing committees developed by was raised whether this presented any pitchers of water rather than plastic bottles, the Committee on Committees. Agnew potential conflict with Price’s position possibly recycling bouquets and unused seconded. Following discussion the council on the AGS council. Colten noted that food, and podcasting plenary sessions. approved the slate unanimously. AGS council had little direct involvement Richardson noted the AAG already now A Councillor is often named to serve with its journal. Council approved Price uses shopping bags that attendees can use on each committee. With departures from unanimously as Chair of the Publications at the grocery story after the conference; council, a few vacancies remain to be Committee. AAG requested and the hotel supplied filled. Colten would call for volunteers Agnew discussed the upcoming AAG recycling bins at this Boston conference; among Councillors to serve on these Leadership Workshop to be held at UCLA, and recycling for name badge sleeves is committees. Once finalized, the updated June 20-22, 2008. The event will follow also available. He also noted other ways committee listing for 2008-2009 will be the basic pattern of its predecessors, but in which the AAG reduces environmen- circulated to Council, and published in the it will also have a panel representing tal impact, including online registration AAG Guide. comprehensive and hybrid departments. which reduces paper use; and greater Colten made the following motion A field trip is also planned. Attendance emphasis on online publications will have which was suggested by the International is open to those who may be chairs in similar benefit. For the future, AAG staff is Research and Scholarly Exchange Com- the future and not just current chairs. investigating pod-casting; and is consider- mittee: Chairs of regional specialty groups Council noted the new name broadens the ing making the final program available or their designees will serve on the International reach of the series. Council recommended for downloading with print copies upon Research and Scholarly Exchange Committee.” seeking additional discussion topics from request. The AAG is also providing an Regional specialty groups include: Africa; Asian; attendees. option for members to receive the AAG Canadian; China; Developing Areas; European; journals online only. Latin America; Middle East; and Russia, Central Honors and Awards Eurasia, and Eastern Europe. The council approved Richardson reviewed AAG Honors for Visitors to Council the motion unanimously. 2008: Alexander Murphy and Barbara Mark Weiss of the National Science Solís reported that the restructured Hildebrant, Gilbert Grosvenor Honors Foundation’s Division of Behavioral and committees are working well with their for Geographic Education; Paul Knox, Cognitive Sciences visited the AAG newly clarified charges. Richardson indi- Distinguished Scholarship Award; Council. He discussed current budget cated that he encourages communication Richard Wright, Ronald F. Abler Honors uncertainties. He also noted that NSF from committees and that the AAG has for Distinguished Service; Michael panels will look for proposals that offer been working well with the new com- Sutcliffe, Gilbert F. White Distinguished “transformative” capabilities. NSF remains mittee structure to move several initia- Public Service Honors; Lawrence Brown, concerned about bringing under-represent- tives forward. The Enhancing Diversity Lifetime Achievement Honors; Harm ed scholars into the funding cycle. Council Committee report had not been received De Blij, AAG Media Achievement Award. by the time of the meeting, and Council suggested that NSF consider targeting a Others included Charles Mann, AAG portion of funds to comprehensive univer- requested a copy when it was submitted. sities to reach under-represented scholars. Kaplan who serves as Councillor on that Honorary Geographer; David Ward, Weiss noted that NSF supports collabora- committee indicated that the committee AAG Presidential Achievement Award: tive work, so although it cannot directly was busy at work. Jacqueline Beyer and Jan Monk, AAG fund international scholars, it can support Baerwald reported that the Constitu- Enhancing Diversity Award; Trudy international collaborative research. tion and Bylaws Committee is in the midst Suchan, Marc Perry, James Fitzsimmons, of clarifying the process for submitting Anika Juhn, Alexander Tait and Cynthia Election Results and approving resolutions and petitions, Brewer, Globe Book Award; Diana Davis, AAG Secretary Colten read the fol- examining electronic voting, and review- Meridian Book Award; Eric Olmanson, lowing AAG 2008 election results: The ing other points in the AAG Constitution. Jackson Prize; Wendy Bigler, Mel Marcus AAG membership elected John Agnew as Richardson pointed out that the commit- Award; and others. incoming President and Carol Harden as tee did not need to craft a document for Solís mentioned that not all AAG Vice President. The new National Coun- legal purposes since AAG will have its awards are bestowed annually, as in cases cillors are: Leslie Duram and William lawyers review the proposals before final where nominations are not received or are Mosley. Members elected to the Honors approval. not deemed sufficient. Committee are: Paul Knox, Maureen Hays- Discussion continued on the need to Friend moved and Kobayashi seconded Mitchell, and Frank Magilligan. The new update the AAG’s governing documents, the adoption of two special citations: nominating committee includes: Sheryl standing rules, ad hoc policies. The staff Whereas, Maynard Weston Dow and the Luzzadder-Beach, James Shortridge, and has compiled a digital newsletter archive late Nancy Freeman Dow have made Elizabeth Wentz. Douglas Gamble is the of recent Council resolutions and will be significant and unique contributions to the new SEDAAG councillor and Lisa Har- reviewing these and earlier hard copies of history and particularly the oral history of rington will serve a full term as council- past resolutions to inform the overall effort. the discipline of geography through the lor elected from the Great Plains-Rocky Agnew nominated Price to fill the Mountain region. position of new Chair of the AAG Continued on page 22

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AAG Council Meeting Minutes from page 21

Geographers on Film project, a collection of exceptional service in documenting the approve the creation of the AAG Business 306 filmed interviews totaling 151 hours history of the Association of American Geography Specialty Group was made by with prominent geographers, including Geographers and of the discipline. Harrington, seconded by Wright. Council hundreds of other thematic film shorts Council approved the resolution unanimously. approved unanimously. totaling 137 hours that document various Richardson reported that the new aspects of geography. Editors Stand Alone Geographers Affinity Group Whereas, the Geographers on Film project Baerwald welcomed AAG Editors meeting was successful. He suggested that provides tremendous insight into the to meet with Council. Kobayashi the AAG Regional Division should name a thought, opinions, circumstances, and lives thanked Richardson and the Publications Stand Alone Geographer coordinator and of a very large number of our discipline’s Committee for the new contract and that this group could serve as the core for leading scholars and has proven to be a recognized Maier for her excellent perfor- a national level effort. Regional Division resource of inestimable value, functioning mance as Managing Editor. Editors expressed Councillors noted the need for regions as a repository of geographical lore and their continued commitment to standard to compile an inventory of where Stand information, as a tool for classroom instruc- criteria: manuscripts must advance the Alone Geographers were working in their tion, and as a source of basic data for the discipline and reflect original scholarship. regions. furtherance of geographical research. She noted being pleased with the topics of Therefore Be It Resolved that the Association the special issues of the Annals and of the Future Council and Executive Com- of American Geographers, assembled in response to the initial call for submissions. mittee Meetings Boston, Massachusetts on the occasion of Harden expressed enthusiasm about the Richardson recognized the efforts of its 104th Annual Meeting, hereby bestows special issues stating that they represent the AAG Local Support Committee for special recognition of gratitude and honor the best of everyone’s expectations. Kwan the Annual Meeting in Boston. Future to Wes Dow and his late wife Nancy for echoed her enthusiasm for the fifth issue meetings: Executive Committee on their vision, years of dedication, and truly and praised the excellent work of Maier November 8 in Miami; Council will meet unique contribution to the Association’s and of manuscript reviewers. Bagchi-Sen in conjunction with the SEDAAG Regional history and the history of the discipline reiterated appreciation for the work of Meeting in Greensboro on November broadly. Maier and referees. She noted that the PG 22-23. Council will meet March 20-22 in Council approved the resolution unanimously. plays an important role as an outlet for Las Vegas (the weekend before the annual . . . . . emerging scholars. Baerwald thanked the conference). editors for their care and effort with the Whereas, Geoffrey Martin has served the journals. Richardson noted that the AAG Resolutions AAG in the official capacity of Archivist is conducting a survey of readers to help Council considered the following reso- since 1986, and has dedicated decades of guide publications in the future. Richardson lutions: exceptional service to documenting and discussed printing extra copies of special Whereas, Kavita Pandit, as Vice Presi- archiving the history of the association, issues, publishing the table of contents in the dent, and President of the Association and more broadly of the history of the newsletter, international distribution, and of American Geographers has exercised discipline; and has offered his vision and efforts to launch special topical fora within exceptional leadership in assisting the efforts to the establishment and functioning the journals. Richardson noted that his goal Association to address the challenges facing of both the AAG Association Archives and is to have the Annals become the highest the discipline of Geography, has contrib- History Committee as well as the AAG ranked geography journal and for the PG to uted valuable efforts to improve diversity Archives themselves. rise into the top five. within the association and the discipline, Whereas, Geoffrey Martin has edited and has played an important role in supporting produced a serial, articles, publications, and Specialty Groups healthy geography departments, and has most notably a trilogy that provides deep Wright reported she will continue to advanced efforts at internationalization insight into several historical geographic explore ways to respond to the suggestions of geography departments and programs, leaders and the history of the discipline and of Specialty Groups, and would convey and recognized international members of has provided both detailed and comprehen- items of interest from the Council Meeting the association; sive treatment of the history of geography at the Specialty Group Chairs’ meeting in Therefore Be It Resolved that the Associa- and of the AAG, taking him to 123 archival Boston. Specialty group annual reports are tion of American Geographers, assembled deposits in 19 countries. made available online for review by AAG in Boston, Massachusetts on the occasion Therefore Be It Resolved that The Associa- Councillors prior to their meetings. of its 104th Annual Meeting, heartily tion of American Geographers, assembled Council considered a petition for the thanks Kavita for her leadership of the in Boston, Massachusetts on the occasion creation of a new Business Geography Association during the past three years, of its 104th Annual Meeting, hereby Specialty Group. Over 100 signatures were and especially for her efforts to enhance bestows special recognition of gratitude submitted, along with creation documents diversity within the discipline and the and extends warm appreciation to Geoffrey and supplemental responses to the Execu- association, and for her role in supporting Martin for his long term dedication and tive Committee’s questions. 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A motion to approve was made by Harden, Mei-Po Kwan, and Tyrel Moore Committees for their service to the Asso- Marston, and Harden seconded. Council for the energy, time, and talent they have ciation, the discipline and the profession approved the resolution unanimously. contributed to the Association during their during their committee terms. terms on the AAG Council. Kwan moved and Moore seconded to . . . . . Kaplan moved and Friend seconded approve the resolution, which was passed Whereas, Councillors of The Association to pass the resolution, which was unani- unanimously by Council. of American Geographers expend substan- mously approved by Council. Marston offered a word thanks from Council to President Baerwald for his tial time and effort advancing the causes of . . . . . the Association and the discipline; and guidance and inspiration. Wilkinson Whereas, the Council of The Association Whereas, Members of The Association of moved and Agnew seconded a motion to of American Geographers has confronted American Geographers offer their talents, adjourn which passed unanimously. numerous challenges and responded to time, and ideas to support the activities of With no further business, Council many opportunities during the last three the Association as Chairs and Members of adjourned. years; various association committees appointed Therefore Be It Resolved that The Associa- by the AAG Council; Respectfully submitted, tion of American Geographers, assembled Therefore Be It Resolved that The Associa- in Boston, Massachusetts on the occasion tion of American Geographers, assembled Craig E. Colten of its 104th Annual Meeting, extends in Boston, Massachusetts on the occasion AAG Secretary warm appreciation to Past President Kavita of its 104th Annual Meeting, thanks the Pandit and retiring AAG Councillors Carol outgoing Chairs and Members of the AAG

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Antiquarian Society Fellowships lowship covers all necessary costs of travel, be made for 2009-2010. The application The American Antiquarian Society meals, and lodging for the workshops and deadline is May 15, 2009. The award will (AAS) is an independent research library provides up to $5,000 for summer research. be announced by July 1, 2009. founded in 1812 in Worcester, Massachu- For full descriptions of the research fields, Request application guidelines for either setts. The library’s collections document the eligibility and application requirements, and the dissertation or minority program from life of America’s people from the colonial the DPDF program, visit: http://programs. Dr. Ruth I. Shirey, Chair of the SWG era through the Civil War and Recon- ssrc.org/dpdf. Fellowship applications are National Fellowship Committee (rishirey@ struction. Collections include books, pam- available at http://applications.ssrc.org. auxmail.iup.edu). The SWG website is phlets, newspapers, periodicals, broadsides, available at www.iswg.org. manuscripts, music, graphic arts, and local Newberry Library Fellowships histories. Applications for both long- and The Newberry Library, an independent Gender, Place and Culture short-term fellowships are due by January research library in Chicago, invites applica- Award 15, 2009. Visit www.americanantiquarian. tions for its 2009-2010 Fellowships in the The journal Gender, Place and Culture has org for application procedures, descriptions Humanities. The Newberry Library has a introduced an annual award valued at $1,000 of other opportunities, and information on collection rich in cartographic materials. for new and emerging scholars. Priority for AAS programs and collections. Fellowships support research in residence this award will be given to current graduate at the Library. Long-term fellowships are students or faculty members within three years Holberg Prize available for periods of six to eleven months of receiving their PhD who work in depart- The Holberg International Memorial to postdoctoral scholars who must hold the ments where little or no money is available Prize is awarded annually for outstand- PhD at the time of application. Applications for conference participation and who have no ing scholarly work in the fields of the for long-term fellowships are due January recourse to grants from funding agencies arts and humanities, social sciences, law 12, 2009; applications for most short-term such as the Economic and Social Research and theology. The 2008 recipient was fellowships are due March 2, 2009. For Council in the U.K. and the National Science Fredric Jameson. The Holberg Prize was more information or to download applica- Foundation in the U.S. or equivalent. This established by the Norwegian Parlia- tion materials, visit www.newberry.org. If award is intended to be used for attendance ment in 2003. See www.holbergprisen. you have questions about the fellowships at an international conference of your choice, no for details. Deadline for nominations is program, email [email protected] or at which the awardee will present a paper on January 20, 2009. call (312) 255-3666. a topic relating to feminist geography. The successful applicant is expected to use the SSRC Dissertation Fellowship Pruitt Minority Fellowships award within one year of its receipt. Applications due by January 30, 2009, 2009-2010 Applicants are asked to submit the 9:00pm EST. To enable humanities and The Society of Woman Geographers following: an abstract of the conference social science graduate students to conduct (SWG) has announced two national fellow- paper (250 word max); a brief CV; a preliminary research and prepare disserta- ships for 2009-2010. Both are for women paragraph outlining how the applicant’s tion research and funding proposals, the in geography and geographical aspects research contributes to feminist geogra- Social Science Research Council offers of allied fields and are funded by SWG’s phy; a proposed budget (for accommo- Dissertation Proposal Development Fellow- Evelyn L. Pruitt Fund. dation, travel, conference fees, per diem, ships. Fellows participate in two proposal The SWG National Fellowship Com- etc); conference information including, if preparation workshops and receive up to mittee invites applications from woman possible, confirmation of acceptance of your $5,000 in support of research during the PhD candidates for the annual Pruitt paper; and a cover letter including your summer of 2009. The fellowship competi- National Fellowship for Dissertation contact details (mailing address, email, and tion is open to all second and third-year Research Competition. SWG expects to telephone number). graduate students in any discipline of the make two or three awards of $8,000 to Applications should be sent to Brenda social sciences and humanities who are cur- $15,000 for 2009-2010. Applications are Yeoh at [email protected] by January 31, rently enrolled full time in a PhD program due by February 1, 2009 and awards will 2009. A decision on the award will be made at an accredited university in the United be announced April 15, 2009. within 4-6 weeks of this deadline. The States and whose research projects and The SWG also invites applications for successful applicant is expected to submit dissertation proposals fit within one of the the Pruitt National Minority Fellowship receipts as well as a one page report within five research fields listed below. Students Program. Women who are members of a one month of attending the conference. awarded fellowships participate in two minority group and who have been admitted four-day workshops led by leading scholars to and plan to enroll or are enrolled in a AAG of different disciplinary perspectives in Masters program in geography or geograph- Each year, the AAG offers numerous each of the fields. Workshop dates are May ical aspects of an allied field are strongly grants and awards. Descriptions of all AAG 28-31, 2009 in New Orleans and Septem- encouraged to apply. It is expected that grants and awards are available on the AAG ber 10-13, 2009 in Philadelphia. The fel- one or two awards of $1,000 to $5,000 will website at www.aag.org/grantsawards. ■

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PRESIDENT

CAROL HARDEN. Professor of Geography, Univer- Professional Experience: Head, Department of Geography, University sity of Tennessee. PhD, MA (University of Colorado, of Tennessee (1995–2000, interim 2006–07); Development Director, 1987, 1975), BA (Highest honors, Middlebury Northwest Outward Bound School (1979–83); Professor, CEPEIGE, Quito, College, 1970). Ecuador (1986); instructor/supervisor, Outward Bound Schools (1972–83); Arctic Institute of North America (1969–71). Service to Geography: AAG Vice President (2008–09); AAG National Councillor (2005–08); member, Geo- Research and Teaching Interests: Human/environment interactions, graphical Sciences Committee, National Academies of emphasizing water and watersheds in the Andes and Appalachians; runoff Science (2007–09); member, Research & Exploration and infiltration processes in mountain regions; geomorphology; water Committee, National Geographic Society; chair, AAG resources. Publications Committee (2006–08); chair, member, AAG Honors Commit- tee (1997–2000); chair (1997–98) and Secretary-Treasurer (1996–97) AAG Publications: Author or co-author of research papers in journals including Geomorphology Specialty Group; chair, Honors Committee, Mountain Geomorphology, Physical Geography, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, Zeitschrift Geography Specialty Group; former member, Mel Marcus Fund Committee, für Geomorphologie, Mountain Research and Development, Environmental Management, Finance Committee, Globe Book Award Committee, and Strategic Planning Ambio, and Southeastern Geographer; papers in proceedings volumes, two book Committee; Publications Officer, Executive Committee member, Interna- chapters, numerous reviews, and one co-authored National Research tional Association of Geomorphologists (2003-05); member, IGU Commis- Council book. sion on Mountain Geoecology and Sustainable Development (1997–01); member, National Research Council committee (2000-02); chair, SEDAAG Statement: Even as budgets for education are being squeezed, the need Audit Committee (1998–99), member, SEDAAG Honors Committee for a geographically literate population has never been greater or more (1992–93); Steering Committee member, Binghamton Geomorphology apparent. A new political administration and preparations for a census in Symposia; Co-Editor-in-Chief, Physical Geography (2008–); editorial boards the U.S., serious economic changes, and growing concern about the sustain- of Physical Geography (1993–08); Southeastern Geographer (1996–03), Mountain ability of resources and lifestyles call the varied and integrative expertise Research and Development (1993–2000). of geographers to center stage. This is no time to be shy, but rather a time of opportunity for the geography profession to turn outward, engage the Honors, Awards, Grants: Distinguished Career Award, AAG Mountain broader society, build new relationships, and become more visible in the Geography Specialty Group (2005); Fulbright Research Fellowship process. We have much to offer. In particular, I would like to see geog- (Ecuador, 2004); Angie Warren Perkins Award, Univ. Tennessee (UTK, raphers play key, proactive roles in guiding and analyzing the emerging 1997); Outstanding Teaching Award, UTK Geography (1997); Liberal Arts public interest in human/environmental interactions, and forge new col- Research/Creative Award, UTK (1994); “Fellow,” Explorers Club (1984–96). laborations in the process. Making geography more visible will support our Research funding from NSF, USGS, USFS, Fulbright, NGS, AAAS, and ever-crucial efforts to improve awareness of the value of geography in our local sources. institutions and educational systems. I would also like to continue to develop the leadership of academic departments and to ensure that the AAG is a welcoming organization for all geographers, especially the growing number of international members. Books Received

Bassie-Sweet, Karen. Maya Sacred Geography and the Creator Deities. Eyles, John & Williams, Allison, eds. Sense of Place, Health and Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 2008. 359 and 22 Quality of Life. Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2008. 226 and 19 pp., pp., $50.00, ISBN 978-0-8061-3957-9. $99.95, ISBN 978-0-7546-7332-2.

Church, Richard L. & Murray, Alan T. Business Site Selection, Featherstone, David. Resistance, Space and Political Identities: The Location, Analysis, and GIS. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. 306 and 14 making of Counter-Global Networks. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, pp., $120.00, ISBN 0-978-470-19106-4. 2008. 228 and 11 pp., n.p., 978-1-4051-5809-1.

Daniere, Amrita & Douglass, Mike, eds. The Politics of Civic Space in Hudson, John C., ed. A Love of the Land: Selected Writings of John Fraser Asia: Building Urban Communities. London and New York: Routledge, Hart. Chicago: The Center for American Places at Columbia 2009. 239 and 10 pp., n.p., ISBN 978-0-415-46460-4. College, 2008. 223 and 24 pp., $27.50, ISBN 978-193006676-2.

Escobar, Arturo. Territories of Difference: Place, Movements, Life, Redes. Lewis, Robert. Chicago Made: Factory Networks in the Industrial Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2008.435 and 17 pp., Metropolis. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008. 351 and $24.95, ISBN 978-0-8223-4327-1. 12 pp., $40.00, ISBN 978-0-226-47701-5.

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VICE PRESIDENT (one to be elected)

KEN FOOTE. Professor of Geography, University of JEROME E. (JERRY) DOBSON. Professor of Geogra- Colorado at Boulder; PhD (1982) and MA (1978) (Uni- phy, University of Kansas. PhD (University of Tennessee versity of Chicago) and BA-Honors (1976) (University 1975), MA and AB (University of Georgia 1972, 1967), of Wisconsin-Madison). AA (Summa Cum Laude, Reinhardt College 1965).

