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JERRY T. MITCHELL Department of Geography University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208 803-777-2986; Mitchell@Sc.Edu JERRY T. MITCHELL Department of Geography University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208 803-777-2986; [email protected] EDUCATION Ph.D. Geography, University of South Carolina, August 1998 M.A. Geography and Environmental Planning, Towson University, May 1993 B.S. History, cum laude, Towson University, January 1991 APPOINTMENTS University of South Carolina – Columbia, South Carolina Department of Geography 2021 – Professor 2021 – Senior Content Advisor, South Carolina Geographic Alliance 2020 – Department Chair 2019 – 2021 Research Professor 2004 – 2021 Coordinator, South Carolina Geographic Alliance 2004 – 2018 Research Associate Professor 2004 – Director, Center of Excellence for Geographic Education 1998 – 1999 Post-Doctoral Researcher and Instructor Bloomsburg University – Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Department of Geography and Geosciences 2003 – 2004 Associate Professor (tenured) 1999 – 2003 Assistant Professor Other Appointments 2020 – Faculty Associate, Walker Institute for International and Area Studies 2019 – 2020 National Geographic Explorer 2018 – 2020 National Geographic Society Geography Steward 2016 – National Geographic Certified Educator 2013 – 2014 South Carolina Education Policy Fellow, Institute for Education Leadership 2009 – 2010 Research Fellow, Institute for African American Research, University of South Carolina 2004 – Research Faculty, Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute AWARDS Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Awareness. 2020. South Carolina Academy of Science. Geographic Excellence in Media Award. 2019. National Council for Geographic Education. “South Carolina African American Historic Sites Map.” 1 September 2021 Mitchell CV President’s Award for Service to Geography Education. 2018. National Council for Geographic Education. Geographic Excellence in Media Award. 2018. National Council for Geographic Education. “Atlas of South Carolina Modules.” College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Teaching Award. 2017. University of South Carolina College of Arts and Sciences. Best Lesson Plan. 2015. The Geography Teacher. National Council for Geographic Education. Excellence in Teaching Award. 2014. Southeast Division of the Association of American Geographers. Excellence in Teaching Award. 2014. Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society (University of South Carolina – Pi Sigma Alpha chapter). HR 4262, House Resolution, South Carolina House of Representatives. May 30, 2013. “To Recognize and Honor Dr. Jerry T. Mitchell … For His Outstanding Service as Editor of the Atlas of South Carolina.” Honorable Mention, Atlas Category. 2012. Cartography and Geographic Information Society. “Atlas of South Carolina.” Distinguished Teaching Award – Higher Education. 2012. National Council for Geographic Education. First Place, Arthur Robinson Award for Best Printed Map. 2011. Cartography and Geographic Information Society. “Natural Hazards of South Carolina.” Honorable Mention, Arthur Robinson Award for Best Printed Map. 2011. Cartography and Geographic Information Society. “Religious Diversity in South Carolina.” Travel Award for International Geographical Union meeting, Santiago, Chile. 2011. National Science Foundation/Association of American Geographers. Travel Award for Peruvian International Studies for Education: Development Delegation in Northern Peru. Chachapoyas, Peru. 2010. PromPeru (Peru Department of Tourism) and Holbrook Travel. Travel Award for GeoAmericas Conference, La Serena, Chile. 2007. Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education, Texas State University. Notable State Document Award for South Carolina: An Atlas. 2006. South Carolina State Library. Bloomsburg University Scholar-Athlete Teaching Recognition. 2000, 2001(2), 2002, 2003, 2004. Gilbert F. White Award. Hazards Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers, Best Dissertation in Hazards Research. 1999. Graduate Career Award in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. University of South Carolina Chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. 1998. 2 September 2021 Mitchell CV Paul E. Lovingood, Jr. Graduate Research Award, Department of Geography, University of South Carolina. 1998. Sigma Xi Research Paper Presentation Award, First Place, 71st Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Academy of Science. 1998. Best Paper, Doctoral level. Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers. 1997. Sigma Xi Research Paper Presentation Award, Second Place, 70th Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Academy of Science. 1997. Gamma Theta Upsilon, Geography Honor Society. Inducted 1993. Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Department of Geography and Environmental Planning, Towson University. 1993. Maryland State Senatorial Scholarship (Graduate). 1992 – 1993. Dean’s Scholarship, College of Liberal Arts, Towson University. 1990. Phi Alpha Theta, History Honor Society. Inducted 1989. Dean’s List, Towson University. 1988 – 1991. Maryland State Senatorial Scholarship. 1988 – 1991. RESEARCH RESEARCH INTERESTS Geography education, hazards, recreation and tourism, geospatial technologies, Latin America PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES Mitchell, J. T., M. Mewborne, and A. Hendrick. 2021. “Out of Eden Walk: Bridging the Advanced Placement Human Geography and World History Courses.” The Geography Teacher. Under review. Mewborne, M. and J. T. Mitchell. 2021. “Integrating Geography Skills in the Middle Grades: Instructional Change in South Carolina, USA.” Review