Service to Geography: AAG National Councilor (2002- Service to Geography: AAG: Vice President GP/RM Region 2005); President, National Council for Geographic (2008-present); Chair Honors Committee (2007-2008); Education (NCGE, 2006); Chair, AAG Commission on Long Range Planning Committee (2000-2004); Chair GIS College Geography II (2000-2002); AAG Representa- SG (1990-1991), Chair Energy SG (1979-1982); Edito- tive, Geography Education National Implementation rial Board Professional Geographer (1985-1987). American Geo- Project (GENIP) (1999-2005); Editorial board, PG (1997-2000); Chair, AAG graphical Society: President (2002-present) and Councilor (1997-2002). University Honors Committee (2008); North American editor, Journal of Geography in Consortium for Geographic Information Science: President (1996-1997). Higher Education (1998-2002); Editor, Pathways monograph series, NCGE (2000-2004); VP for Research and External Relations, NCGE (2003-2005). Honors and Awards: Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS), Award of Distinction for lifetime achievement (2008). American Awards, Honors, Grants: AAG Honors in Geographic Education (2005); AAG J. Association for the Advancement of Science, Fellow (Elected 2007). ESRI B. Jackson Prize (1998), Fulbright Fellowship (1998-1999); President’s Associates Special Achievement in GIS Award (2007). Applied Geography Confer- Teaching Excellence Award (Texas-Austin, 1992); National Science Founda- ence, Citation Award (1991). Society for Technical Communication, Award tion Graduate Fellowship (1977-1981); PI, The Geographer’s Craft and Virtual for Excellence in Scholarly/Professional Articles (1991). Geography Department projects to develop online educational materials; PI, the Geography Faculty Development Alliance project begun in 2002 for early career Professional Experience: University of Kansas (2001-present): Professor, faculty, co-PI, the AAG’s Enhancing Departments and Graduate Education grant. Department of Geography. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (1975-2001): Distinguished Research & Development Staff Member. Arizona State Uni- Professional Experience: Chair, Department of Geography, UC-Boulder versity (Fall 1983): Visiting Associate Professor. (2002-2005). Assistant professor to Erich W. Zimmermann Regents Profes- sor of Geography, University of Texas at Austin (1983-1999). Research and Teaching Interests: GIS development since the mid-1970s with emphasis on using GIS to improve traditional geographic research. Interests Research and Teaching Interests: 1) American and European landscape history; span physical and cultural themes, presently focused on humanitarian issues. 2) GIScience, especially internet and interactive visualization technologies; and 3) Raised $2.5 million to send teams of geographers to conduct foreign field- geography in higher education, especially educational technologies and profes- work. Work experience spans government, private industry, and academia. sional development for early career faculty. Teaching world regional geography, advanced GIS seminar, and “history and philosophy of geographic information science.” Publications: My major books include Shadowed Ground: America’s Landscapes of Violence and Tragedy (1997 and 2003) and the co-edited Re-reading Cultural Geography Publications: More than 170 publications, including 24 refereed journal articles (1994), Aspiring Academics (2009) and Teaching College Geography (2009). Recent of which half are in Annals, Professional Geographer, or Geographical Review. Titles authored or co-authored articles: “Historical space as narrative medium: On the include: “Bring Back Geography!” “Cartographic Symbols for Humanitar- configuration of spatial narratives of time at historical sites”; “Toward a geography ian Demining,” “The Panopticon’s Changing Geography,” “The AGS Bowman of memory”; “Creating a community of support for graduate students and early Expedition to Mexico,” “LandScan: Global Population Database for Estimating career academics”; “Toward better mentoring for early career faculty”; and “Jour- Populations at Risk,” “Iodine Factor in Health and Evolution,” “Spatial Logic in nalistic cartography on the web.” Paleogeography and the Explanation of Continental Drift,” “Forest Blowdown and Lake Acidification,” and “Automated Geography.” Statement: The past decade has seen a dramatic resurgence of geography in academia, business, NGOs, and government. To build on this momentum, I would Statement: Geography has entered a new era of prominence and prosperity based like to focus on several projects I see as a key to geography’s continuing vitality. on renewed public interest in globalization, war, and sustainability plus rapid diffu- The first is to strengthen and expand opportunities for professional development. sion of geographic information technologies throughout society. The first decade The Geography Faculty Development Alliance and the Enhancing Departments has shown encouraging growth in existing geography programs. The next marks of and Graduate Education grant are two projects I have been involved with that are true success will be a burgeoning of new geography departments, a new emphasis aimed in this direction. I am working now to improve professional development on geographic understanding among policy makers, and explosive growth of jobs opportunities for the substantial numbers of geographers who are pursuing non- for geographers in all sectors. Success for the discipline itself is precarious, however, academic careers. This means sharing strategies among our many successful masters because so few people understand what geography really is. Thus, we need a massive and bachelors programs, as well trying to draw in more faculty from community campaign to increase public awareness at every level of business, government, and colleges where geography is growing rapidly. Second, international membership academia. AAG and its fellow associations (AGS, NCGE, NGS, and others) have and participation in the AAG is setting new records and, like past AAG leaders, demonstrated remarkable cooperation for more than a century. That spirit is essen- I would like to encourage this trend at all levels, particularly with new efforts to tial to promote the discipline as never before. If elected, I will urge every geographer promote collaborative workshops and publications on key issues in contemporary to do one extra thing to aid the cause–an article or lecture informing the public about geography as well as in the area of global education. The third, is advocacy and geography; an op-ed inserting geographic factors into federal, state, or local policy outreach, an area in which the AAG is having tremendous impact--through high- debates; a scholarly article challenging bad science previously developed without profile interdisciplinary workshops & publications, policy initiatives, and projects considering geography; or whatever they choose. Together, 10,000 strong, we can intended to diversify and enhance membership. make this “Geography’s Century.”

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NATIONAL COUNCILLOR (two to be elected)

DANIEL J. HAMMEL Associate Professor, Depart- NSF Geography and Regional Science Panel member (2000-2001); Chair ment of Geography and Planning, University of and Vice Chair, Economic Geography Specialty Group (1996–2000). Panel Toledo. PhD (University of Minnesota, 1994), MA member, NSF POWRE program committee (1998); Member, National (University of Minnesota, 1988), BA (Kansas State Academy of Sciences, Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Envi- University, 1984). ronment (1998–2000); Member, National Research Council, Workshop Planning Committee: The EOSDIS Program. Washington, DC. (1998). Service to AAG: Program Committee, 102nd Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Contributing author, AAG Labor Market for Geographers Study committee Chicago 2006; Secretary/Treasurer and Board Member (1995); faculty member of the Summer Institute in Economic Geography. of the Urban Geography Specialty Group 1999-2002. Founding participant Economic Geography World Universities Network (2002); Editor, Routledge Series on Economic Geography (2004-); Editor, Journal of Professional Experience: Associate Professor, University of Toledo 2005 Regional Studies (2000-2003); Book Editor Journal of Regional Studies (2002- to present, Geography and Regional Science Program Director, National 2005); Editor, Economic Geography, the journal (2003-2008); Founding editor of Science Foundation 2007-2008; Assistant/Associate Professor, Illinois State the Cambridge Journal, Regions, Economy and Society (2007-). University, 1993-2005. Awards: The Pennsylvania State University Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Publications and Grants: I have been the author or co-author on more than a Award. January (2006); the Appalachian Regional Commission’s John D. score of book chapters, reports and peer reviewed articles in such journals as: Whisman Appalachian Scholar (2005–2007); Committee on Institutional Environment and Planning A, Urban Geography, Geografiska Annaler B, Housing Policy Cooperation Academic Leadership Fellow (2000-2001); Distinguished Debate, the Journal of Geography Urban Studies, and the Journal of Urban Affairs. I have Alumni, Sonoma State University (1999). been the PI or Co-PI on grants from the National Science Foundation, the Fannie Mae Foundation, and the Ohio Learning Network among others. Professional Experience: Assistant and Associate Professor of Planning, Uni- versity of Texas, Austin (1986-1992); Associate and Full Professor, Depart- Teaching and Research Interests: I have broad interests in geography ment of Geography, The Pennsylvania State University (1992-2008); Acting which is reflected in my teaching. I have taught undergraduate courses Head of Department, The Pennsylvania State University (1995-1996) in both physical and human geography and graduate courses in research methods and urban development. My research focus has been on gentrifica- Director and Founder, Penn State Policy Studies Center on Energy, Envi- tion and neighborhood change and more recently on the neighborhood ronment and Community Well-Being (2006-2008); Research Affiliate, The effects of policy shifts in mortgage finance. I have examined patterns of Carsey Institute for Families and Communities, University of New Hamp- subprime lending and am currently involved in examining the local effects shire (2005-2006); Rural Policy Research Institute, Rural Poverty Research of mortgage foreclosures. Center (2004-); Director, Penn State University’s Environmental Inquiry Minor (2003-3008); Faculty Fellow, First and Second Summer Institutes in Statement: Like many geographers I was attracted to the discipline the Economic Geography, Madison, Wisconsin and Bristol, United Kingdom breadth of its questions, its theoretical challenges and the potential to 2003-2004; Fellow, Economic Policy Institute, Washington D.C. (2002- engage in important applied work. My more recent experiences have 2004); Visiting Professor, University of Oslo, Norway, Comparative Social only reinforced these attractions. As a program director at NSF I gained a Science Summer Program, Division of Social Sciences (2000). renewed appreciation of the breadth of the discipline, and the significant contributions that geographic research makes to the social and natural Research Interests: I am an economic geographer who works on regional sciences. As a National Counselor I would support several AAG initiatives economic development, poverty alleviation, and technological change. I have that have the potential to fundamentally strengthen the discipline and to written five books two focused on the special development problems of rural areas. expand the influence of geographic research. Geography is represented In 2000 I wrote, Manufacturing Time: Global Competition in the World Watch Industry, in a relatively small number of colleges and universities and increasing the 1750-2000; my most recent book, published fall 2005 by Routledge Press, An Atlas number of geography programs, particularly in institutions that have not of Poverty in America: One Nation, Pulling Apart 1960-2003 examines the experience of traditionally included geography, has the potential to substantially broaden people and places in poverty since the 1960s, looks across the last four decades at and strengthen the discipline. A second initiative involves better preparing poverty in America and recounts the history of poverty policy since the 1940s. our students to work in NGO’s, government and industry. Many programs do this successfully with undergraduates, some do so with MA and PhD Statement: Over the last twenty years, the importance of geography and students, but most programs could substantially improve, and better support, geographers in the formulation and evaluation of many facets of national policy graduate students who choose to work in these sectors. Students with these has grown. Geographers currently serve as members of national academy interests hold great potential to take the skills and perspectives of geography committees, advisers to federal, state and local agency and government officials, to areas where they can do much to improve the human condition. and they direct important national statistical programs, including the Decennial Census. With a new administration entering Washington, geographers have AMY GLASMEIER Professor and Head, Department an important opportunity to help shape federal policy and agency practice. of Urban Studies and Planning, MIT. PhD and MS As a national councilor I will seek to increase geography’s participation in City and Regional Planning, University of Califor- policy contexts at all levels through several measures, including 1) developing nia Berkeley (1986), BS Environmental Studies and an efficient means of disseminating policy relevant research of geographers to Planning, Sonoma State University, (1979). Member appropriate communities; 2) developing mechanisms to assist geographers in and chair AAG Awards Committee (2004-2007), translating their work for policy audiences; 3) identifying agency opportunities Member, Board of Advisors, NSF sponsored Center for geographers to participate in the policy formulation process; 4) strengthen- for Spatially Integrated Social Science (2000-2002). 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ing relationships with allied disciplines such as planning and public policy and beyond geography, and environmental studies. These initiatives have strength- to contribute knowledge to policy; 5) building internship opportunities for ened the discipline and positioned us for a new decade of geographic reasoning, so graduate and undergraduate students interested in working in policy. geographers should be ready to get involved in reinvigorated geographic applications. No other discipline melds physical and social science with humanism, ethics, ALLAN JAMES. Professor of Geography, Univ. South and values, while employing modern geospatial techniques. Carolina. MSc and PhD (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison, 1983; 1988), BA (UC, Berkeley, 1978). JOHN WESTERN. Professor of Geography, Syracuse University. Ph.D. (UCLA, 1978), M.A. (Western Service to AAG: Honors Committee (2006-08). Ontario, 1972), B.A. (Oxford, 1968). Water Resources Specialty Group: Chair (2002-04), Secretary-Treasurer (2000-02), web-editor (1999- Research and Teaching Interests: Qualitative urban 2006), Board of Directors (1996-98). Geomorphology social geography, so far pursued in Louisiana, South Specialty Group: Chair (1995-96), Secretary-Treasurer Africa, London, and now Strasbourg. Multidisciplinary (1994-95), web-editor (1996-2006), Advisory Board teaching both on campus in the Maxwell School of Citi- (1996-98). Led two, three-day AAG field trips to Sierra Nevada from San zenship and Public Affairs, and on Syracuse University Francisco (1994; 2007). Nystrom Committee: (2001-Co-chair; 1999). study abroad programs, for the past 15 years.

Other Service: Southeastern Div. AAG - Vice President (2002-04), Program Professional Service: AAG Commission on College Geography II (1991-95); chair (2003, 2004, 2005), Secretary-newsletter editor (1998-2000), state rep- Nystrom Award committee (1992); Editorial Advisory Board, Geographical Review resentative (1990-92; 1996-98); Honors Committee (1998). Geological Soc. (1984-91); Comité Scientifique, St-Dié International Geography Festival (1997- America, Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division - elected Panelist 99); Chair of Department (2000-03); Proposal reviewer for NSF, American (2005-07). Review Panels - NSF Geography (four). EPA/NSF/USDA (two). Council of Learned Societies, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council National Research Council (1993-95). CalFed Technical Review Committee of Canada, National Research Council (South Africa), and for many journals (2001-2006). Binghamton Geomorphology Symp. steering committee Treasurer (including Annals AAG and Professional Geographer) and publishers. (2007-present). Reviewed 11 geography tenure/promotion cases. Honors and Awards: Distinguished Teaching Honors, AAG (2003); Professional Experience, Awards & Grants: USC (1988-present); Univ. Wrigley-Fairchild Award, AGS [from among Geographical Review articles, Georgia (1987-88); Univ. Oregon (1987). Founding director USC Biogeomor- 1999-2001] (2003); Maxwell Professor of Teaching Excellence, Syracuse phology Lab (1988-present). Editorial Boards: Professional Geographer (1998-2000); University (1999 to present); Phi Beta Kappa (1993); Distinguished Geomorphology (2005-present); Southeastern Geographer (2003-present); Royale Teaching Achievement Award, NCGE (1991); Daniel Patrick Moynihan Geographic Society Advancing Geography… book series (2008-present). Co-edited Award [for untenured social science faculty], Syracuse University (1987). three journal special issues: Water Resources Update; Geomorphology; Natural Hazards Review. Nystrom finalist (1988). Received ~$450,000 in external grants. Publications: Outcast Cape Town (1981, 1996); A Passage to England: Barbadian Londoners Speak of Home (1992); various book chapters; articles and Research and Teaching Interests: Glacial and fluvial geomorphology; flood book reviews in Annals AAG, Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, hydrology/hazards; human impacts on rivers, especially historical sedimen- Geographical Review, and Professional Geographer, among others. I’m currently tation; watershed/river management; water resources; lab/field methods. completing a third book, The City of Europe 1907-2007, an ethnographic depic- tion of Strasbourg/Strassburg in the words of Strasburgers. Publications: Author/editor of four books: Management and Restoration of Fluvial Systems with Broad Historical Changes and Human Impacts: Geological Society America Special Paper 451, Other Professional Experience: High School teacher of Geography, co-editors Rathburn and Whittecar (in press); The Human Role in Changing Fluvial Systems: History, & English-as-a-second-language at Matana Mission, Burundi [“Vol- Elsevier, co-editor A. Marcus (2006); Watersheds and Water Resources, Prentice Hall (in untary Service Overseas:” UK Peace Corps] (1968-1970). revision); Flood Risk Management and the American River Basin: Nat. Academy Press, 11 co- authors (1995). More than thirty book and journal articles in Annals, Physical Geography, Statement: Rather than offer any programmatic statement, I prefer to note “where Water Resources Research, Quaternary Research, Geomorphology, GSA Bull., Catena, etc. I’m coming from,” implying its coloring of my approach to the issues which might appear on the National Council’s table. I was raised in another country, and Statement: As an environmental scientist, I encourage environmental science, stew- thereby bring some outsider’s perspective, being, as one of my Irish-American ardship, and knowledge. As a geographer/water-resources manager, I am dedicated brothers-in-law calls me, “The Happy Immigrant.” I take great joy in undergradu- to broad multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and research and cross-cultural ate teaching. Over the last fifteen years I have also participated in a seven-person exchanges. If elected councilor, I will support AAG initiatives that promote the multidisciplinary social science teaching team. As its current leader, one of my awareness of international, poly-cultural, environmental, and cross-disciplinary per- roles is to mentor beginning faculty. I believe myself to be a team-player, non- spectives. The integrative nature of geography has never been in greater demand for confrontational, and I hope both respectful of my students and supportive of my understanding complex systems at multiple scales from diverse perspectives. Global colleagues. I also bring the experience of having for three years chaired a major change has focused unprecedented attention from the public, media, and Congress research department. A previous post had permitted greater leeway: I was director on anthropogenic threats to environmental, economic, and cultural systems. A new of a Study Abroad program whose many responsibilities ran from the pedagogic cycle of international policy formulation will soon begin, and new initiatives from to the pastoral to the legal. For three years I took my students to places of encoun- Washington could soon stimulate multi-disciplinary studies. The problems at hand ter between geography and history throughout western and central Europe. So, are geographic in nature and require an understanding of the latest theories and having been fortunate enough to have had such varied experiences, I would hope technologies while remaining sensitive to the uniqueness of place. The agendas of to be able to contribute in a wide-ranging manner. recent AAG presidents have promoted internationalism, communications within

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JOHN PAUL JONES III Professor and Head of Associate Editor, Journal of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Associa- Department of Geography and Regional Development, tion (1977-1980); Co-Director, Rutgers Community Outreach Partnership University of Arizona. PhD (Geography), Ohio State Center (1998-2005); NSF Geography and Regional Science proposal review University, 1984; MS (Geography), Florida State panel (2002-2005); Urban Affairs Association, Publications Committee University, 1979; BA (Geography), University of member (2004- ). Florida, 1977. Honors and Awards: Research grants and awards from the National Service to AAG: Co-Editor (People, Place, and Region Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Section), Annals AAG, 2000-2; Editor, Annals AAG, U.S. Department of State, Economic Development Administration, U.S. 1996-2000; J. Warren Nystrom Dissertation Awards Information Agency, U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, National Committee, 1996; Associate Editor, Annals AAG, 1993-6; Steering Commit- Institutes of Mental Health, Council for European Studies, Ford Foundation, tee, Geographers Network on Politics in America, 1995; Board of Directors, and numerous state and local sources. Socialist Geographers Specialty Group, 1993-4; Treasurer, Mathematical Models & Quantitative Methods Specialty Group, 1992-3; Chairperson, Publications: Author or editor of four books and author of more than fifty Urban Geography Specialty Group, 1991-2; ViceChairperson, Urban articles, book chapters, and commentaries in Progress in Human Geography, Geography Specialty Group, 1990-1; Chairperson, AAG Committee on the Urban Geography, Political Geography, Professional Geographer, Antipode, GeoJournal, Status of Geography in Collegiate Education, 1987-9; Board of Directors, Geographical Review, International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Journal of Political Geography Specialty Group, 1986-8; numerous committees for the American Planning Association, Environment and Planning-A, Policy Studies Journal, SEDAAG, including Co-chair of Local Arrangements (2001, Lexington). and elsewhere.

Honors and Awards: ESRC International Visiting Fellowship, London BIMAL K. PAUL. Professor of Geography, Kansas State University. PhD School of Economics, 2008; Alexander von Humboldt Lecturer in Human (Kent State University, 1988), MA (University of Geography, University of Nimegen, 2000; Visiting Scholar, Cátedra Waterloo, 1980), MSc (University of Dhaka, 1972), Ferrater Mora de Pensament Contemporani, Universitat de Girona, 1996; BSc Honors (University of Dhaka, 1971). Research Honors Award, SEDAAG, 1995; Fulbright Fellow, University College Dublin, 1993-4; PI/co-PI, over $400,000 in grants from the National Service to AAG. Chair, AAG Research Grants Com- Science Foundation. mittee (2004-06); Member, AAG Research Grants Committee (2003-04); Member, AAG Affirmative Research and Teaching Interests: Social and cultural geography; history Action and Minority Committee (2002-03): Editor, of geographic thought; geographic theory and methodology; social theory. Asian Geography Specialty Group (AGSG) Newsletter (1998-01); Chairman, The Jacques May Thesis Prize Publications: Over 70 articles and book chapters; six co-edited volumes: Committee, Medical Geography Specialty Group (MGSG) (1995-98); The Sage Handbook of Social Geographies (2009); Thresholds in Feminist Geography: Board Member, MGSG (1995-98); South Asia Director, AGSG (1994-96); Difference, Methodology, Representation (1997); Objectivity and its Other (1995); Secretary/Treasurer, the Great Plains/Rocky Mountain Division of the AAG Postmodern Contentions: Epochs, Politics, Space (1993); Applications of the Expansion (1990-93). Method (1992); Geographic Dimensions of U. S. Social Policy (1990). Professional Experience. Professor of Geography, Kansas State University ROBERT W. LAKE. Professor, Edward J. Bloustein (KSU) (2002); Director, South Asia Center, KSU (1998-); Editor, Special School of Planning and Public Policy, at Rutgers, The Publications, National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) (2008-); State University of New Jersey; Center for Urban Member, International Board of Directors, Asian Urbanization Research Policy Research: Acting Director (1997-1998) and Association (2003-); Advisor, The Academy of Sciences for the Develop- Associate Director (1998-2000); PhD in Geography, ing World, Italy (2008-); Member, Editorial Advisory Board, The Arab University of Chicago (1981), MA in Geography, Uni- World Geographer (2001-05); Board Member, The Applied Geography versity of Chicago (1972), BA in Geography, Antioch Conferences, Inc. (1997-00). Awards, and Grants. Four Senior Research College (1968). Fellowships (2006, 2002, 2001, and 1997) from the American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS); Distinguished Service Awards from the AGSG, Research and Teaching Interests: Urban and political geography, com- 2001 and 1997; Service Recognition Award from the Applied Geography munity-based planning, community development politics, environmental Conferences, Inc., 2001; the Jacques May Thesis Prize from the MGSG, policy and politics, locational conflict, and social theory. 1989; sixteen external grants, including two NSF grants and one Fulbright- Hays grant. Service to the AAG: AAG Geographers Network on Politics in America, Steering Committee (1995-2000); Co-organizer and co-chair, Urban Geogra- Research and Teaching Interests. Environmental hazards, medical/health phy Plenary Lecture, AAG Annual Meetings (2006- ); Editorial Board member, geography, population geography, and quantitative methods. Regional Annals of the Association of American Geographers (1996-2000); Urban Geography interests include developing countries, South Asia, Bangladesh, and North Specialty Group: Chair (1984-1986), UGSG Board of Directors (1980-1981, America, including the Great Plains. 1983-1985), UGSG Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair (1983-1984), UGSG Long-Range Planning Committee Chair (1985-1986), UGSG Nominat- Publications. More than seventy refereed and sixty five other publications, ing Committee (1986-1987), UGSG Policy Review Committee Chair (1986- including sixteen book chapters. Over 80% of all publications are single 1988); Political Geography Specialty Group, Board of Directors (1988-1990). authored.

Other Professional Service: Co-editor of Urban Geography (1984-2007); Editor-in-chief, Center for Urban Policy Research (CUPR) Press, 1989- ); Continued on page 30

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SUSAN M. ROBERTS. Associate Professor and Other Professional Service: Geological Society of America Quaternary Chair, Department of Geography, University of Geology and Geomorphology Division Governing Panel (2002-04), GSA Kentucky; Faculty Affiliate, Gender and Women’s History of Geology Division Nominating Committee (1998-01), History of Studies Program and Member, Committee on Social Earth Sciences Society treasurer (1995-01), HESS Nominating Committee Theory, University of Kentucky. B.A. (Hons.), Uni- (2004-06), editorial board member for Geomorphology, Physical Geography, and versity of Leicester, 1982; M.A. and Ph.D., Syracuse Earth Sciences History. University, 1986, 1992. Honors and Awards: Geological Society of America Gladys Cole Research Service to A.A.G: Member, AAG Nominating Com- Award, Outstanding Teacher Award from the Ohio University College of mittee, 2004-6; Member, AAG Nominations Commit- Arts and Sciences, research support from NSF, USGS, NGS, AAG, GSA, tee, 2001-2; Member, AAG Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Com- Utah Geological Survey, Petroleum Research Fund, and others. mittee, 1997-2000; Board Member, Political Geography Specialty Group, 1995-7; Board Member, Geographic Perspectives on Women, 1995-7; Publications: Co-authored physical geography textbook. Articles in Qua- Member, various South East Division of the AAG committees, 1992-5. ternary Research, Geomorphology, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, Professional Geographer, Physical Geography, Palaeogeography-Palaeoclimatology-Palaeoecology, Awards, Honors, Grants: William B. Sturgill Award, University of Journal of Geography, Smithsonian Contributions to Earth Science, and others. Various Kentucky, 2006. University’s major prize for outstanding contributions to chapters in edited volumes. Several Quaternary geologic maps and Quater- graduate education. Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Kentucky nary research reports published by the Utah Geological Survey. Undergraduate Geographical Society, 2005. JULIE A. WINKLER. Professor, Department of Geog- Research grants from NSF, including several to support doctoral students. raphy, Michigan State University. PhD University of Minnesota (1982); MA University of Minnesota Professional Experience: Chair, Geography, University of Kentucky, (1977); BS University of North Dakota (1975). 2008- . Director of Graduate Studies, Geography, University of Kentucky, 1999- 2001. Member, NSF Advisory Panel (Geography & Regional Science), Research and Teaching Interests: synoptic climatol- 1997-9; Member, American Council of Learned Societies Mellon Disserta- ogy, climate variability and change, applied climatol- tion Fellowship Review Panel, 2007- . Member, Editorial Advisory Board, ogy. Environment and Planning A, 1996-2003; Member, Editorial Committee, Southeastern Geographer, 1991- 1996. Plenary speaker at Summer Institute in Service to the AAG: Publications Committee (2007- Economic Geography, 2008. Visiting Scholar, University of Newcastle, present), Professional Geographer Editorial Board (2005-present); Annals Editori- Australia, 2006. Advisor for seven completed Ph.D. students (2001-8), eight al Board (2000-present, 1993-1996); Affirmative Action and Minority Status in progress. Advisor for nine completed M.A. students (1993-2008), 2 in Committee (2006-2007); Honors Committee (2004-2005); Membership progress. Mentor to three postdoctoral fellows (1995-2008). Committee (Co-chair 2002-2005); AAG Secretary (1999-2001); National Councillor (1998-2001); Annals Associate Editor (1996-2000); Climate Research and Teaching Interests: Economic and Political Geography, Specialty Group (Chair 1992-1994). Development Studies, History of Geographic Thought. Other Professional Service: Editor, Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatol- Publications: author or co-author of articles in journals such as Annals AAG, ogy (2006-present); American Meteorological Society (AMS) Commissioner Antipode, Economic Geography, Geoforum, Professional Geographer, Urban Geography, for Education and Human Resources Programs (2003-present); Department World Development, and chapters in various edited books. Co-editor of two of Energy Climate Science Program Product Development Advisory Com- books, and co-author (with Andrew Wood) of a forthcoming textbook in mittee (2006-present); AMS Board on Women and Minorities (2001-2002); Economic Geography. Committee of Visitors for NSF Geosciences Directorate (1997); NSF Review Panel for Geography and Regional Science Graduate Research Fel- DOROTHY SACK. Professor, Department of Geog- lowships (1997-1999); AMS Board on Meteorological and Oceanographic raphy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Ph.D. in Geog- Education in Universities (1994-2000; Chair 1998-2000); Unidata Policy raphy, University of Utah (1988); M.S. in Geography, Committee, 1995-2000. University of Utah (1981); B.A. in Geography, San Diego State University (1977). Honors and Awards: Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (elected 2004); Fulbright Senior Specialist (2003); National Research Research and Teaching Interests: Geomorphology and Council Associateship (1984-1986); PI or co-PI on extramural research sedimentology, particularly in arid and coastal environ- grants totaling over $3.1 million. ments; Quaternary paleolake studies; Lake Bonneville; geomorphic impacts of off-road vehicles; history of Publications: Author or co-author of over 40 articles, book chapters and geography; history of geomorphology. conference proceedings including publications in Annals AAG, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, International Journal of Climatology, International AAG Service: Archives and Association History Committee (2006-08), Journal of Wildland Fire, Journal of Climate, Journal of Geophysical Research, Monthly Nominating Committee (2004-05), Geomorphology Specialty Group chair Weather Reviewer, Physical Geography, Professional Geographer and Weather and (2003-04), GSG secretary-treasurer-newsletter editor (2002-03), GSG Forecasting. Advisory Board (2004-07), Coastal and Marine Geography Specialty Group secretary-treasurer-newsletter editor (1995-98), guest editor of two issues of Physical Geography commemorating the AAG centennial.

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SARAH WITHAM BEDNARZ Professor of Geogra- RICHARD D. WRIGHT Emeritus Professor of Geog- phy and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College raphy, San Diego State University. PhD (University of Geosciences, Texas A&M University. PhD (Texas of Kansas,1967), MA (Indiana University, 1961), BA A&M University 1992), M.A.T. (University of Chicago (Indiana University, 1960). 1974), AB (Mount Holyoke College 1973). Research and Teaching Interests: Geographic infor- Research and Teaching Interests: Geography Edu- mation systems, cartographic visualization, coastal cation, Human Geography, Cognition and Spatial watershed analysis, U.S. - Mexico border region cross- Technologies, Education for Sustainable Education, border decision making. Curriculum Development, Environmental Education. Service to AAG: AAG Council (1999-2002), AAG International Research Service to AAG: Treasurer/Secretary, Southwest Association of American and Scholarly Exchange Committee (1999 - 2001), the Professional Geographers (2005-2009); National Councillor (2002-2005); Editorial Geographer Editorial Board (2001 -05), the AAG Advancing Geography Board, The Professional Geographer (2001-2007); Nominating Committee Centennial Fund Committee (2002 -05), the Nystrom Award Committee (1999-2000); Chair, Student Paper Competition, Geography Education Chair (2005 - present), Cartography Specialty Group Academic Director Speciality Group (1999, 2000); Representative to GENIP (1991-1996). (1993 - 95).

Other Professional Service: Commissioning Editor, Journal of Geography Other Professional Experience: The International Geographic Information in Higher Education (2005-present); Member, Advanced Placement Human Board of Trustees (1999 -2004), University Consortium for Geographic Geography Test Development Committee (2006-2010); Vice-Chair, Com- Information Science(UCGIS) member, 1994 -2004; secretary, 2002; Educa- mission on Geographical Education, International Geographical Union tion Committee Chair, 1997 -2000), UCGIS Model Curriculum Work (2000-2008). Group (1998 - 2005), California Geographic Information Association Council Chair (1999 - 2000), California County Planning Commissioners Honors and Awards: Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence, Texas Association President (1990), San Diego County Planning Commission A&M University (2008); AAG Gilbert H. Grosvenor Honors for Geographic (1985 - 1992), U.S. -Mexico Transboundary Resources Inventory Program Education (2007); George J. Miller Award, National Council for Geographic Chair (1995 - 98), National GIS/LIS Steering Committee Member (1997 Education (2005); University Distinguished Achievement Award, Associa- - 99), Water Conservation Garden Authority President (1993 - 96), Otay tion of Former Students (2004); Wakonse Fellow, Texas A&M Center for Water District Board of Directors Member (1993 - 97), California Regional Teacher Excellence (2004); International Excellence Award, Texas A&M Water Quality Control Board - Region 9 Member ( 2002 - present, current University International Programs Office (1997); Association of Former chair). Students Distinguished Teaching Award College of Geosciences (1997); Texas A&M University International Programs External Advisory Board Honors and Awards: Ronald F. Abler Honors for Service to the AAG (2008), Award for Outstanding Service Promoting International Education and James R. Anderson Medal of Honor in Applied Geography (2002), National Awareness (1997). Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Achievement Award (2000), U.S. National Partnership for Reinventing Government Hammer Award (2002), Publications: book chapters and articles focused on geography education in Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Local Chapter Scholar of the Journal of Geography, Journal of Geography in Higher Education, International Research Year (2001), Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Local Chapter Distinguished in Geographical and Environmental Education, Social Education, as well as other Faculty Inductee (1998), Governors of California and Baja California publications including The Professional Geographer. Member of the team that Binational Flood Warning System Award (2003), County of San Diego, CA produced both Geography for Life: The National Geography Standards (1994) and Clean Water Champion Award (2003), California Geographic Information Learning to Think Spatially (2007). Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in GIS Education (1998), San Diego State University Outstanding Faculty Award (2005).

Publications: PI or Co - PI of 85 awards, grants, and contracts that have resulted in approximately 100 presentations at AAG meetings and other professional venues and 45 authored or co - authored research articles and reports. Articles are found in Fremontia (1991), GeoInfo Systems (1992, 1997), Computers, Environment and Urban Systems (1993), Journal of the Urban and Regiona Information Systems Association(URISA) (2002), Raster Imagery in Geographic Information Systems (1996), GIS Solutions in Natural Resource Management ( 1992), Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing(PERS) (1998), U.S. - Mexican Border Environment: Binational Water Management Planning (2003), Geography Compass (2007), and many refereed articles in proceedings such as The Fourth Interna- tional Conference on GIS and Environmental Modeling (2000). Edited or co-edited publications include PERS Special U.S. - Mexico Border Issue (1998), URISA Special UCGIS Issue 92000), San Diego - Tijuana International Border Area Planning Atlas (2000, and Tijuana River Watershed Atlas (2005).

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ERIC SHEPPARD. Regents Professor of Geogra- Board of Directors, Urban Geography Specialty Group; Editorial Board phy, and Associate Director of the Interdisciplinary Annals of the Association of American Geographers (2004-2006). Center for the Study of Global Change, University of Minnesota. PhD (University of Toronto, 1976), MA Other Professional Service: Editor, Gender Place and Culture (1996-2002); (University of Toronto, 1974), B.Sc. (University of Editorial Board Member of Urban Geography (1996-2008), Gender, Place and Bristol, 1972). Culture (2002- ), Political Geography (2005- ), Urban Affairs Review (2008- ); National Science Foundation Advisory Panel, Geography and Regional Research and teaching interests: Uneven geographies Science Program (1996-1998; 2003-2004). of globalization; trade and capitalist development; the spatiality of economy; contestations of neoliberalism; development and Grants and Awards: NSF grants to study: relevance of geographical livelihood strategies; urban politics; environmental justice; critical GIS. research, public space, immigration and citizenship; community activism. ESRC grant to study citizenship education and democratization. Rockefeller Service to AAG: Annals editorial board (1981-4, 1997-9, 2005-8); Chair, Foundation Residential Fellowship, Bellagio Research and Study Center. Economic Geography Specialty Group; Chair, Socialist Geography Special- ty Group; Board of Directors, Urban Geography Specialty Group; ,member Publications: The People’s Property? Power, Politics and the Public (with Don of the organizing committee, Transportation Geography Specialty Group; Mitchell), Mapping Women, Making Politics: Feminist Perspectives on Political Program Committee Member, 1986 AAG national meetings. Geography (edited with Eleonore Kofman and Linda Peake), Globalization and Its Outcomes (edited with John O’Loughlin and Edward Greenberg. Recent Other professional service: Co-editor, Antipode (1985-91) and Environment and articles in Annals of the Association of American Geographers, Antipode, Environment Planning A (1998-present); Editorial Board member for ten refereed journals; and Planning A, Environment and Planning D, Gender, Place and Culture, International Member, Committee on Geography, National Research Council; Member, Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Political Geography, Social and Cultural Geog- National Research Council ‘Rediscovering Geography’ Committee; Board raphy. of Directors, The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA); Member, NSF Geography and Regional Science Panel; Panel FAHUI WANG. Fahui Wang is professor at the chair, NCGIA research panel on ‘Geographies of the information society’; Department of Geography and Anthropology and Chair, North American Regional Science Association; Member of the director of Chinese Culture and Commerce, Louisiana Advisory Board, UCGIS Body of Knowledge Curriculum Project; Member State University. He earned his B.S. in geography from of the Advisory Board, National Council of Geographic Education’s Geo- Peking University, China, and his M.A. in economics graphic Education Standards Project. and PhD in city and regional planning, both from the Ohio State University. His studies cover the spatial Honors and awards: Distinguished Scholarship Honors, Association of and economic structure of systems of cities; urban and American Geographers; Regents Professor, University of Minnesota; Fellow, regional development in developing countries; job Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences; Fesler-Lampert access, commuting and disadvantaged population groups; crime patterns; Professor for the Humanities, University of Minnesota; Scholar of the health care access, health policy and cancer. His research methods include College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota; Distinguished Alumni GIS, spatial statistics, and computational methods. His work has been Award, University of Toronto; Howard G. Roepke Lecture in Economic supported by several federal grant agencies including the National Institute Geography. of Justice, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Cancer Institute, Publications: Books: The Capitalist Space Economy (with T. J. Barnes), A World and the National Science Foundation. He has published over 40 refereed of Difference (with P. W. Porter), A Companion to Economic Geography (with articles in journals across various disciplines such as geography (e.g., Annals Barnes), Scale and Geographic Inquiry (with R. B. McMaster), Reading Economic of AAG, Applied Geography, Professional Geographer, Urban Geography, Geography and Politics and Practice in Economic Geography (with Barnes, J. Peck Geographic Information Sciences), planning (Environment and Planning A and A. Tickell), Contesting Neoliberalism (with H. Leitner and Peck). Over one & B, Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Planning Practice and Research), hundred articles in refereed journals and numerous book chapters. criminology (J Quantitative Criminology), health (Cancer, Health & Place, J Medical Systems), and interdisciplinary (e.g., Urban Studies, Papers in LYNN A. STAEHELI. Ogilvie Professor of Human Regional Science, Regional Science & Urban Economics). He is the editor of Geography and Head of the Human Geography Geographic Information Systems and Crime Analysis (IDEA Group Publish- Research Group, School of GeoSciences, University ers, 2005) and the author of Quantitative Methods and Applications in GIS of Edinburgh. PhD (University of Washington, 1989), (Taylor & Francis, 2006). MS (Pennsylvania State University, 1983), BA (Univer- sity of Washington, 1980). Services to AAG: 2004-2007: Vice-Chair, Spatial Analysis and Modeling (SAM) Specialty Group Research and Teaching Interests: Urban, Feminist, and Political Geography focusing on citizenship, immigration, community activism, and public space.

Service to AAG: Chair, Political Geography Specialty Group; Chair, Scien- tific Freedom and Responsibility Committee; Chair, Nystrom Committee;

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AAG HONORS COMMITTEE B (two to be elected)

MAY YUAN. Brandt Professor of Atmospheric and Geographic Information Science (1995), NSF and ESF; First Place, Student Geographic Sciences. University of Oklahoma. PhD Paper Competition (1994), AAG GIS Specialty Group. Invited panelists or (State University of New York at Buffalo, 1994), MA keynote speakers to 18 workshops and university seminars (2004-2008). (State University of New York at Buffalo, 1992), BS Over $10M research grants (PI/Co-PI; since 1995) from NASA, NSF, (National Taiwan University, 1987). DoD, DoE, NOAA, FHWA, and various state and local governments in Oklahoma. Service to Geography: Associate Editor for Americas (since 2008), International Journal of Geographic Information Professional Experience: At University of Oklahoma: faculty (since 1994); Science; Member; editorial boards of Annals (since 2005), associate dean of College of Geosciences (2003-2005); associate dean of International Journal of Geographic Information Science (2001-2007), Transactions in College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences (since 2006); director, GIS (since 2001); Chair, AAG GIS Specialty Group (2001); Board Member, Center for Spatial Analysis (since 2002); member of advisory board to the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (2004-2007); Vice President for Research (since 2007); university delegate to University Secretary, University Consortium for Geographic Information Science Consortium for Geographic Information Science, member of presidential (2003-2004); Member, NSF Geography Doctoral Dissertation Research taskforce (2005); member of College and Department Review Panel (2006), Advisory Panel (2002-2005), NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates member of Oklahoma state delegation to Taiwan and Vietnam (2005); (Sites) Advisory Panel (2000-2002), EPA STAR/NCER Panel (2006-2007); faculty senate (2003-2004); member of research council (2002-2004). ad-hoc NSF advisory panels on Information and Intelligence Systems (2007), IGERT (2006), Information Technology (2000); Member, program Teaching & Research Interests and Publications: geographic knowledge committees of 14 national or international GIS conferences (since 2003); representation, temporal GIS, spatiotemporal data modeling, algorithm Member, GEOIDE Network Research Management Committee (to be design, and GIS applications to dynamic systems in geography. Courses started in 2009), taught: computer mapping, GIS, GIS applications, GIS design, and GIS Seminar. Publications include 29 refereed articles (since 1995), 6 encyclo- Honors, Awards, and Grants: Kinney Gaylord Presidential Professorship for pedia entries (since 2006), one co-authored book (2007) and one co-edited excellence in teaching and research (2001-2005) and Brandt Professorship book (2007), 24 conference papers (since 1992), and four book reviews. (since 2008), the University of Oklahoma; International Young Scholar in AAG Resolutions AAG Council Recommends Passage of Amendments to the AAG Constitution and Bylaws At its Fall 2008 meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina, the AAG Council savings through the use of electronic media, especially in cases where special unanimously passed two resolutions that call for the AAG membership ballots must be sent to the membership as a whole. to vote on two resolutions that would amend the AAG Constitution and Bylaws. Those resolutions are printed below. With respect to petitions and resolutions, current mechanisms for petition- ing for action by Council or for adopting resolutions remain in place. The The first resolution would make targeted amendments to permit voting to amendments provide opportunities for Council or a group of 50 or more take place by mailed or electronic ballot or any other means authorized members to ask for resolutions adopted at the annual business meeting be under District of Columbia law. (The AAG is incorporated in D.C., and it voted on by the membership as a whole, however, thereby ensuring that must comply with D.C. laws.) The proposed amendments simply allow for such resolutions reflect the views of a majority of the membership, not just the possibility of electronic voting; they do not require it. When or if the those members who are able to attend the annual business meeting. AAG might choose to conduct elections electronically, any members unable to vote by electronic means would be able to request to vote using other Copies of the proposed amended Constitution and Bylaws are accessible on appropriate means. the AAG web site at www.aag.org/election/2009. Copies of these amended governing documents can also be obtained by writing to Amended Consti- The second resolution would make targeted amendments to reduce ambigu- tution and Bylaws, AAG, 1710 16th St, NW, Washington DC 20009. ity and confusion in the current AAG Constitution and Bylaws regarding the use of petitions and resolutions. The Council believes that these changes The AAG Council unanimously recommends passage of both resolutions below. will facilitate greater democracy in the actions and operations of AAG by providing a clearer process for AAG members to bring issues to the RESOLUTION of the MEMBERS of the attention of the AAG membership and its elected leaders and by providing ASSOCIATION of AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS: mechanisms to increase the likelihood that actions and public statements of To Revise the AAG Constitution and Bylaws to Allow for the AAG reflect the views of its members. Electronic Voting The Council does not believe that these amendments would structurally The Members of the Association of American Geographers (“AAG”), a alter the AAG’s governance in any significant ways. Other organizations District of Columbia nonprofit corporation, adopt the following resolutions that have adopted electronic voting have seen increases in the participation of members in elections. 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in accordance with Article VIII of the AAG Constitution and Article 10 of NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY: RESOLVED, that the AAG the AAG Bylaws: Members, having reviewed the proposed revisions to the AAG Constitu- tion and Bylaws, hereby approve the following revisions; and FURTHER WHEREAS, the AAG Council has approved revisions of the AAG Con- RESOLVED, that the Constitution shall be amended so that Article stitution and Bylaws, as set forth on the attached amended versions of the V-2 shall read as follows: “Section 2. Business Meeting. A Business and AAG Constitution and Bylaws, which will permit the AAG Members to use Special Awards Meeting shall be held during the Annual Meeting. During email, web-based services and other electronic means to conduct elections the Business Meeting there shall be reports of the officers, and such other and to vote on all other matters; and WHEREAS, prior to amending the business as has been placed on the Agenda by the Council or as proposed Constitution and Bylaws, the Constitution and Bylaws require that any by the membership under pertinent rules established by the Council within changes to the Constitution be approved by a majority of AAG Members the scope of Article IV, Section 3, of this Constitution. The Agenda shall voting either at a regular meeting, or by ballot; and that any changes to be posted during the opening day at the annual meeting. All resolutions the Bylaws be approved by a majority of AAG Members voting at an AAG adopted by the Council or by an Annual Business Meeting must fall within Business Meeting. the scope of the objectives of the Association of American Geographers NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY: RESOLVED, that the AAG as stated in Article II of the Constitution; those outside the scope of these Members, having reviewed the proposed revisions to the AAG Constitu- objectives are to be ruled out of order. Petitions and resolutions must be tion and Bylaws, hereby approve the following revisions; FURTHER submitted in writing or by email to the Executive Director. Petitions and RESOLVED, that the Bylaws shall be amended to include a new Bylaw resolutions may be submitted at any time, but if the petitioners would like a Section 2-c which reads as follows: “c. Voting by Members. All members of resolution considered at the Business Meeting, the petition and resolutions the Association shall have a single vote to cast in all matters. Member voting must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director at least 24 hours in shall be conducted in a format and manner determined by the Council advance of the Annual Business Meeting, and must be prominently posted and as set forth in these Bylaws, including but not limited to mailed or by the same deadline at the Meeting. ” and FURTHER RESOLVED, that electronic ballot, or by any other means authorized under applicable District the Bylaws shall be amended to include a new Bylaws Section 6, which shall of Columbia law. Members unable to vote by electronic means shall have read as follows: “Section 6. Petition and Resolutions. a) Fifty (50) or more the option by request to vote by other appropriate means;” and FURTHER members of the Association may formally petition the Council to initiate RESOLVED, that Articles IV.1 and VIII of the Constitution, and Sections an action or to reconsider an action previously taken by the Council or at a 1, 2.b, 6, 10, and 11 of the Bylaws shall be amended to provide for electronic Business Meeting. b) The Council may choose to submit petitions and other voting by the AAG Members; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the AAG matters of concern to the Association Membership for a mail or electronic Members, having reviewed the proposed amended Constitution and Bylaws, vote at any time if it so chooses. If the Council submits a petition to the hereby approve the amended Constitution and Bylaws hereby resolve that membership, the issue to be voted upon may be accompanied by brief state- all appropriate and lawfully required steps be taken to amend the AAG ments from the original petitioners and by those holding opposing views. Constitution and Bylaws to allow for electronic voting. The Council may also provide a statement from the Council regarding its recommendation for the issue. c) The Council (or the Executive Committee RESOLUTIONS of the MEMBERS of the acting on behalf of the Council) will consider each petition in as timely a manner as possible, and the petitioners will be informed of Council (or Exec- ASSOCIATION of AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS: utive Committee) action as soon as is feasible. Such actions will be reported To Revise the AAG Constitution and Bylaws to Facilitate the to the Association membership through the Council meeting minutes. d) If Use of Petitions and Resolutions a petition results in a resolution that is passed by the Council or passed by The Members of the Association of American Geographers (“AAG”), a a majority of Association members present at a Business Meeting, a petition District of Columbia nonprofit corporation, adopt the following resolutions of fifty (50) or more members may request that the resolution be voted on in accordance with Article VIII of the AAG Constitution and Article 10 of by the Association membership as a whole. If the petition is deemed by the the AAG Bylaws: Secretary to be in good order, the Council must submit the resolution to a vote of the membership. e) If a petition requests the Association to make WHEREAS, the AAG Council has approved revisions of the AAG Constitu- a public statement on behalf of the Association membership, the public tion and Bylaws, as set forth on the attached amended versions of the AAG statement must fall within the scope of the objectives of the Association Constitution and Bylaws, that will eliminate ambiguity and confusion in the as specified in Article II of the Constitution, and it must be in accordance current AAG Constitution and Bylaws regarding the use of petitions and with the guidelines for public statements as outlined in the Standing Rules. resolutions, and will facilitate greater democracy in the actions and opera- The Council shall determine whether petitions fall within the scope of the tions of AAG by providing a clearer process for AAG members to bring Association objectives;” and FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bylaws Section issues to the attention of the AAG membership and its elected leaders and 11 shall be deleted; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the AAG Members, by providing mechanisms to increase the likelihood that actions and public having reviewed the proposed amended Constitution and Bylaws, hereby statements of the AAG reflect the views of its members; and WHEREAS, approve the amended Constitution and Bylaws and resolve that all lawfully prior to amending the Constitution and Bylaws, the Constitution and Bylaws required steps be taken to amend the AAG Constitution and Bylaws to allow require that any changes to the Constitution be approved by a majority of for provide greater clarity regarding the use of petitions and resolutions. AAG Members voting either at a regular meeting, or by ballot; and that any changes to the Bylaws be approved by a majority of AAG Members voting at an AAG Business Meeting.

AAG Election Ballots must be received by March 12, 2009. See page 28 for Ballot.

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The AAG welcomes the following new members.

Abbenante, Dominic Barnfield, Andrew Brooks, Jonathan Caven, Emily Cumming, Gabriel Abel, Troy Baskaran, Latha Malar Brower, Jason Celata, Filippo Cummings, Katherine Acenas, Jonathan Bataineh, Mohammad Brown, Randi Chai, Yanwei Cummins-Russell, Achrekar, Vinay Battersby, Jane Brown, Sarah Chappell, Beth Thomas Adair, Allan Baylis, David Brozen, Madeline Chase, Brandon Curran, Richard Adams, Deanna Beckage, Steve Brunk, Corey Cheek, Jonathan Curtis, Mary Adhikari, Sudeepto Bedard, Yvan Buang, Amriah Chen, Chen Daftary, Dolly Adriano, Joseph Beerepoot, Niels Buckley, Brendan Chen, Rui Dahal, Khila Adu-Prah, Samuel Behari, Punam Budhathoki, Nama Chevalier, Magali Eve Dahal, Smriti Ady, Catherine Benante, Christina Buford, Mary Chisholm, Laura Dam, Ivy Agbalog, Rose Benjamin , Bishop Bullamore, Margaret Christian, Jenna Daniel, Isaac Aggarwal, Surinder Ben-Moshe, Liat Burkhardt, Robert Christian, Charles Daniere, Amrita Agunbiade, Muyiwa Bennett, Terri Burkholder, Aaron Chu, Vena Dara-Abrams, Drew Ainz, Gerhard Benson, Melinda Burkle, Aaron Chum, Antony Das, Diganta Kumar Ajamian, Anne Benza, Magdalena Burlingame, Melissa Chung, Christine Das, Suparna Alam, Bhuiyan Benzek, Stephen Burman, Anna Chung Tiam Fook, Dasgupta, Debanuj Ali, Khawaja Faran Berchak, Katie Burns, O’shannon Tanya Davis, John Alice, Schoen Berndtson, Rachel Busa, Alessandro Chute, Mahlon Davis, Emily Jane Al-Jawarneh, Rana Beyazit, Eda Bush, Jeffrey Clare, James Davis, Gayle Allard, Jason Bhattacharyya, Butler, Joel Clark, William Day, Christopher Allen, William Kumkum Byers, Evan Clark, Josh Deakin, Robert Alpern, Jenner Bhattarai, Anil Cablk, Mary Clark, Lesley-Anne Deaner, Hugh Ambers, Rebecca Bicik, Ivan Calabro, Neil Clarke Thrush, Eliza Debrix, Francois Ames, Christopher Binkley, Lisa Cali, Jelena Clinton, Nicholas Debruyne, Pascal Ananthanarayanan, Birk, Jasmine Callahan, Marie-Louise Cobb, Neil Decker, Paula Sriram Bishop, Mark Campbell, Donovan Cochran, Robert Deng, Chengbin Andrew, Clark Blankinship, Timothy Campbell, Glenn Cohen, Jason Denk, Deanna Andrew, Kelton Blay-Palmer, Alison Canas, Carlos Commerford, Julie Derosa, Jeffrey Anselm, Marie Blumhoefer, Molly Candace, Wheeler Conroy, Tim Desrochers, Jared Antonios, Vradis Boal, Frederick Cannon, Jennifer Cons, Jason Devine, Jennifer Anwar, Nausheen Bogue, Nadia Cannone, Mauro Conway, Moira Diaz, Flor Arabindoo, Pushpa Boissonnade, Auguste Cao, Kai Cook, Matthew Dinaburg, Jennifer Arenas, HelberT Bolla, Andrea Carey, Erin Cooke, Lisa Dodge, Ryan Arik, Hulya Bompan, Emanuele Carlson, Gretchen Cooper, Mark Doherty, Carolyn Ash-Duke, Barbaree Bose, Nupur Carr, Jennifer Coppola, Laura Doltz, Karen Ashmore, Wendy Bottini-Havrillay, Carrera, Jennifer Cornell, Kelly Domagal, Caitlin Atkinson, Emily Barbara CArson, Eddie Cornwell, Myriah Dongre, Arjun Atkinson, Ray Boucquey, Noëlle Carte, Lindsey Corriveau-Bourque, Donovan, Sean Attoh, Kafui Boulton, Andrew Cartlidge, Lucy Alexandre Dornak, Lynnette Aultman, Jennifer Bouvier, Robert Cartlidge, Matthew Cortez, Samuel Drbohlav, Dusan Austin, Anna Boyer, Kate Carton De Grammont Cote, Mark Drews, Stephanie Austin, David Bradley, Megan Lara, Palom Covington, Ryan Druen, Joshua Bai, Nansheng Brail, Shauna Carvalho, Paulo Cox, Janelle Dubayah, Ralph Baklanov, Petr Breckheimer, Ian Carvill, Sarah Craft, Eric DunMire, Brian Baldwin, Shawn Bredemeyer, William Casady, Grant Crawford, Jeffrey Dupuis, E. Melanie Ball, Jonas Breen, Sarah-Patricia Castela, Tiago Crowsey, Rick Dusault, Catherine Ballinger, Clint Brod, Jordan Castro, Christian Cruz, Natacha Duttagupta, Moumita Barney, Jacob Brooks, Amanda Cavello, Seth Cullen, Declan Dymkowski, Thad

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The AAG welcomes the following new members.

Dzurova, Dagmara Fugikawa, Laura Haas, Johanna Hoyos, Natalia Kiimann, Hele Eastwood, Erin Sachiko Haft, Adele Huff, Brad Kim, Jinwon Eckhoff, Erik Fumia, Doreen Hall, Bethany Hunt, Catherine Klaas, ZaChary Edgar, Tim Ga Er Rang, Fnu Hamilton, Steven Hunt, Kevin Klassen, Ann Edwards, Stephen Gabathuler, Cedric Hanchett, Chelsea Huntington, Orville Klein, Robert Eissler, Craig Galloway, Emily Haney, Christine Huron, Loraine Kleitches, Larry Eiswerth, Mark Galster, Josh Hanley, Richard Huson, Rachael Klepek, James Enger, Cory Galvin, Stephen Hanney, Jack Hyrapiet, Shireen Kline, Charles Enwright, Nicholas Ganzey, Sergey Hannikainen, Outi- Iashvili, Ia Koch, Michael Epstein, Brian Gao, Peng Kristiina Iaukea, Sydney Koderman, Miha Erik, Baros Garfinkel, Scott Hansen, Melissa Incekara, Suleyman Kodysh, Jeffrey Ervin, Daniel Garlock, Christopher Hanson, Jon Irwin, Sabrina Kopacka, Ludvik Espinoza, Kathleen Garrett, Bonnie Hanson, Anne-Marie Isaacson , Michal Kovacs, Elaine Esser, Daniel Garrett, BradleY Hara, Shinji Isham, Bethany Kratz, Molly Etzler , Salena Gaskins, Andrew Hardwick, Christine Jallow, Mamie Krumwiede, Brandon Evenson, Grey Gauthier, Donald Hardwidge-Hiett, Sam James, Brock Kumar, Manoj Everett, Matthew Geraldine, O’donnell Hart, Melissa Jan, Najeeb Kuras, James Faggian, Alessandra Gerber, Katie Hart, Sarah Janiec-Grygo, Milena Kusler, Jennifer Fahey, Dan Ghertner, D. Asher Harvey, Craig Jankowska, Marta Lafone, H. Farnes, Derek Ghosh, Ashok Harvey, Brian Janska, Eva Laird, Neil Farnsworth, Diane Gibson, Rachael Hawley, Patrick Jantz, Patrick Lannon, Heidi Fassi, Stephen Gilbert, Angela Hazlett, Susan Jeffery, Thomas Lanz Oca, Enrique Fawley, Ethan Gilbert, Sara Hebert, Karen Jenner, Keri Lapoma, Jennifer Fazio, Mike Gillespie, Sundaran Heimann, Richard Jennifer, Snyders Larson, Michael Feldman, Marcos Giri, Chandra Heller, Elizabeth Jeremiah, Wagstaff Larson, Phillip Feng, Lisi Goebel, Alison Helms, Warren Jiang, Zuoning Laura , Thornton Fidler, Joshua Goerisch, Denise Hensler, Bruce Johnson, Kenneth Lawrence, Barbara Field, Kenneth Gong, Binglei Henson, Susan Johnson, Sara Layman, Charles Figueroa, Meleiza Goodman, Rebekka Henson, Zac Johnson, Shari Lazarus, Naomi Finlayson, Caitlin Goodwin, Scott Hermstad, Daniel Johnston, Caleb Lea, Tess Fisher, Rick Gopakumar, Govind Heroux-Bynum, Johnston, Connie Lebel, Brittany Fitts, Jennifer Gordon, Lee Michele Jokela, Salla Lebel, Alexandre Fitzwater, John Gorsevski, Virginia Herrington, Kelsey Jones, Andre Lee, Sangyun Flannery, Wesley Graae, Joshua Hicks, Alston Jung, Il Won Lee, Joomi Flatman Watson , Grabbatin, Brian Hochella, William Justiniano, Ivelisse Legrid, John Sheelah Graddy, Garrett Hoernig, Heidi Kaminowitz, Mara Lei, Ting Fleming, Scott Granados-Dieseldorff, Holmes, Melinda Kamprowski, Jason Lemieux, Marie-Eve Flint, Courtney Pablo Honchell, Amy Kang, Min Jo LemMons, Kelly Florinda, Klevisser Greve, Adrienne Hong, Jung Eun Kanning, Mark Lesage, James Folch, David Gribat, Nina Hood, Dezirae Kar, Devyani Li, Dongquan Fong, Melissa Grobelski, Tiffany Hooper, Melissa Karaburun, Ahmet Li, Jun Forest, Patrick Grochowski, Janelle Hooper, Barbara Karaman, Ozan Li, Naicong Foster, Alec Guardiola, Maite Hoover, Kelli Karanth, Krithi Li, Wenkai Fraley, Grant Guertin, Laura Hotsenpiller, Katy Kellam, Marcus Lian, Huang Frates, Michael Guha, Arijit Houghton, Jennifer Kellerman, Devin Lill, Elaina Frayne, Bruce Guida, Ross Houlton, Shelrie Kenna, Therese Lin, I-Hui Frempong, Foster GuTshall, Emily Howard, Sarah Kennedy, Linda Lin, Jun-Hua Frontz, Richard Nichole Hoy, Elizabeth Kenney-Lazar, Miles Lincoln, Martha

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The AAG welcomes the following new members.

Lindeman, Dale Mccullough, Matthew Neal, Zachary Pianka, Michael Robles, Edna Linderman, Marc Mcgown-Baird, Sarah Negi, D. Pihet, Christian ROdengen, Christopher Linkola, Hannu Mcgraw, Alexis Nelson, Bethany Pingel, Thomas Rogers, Chris Lisa, Chaudhari Mckinney, Nathan Nesbitt, John Pipkin, Ashley Rohrs, Kimberly Litvak, Vladimir Mclean, Dylann Netrdova, Pavlina Plumridge, Heather Roman, Michael Liu, Xingjian Mcphee, Siobhan Neufer, Savannah Bedi Romero, Adam Liu, Zhiqiang Mcvey, Colleen Ng, Li Na Pomeroy, Patricia Rondinone, Antonella Locke, Catherine Mcwatters, Mason Ngo, Mary Popinchalk, Anna Ronning, Kristen Loebach, Janet Meagher, Sharon Niblett, Matt Popuch, Elias Rood, Alison Lopez Mares, L. Medova, Lenka Nicole, Alleyne Poulsen, Ray Rooke, Alison Marcela Meek, David Nicoll, Conrad Prabhakara, Kusuma Rostant, Luke Loretta, Miles Melillo, Edward Nobert, Sebastien Praskievicz, Sarah Rother, Monica Loritz, Jamie Meriam, Emily Noxolo, Patricia Preziuso, Marika Rountree, Tyler Daniel Lotz, William Mernin, Todd Nwankwoeze, Chijioke PRice, Robert Roux, Jonathan Louail, Thomas Meyerhoff, Eli Nyarko, Benjamin Kofi Pritchard, Matthew Rowhani, Pedram Lu, Qifeng Michalek, Martina Oconnor, Kevin Purcell, Kirsten Rowley, Brandon Luetke, Petra Michiels, Nicole Oh, Jinhwan Qin, Hua Ruark, Daniel Lustig, Nicholas Miller, Laura Okamura-Johnson, Quesnel, Anne Rubin, Zach Lutes, Roy Miller, David Sabrina Rahn, Jared Ruffing, Claire Lynch, Jonathan Miller, Jane Oliver, Norman Rajasekar, Ruiz, Jorge Lyons, Andrew Millheim, Kenneth Omoregie, Peters Umamaheshwaran Rumpel, Petr Macchitella, Ubaldo Mink, Philip O’neil-Dunne, Jarlath Ranieri, Joanna Russell, Steven Macdonald, Trilby Mirmelstein, Jeremy Ong, Fred Rantisi, Norma Ryan, Sadie Mackenzie, Catrina Mishra, Niti Ortiz, Catalina Rausch, Lisa Safi, Ahmad Maclennan, BarbaRa Mitchell, Brian Osano, Philip Ray, Hill Sakamoto, Jon Maclin, Edward Mitchell, Destiny Osborne, Jesse Ray, Johnson Salehabadi, Djahane Macpherson, Megan Mitchell, Garrett Oscar, Gonzalez Rediker, Julie Sales, Marcio Major, Claire Mitchell, John Oswald, John Rega, Lari Sams, Brent Malik, Mariam Mkandawire, Paul Owen, Karen Reif, Megan Samuel, Helmle Malmstadt, Jill Mock, Corey Owen, Kirsten Reiz, Nicole Samuelson, Michael Malone, Aaron Mohd Jani, Jarina Owens, Patsy Rennermalm, Asa Sani, Hassan Maloof, Andrew Molnia, Bruce Owusu, Thomas Renwick, Kelly-Ann Sasges, Catherine Mann, Kathryn Mondal, Pinki Pan, Fenghua Rhew, Robert Saunders, Miles Mantegna, Agostino Monkkonen, Paavo Papenheim, Dominik Rhoads, Michael Scassa, Teresa Marchand, Rebecca Monroe, Jennifer Parece, Tammy Rice, Anthony Schein, Elisabeth Marcotullio, Peter Mooney, Teri Pares, Marc Rice, Gareth Scheitlin, Kelsey Margalit, Talia Moore, Jamila Park, In Kwon Richmond, Chantelle Schele, Elaine Margocsy, Daniel Morse, Lauren Pathak, Prasad Rietz, Nicole Schinazi, Victor Margoles, Daniel Moye, Valerie Paulet, Mary Riggle, Matthew Schuckman, Michael Marshall, David Mueller, Josh Payne, Adam Ritz, Thor Schumacher, Andrea Martens, Frederick Muhammad, Rahim Peneva-Reed, Elitsa Rivera-De Jesus, Seal, Kathleen Martin, James Mukhtar, Ado Bichi Perez Castro, Magda Michael Seelye, Irene Martinez, Tony Myer, Jennifer Liliana Roberge, Roger Seiler, Leslie Mateos, Pablo Nakazawa, Yoshinori Perez-Burgos, Javier Roberts, Allen Sertel, Elif Matthews, Kevin Nakhshina, Maria Peters, Samantha Roberts, Erin Setyowati, Abidah Matthews, Jackson Narayanan, S Petersen, Brian Roberts, Shadrock Shannon, Jerry Mayer, Heike Nasen, Lawrence Phillips, Scott Robichaux, Rex Shepston, Desserae Mccown, Andrew Ndegeah, Samuel Phillips, Cynthia Robidoux, Scott Shillington, Luke

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The AAG welcomes the following new members.

Shimantini, Shome Stevens, Tyler Tobgay, Tshering Wan, Wai-San Sancia Wolfe, Charles Shipley, Thomas Stevenson, Joanne Tochterman, Brian Wandersee, Sarah Woods, Donna Shmookler, Rachel Stine, Melanie Todd, Stella Wang, Dali Woods, Kevin Shukaitis, Stevphen Stoltz, Christina Tomlinson, Leslie Wang, Lei Wright, Marlayna Shuster, Matthew Stonecypher, Diane Tomlinson, Richard Wang, Dongdong Xian, Shi Sieracki, Lawrence Stonehouse, Jerry Toomey, Michael Wang, Huangji Xiao, Yu Siewe, Siewe Strand, Jonathan Townsend, Christi Wang, Kai Xu, Feng Silver, Jennifer Strange, Jason Toye, Nicholas Wang, Ting-Jieh Xu, Lei Simmons, Lizbet Streufert, Joshua Travis, William Wang, Xiaoguang Xu, Tingting Simons, Nicole Stubbs, David Trease, Andrea Washington-Ottombre, Xu, Yitu Singh, R. Su, Xiaobo Trzopek, Alicja Camille Yager, Karina Sink, Todd Sullivan, Rob Turgeon, Mark Watkins, Dustin Yang, Zhenshan Siodmak, Erin Supboon, Chutima Usher, Abigail Watkins, Lisa Yates, Michelle Sit, Victor Svajlenka, Nicole Vakulenko, Irina Webb, Jennifer Young, Benjamin Skaggs, Kate Svastisalee, Chalida Vallencourt, Angela Weir_smith, Gina Young, David Slabe, David Swales, Stephen Nicole Welch-Devine, Mer- Yule, Alexander Sledge, Jeffrey Swanson, Steve Van Dooren, Thom edith Yundannima, Yundan- Slonecker, Terrence Sykes, Brooke Van Dyke, Chris Wenhui, Zhao nima Smith, Emily Tal, Gil VandersmissEn, Marie- Westerbeck, Lisa Yýldýrým, Unal Smith, Kevin Tam, Pak Wai Helene Whipple, Alan Zandbergen, Paul Smith, Denis Tang, Zhenghong Vasey, Huw White, Nicholas Zappa, Monica Smith, Katrina Tasker, Victoria Vergara, Dante Gideon Whitley, Kirby Zebracki, Martin Smith, Emily Taylor, John Vodden, Kelly Whitney, Ryan Zeis, ZacHary Smith, Dan Teale, Chelsea Vogelpohl, Anne Whitton, Rebecca Zelonis, Shelby Solander, Kurt Temkow, Voguit, Steve Widener, Jeffrey Zhai, Binqing Son, Jae Soen Margaret-Rose Wakefield, Kelly Wiemers, Alice Zhao, Naizhuo Sopher, Jacob Terranova-Webb, Ariel Walker, Andrew Williams, Michael Zhong, Liheng St. Andre, Christopher Thakur, Baleshwar Walker, William Williams, Harry Zhong, Sheng Stamper, Terri Thomas, Justin Wallace, Timothy Williams, Adam Zvoleff, Alex Steacy, Chad Thomas, Bryan Walls, Kristn Wilson, Alice Brooke Stefan, Al Thomas, Laura Walsh, Kaitlin Wilson, Margarett Stenehjem, Jacquelin Thompson, Emily Walton, Beth Witherell, Benjamin Stevens, Jennifer Thorne, Karen Walton, Elizabeth Wolfe, Trevor

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UNITED STATES html. Online application form is available at well as research and administrative ones at the www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/sc1.pdf. Center. *CALIFORNIA, FRESNO. Apply: submit the application form, appli- The newly established Pardee Center’s The Department of Geography invites application letter, CV, and three letters of recom- research and publication agenda is built cations for a tenure-track Assistant Professor mendation (directly from referees) to Dr. C.K. around the further development and use of the position specializing in Environmental Studies Leung, Search Committee Chair, Department International Future (IFs) forecasting system. beginning August 2009. PhD in Geography or of Geography, 2555 E. San Ramon Ave., MS/ A key agenda element is the preparation of a related discipline is required for appoint- SB69, CSU Fresno, Fresno, CA 93740-8034. annual reports in a series on Patterns of Poten- ment to a tenure-track position. ABD may Phone: (559) 278-2797. Fax: (559) 278-7268. tial Human Progress. Initial series volumes, be considered for a temporary lecturership E-mail: [email protected]. AA/EOE. the first three now underway, will be on position with the possibility of conversion to JAN 09-004 poverty, education, health, infrastructure, and tenure track upon completion of the doctor- governance. Another important effort will be ate. Teaching load is 4 courses per semester. COLORADO, DENVER. developing global networks for collaboration Teaching duties will include the following: The University of Denver’s Frederick S. across world regions and issue areas. environmental pollution, global environmen- Pardee Center for International Futures invites Apply: please visit our website at www. tal change, international environmental law, applications for a dual role as an Assistant or dujobs.org . and environmental policy and management. Associate Professor and Associate Director The University of Denver is an EEO/AA Other teaching duties may include general of the Center. The holder of this position will Employer. education courses. have academic rank to be determined and be DEC 08-323 Complete applications received by February tenured or fill a tenure-track line at the Josef 10, 2009 will be given full consideration. Please Korbel School of International Studies. The DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. see official vacancy announcement at www. holder of this position will have teaching Demographic Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau, csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/social_sciences. responsibilities at the Josef Korbel School as U.S. Department of Commerce, 2009 Summer Internship Program. The U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce, is accepting “Jobs in Geography” lists positions available with US institutions who are Equal Opportunity Em- applications for its 2009 Summer Internship ployers seeking applications from men and women from all racial, religious, and national origin groups, Program. Internships are available throughout and occasional positions with foreign institutions. the Census Bureau, including the Demograph- Rates: Minimum charge of $150. Listings will be charged at $1.25 per word. Announcements run ic Directorate. The Demographic Directorate for two consecutive issues unless a stated deadline permits only one listing. The charge for running 2009 Summer Internship Program consists of an announcement more than twice is one-third the original charge for each subsequent listing. We will bill institutions listing jobs after their announcements appear in JIG for the fi rst time. a paid, ten-week core program. Candidates Deadline: JIG announcements must reach the AAG before the fi rst of the month to appear in JIG for the selected for participation in the Demographic following month (eg: 1 January for February issue). Readers will receive their Newsletter copies between Directorate program will begin their employ- the 5th and the 15th of the month. Schedule job closing dates with these delivery dates in mind. ment on or about May 31, 2009. Selected Format: Announcements should be sent as an attachment or in the body of an e-mail to interns will have the opportunity to work on [email protected]. The announcements must be saved in Microsoft Word 5.0 or greater, or Corel WordPer- a variety of topics such as survey design, U.S. fect 6 or greater. No job announcements accepted by phone. Follow format and sequence of current and international population distribution, edu- JIG listings. All positions are full-time and permanent unless otherwise indicated. State explicitly if cational attainment, poverty, housing, family positions are not fi rm. Employers are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their listings. JIG relationships, satellite imagery analysis, and will not publish listings that are misleading or inconsistent with Association policy. Employers should population estimates, as well as with data notify the Editor to cancel a listing if the position is fi lled. The Editor reserves the right to edit announce- on multiple racial and ethnic identification, ments to conform with established format. All ads must be in English. Display ads are also available. Ads will be charged according to size: 1/6 page (2 1/4” x 5”) $335; 1/3 immigration, child care, economic status, and 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; 2/3 HIV/AIDS. page vertical (4 3/4” x 10”) $750; Full page (7” x 10”) $900. Display ads run for one month only. All of these opportunities represent a Affi rmative Action Notice: The AAG Affi rmative Action Committee requires job listers to send chance to investigate a wide variety of social, to the JIG Editor the name, academic degree, sex, and rank of each person appointed as a result of geographic, demographic, and economic con- an annou ncement in JIG. ditions for very detailed geographic and demo- Geographer Available. A service for AAG members only. Send personal listings of 50 words or graphic categories. The Demographic Direc- less, following the format of current listings. Listings run for two consecutive issues. Enclose $25 torate Summer Internship Program consists of with listing. A blind listing service is avail able - the editor will assign a box number and forward a combination of substantive work and a series inquiries to the member listed. of training seminars. 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titative, computer, and communication skills. 2009. PhD in geography required, but advanced such as Introduction to GIS, Cartography, For more information about the opportunities ABD candidates will receive consideration. Remote Sensing + Photo Interpretation, and within the Demographic Directorate, please Specialization required in one of the follow- GIS Programming as well as provide assistance contact Judith Waldrop on 301.763.2439, or ing fields: medical geography, environmental with outreach activities. Requirements include via E-mail: [email protected]. justice, health and social justice. Candidates a B.S. in Geography, Environmental Studies, Apply: to apply directly, visit the Census with GIS expertise and a global, transna- or related degree, 3.2 GPA, 1200 on GRE, Bureau website: www.census.gov and click tional, or international perspective will receive acceptance to graduate program, and eligibility on “Jobs@Census,” “Student and Research top consideration. We seek scholars whose to work in the United States. The ideal candi- Opportunities,” and then “Student Temporary research interests intersect with one or more date must demonstrate theoretical and practical Employment Program.” of the department’s three organizing themes: experience with GIS, communicate effectively The Department of Commerce and the “Identities and Inequalities,” “Migrations and both orally and in writing, and be organized, U.S. Census Bureau are Equal Opportunity Diasporas,” and “Nature-Society.” productive and ethical. Employers and encourage applications from The GSS Department is newly formed Apply: Send a cover letter of application, all sources. (effective January 2009) and a key part of a résumé and statements of your academic and DEC 08-324 major initiative to launch a new School of research interests to Amber Bloechle, Depart- International and Public Affairs. The Depart- ment of Environmental Studies, University of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ment is an interdisciplinary unit comprised of West Florida, 11000 University Pkwy, Pensa- Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. geographers, anthropologists, and sociologists cola, FL 32514. Phone: (850) 474-2746; Fax: Department of Commerce. The Population and offers two BA degrees (geography and (850) 857-6036. Division of the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. anthropology/sociology) and inter-disciplinary Applicants are encouraged to visit www. Department of Commerce, has immediate MA and PhD degrees. The successful candidate uwf.edu/environmental and www.uwf.edu/gis/ openings in its domestic and international areas is expected to contribute both to the expansion gisonline. Candidates should also arrange to for qualified individuals in the areas of geog- of the geography curriculum and the Depart- have transcripts and three original letters of raphy, demography, sociology, and related ment’s interdisciplinary mission, particularly in recommendation sent directly to Ms. Bloechle. social sciences. We are looking for well- the doctoral program. FIU is a Carnegie-ranked Review of applications will begin March 1, qualified persons at all levels (BA, MA, PhD), Research University (High Research Activity) 2009 and continue until the position is filled. especially those with training in social science with 38,000 students and over 100 graduate The University of West Florida is an research, geographic information systems, and programs. Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action quantitative data analysis of large datasets. Apply: Applicants should send a letter of Employer. Minorities and women are encour- These openings offer qualified applicants an application detailing research and teaching aged to apply. opportunity to work on such topics and activi- interests, curriculum vitae, and writing samples JAN 09-002 ties as U.S. and international population esti- and arrange to have sent three letters of mates and projections; the geographic distribu- recommendation under separate cover. Review IDAHO, MOSCOW. tion of population; international migration; of applications will begin January 9, 2009 and Two Tenure-track Assistant Professor posi- race and ethnicity; and international technical may be made through the following url: www. tions — Climate Science and Regional assistance. fiujobs.org, or mailed directly to: Prof. Rod Planning/Human Impacts of Climate Change. Apply: to apply, visit the Census Bureau Neumann, Search Committee Chair, Depart- The Department of Geography at the Univer- website: www.census.gov and click on Jobs@ ment of Global and Sociocultural Studies (DM sity of Idaho is leading a state-wide initiative on Census or contact the Census Bureau’s Recruit- 334), Florida International University, Miami, the science and human dimensions of climate ment Office at 1-800-638-6719. FL 33199. E-mail inquiries are welcomed at change in the intermountain west, and adding For specific questions about opportunities in [email protected]. two positions to begin in August 2009. Both the Population Division, please contact Kather- Florida International University is an Equal new faculty will join a team of researchers in ine Condon, Population Division, U.S. Census Opportunity /Equal Access/Affirmative Action the department and throughout the state with Bureau, 20233-8800; Phone: 301-763-6107; or Employer. Women and minorities are espe- interests in the biophysical and human impacts E-mail: [email protected]. cially encouraged to apply. of climate change in our region. These posi- The Department of Commerce and the DEC 08-363 tions will serve departmental degree programs U.S. Census Bureau are Equal Opportunity (B.S., M.S., and PhD) and several interdisci- Employers and encourage applications from *FLORIDA, PENSACOLA. plinary programs at the University of Idaho, all sources. The Department of Environmental Studies and including Environmental Science, Bioregional DEC 08-325 the Online GIS Certificate Program at The Planning, and Water Resources. University of West Florida invites applications Climatologist – Required qualifications FLORIDA, MIAMI. for a twelve-month Graduate Assistantship to include a PhD (or expected by June 15, 2009) Florida International University, Depart- begin August 8, 2009. Compensation includes in climatology, geography, hydroclimatology, ment of Global and Sociocultural Studies, tuition (36 credits) towards M.S. Environmental atmospheric science or related field. Preferred invites applications for a tenure-track Science and salary (14k) per year for two years. qualifications include the ability to understand position in Human Geography at the The successful candidate will be expected to and utilize output from regional and global Assistant Professor level beginning August assist in online GIS Certificate Program courses climate models and the ability to collaborate

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across disciplines on climate-related issues, department and college, and assist in expanding education, policy and public administration, particularly as they relate to snow pack and opportunities for research and student learning toxicology, and technology and assessment. runoff in mountainous areas. beyond the university. Candidates are encouraged to visit the follow- Regional science/planner – Required quali- Apply: Submit a letter of application ing websites at www.siue.edu/geography and fications include a PhD (or expected by June identifying teaching and research interests; a www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/environment to 15, 2009) in geography, regional science, curriculum vita; publications or examples of learn more about how they can compliment planning or related field, with the ability writing; evidence of grantsmanship; evidence the Department and Program. to analyze effects of climate change on the of teaching quality; and have three current Applicants should submit a letter of applica- regional economy. The successful applicant letters of reference sent to [email protected] tion along with their teaching and scholarship will combine regional economic analysis and or addressed to: Search Committee, Depart- interests, a current curriculum vitae, and pho- spatial dimensions of climate change to provide ment of Geography, Davis Hall 118, Northern tocopies of all academic transcripts. Evidence guidance to the region’s policy makers, local Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115-2854. of teaching effectiveness is strongly encour- communities, and industries for their planning http://globe.geog.niu.edu. Complete applica- aged. The candidate should also provide at and adaptation to climate change. tions must be received by January 15, 2009. least three letters of recommendation. Applications will be accepted for each Northern Illinois University is an Affirmative SIUE is an equal opportunity employer and position until filled, but screening will begin Action/Equal Employment Opportunity institu- is committed to enhancing the diversity of its on January 15, 2009. Both positions include tion. faculty and staff and encourages applications a generous start-up package. For a complete DEC 08-342 from women, minorities, people with disabili- description of each position and to apply ties, and veterans. online, visit www.hr.uidaho.edu. AA/EOE ILLINOIS, EDWARDSVILLE. Apply to: Randall Pearson, Chair, Depart- DEC 08-349 The Department of Geography and the Envi- ment of Geography, Box 1459A, SIUE, ronmental Sciences Program at Southern Illinois Edwardsville, Illinois 62026. No e-mail appli- ILLINOIS, DEKALB. University Edwardsville invite applications for cations will be accepted. Screening of appli- Northern Illinois University, Department of a tenure-track position at the Assistant Profes- cations will begin on January 15, 2009 and Geography. The Department of Geography sor level beginning in August of 2009. PhD at continue until the position is filled. invites applications for a full-time tenure track time of appointment is required. SIUE is a state university – benefits under faculty position at the rank of Assistant Profes- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville state sponsored plans may not be available to sor starting August 2009. PhD in geography or is seeking applicants for an Environmental holders of F1 and J1 visas. related field required by time of appointment. or Physical Geographer with expertise in DEC 08-356 We seek a health/medical geographer with Geographic Information Systems. The suc- the ability to 1) bridge department strengths cessful candidate will be expected to teach IOWA, CEDAR FALLS. in GIS and spatial analysis with undergraduate courses in Geography and Environmental Applications and nominations are invited and graduate curricula in public health and Sciences at the undergraduate and graduate for the position of Dean of the College of allied health sciences and 2) contribute to level. Additionally, both programs support Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of expanding university programs in informatics, the development of innovative courses in the Northern Iowa. As one of the three universities health care and the health related sciences. candidate’s area of expertise. Faculty in both supervised by the Board of Regents, State of Skills in modern geospatial analysis and tech- programs have extensive opportunities to Iowa, UNI enjoys national recognition for its nologies are required. Teaching responsibili- develop their teaching and research agendas. high educational standards. U.S. News and ties will include upper division and graduate Excellence in teaching is expected, as is the World Report has ranked UNI second among courses in specialty area, a lower-division development of an externally funded research Midwest public comprehensive universities general education course, and electives serving program involving both undergraduate and for 12 consecutive years, and has also been the geography major or Certificates in GIS graduate students. named one of the “Best Midwestern Colleges” and Homeland Security. Consideration will SIUE is a nationally-recognized university by Princeton Review. The university enrolls be given to candidates with the ability to con- with the only geography graduate program approximately 12,900 students, with a full time tribute to regional/multicultural geography. in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The Geog- faculty of about 600. The successful candidate is expected to seek raphy Department is a strong, well respected The College of Social and Behavioral external funding in support of scholarship. program with over 135 undergraduate majors Sciences consists of 2,000 undergraduate This position is part of a university initiative and approximately 40 master’s students, and students, approximately 200 graduate students, to rebuild the professoriate in strategic areas offers areas of specialization in meteorology/ and over 110 full-time faculty members. As one of strength and societal need. Geography is climatology, hydrology, biogeography, cultural of eight academic deans at the University, the recognized for its curricula and scholarly pro- geography, GIS, geographic education, and Dean reports to the Executive Vice President ductivity in urban/economic geography, GIS and urban studies. The Environmental Sciences & Provost. The Dean provides administrative mapping science, spatial environmental science Program is comprised of a Masters of Science, leadership and support for undergraduate and (biogeography, climatology, hydrology, soils), a Professional Science Masters (PSM), and an graduate programs in the Departments of and applied atmospheric science. Preference will Environmental Sciences minor. The Master of Geography; History; Design, Textiles, Ger- be given to persons who can demonstrate a Science program offers six areas of degree con- ontology, & Family Studies; Political Science; willingness to collaborate with faculty in the centration in environmental biology, chemistry, Psychology; Social Work; and Sociology,

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Anthropology and Criminology, as well as two KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON. external funding, and supervise undergraduate interdisciplinary programs, and four centers. The University of Kentucky, Department of and graduate student research. Application Cedar Falls is an attractive Northeast Iowa Geography seeks a geographer with research Deadline: February 20, 2009. residential community of about 37,000 in a and teaching expertise in environmental Apply: Submit a letter of interest, curricu- metropolitan area of approximately 126,000. geography which complements existing and lum vita, statement of teaching and research The Cedar Falls/Waterloo community offers emerging programmatic areas of emphasis, interests, copies of transcripts, and three letters an excellent standard of living and has a full including: biogeography and landscape of reference to Dr. Haluk Cetin, Chair, Search range of educational, cultural, and recreational ecology; environmental management and Committee, Department of Geosciences, facilities. Additional community information policy; geomorphology; and political ecology. Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071. can be found at: www.ci.cedar-falls.ia.us and The successful candidate will integrate geo- Phone: 270-809-2085. www.wplwloo.lib.ia.us/waterloo. graphic information science into their research Women and minorities are encouraged to Qualifications: Required qualifications and teaching. Appointment will be at the apply. Murray State University is an equal educa- include a PhD or equivalent terminal degree Assistant or Associate Professor level, com- tion and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA in a discipline represented in the College; mencing August, 2009. employer. successful academic administrative experi- Evidence of excellence or of strong poten- DEC 08-350 ence; exceptional oral, written, analytical, and tial for excellence in research and teaching interpersonal skills; a distinguished record in is required. PhD required at time of appoint- LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS. teaching, research, and professional service ment. Applicants should submit a statement The University of New Orleans invites applica- commensurate with a tenured appointment describing research and teaching interests and tions for the position of Director of the School at the level of full professor in a depart- future research plans; a complete curriculum of Urban Planning and Regional Studies. ment within the College; commitment to a vitae; up to four reprints; and the names, Housed within UNO’s College of Liberal Arts, participatory management style; and a strong addresses, and e-mail contacts for at least three the School is comprised of the departments commitment to a diverse and international referees. The formal review process will begin of anthropology, geography, and planning academic community. Further information on December 1, 2008 and will continue until and urban studies. The University is seeking about the University and the position, includ- the position is filled. a dynamic individual committed to building ing preferred qualifications, can be obtained Apply to: Dr. Tad Mutersbaugh, Chair, the premier interdisciplinary urban research from the University’s and College’s web pages Search Committee, Department of Geography, program in the region. We seek applications (www.uni.edu and www.uni.edu/csbs). University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, from individuals with a terminal degree in one of Applications received by January 30, 2009 email: [email protected]. Email submissions the disciplines represented by these departments will be given full consideration. Send a letter are welcome and encouraged. Please attach and whose qualifications in teaching, scholar- detailing qualifications and interest in the relevant documents as MS Word or PDF files. ship and service would merit appointment at position, curriculum vita, statement of admin- The University of Kentucky is an Affirma- the academic rank of full professor. Candidates istrative philosophy, and the names, addresses tive Action/Equal Opportunity University that should have an exemplary record in research and telephone numbers of five references to values diversity and is located in an increasingly and scholarly publication, the ability to teach the address below. The university encourages diverse geographical region. It is committed to and advise students, and significant experience applications from persons of color, women, becoming one of the top public institutions in in managing and leading an academic program. persons living with disabilities, and veterans. the country. Women, persons with disabilities, Candidates should also have direct experience Applications will be held in confidence and and members of other underrepresented groups in program building, development and fundrais- references will not be contacted until candi- are encouraged to apply. ing. The Director will hold a joint appointment dates have been consulted. Pre-employment DEC 08-355 in his or her disciplinary department and serve background checks are required. as the DeBlois Professor of Urban and Regional Apply: Sue Joseph, PhD, Co-Chair, Search KENTUCKY, MURRAY. Studies. The Director reports directly to the Committee for the Dean of the College of Assistant Professor, Physical Geographer, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Social and Behavioral Sciences, c/o Office Department of Geosciences, Murray State Uni- Apply: Application materials, including a of the Executive Vice President and Provost, versity. Full-time tenure-track position to begin cover letter, current curriculum vitae and the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa August 2009. Qualifications: PhD required. names and contact information of three profes- 50614-0004. Phone: (319) 273-2748. ABDs with a documented plan of completion sional references, should be sent by email to Paper applications are encouraged; elec- by appointment date will be considered. Excel- David Beriss, Chair, SUPRS Director Search tronic submission (PDF only) may be sent to: lent teaching skills including use of modern Committee, at [email protected]. [email protected]. Effective date of classroom technologies required. Must demon- The position will remain opened until filled, appointment: July 1, 2009, or as soon thereaf- strate research potential in Physical Geography but the review process will begin on January 12, ter as possible. as evidenced by publication or other scholarly 2009. The University of New Orleans is Loui- The University of Northern Iowa is an activity. Experience with remote sensing and/ siana’s major urban university and is affiliated equal opportunity employer with a compre- or GIS methodologies required. Responsibili- with the Louisiana State University system. hensive plan for affirmative action. UNI is a ties: Teach introductory courses in the geosci- UNO is an Affirmative Action/Equal smoke-free campus. ences and upper-level courses in the candidate’s Employment Opportunity Employer. DEC 08-321 area of expertise. Conduct research, pursue DEC 08-336

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MASSACHUSETTS, BOSTON. coursework. Salary is competitive and com- Michigan State University is an equal The Department of Geography and Environ- mensurate with qualifications. Position is open opportunity institution and strongly encour- ment at Boston University invites applica- until filled. ages applications from women and minorities. tions for a tenure track assistant professorship Apply: On-line application is required: Geography 38-070. in terrestrial carbon cycle science, with a visit http://jobs.wsc.ma.edu/applicants/ DEC 08-344 Fall 2009 start date. We seek a scholar with Central?quickFind=51214 to view detailed job research and teaching interests in the terrestrial description and minimum qualifications, to MICHIGAN, EAST LANSING. carbon cycle and its role in the global climate submit online application, attach required doc- The Department of Geography at Michigan system. Specific potential research foci include uments and view mailing address for reference State University is seeking applications for a (but are not limited to) measurement and/or materials. For assistance call 413-572-8158. tenure-track position in Hydroclimatology. The modeling of land-atmosphere carbon fluxes, Westfield State College is committed to appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Pro- studies of coupled water and carbon dynamics building a culturally diverse faculty and staff fessor, beginning August 2009. A PhD degree in in terrestrial ecosystems, the impact of humans dedicated to teaching and working in a multi- Geography or closely related discipline such as on regional to global carbon budgets, linkages cultural environment. Since its founding 170 Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, between terrestrial carbon and nitrogen cycles, years ago, Westfield has been open to all Geology and Hydrology is required at the and the use of remote sensing for carbon cycle – regardless of class, gender or race – and time of appointment. Research interests should science. Candidates should have a commit- became known for educating freed African- include land-atmosphere interactions related to ment to teaching and research, and a desire to Americans in the post-Civil War era. Today, the hydrologic cycle. Expertise in environmen- work in an interdisciplinary setting. Excellent Westfield upholds its long tradition of oppor- tal and related modeling is preferred. Interna- opportunities for collaboration exist with col- tunity, strongly encouraging applications from tional experience or a demonstrated interest leagues in affiliated departments and research women, minorities, and individuals with dis- in international regions is an advantage. The centers including the department of Biology, abilities. An Affirmative Action/Equal Oppor- successful candidate will be expected to partici- the department of Earth Sciences, and the tunity Employer. pate in interdisciplinary research and contribute Center for Remote Sensing at Boston Univer- JAN 09-001 to MSU’s strengths in climatology and climate sity. change research, geomorphology, groundwater Apply: Applicants should submit a CV, a MICHIGAN, EAST LANSING. hydrology, Great Lakes studies, biogeogra- statement of teaching and research interests, The Department of Geography and the Center phy, paleoenvironments, and environmental and contact information for at least three for Global Change and Earth Observations decision-making. Duties include developing an referees to: Mark Friedl, Department of Geog- (CGCEO) at Michigan State University are externally funded research program, teaching raphy and Environment, Boston University, 675 seeking applications for an open-rank tenure- undergraduate and graduate student courses, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215- track position in Remote Sensing beginning and mentoring graduate students. Applicants 1401. Electronic submissions are welcome and August 2009. A PhD degree in Geography or should send a letter stating research interests, a should be sent to [email protected] with the subject closely related discipline is required at the time of current CV, and names of three referees. “Carbon Cycle Science Position.” Review of appointment. The successful candidate will be a Apply to: Professor Julie Winkler, Search applications will begin on December 15, 2008 promising junior scholar or an established scholar Committee Chair, 116 Geography Building, and will continue until the position is filled. with a strong record of extramural funding, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/ high quality publications, and a comprehensive 48824-1117, [email protected], 517-353-9186. Affirmative Action Employer. plan for future research. The position is joint Review of applications will begin December 1, DEC 08-315 between the CGCEO and the Department of 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Geography and thus explicitly collaborative. Geography 38-326 *MASSACHUSETTS, WESTFIELD. We seek exceptional applicants with interna- Michigan State University is an equal Westfield State College seeks a full time, tional research interests in areas such as coupled opportunity institution and strongly encour- tenure track Instructor/Assistant Professor for natural-human systems, urban or environmental ages applications from women and minorities. Fall of 2009. Teach GISciences courses and modeling. Applicants will be expected to develop DEC 08-345 other electives, serve as GIScience Coordina- an externally funded research program, teach tor for college, manage the GIST Center, a undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor MICHIGAN, HOUGHTON. teaching lab, coordinate and develop interdis- graduate students. The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan ciplinary courses as well as GIScience outreach Apply: Applicants should send a letter Technological University seeks a Social Scien- projects in the community. Work with faculty stating research interests, a current CV, and tist with strong methodological skills in survey and students in related disciplines on GIS and names of three referees. Apply to: Professor research or geographic information systems. remote sensing applications in undergraduate Joe Messina, Search Committee Chair, 116 Special attention will be given to applicants research projects. Geography Building, Michigan State Univer- who have a topical or disciplinary background Qualifications: Doctorate or ABD completed sity, East Lansing, MI 48824-1117, jpm@msu. in environmental policy, natural resource soci- by September 2009. Exceptional candidates edu, 517-353-1715. Review of applications will ology, human geography, political science, or without a doctorate considered. Candidate must begin January 1, 2009 and continue until the environmental anthropology. The successful have a proven teaching record in GIScience position is filled. 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of expertise, including quantitative or spatial faculty and 11 full-time instructors. B.S. and tropical meteorology, coastal meteorology, methods, and contribute to our graduate research M.S. degrees are offered. Within geosciences and/or meteorological modeling, to support programs. This is a tenure track position at the there are five areas of emphasis: meteorology/ the departments recently approved PhD Assistant Professor level, beginning August climatology, professional geology, environ- program in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. 2009. PhD required. Please visit www.social. mental geosciences, geography, and geospatial The successful candidate will be expected to be mtu.edu to view the full ad. sciences. On-campus department enrollments active in the mentoring of graduate students, Applicants should send a letter of interest include over 150 undergraduate majors and through teaching and course development describing their qualifications, experience, 50 M.S. students. Distance-learning programs (both traditional and through distance learning research plans, and teaching philosophy within the department have enrollments of technologies), and through scholarly research pertinent to contributing to an interdisci- over 700 undergraduate and graduate students. activities, including publishing peer-reviewed plinary social sciences department; a vitae; More information about the Department of manuscripts and acquiring external funding. and the contact information for three refer- Geosciences is available on our website: www. The department currently has 16 tenure- ences. Review of the applications will begin msstate.edu/dept/geosciences. track faculty and 11 full-time instructors. on December 15, 2008 and continue until the GRI has a comprehensive research and Within geosciences there are five areas of position is filled. extension program focused on basic science, emphasis: meteorology/climatology, pro- Apply: Hugh Gorman, Search Commit- practical applications, and extension outreach fessional geology, environmental geosci- tee Chair, Department of Social Sciences, in geospatial technologies. More information ences, geography, and geospatial sciences. Michigan Technological University, 1400 on the institute can be found at www.gri. On-campus department enrollments include Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295. msstate.edu. over 150 undergraduate majors and 50 M.S. Email: [email protected]. Apply: Candidates should submit a letter of students. Distance-learning programs within Michigan Technological University is an application indicating the position for which the department have enrollments of over 700 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educa- they are applying, curriculum vitae, official undergraduate and graduate students. More tional Institution/Employer. transcripts, and the names and email addresses information about the Department of Geosci- DEC 08-352 of three people who may be contacted for ences is available on our website: www.msstate. letters of recommendation to Dr. John Rodgers, edu/dept/geosciences. MISSISSIPPI, MISSISSIPPI STATE. Search Committee Chair, Department of Geo- This position’s research activity will be Mississippi State University, Department of sciences, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS sponsored by GRI. GRI has a comprehensive Geosciences and the Geosystems Research 39762. Voice: (662-325-0732). E-mail: jcr100@ research and extension program focused on Institute (GRI), invite applications for a new msstate.edu. Applicants must also complete basic science, practical applications, and exten- full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor the Personal Data Information Form online at: sion outreach in geospatial technologies. More (9-month appointment). This joint faculty www.jobs.msstate.edu. Screening of applicants information on the institute can be found at position will begin August 16, 2009. A PhD in will begin January 7, 2009 and continue until www.gri.msstate.edu. a geospatial technologies field with emphasis the position is filled. Apply: Candidates should submit a letter in remote sensing is required. Applicants must Mississippi State University, a land-grant of application, curriculum vitae, official tran- have the PhD completed at the time of employ- and sea-grant Institution, founded in 1878, is a scripts, and the names and email addresses of ment. The successful candidate must have a Carnegie Doctoral/Research extensive Institu- three people who may be contacted for letters of practical knowledge of Geosciences and be tion. Mississippi State University is an Affirma- recommendation to Dr. Mike Brown, Search willing to participate in scholarly activities, to tive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Committee Chair, Department of Geosci- teach and develop courses, and to collaborate DEC 08-358 ences, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State , MS with existing faculty in the fields of geology, 39762-5448. Voice (662) 325-2906. Email: meteorology, or geospatial sciences. This posi- MISSISSIPPI, MISSISSIPPI STATE. [email protected]. tion’s research activity will be sponsored by Mississippi State University, Department of Screening of applicants will begin January GRI for technical and educational informa- Geosciences and the Geosystems Research 7, 2009 and continue until the position is tion on geospatial information technology Institute (GRI), invite applications for a new filled. Applicants must complete a Personal (i.e., remote sensing, geographic information full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Data Information Form (PARF #4366) on-line systems, global positioning systems, geograph- Professor of Geosciences. This joint faculty at www.jobs.msstate.edu. ically referenced process-based models). position will begin August 16, 2009. A PhD in Mississippi State University is an Affirma- The Department of Geosciences has a Meteorology/Atmospheric Science or Geogra- tive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. recently approved PhD program in Earth phy/Geosciences with an emphasis in Meteo- DEC 08-359 and Atmospheric Sciences and the successful rology is required. candidate will be expected to participate in The successful candidate must have a prac- NEBRASKA, LINCOLN. this program through mentoring of graduate tical knowledge of Geosciences and be willing School of Natural Resources, University of students, through teaching and course devel- to participate in scholarly activities and col- Nebraska-Lincoln. Assistant Professor of opment, and through scholarly research laborate with existing faculty in the fields of Geographic Information Science. Tenure- activities, including publishing peer-reviewed meteorology and geospatial sciences. The suc- track position beginning August 2009. 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(SNR). The incumbent will provide leader- well as coordinating with the Deans of the of New Jersey, P.O. Box 195, AA221, Pomona, ship for teaching and research focused on School of Natural Science and Mathematics NJ 08240. GIS with emphasis on linkages to issues in and the School of Graduate and Continuing Stockton is an AA/EOE institution. natural resources science and geography. The Studies, and the Coordinators of the College’s DEC 08-367 School of Natural Resources (http://snr.unl. Biology, Environmental Science, and Marine edu/) has strong programs in geography, water Science Programs. Other responsibilities NEW YORK, FLUSHING. science, fish and wildlife management, applied include developing internship opportunities The Department of Sociology at Queens climate science, remote sensing, and human for students and submitting grants to enhance College invites applications for a post-doctoral dimensions of natural resources, and includes the program. The PSM also includes a 4+1 position. The successful candidate will par- several prominent research centers including Bachelors/Masters component for highly quali- ticipate in a study investigating the link between the Center for Advanced Land Management fied undergraduates. gated communities and residential segregation Information Technologies (www.calmit.unl. The candidate will have a PhD in Envi- as part of a two-year research grant funded edu). ronmental Planning or related fields. Certi- by NICHD. Applicants are expected to have The successful candidate will have a record fication with the American Institute of Certi- a PhD in hand and start on February 1, 2009. of excellence in teaching and research includ- fied Planners and experience with GIS and They are expected to have strong quantitative ing the ability to teach courses in geographic Remote Sensing would be considered a plus. In background and interest in applying spatial information systems (GIS) at both undergradu- addition to the administrative responsibilities methodology; to have technical and analytical ate and graduate levels. Proficiency with ESRI indicated above, the candidate must be capable proficiency in working with software packages software is preferred. We are especially inter- of teaching graduate and advanced undergrad- such as ArcGIS and GeoDa. The prospec- ested in candidates who have expertise that uate courses in Environmental and Land Use tive candidates should be able to construct clearly complements existing SNR strengths, Planning, lower division courses in the Envi- and maintain georeferenced database, conduct and who have teaching and research creden- ronmental Science Program, and courses in the exploratory spatial data analysis, and be familiar tials in one or more of the following areas: College’s General Studies curriculum. He/she with spatial autocorrelation and regression. GIS-based environmental modeling, remote candidate must also be committed to develop- Apply online: www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/ sensing-GIS integration, Web-based GIS/ ing research involving both undergraduate and cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=REA-741. Appli- mapping, GIS and spatial statistics, and/or graduate students. Academic experiences with cation review begins on December 15 and scientific visualization. culturally diverse populations desired. remains open until the position is filled. For Apply: go to http://employment.unl. Stockton is a nationally ranked public additional information: elena.vesselinov@ edu (requisition #080906) and complete liberal arts college located in southern New qc.cuny.edu. the “faculty/Academic Administrative form.” Jersey. It is situated on 1,600 acres of the DEC 08-338 Applicants must attach a cover letter, curricu- protected Pinelands National Reserve approx- lum vitae, statement of research and teaching imately one hour from Philadelphia, two NEW YORK, ITHACA. interests, and names and full contact informa- hours from New York City, and 20 minutes Cornell University’s Department of Develop- tion for at least three references. Review of from Atlantic City. The College has a diverse ment Sociology seeks a distinguished scholar applications will begin on January 12, 2009, array of undergraduate programs, developing to conduct research and teach in the area of but the position will remain open until filled. graduate degrees, and provides opportunities Global Development. The endowed Polson The University of Nebraska has an active for interdisciplinary academic and scholarly Professor of Development Sociology is National Science Foundation ADVANCE development in the sciences as well as across expected to provide intellectual leadership and gender equity program, and is committed the curriculum. Stockton’s diverse faculty and conduct cutting-edge research in the field of to a pluralistic campus community through student body combines a spirit of innovation development sociology. Qualified applicants affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life with a sense of tradition for academic excel- must have an established record of scholarship balance, and dual careers. lence. The Environmental Science program’s and funded research on global development. DEC 08-318 facilities include two state of the art GIS Women and minority candidates especially are labs with the latest GIS and remote sensing encouraged to apply. More information can be NEW JERSEY, POMONA. software/databases. In addition, the College found at http://devsoc.cals.cornell.edu/jobs. The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey maintains a field station twenty minutes from Rank: Advanced Associate or Full Pro- is seeking to fill a tenure track position at campus and is in the schematic design phase fessor. Starting Date: July 1, 2009 or as the Associate or Assistant Professor level of a Unified Science Center. Please go to negotiated. Responsibilities: The position is a in the Environmental Science and Geology Stockton’s website at www.stockton.edu for 50% research and 50% teaching position with Program to administer the Professional Science further information. responsibility for 3 courses (2 offered annually, Masters Program. This innovative program Apply: Screening will begin immediately. 1 offered in alternate years). is designed as a terminal degree for those Send a letter of application, resume, brief state- The specific courses taught will be negotiat- working in the environmental field or intend- ments about your administrative experience, ed with the department chair upon acceptance ing to work as environmental professionals. teaching philosophy, and research interests as of the position. The Polson Professor will be Administering the PSM entails making and well as three letters of recommendation to: Dean expected to provide active leadership in a maintaining connections with regulators, con- Dennis Weiss, School of Natural Sciences and coherent, externally-funded academic program sultants and environmental organizations, as Mathematics, The Richard Stockton College in global development, conduct research and

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supervise graduate student research, especially contact information for three references to Search Committee, Department of Geography, field research, in diverse international settings, the following address by January 12, 2009: Box JG, #1039-H, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, and contribute actively to the peer-reviewed Search Committee, Department of Geography, NY 13820-4015. Voice 607-436-3459; Fax academic literature. Collaboration with Hunter College – CUNY, 695 Park Avenue – 607-436-2656. programs at Cornell related to development HN1006, New York, NY 10065. Review of applications will begin imme- and international studies is expected. If applying electronically, send one PDF diately. For other employment and regional Qualifications: PhD in Sociology or related file composed of a cover letter; CV; statement opportunities, please visit our website at: www. discipline. The Polson Professor must be an of research and teaching interest; sample of oneonta.edu/admin/humres/employment. established social scientist with a distinguished written work relevant to this position; and SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college record of academic accomplishments in the complete contact information for three refer- community. Please visit our website on diversity area of global development and change reflect- ences to [email protected]. at: www.oneonta.edu/navigation/diversity.asp. ed in publications, grant-funded research, and DEC 08-354 Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA teaching. Additionally the Polson Professor employer. Women, persons of color, and persons must have demonstrated leadership in program NEW YORK, ONEONTA. with disabilities are encouraged to apply. development and be able to work collabora- Assistant Professor – Geographic Information DEC 08-316 tively with scholars from diverse disciplines. Systems. The Department of Geography at the Salary: Competitive and commensurate with SUNY College at Oneonta invites applications NEW YORK, SYRACUSE. background and experience. for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assis- Syracuse University, Department of Geogra- Apply: Submit a letter of application, tant Professor with primary teaching responsi- phy, Assistant Professor. The Department of resume, and names and addresses of three bilities in GIS beginning August 2009. This is a Geography at Syracuse University seeks to references to: Professor Max J. Pfeffer, Chair, continuing position with an initial appointment hire a Human Geographer at the Assistant Development Sociology Department, 133 of two years. Expectations include instruction, Professor rank. This is a tenure track appoint- Warren Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY research, student advisement, college service ment. PhD required at time of appointment. 14853-7801. and continuing professional development. We seek a scholar who takes a political Review of applications begins February SUNY Oneonta is a four year arts and economy approach to geography. Candidates 1, 2009. Cornell University is an affirmative sciences college with a pre-professional focus. should have an empirical focus on areas such action/equal opportunity employer. The College at Oneonta enrolls more than as the following: economic restructuring, DEC 08-353 5,800 students with 475 faculty and offers 69 gender, geopolitics, globalization, labor, law, undergraduate majors and 9 graduate programs. or race. Besides contributing to the Depart- NEW YORK, NEW YORK. The student to faculty ratio is approximately ment’s research and teaching cluster in Political Department of Geography, Hunter College, 17:1. The Geography Department maintains Economy, we seek a scholar who might also City University of New York. Tenure-track a strong undergraduate geography program contribute to departmental research efforts in Assistant Professor position to start Septem- and handles the environmental planning area Culture, Justice, and Urban Space; Gender, ber 2009. We seek a candidate with training of an inter-disciplinary environmental sciences Identity, and Citizenship; or Globalization and a background in environmental and/ program. The geography program has three and Regional Development. Regional spe- or geographic education who brings strong tracks: general geography, urban and regional cialization is open, but we would especially expertise in any complementary environmen- planning, and GIS. See SUNY Oneonta’s home welcome applications from scholars of the tal sciences, earth sciences, or environmental page for additional information (www.oneonta. Middle East, Africa, or Asia. Opportunities for studies subfield; candidates with related spe- edu). The Geography Department seeks a interdisciplinary research within the Maxwell cializations in human geography, methods, or broadly trained Geographer. Duties: Include School include the Moynihan Institute of physical geography subfields are also welcome. teaching GIS, Remote Sensing and Introduc- Global Affairs, the Program on the Analysis of We seek a candidate who will: extend or tory Geography. The successful candidate Conflict, the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, complement departmental undergraduate and will have the opportunity to develop other the Middle East, East Asia, and South Asia graduate teaching and advising strengths, espe- geography courses according to program needs Programs, and others. The Department main- cially in the environmental sciences and studies; and professional interest. Required Qualifica- tains strong collaborative links with scholars support the Geography, Earth Sciences, and tions: Doctoral degree; must be a dedicated in African American Studies, Anthropology, Social Studies teacher preparation streams at teacher with a strong commitment to quality LGBT Studies, International Relations, Political both the undergraduate and graduate levels; undergraduate instruction; must demonstrate Science, Sociology, and Women’s and Gender serve as the departmental liaison with the good oral and written communication skills Studies. With its Community Geography School of Education in strengthening these and the ability to develop and maintain a suc- Project and other initiatives the Department programs; and, contribute to the activities of cessful research record. is also a leader in the University’s emphasis the Center for Geographic Learning. PhD Apply: Send application letter, resume, on publicly-engaged scholarship; applications required by time of appointment. copies of graduate transcripts (official at time from scholars emphasizing socially-relevant Apply: send cover letter; CV; a statement of appointment), teaching and research state- and engaged research are therefore welcome. of research and teaching interests; a sample ment, and have three professional references The Department strongly values excellence of written work relevant to this position; send letters to: Tracy H. Allen, PhD Chair, in teaching, and the successful candidate will

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be expected to teach both undergraduate and cations for a tenure-track Assistant Professor OHIO, BOWLING GREEN. graduate courses. Faculty members normally position in Physical/Environmental Geography Bowling Green State University. Tenure-track teach two courses per semester. beginning August, 2009. The School is comprised Assistant Professor appointment in the School Apply: for consideration, a candidate must of the Departments of Geography, Geology, and of Earth, Environment and Society beginning complete an online faculty application at www. the Environment and Sustainability. August 15, 2009. A PhD is required at the sujobopps.com and attach no more than 3 We are seeking a geographer with expertise time of employment. Physical/Environmen- files including: a letter of application, Cur- in atmospheric sciences and proficiency in tal geographer with expertise in atmospheric riculum Vitae, statements about the applicant’s geospatial technologies. Preference will be sciences and an emphasis on global change and research program and teaching interests, a given to applicants whose research emphasizes its environmental impacts using GIS/Remote statement of teaching philosophy, and or list global change and its environmental impacts Sensing techniques. Expectation to develop of professional references. In addition, three using GIS/Remote Sensing techniques. The an active, externally funded research program letters of r recommendation and any writing candidate is expected to develop and maintain and collaborations with faculty from other samples the applicant wishes to provide should an active, externally funded research program units within the School. Teaching to include be sent directly to: Search Committee, Depart- and collaborate with faculty from other units existing undergraduate atmospheric science ment of Geography, The Maxwell School of within the School. The candidate will also be courses and the development of new under- Syracuse University, 144 Eggers Hall, Syracuse expected to teach a variety of undergraduate graduate and graduate-level School courses. University, Syracuse, NY 13244. atmospheric science courses in the Depart- Apply: Send cover letter, vita, three current Application deadline: January 15, 2009. ment of Geography as well as participate in letters of reference, and a transcript showing the The Maxwell School is an Equal Oppor- the development and teaching of new courses highest degree by January 30, 2009 to Dr. Arthur tunity Employer and encourages applications for the School. Opportunities also exist for N. Samel, Chair, Department of Geography, from women and minorities. teaching graduate-level courses within the Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, DEC 08-330 School. OH 43403-0187. Voice 419-372-2925. Fax 419- Salary for the position is competitive and 372-0588. *NORTH CAROLINA, CHARLOTTE. commensurate with peer institutions for rank BGSU is an EO/AA Employer and encour- Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and position and in keeping with candidate ages applications from women, minorities, and Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina experience and credentials. Extensive facilities to veterans, and persons with disabilities. at Charlotte. The Department of Geography and support research and teaching include computer DEC 08-366 Earth Sciences at UNC Charlotte invites appli- labs with a total of 40 workstations (ESRI, ENVI, cants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in ERDAS, PCI, and ERMapper site licenses), large OHIO, CINCINNATI. atmospheric dynamics and surface-atmosphere format color plotters, large and small digitizers University of Cincinnati. The Department of interactions to begin August 2009. Required and scanners, color printers, sub-meter GPS Geography invites applicants for a tenure track qualifications: 1) a doctoral degree in a relevant receivers, and portable field spectrometers (300- Assistant Professorship position in Geographic field; 2) ability to teach atmospheric science 2500 nanometer and 2-15 micrometer wave- Information Sciences starting January, 2009. courses at the graduate and undergraduate level; length ranges). We are also well-equipped for We seek applicants with expertise in geographic 3) ability to develop and maintain an externally acquisition of field data with GPS, ruggedized information networks, GIS and remote sensing, funded research program; 4) ability to contrib- Tablet PCs, and Pocket PCs for mobile GIS. in-depth knowledge on physical-environmental ute to the department’s interdisciplinary mission. Appropriate start-up funds are available for the geography and strong background in computer Candidates with research interests in climate successful candidate. Applicants are required to science. Applicants must demonstrate evidence dynamics, hydrometeorology, boundary layer have a PhD at the time of employment. of quality publications, continuous external processes, air quality, and human-environment Apply: Candidates should send a letter funding and effective teaching. The successful interactions are especially encouraged to apply. of application, curriculum vitae, statements candidate will be expected to maintain a full A full description of the position and applica- of research and teaching interests, and three program of research and teach GIScience and tion details can be found at http://jobs.uncc.edu. current letters of recommendation to Dr. Arthur physical-environmental geography courses at UNC Charlotte is an AA/EOE and applications N. Samel, Chair, Department of Geography, both the undergraduate and the graduate level. from women and minorities are strongly encour- Bowling Green State University, 305 Hanna PhD is required at the time of appointment. aged. Review of applications will begin Feb. 1, Hall, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0187. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be required to provide a tran- with experience. For more information, contact Dr. Matthew script for the highest degree. Applications Apply: Instructions on how to apply online Eastin, at 704-687-5914, [email protected], must be postmarked by January 30, 2009. will be posted at www.geography.uc.edu/~linliu/ or view www.geoearth.uncc.edu. Bowling Green State University is an Equal gis.html. Evaluation of applications will begin JAN 09-013 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action December 1, 2008, and the search will remain employer and encourages applications from open until the position is filled. Please contact OHIO, BOWLING GREEN. women, minorities, veterans, and persons with Dr. Kenneth Hinkel ([email protected]), The School of Earth, Environment & Society at disabilities. Chair of Search Committee, for further infor- Bowling Green State University invites appli- DEC 08-365 mation.

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal College’s MPA program specialization in city PENNSYLVANIA, EDINBORO. E Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. management/urban policy is ranked second by Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Human P Women and minorities are encouraged to U.S. News and World Report’s annual college Resources and Faculty Relations Office. t apply. rankings. Edinboro, PA 16444. Tel: 814-732-2810/2703; v DEC 08-343 Minimum Qualifications: All candidates Fax: 814-732-2885. Position title and number: a must have: a PhD or a terminal degree in a dis- Assistant Professor in the Geosciences Depart- a *OHIO, CLEVELAND. cipline related to the programs of the College; ment (Position #35011210). Position descrip- f Cleveland State University invites applications a proven record of success as an administrator tion: Full-time, Tenure Track Geography, C and nominations for the position of Dean of in an academic setting or a comparable envi- Urban/Regional Planning to begin August the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban ronment; and a proven record of success in 2009. Responsibilities: The ideal candidate Affairs. The new Dean must be able to lead working with a variety of internal and external will be a geographer specializing in Urban P the College’s efforts to enhance its national constituencies that have different perspectives and Regional Planning, and have strong GIS G ranking and be able to support the University’s and interests. skills with the ability to incorporate GIS into P mission of engaged learning. Applications and Preferred Qualifications: The preferred planning courses. Teaching responsibilities will G nominations may come from the academic, candidate will demonstrate: The passion and include World Geography (every semester), t public, private, or non-profit sectors. The creativity to inspire and guide the College in Economic Geography and other courses con- m successful candidate will qualify for a tenured its mission to serve its community and in its sistent with the candidate’s areas of expertise. S appointment on the basis of scholarship or goal to achieve greater national prominence; The successful candidate will be expected to G distinguished service. significant academic administrative experience; develop upper division courses that contribute o The College consists of a multidisciplinary a strong record of scholarship; success in pro- to a new planning track that is to be developed i faculty of more than 25 faculty members, 45 moting excellence in teaching; a record of sup- within the geography major. Candidates are G professional staff, and 600 students, offering porting faculty research; a record of promoting expected to have an active research agenda a the following degree programs: a PhD in and sustaining diversity in an institutional compatible with other faculty members and r Urban Studies and Public Affairs; an MS in setting; and a commitment to the values of engage undergraduates in their research. Qual- c Urban Studies; a fully accredited Master of academic freedom, intellectual pluralism, and ifications: A PhD in geography and/or urban d Public Administration; an MA in Environmen- dissent. and regional planning is expected. Demonstra- s tal Studies; a fully accredited Master of Urban Located in downtown Cleveland, Cleveland tion of excellent teaching skills is required as S Planning, Design and Development; a Master State University enrolls approximately 16,000 part of the interview process. Finalists will be c of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership; students. The greater Cleveland area offers an required to successfully complete an interview a a BA in Urban Studies; a BA in Public Safety outstanding quality of life, combining cultural and/or demonstration. Salary: Very competi- a Management; a BA in Nonprofit Administra- and other amenities of a large city with a wide tive; commensurate with qualifications/experi- g tion and a BA in Environmental Studies. range of attractive communities in which to ence; excellent benefits package. s In addition, the College offers joint degrees live. Apply: Qualified applicants should submit a with the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, The appointment will be effective July a letter of application to: Dr. Eric A. Randall, Q several graduate and undergraduate certificate 1, 2009. Salary will be commensurate with Dean, School of Science, Management and p programs, and accelerated five-year under- experience and responsibilities. Technology, 200 Cooper Circle, 102 Wiley r graduate/graduate degrees. The College is Apply: Applications or nominations must Arts and Sciences Center, Edinboro University d home to the Urban Center, which conducts include: a letter of application addressing the of PA, Edinboro, PA 16444. Phone: (814) 732- t applied research and outreach in the areas of applicant’s or nominee’s qualifications; a cur- 2400; Fax: (814) 732-2422 specifying position g leadership and organizational development; riculum vitae; and the names, addresses, and #35011210, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of p public and nonprofit management; economic telephone numbers of three references to: transcripts; names/addresses/e-mail/telephone m development; and planning and sustainability. College of Urban Affairs Search Committee; c/o number of three professional references and o The College also houses the Urban Forum and Dean Geoffrey S. Mearns; Cleveland-Marshall statement of teaching philosophy. r partners with the Center for Community Solu- College of Law; Cleveland State University; Fluency in the English language for final can- G tions on health policy and applied research. 2121 Euclid Avenue, LB 138; Cleveland, OH didates will be assessed. Application deadline: s The College’s applied research and public 44115. Applications or nominations may also Review of applications will begin January 5, e activities are supported by the Urban Uni- be submitted electronically to urbandean@law. 2009 and continue until the position is filled. a versity Program (UUP), a statewide program csuohio.edu. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is d that the College coordinates. By office, the For full consideration, applications and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action e Dean of the College also serves as Chair of the nominations should be received by January employer and educator. All students are i UUP, which links the resources of Ohio’s eight 30, 2009. The position will remain open until required to take a cultural diversity course, and e urban universities with the communities they filled. the University is pursuing several initiatives to h serve through centers of excellence on each Cleveland State University is an AA/EOE diversify the student body, faculty, staff and campus and collaborative research networks committed to nondiscrimination. M/F/H/V administration. r that address statewide issues. encouraged. For more information about employ- g The College is ranked among the top JAN 09-007-1 ment opportunities or the University, visit s schools of urban affairs in the country. The www.edinboro.edu (keyword: employment).

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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the and telephone numbers of three references via must be prepared to teach GIS, from introduc- Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educa- email to: [email protected], Administrative tory through advanced levels. Preference will tion, is located 15 miles south of Erie, Pennsyl- Assistant for Searches. Please attach documents be given to candidates who also demonstrate vania. Enrollment is nearly 7,600 undergraduate in Word or pdf format and include position the ability to enhance departmental strengths and graduate students. The 585-acre campus is number F17-TT-2008. Transcripts may be sent in surficial Earth Systems – atmosphere, bio- a picturesque area, approximately 100 miles by mail to: F17-TT-2008, Human Resources sphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. from the educational and cultural centers of Department, 109 Alumni Hall, Mansfield Uni- Apply: Indicate the single position for which Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. versity, Mansfield, PA 16933. you wish to be considered. Send letter of interest, DEC 08-332 Review of applications will begin immedi- statements of your teaching philosophy and ately. Applications will be accepted until the research agenda, curriculum vita, graduate and PENNSYLVANIA, MANSFIELD. position is filled. A condition of employment undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts are Geographer - Full-time, tenure track, Assistant is a complete set of official transcripts for all required before hiring), and letters from three Professor in the Department of Geography and academic work. Completion of an MU faculty references (include a list of their names, address- Geology beginning August, 2009. For informa- application required for interview candidates. es and phone numbers) to: Search Committee tion on the Geography and Geology Depart- AA/EOE. www.mansfield.edu. Chair, Department of Geography, Geology, ment visit: http://geoggeol.mansfield.edu. DEC 08-340 and Environment, 319 Advanced Technology Support the Mapping Technology emphasis in and Science Hall, Slippery Rock University, Geography and advise students in that program; *PENNSYLVANIA, SLIPPERY ROCK. Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Email: jialing.wang@ oversee the department computer lab; teach an Geography, Geology, and the Environment. sru.edu for position one (09-38). Email: patrick. introductory and an intermediate/advanced GIS/ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is [email protected] for position two (09-39). Fax: GPS class, Cartography, Geographic Research, seeking applicants for two (2) full time, tenure 724-738-4217. and either World Regional or Human Geog- track positions at the Assistant Professor level Review of complete application materials raphy; help advise the Geography Club; and in the Department of Geography, Geology, will begin on January 15, 2009, continuing complement one of the other programs in the and the Environment, beginning in August until the positions are filled. Background inves- department (Environmental Science, Water- 2009. For both positions, PhD in Geography, tigation required for employment. Slippery shed Management, Planning and Earth/Space Geology or related field at time of appoint- Rock University of PA is a member of the Science teacher preparation). The successful ment is required. Successful performance in an State System of Higher Education and is an candidate is expected to teach effectively and on-campus interview, including teaching and affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. advise a diverse student population; undertake research demonstrations, is also required. The Visit our web page at www.sru.edu. TTY# a regular research program involving under- candidates must demonstrate a commitment to 724-738-4881. Further information about the graduate students as appropriate; make profes- the education of diverse populations. Department is available at http://academics.sru. sional and university service contributions; and The selected candidates will be responsible edu/gge/index.html. advance Geography at Mansfield University. for teaching introductory level Geography JAN 09-008 Qualifications - Minimum requirements: Must courses, as well as upper division courses in possess an earned doctorate in Geography or her/his area of expertise. The Department has a *RHODE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE. related field or be an exceptional ABD candi- tradition of providing students with opportuni- The Program in Geography in the Department date in Geography or related field; and prior ties for research, field experiences, and travel; of Political Science at Rhode Island College teaching or research experience (will include the successful candidate will be expected to invites applications for two anticipated graduate teaching or research assistantship), or contribute to these efforts. We encourage vacancies in Geography for fall 2009. The practical GIS/GPS experience. ABD candidates applicants across a broad range of research first position is for a tenure-track, Assistant must complete the doctorate within 18 months interests, regional specialties, theoretical Professor of Geography position specializ- of hire to continue in position. Additional frameworks, and methodological approaches. ing in Political and/or Urban Geography. requirements: background appropriate to teach Position One (#09-38): We seek a broadly Requirements include: PhD and college-level GIS/GPS classes; excellent communication trained Human Geographer with an active teaching experience in geography or a closely skills (verbal and written); the ability to teach, research and publication agenda, who can related discipline; and the ability to teach evaluate and advise students; and completion of support the Department’s environmental undergraduate geographic methods courses a successful interview which includes a teaching programs in a liberal arts context. Applicants with an emphasis on GIS. Responsibilities demonstration. Preferred: college-level teaching must be prepared to teach cultural geography. will include teaching introductory and upper experience. Background checks required. Salary Preference will be given to candidates who also level geography courses for both a liberal arts is competitive and dependent on qualifications/ demonstrate the ability to teach GIS at the major in geography and education majors, as experience. Excellent faculty benefits: http:// introductory level. well as serving as the Director of Geography hr.mansfield.edu/benefits.htm. Position Two (#09-39): We seek an envi- program. Apply: Submit a letter of application; cur- ronmental geographer/geoscientist, with an The second position is a three-year limited riculum vitae; copies of undergraduate and active research and publication agenda, and term position at the rank of Assistant Profes- graduate transcripts; three letters of profes- whose expertise is compatible with the Depart- sor and the individual will hold a joint appoint- sional reference; and the names, addresses, ment’s environmental programs. Applicants ment in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the

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Feinstein School of Education. Requirements TENNESSEE, MARTIN. December 1, 2008, and may continue until the include: M.A. in geography or related experi- Meteorology. Assistant/Associate Professor position is filled. The ideal candidate will have ence and college-level teaching experience tenure-track position beginning August 2009. the ability and interest to teach and conduct in geography. Responsibilities will include PhD in meteorology, geography, or related research in some of the following areas: human teaching introductory and upper level geogra- discipline is required. We may consider indi- landuse-response to environmental or climate- phy courses as well as duties to be determined viduals who are ABD at the time of application; change, paleoclimatology, paleoecology, by the Department of Educational Studies. the PhD must be completed before the time of geomorphology, microstratigraphy, or soils. Application Deadline: January 9, 2009. appointment. Potential candidates must demon- The successful candidate will join a growing, Apply: For more detailed information on strate an ability to teach undergraduate courses vibrant faculty who are engaged in national the positions, application procedures, and in meteorology, climatology, geographic infor- and international interdisciplinary research, Search Codes, see our web site at www.ric. mation systems, and world-regional geogra- and will share in the future development of edu/hr. Telephone: (401) 456-8216. phy. Evidence of effective teaching in English late Quaternary to historic research in geo- DEC 08-357 is required. Primary responsibilities include the archaeology, active tectonics, and landform/ teaching of introductory geography courses landuse evolution. Candidates should have a TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE. and the development and teaching of upper- strong commitment to field research as well The University of Tennessee is accepting division undergraduate courses in geography, as to teaching and mentoring at the BS, MS applications for a 12-month, tenure track meteorology, climatology, and geographic and PhD levels. Visit our website at http://cas. position at the Assistant or Associate Profes- information systems. The candidate will also memphis.edu/DES . sor level. The position is a joint appointment be expected to develop a research program Apply electronically by visiting https:// between the Department of Geography (web. involving undergraduates and to participate workforum.memphis.edu. Please note that only utk.edu/~utkgeog) and the Center for Business in the development of a new concentration in electronic submissions will be accepted. and Economic Research (www.bus.utk.edu/ Geosciences based on the candidate’s field of If you have questions, please contact Dr. cber). We seek an analytical population expertise. Additional responsibilities include George Swihart (901-678-2606; gswihart@ geographer with forecasting skills and strong undergraduate advising, committee service, memphis.edu) or Dr. David Dye (901-678- quantitative capabilities. Teaching load is one and public service. 3330; [email protected]), Search course in geography per year with the remain- Complete applications include a letter of Committee Co-chairs, Department of Earth der of effort spent on CBER projects and other interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, Sciences, 001 Johnson Hall, University of academic research. The successful candidate’s copies of transcripts, and three letters of recom- Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152 . primary role in CBER will involve population mendation. The University of Memphis is an Equal and demographic analysis and forecasting but Apply: Chair, Geography Search Com- Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Title VI/Title the candidate will have the opportunity to par- mittee; Department of Geology, Geography, IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer that ticipate in a broader range of CBER projects. and Physics; 215 Johnson EPS Building; The strives to increase its ability to serve a diverse Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in University of Tennessee at Martin; Martin, TN student population by enhancing its diverse geography or closely related fields, or expect 38238-5039. Telephone: 731-881-7430. faculty and staff. to complete all degree requirements by his or Digital applications may be submitted by DEC 08-348 her starting date. email to: [email protected]. For more infor- Apply: Recruiting Committee, Center for mation about the department, see its website TEXAS, DENTON. Business and Economic Research, 804 Volun- at: www.utm.edu/departments/ggp/home.htm. The Department of Geography at the Univer- teer Blvd., Temple Court, The University of Screening of applications will begin February sity of North Texas (UNT) invites applications Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4334. 2, 2009 and will continue until the position is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, Applications should include a curriculum filled. beginning September 1, 2009, to complement vitae and a cover letter highlighting the appli- UT Martin is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title current faculty expertise in Earth Science. cant’s qualifications for the position. Applicants IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. The Candidates must have an earned doctorate should also have three referees send supporting University seeks to diversify its work force. with an emphasis in applied surface-water letters to the search committee chair. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless hydrology. Teaching experience preferred. As The University of Tennessee is an EEO/ of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, a tenure-track member of the faculty, candi- AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA age, disability, or Vietnam veteran status, are dates will be expected to develop a record of institution in the provision of its education and strongly encouraged to apply. scholarly research necessary to obtain tenure. employment programs and services. All quali- DEC 08-346 Candidates will also be expected to effectively fied applicants will receive equal consideration teach undergraduate and graduate students, for employment without regard to race, color, TENNESSEE, MEMPHIS supervise graduate students, and serve the national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital The University of Memphis invites applica- department and university. status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, tions for a tenure-track Assistant Professor This is an outstanding opportunity to be physical or mental disability, or covered veteran position in the Department of Earth Sciences part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary program status. (DES) beginning in Fall 2009. PhD is preferred, addressing human/environment interactions of DEC 08-331 but ABD candidates will be considered for this regional and global importance. The depart- position. Review of applications will begin ment exemplifies the university’s vision of a

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student-centered research institution empha- student-centered research institution empha- mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone sizing diversity, internationalization, and sizing diversity, internationalization, and numbers for three references to: Dr. Paul collaboration. We offer both bachelors and collaboration. We offer both bachelors and Hudak, Search Committee Chair, Department masters degrees in geography and substantially masters degrees in geography and substantially of Geography, University of North Texas, contribute to interdisciplinary masters and contribute to interdisciplinary masters and 1155 Union Circle #305279, Denton TX doctoral programs in environmental science. doctoral programs in environmental science. 76203-5017. UNT is an emerging national research institu- UNT is an emerging national research institu- E-mailed or faxed applications will not tion located in the vibrant and rapidly expand- tion located in the vibrant and rapidly expand- be accepted. Review of applications begins ing Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Uni- ing Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Uni- February 10, 2009, continuing until the search versity enrollment is over 34,000 students with versity enrollment is over 34,000 students with is closed. UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE commit- more than 6,500 graduate students. more than 6,500 graduate students. ted to diversity. Apply: send application letter including Apply: send application letter including DEC 08-362 teaching philosophy and research interests; teaching philosophy and research interests; complete curriculum vitae; and the names, complete curriculum vitae; and the names, *TEXAS, HOUSTON. mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone The University of Houston-Clear Lake invites numbers for three references to: Dr. Harry numbers for three references to: Dr. Donald applications for a tenure-track Assistant Williams, Search Committee Chair, Depart- Lyons, Search Committee Chair, University Professor in Human Geography beginning ment of Geography, University of North of North Texas, Department of Geography, August 2009. The ideal candidate would be a Texas, 1155 Union Circle #305279, Denton 1155 Union Circle #305279, Denton, TX broadly-educated scholar, have an outstanding TX 76203-5017. 76203-5017. commitment to undergraduate teaching, and E-mailed or faxed applications will not E-mailed or faxed applications will not a willingness to work in and further develop be accepted. Review of applications begins be accepted. Review of applications begins a small degree program. A PhD in Geography February 10, 2009, continuing until the search February 10, 2009, continuing until the search or related field is required. Applicants should is closed. UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE commit- is closed. UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE commit- provide evidence of teaching effectiveness ted to diversity. ted to diversity. and scholarly productivity. The selected can- DEC 08-360 DEC 08-361 didate will be expected to teach variety of upper-level regional and topical courses, and TEXAS, DENTON. TEXAS, DENTON. to offer service to the Program, School, and The Department of Geography at the Univer- The Department of Geography at the Univer- University. sity of North Texas (UNT) invites applications sity of North Texas (UNT) invites applications UH-Clear Lake is an upper-level institu- for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for a full-time Lecturer position, beginning tion (juniors, seniors, and master’s students) in Urban-Economic Geography beginning September 1, 2009, to complement current with an enrollment of approximately 7,500. September 1, 2009, to complement current faculty expertise. Candidates must have an It is located adjacent to the NASA-Johnson faculty expertise. earned doctorate with an emphasis in physical Space Center midway between Houston and Candidates must have an earned doctorate geography or geology. Industry and teaching Galveston. More information about Geogra- with research emphasis on: (1) the interface experience preferred. Candidates will be phy Program and University can be found at: between regional studies, economic develop- expected to teach four organized courses in www.uhcl.edu/hsh/geography. ment, and sustainable human environments; each of the fall and spring semesters and Apply: Applications accepted only online or (2) a related field such as new urbanism, provide effective service to the department, at https://jobs.uhcl.edu. To apply, complete urban transportation, industrial ecology, or including coordinating introductory physical the online faculty application and include a environmental health (particularly social and geology labs, regional field trips, and geology- letter of interest and vita. In addition, mail environmental determinants of geographic related internships. three letters of recommendation and graduate variations of disease and health outcomes). This is an outstanding opportunity to be transcript to: Chair, Geography Search Com- Practical and teaching experience preferred. part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary program mittee, MC 416, University of Houston-Clear As a tenure-track member of the faculty, can- addressing human/environment interactions of Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, Texas didates will be expected to develop a record of regional and global importance. The depart- 77058-1098. Review of completed applications scholarly research necessary to obtain tenure. ment exemplifies the university’s vision of a begins immediately and continues until the Candidates will also be expected to effectively student-centered research institution empha- position is filled. Only applicants selected for teach undergraduate and graduate students, sizing diversity, internationalization, and further consideration will be contacted. We supervise graduate students, and serve the collaboration. We offer both bachelors and reserve the right not to fill position. department and university. masters degrees in geography and substantially UHCL is an Affirmative Action/Equal This is an outstanding opportunity to be contribute to interdisciplinary masters and Opportunity employer supporting workplace part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary program doctoral programs in environmental science. diversity. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. addressing human/environment interactions of Apply: send application letter including will be required. regional and global importance. The depart- teaching philosophy and research interests; JAN 09-010 ment exemplifies the university’s vision of a complete curriculum vitae; and the names,

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*VIRGINIA, CHARLOTTESVILLE. ning mid-September 2009. Applicants are mittee, Department of Geography and Anthro- W Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Climate required to hold a PhD in geography at time pology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, T Dynamics. The Department of Environmen- of appointment, as well as have evidence of Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004. a tal Sciences at the University of Virginia knowledge and application of water resource Email inquiries are welcome. To ensure i invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, management. Teaching responsibilities include consideration, completed applications must o tenure-track assistant professorship in climate introductory geography, water resources, be received by February 28 2009; however, 2 dynamics. The Department is an interdisci- climate change or natural hazards, and courses screening may continue until the position is y plinary community of scientists representing in his/her area of expertise. Preference will filled. For more information, see www.uwec. a the atmospheric sciences, ecology, geosci- be given to candidates with: 1) teaching and edu/acadaff/jobs/faculty. a ences, and hydrology. The Department offers research interests focused on the management JAN 09-003 a B.S., B.A., M.S., M.A. and PhD degrees. We of western North American watersheds; 2) S strongly encourage prospective candidates to active, long-term, applied research agenda that WISCONSIN, MENASHA. t review our Departmental website (www.evsc. includes climate change, natural hazards, or We are looking for an excellent teacher. The virginia.edu) prior to applying. other water resource related issues; 3) experi- University of Wisconsin Colleges Department l The successful candidate is expected to ence applying appropriate geotechniques; 4) of Geography and Geology seeks to hire a i develop programs in research and teaching at strong commitment to high quality under- broadly-trained geographer in a tenure-track p the undergraduate and graduate levels and to graduate and graduate teaching that enhances Assistant Professor level at the University of r participate in teaching our undergraduate and student speaking, critical thinking, and writing Wisconsin-Fox Valley, located in Menasha, G graduate atmospheric sciences curriculum. We skills; 5) commitment to involve undergradu- Wisconsin to begin in August 2009. t encourage applications from scientists whose ates and graduates in their research; and 6) The UW-Fox Valley is one of 13 campuses a research, teaching strengths, and interests show demonstrated potential for scholarly contri- that together comprise the University of Wis- o promise for complementing the unique inter- butions and securing grant/contract funding. consin Colleges, the two-year transfer institu- e disciplinary foci of the Department. The ideal EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. tion of the University of Wisconsin System. candidate will have an established record of Apply: please submit application online at The UW Colleges provide the breadth part of t (or the potential for) interaction with hydrolo- www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs/index.html. Screening a liberal arts education and emphasize excel- i gists, geoscientists, and ecologists. begins January 4, 2009. lence in teaching. Teaching responsibilities S A PhD in climatology, atmospheric sciences, DEC 08-319 are wide ranging and include world regional P or a closely allied discipline is required. geography, introduction to human geography, i Applicants must provide evidence of high- *WISCONSIN, EAU CLAIRE. environmental conservation, introduction to i quality research and a strong commitment to The Geography and Anthropology Depart- GIS, and introductory physical geography. U teaching. Established research credentials in ment at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Teaching in alternative modes such as online a the dynamics of Earth’s climate are required. invites applications for a probationary tenure or hybrid courses may also be required. In E Suggested research foci include, but are not track Assistant Professor to begin August 24, addition to teaching, other responsibilities i limited to: ENSO dynamics and air-sea inter- 2009. The department seeks someone with a include professional development, broadly g actions, atmospheric teleconnections, and PhD at the time of appointment and whose defined and including research, and service impacts of internal or external radiative forcing scholarship, experience, teaching, and research especially in shared governance. For more a on Earth’s climate. interests complement existing strengths in information about the position: www.uwc.edu/ a To apply, please complete a Candidate the department. The successful candidate will jobs/faculty/FOX-Geo-Oct08.cfm. c Profile on-line and then, attach a cover letter, teach courses in urban geography, economic For questions contact: Dr. Cary Komoto, f curriculum vitae, statement of research and geography, and geographic quantitative Chair, Department of Geography and Geology, r teaching interests, and the contact informa- methods using Excel, SPSS, and ArcGIS. University of Wisconsin – Barron County, G tion for three references through Jobs@UVA Applicants must have strong database skills 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868. S (https://jobs.virginia.edu); search on Posting and a rigorous background in applied urban Phone: 715-234-8176, ext. 5416. Email: cary. a Number 0602844. The review of applications and economic geography, including the use of [email protected]. t will begin on February 7, 2009; however, the GIS as an analytical tool. The ability to teach Apply: Submit a letter of application, a position will remain open until filled. business geographics is a plus. The depart- statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, The University of Virginia is an equal ment requires a commitment to undergraduate evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact I opportunity/affirmative action employer. student-faculty research collaboration, applied information of three references. Submit materi- Women and members of underrepresented research, and public service to the state and als to: [email protected]. Applications must be * groups are strongly encouraged to apply. local community. accompanied by a statement of whether the L JAN 09-012 Apply: send only paper copies of teaching applicant wishes to have the application held p and research interests, teaching philosophy, in confidence or made available to the public w WASHINGTON, ELLENSBURG. research goals, and teaching experience; upon request. j The Geography Department at Central Wash- evidence of teaching performance; curriculum The UW Colleges is an affirmative action/ c ington University invites applications for a vitae; graduate school transcript; and three equal opportunity employer. i tenure-track Water Resource Geographer recent letters of recommendation to Dr. Ingolf DEC 08-317 d position at the Assistant Professor level begin- Vogeler ([email protected]), Search Com-

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- WISCONSIN, STEVENS POINT. supervision and teaching within one of Aus- fields including, but not limited to, urban geog- , The Department of Geography and Geology tralia’s most dynamic research environments. raphy, the dynamics of terrestrial geosystems at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point BEES is a large and multi-disciplinary school or health geography. The candidate should e invites applications for a Visiting Assistant in the Faculty of Science at the University of possess extensive experience in teaching at all t or Associate GIS Professor to begin August New South Wales. Applicants should have a three levels of the university curriculum and in , 24, 2009. This is a nine-month academic strong research record in Human Geography the supervision of graduate students, lead an s year appointment. Four-year appointment and the capacity to contribute to the school’s original world-class research program and have . assuming positive review. A PhD is desir- existing and emerging research areas, includ- established experience in administration. able but ABD status will be considered (ABD ing resource analysis, quantitative methods, For more information about the Départe- appointed at the visiting instructor level). economic geography and/or GIS. Applicants ment de Géographie, please see our web site Salary and title commensurate with qualifica- will need to demonstrate capacity to supervise at: www.geog.umontreal.ca. tions and experience. honours and postgraduate candidates. UNSW Interested persons should send, no later than e Excellent opportunity to expand an estab- is a member of the Group-of-Eight research January 9, 2009, an application package includ- t lished undergraduate GIS curriculum as well as intensive universities. It offers a highly desir- ing: a letter presenting the applicant’s vision of a implement a new GIS Professional Certificate able career path in a location that is 5 km from the Department and its potential for develop- k program. Required courses include introducto- the centre of Sydney - Australia’s most global ment, a curriculum vitae, a proposal describing f ry GIS and at least two upper division applied city. UNSW is well located in Sydney’s east, the applicant’s research program, reprints of the , GIS courses. Primary responsibilities will be with schools, hospitals, transport, shopping applicant’s three (3) most significant research to deliver quality GIS instruction, perform and beaches nearby. contributions and the name and the complete s applied GIS research, aid in the development This is a full-time and continuing position. contact information for three (3) referees. - of the GIS Certificate Program and secure Salary range for Lecturer A$73,573 - A$86,734 Apply: The complete package should be - extramural funding. per year and the salary range for Senior Lecturer sent to the following address: Monsieur Pierre . The UWSP GIS Center is affiliated with is A$89,362 - A$102,523 per year (plus 17% Richard, f the Department of Geography/Geology and employer superannuation and leave loading), Chair, Search Committee, Réf: Poste de - is located within the College of Letters and depending on qualifications and experience. Directeur, Département de Géographie, Uni- s Science. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Applicants should systematically address the versité de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale l Point is the only degree-granting institution selection criteria in their application. Women Centre-ville, Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7. , in the north central part of the state. Founded and people from equity groups are also encour- DEC 08-322 o in 1894 as a teacher-training institution, aged to apply. Please direct any enquiries . UWSP now offers 54 undergraduate majors to the Head of School, Associate Professor CANADA, MONTREAL. e and confers master degrees in 12 disciplines. David Cohen on telephone (+61 2) ... or email Graduate Student Assistantships. The Depart- n Enrollment surpasses 9,000 students. For more [email protected], or Dr. Wendy Shaw ment of Geography at McGill is pleased to s information see website at www.uwsp.edu/geo/ on telephone (+61 2) 9385-3715 or email announce graduate recruitment for entry in y gisposition.html. [email protected]. September 2009. Student assistantships are e Apply: Interested individuals must submit For the Information Package: www. available for positions advertised on the e a letter stating their qualifications, teaching hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/ department website, and funding beyond / and research interests, plus curriculum vita and info/pd21110804.pdf; www.hr.unsw.edu.au/ these are available from numerous sources copies of transcripts. A minimum of three pro- services/recruitment/application.html. Further including federal and provincial fellowships, , fessional recommendations must be sent by information on the School, please visit: www. teaching, and research assistantships. Appli- , references to Keith Rice, Chair, Department of bees.unsw.edu.au. cants are asked to contact an appropriate , Geography/Geology, University of Wisconsin- Applications close: January 31, 2009. faculty member to determine if she or he may . Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481. All JAN 08-005-1 be willing to serve as a supervisor. Please see . application materials, including recommenda- the graduate recruitment web site www.geog. tion letters, are due on January 23, 2009. CANADA, MONTREAL. mcgill.ca/gradrecruitment.html. a DEC 08-364 Département de Géographie. Faculté des arts McGill is one of the top ranked universities , et des sciences. Université de Montréal. As part in the world, and the department is an active t INTERNATIONAL of its research and teaching activities related to research community with particular strengths - the environment, the Département de géog- in Earth System Science; Development; Envi- e *AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY. raphie at the Université de Montréal invites ronmental Management; GIS/Remote Sensing; e Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Geogra- applications for the position of Department Land Surface Process Studies; and Political, d phy Faculty of Science. Full advertisement: Chair at the advanced associate or full professor Urban, Economic, and Health Geography. c www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/ level, effective June 1, 2009 (subject to budget- International PhD students pay the same low jobs/21110804.html. The School of Biologi- ary approval). The Department is particularly fees as Quebec residents. Montreal is a unique / cal Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) interested in candidates with a background in and vibrant multicultural urban community, is seeking a Human Geographer - broadly either human or physical geography who could with excellent quality of life and affordability. defined - to undertake research, postgraduate complement current departmental strengths in DEC 08-334

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*SCOTLAND, ABERDEEN. Visit the Departmental website at www. research excellence. The candidate(s) must Research Fellow, School of Geosciences. As abdn.ac.uk/geography. For a direct link to the have an earned PhD (ABD with evidence of part of its programme of investment in key job advert visit: www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/display. near completion may be considered); demon- research areas, the University of Aberdeen php?recordid=GEO010R. strated excellence in undergraduate teaching; invites applications for a pivotal position in The closing date for the receipt of applica- and an active research agenda. Geography and Social Theory. This position tions is: February 27, 2009. Promoting Diver- The Department of International Studies is part of a larger effort to build human sity and Equal Opportunities throughout the (www.aus.edu/cas/is) is a dynamic, interdisci- geography within the dynamic, research- University. plinary department. Its mission is to integrate led discipline of Geography & Environment, JAN 09-009 a wide range of disciplines and to present a and comes in association with the recent variety of courses to the remarkably diverse appointment of a Sixth Century Chair in *UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. student body of AUS. Although the univer- Geography and Social Theory. The successful Two Positions in Sociology/Anthropol- sity (www.aus.edu) is relatively new, it is fully applicant for this position will have a recent ogy/Cultural Geography. The Department accredited within the North American system PhD in Geography or will have the PhD in of International Studies at the American Uni- and is emerging as the preeminent institution hand by January 31, 2009. They will have versity of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is of higher education in the region. It offers an active and productive research profile seeking to hire a sociologist/anthropologist support for research, a generous compensation in some aspect of the nexus between social and an anthropologists/cultural geographer package, free housing and other benefits (there theory and geography and in addition to to teach a number of both introductory and is no income tax in the United Arab Emirates). pursuing research they will be expected to advanced undergraduate courses. Area(s) of Sharjah is located adjacent to Dubai and, thus, help coordinate an internationally oriented specialization is open. The selected candi- is in the most rapidly evolving and exciting program of social theory within geography. date will be able to/expected to propose new area in the United Arab Emirates, perhaps Applicants will also do limited teaching. This courses for students majoring in International the most cosmopolitan country in the Middle post is available for a period of 3 years. Salary Studies and for the university’s General Edu- East. will be at the appropriate point on the Grade cation Program. Teaching requirements at Apply: please submit a letter describing your 6 scale (£29,704- £35,469 per annum) with the American University of Sharjah are three qualifications, a C.V., and list of three referees placement according to qualifications and courses per semester. Additional responsi- electronically only to Dean William Heidcamp experience. bilities include scholarly activities, academic to the following address: CAS-INS-Search@ Apply: to apply online for this position visit advising and program development, as well as mailman.aus.edu. The review of applications www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively you may institutional service. will begin on November 15, 2008 and continue request an application pack by emailing your The successful candidate will have experi- until the position is filled. Faculty who are name and contact details to [email protected] ence with the North American higher edu- appointed starting with the Fall semester must or by telephoning our 24-hour answer service cational system and will be an asset at a be in Sharjah by August 17, 2009. on (01224) 272727 quoting GEO010R. university that emphasizes both teaching and JAN 09-011

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JANUARY www.iswg.org. Contact Ruth Shirey JUNE 12. Newberry Library Fellowships (long for details at [email protected]. 1. Walter W. Ristow Prize in the History term residence). www.newberry.org/ of Cartography. http://home.earth- research/felshp/long-term.html. MARCH link.net/~docktor/ristow.htm 16. 36th Annual CaGIS Map Design 2. Newberry Library Fellowships (short Competition. www.cartogis.org. term). www.newberry.org/research/ AAG Grants and Competitions 20. Holberg Prize. www.holbergprisen.no. felshp/short-term.html. The AAG offers numerous grants and 25. James Blaut Award. Contact Eliot Tretter awards. Visit www.aag.org/grantsawards for ([email protected]) or Lawrence MAY a full listing including detailed descriptions, Berg ([email protected]). 10. Society for the History of Discoveries deadlines, and application procedures. Essay Contest. www.sochistdisc.org. FEBRUARY 15. Society of Woman Geographers Pruitt NSF Grants and Competitions 1. Society of Women Geographers Pruitt National Minority Fellowships. www. Detailed information about NSF grants National Dissertation Fellowships. iswg.org. Contact Ruth Shirey for and awards is available at www.nsf.gov. details at [email protected].

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2009 15-19. GSDI-11. Rotterdam, Nether- 30-Oct. 3. Pacific Coast AAG Regional JANUARY lands. http://gsdi.org/gsdi11. Meeting, San Diego State University, San 7-9. Conference of Latin Americanist Diego, CA. Geographers (CLAG). Granada, Nicara- JULY gua. http://clagnica2009.org. 6-11. International Association of OCTOBER 14-19. Launch of the AAAS Science Geomorphologists, 7th International 11-13. 50th Annual Meeting of the and Human Rights Coalition, Washing- Conference. Melbourne, Australia. www. Society for the History of Discoveries. ton, D.C. http://shr.aaas.org/scisocs. geomorphology2009.com. Raleigh, NC. www.sochistdisc.org. 7-10. GI Forum 2009. Salzburg, Austria. 26-31. AfricaGIS 2009, Kampala FEBRUARY www.gi-forum.org. Uganda. www.africagis2009.org. 18. Third Annual Gilbert F. White Lecture 10-11. AAG Department Leadership 29-31. West Lakes AAG Regional in the Geographical Sciences. Speaker: Rita Workshop. Wilmington, NC. www.aag.org. Meeting. Macalester College, Saint Colwell (University of Maryland). Wash- 10-13. 13th World Multi-Conference Paul, Minnesota. www.macalester.edu/ ington, D.C. http://dels.nas.edu/besr/lecture. on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informat- geography/09aagwestlakes. shtml. Information: Jared Eno at jeno@ ics. Orlando, Florida. www.iiis2009.org/ 29-31. Southwest AAG Regional nas.edu wmsci. Meeting. University of Central Arkansas, 26-March 1. Dynamic Deserts: Re- 12-17. 23rd International Conference North Little Rock, Arkansas. source Uncertainty in Arid Environments. on the History of Cartography. Copenha- Tempe, Arizona. http:\\sols.asu.edu/ gen, Denmark. www.ichc2009.dk. NOVEMBER dynamicdeserts. 13-17. ESRI User Conference. 6-7. Middle States AAG Regional San Diego, California. www.esri.com. Meeting. SUNY-New Paltz, New Paltx, MARCH 20-22. Advances in Social Networks NY. Contact Larry McGlinn (mcglinnl@ Analysis and Mining Conference. Athens, newpaltz.edu). 22-27. AAG Annual Meeting. Greece. www.asonam.org. Las Vegas, Nevada. www.aag.org. 15-21. 24th International Cartography Conference. Santiago, Chile. www.icc2009.cl. AUGUST 24-26. Southeast AAG Regional APRIL 16-19. Tenth Asian Urbanization Meeting. Knoxville, TN. Local Arrange- 16-17. 40th Annual South Dakota State Conference. Hong Kong. www.hku.hk/ ments: Ron Kalafsky: Geography Convention, Brookings, South asia2009. Dakota. www3.sdstate.edu. 23-27. 14th International Conference of 2010 Historical Geographers (ICHG). Kyoto, APRIL MAY Japan. www.bun.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ichg. 19-20. National Geography Bee, Wash- 13-18. AAG Annual Meeting. ington, DC. www.nationalgeographic. Washington, D.C. www.aag.org. SEPTEMBER com/geographybee. 21-25. COSIT 09, 9th International 2011 26-30. Canadian Association of Conference on Spatial Information Theory. APRIL Geographers Annual Meeting. Carleton Aber Wrac’h, France. www.cosit.info. University, Ottawa. www.cag-acg.ca. 12-16. AAG Annual Meeting. 24-27. National Conference on Geog- Seattle, Washington. www.aag.org. raphy Education. San Juan, Puerto Rico. JUNE www.ncge.org. 14-20. Geography Faculty Develop- 25-26. Great Plains/Rocky Mountain ment Alliance Workshop. http://aag.org/ AAG Regional Meeting. Utah State Uni- GFDA/earlycareer.htm. versity, Logan, UT. (Doug Ramsey, organizer: [email protected].

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Forthcoming in The Professional Geographer Table of Contents February 2009, Volume 61, Number 1

Focus: Geographies of Aging Active Citizenship in Later Life: Older Articles Volunteers in a Deprived Community Introduction Of Flights and Flotillas: Assimilation and in England Irene Hardill Race in the Cuban Diaspora Irene Hardill and Susan Baines Kelly Woltman and K. Bruce Newbold Ties That No Longer Bind? The Patterns Older People and Transitions from and Repercussions of Age-articulated Welcoming the Wind? Determinants of Employment to Non-employment: Inter- Migration Up and Down the U.S. Urban Wind Power Development among U.S. national Perspectives and Policy Issues Hierarchy States Anne E. Green David A. Plane and Jason R. Jurjevich Christiane Bohn and Christopher Lant Skill Shortages, Demographic Aging and Memento Mori: The “Death” of An Analysis of the Relationship between Training Implications for Skill-based Youngtown Housing Foreclosures, Lending Practices, Economies Kevin E. McHugh and Ann M. Fletchall and Neighborhood Ecology: Evidence Helen Lawton Smith from a Distressed County David H. Kaplan and Gail G. Sommers

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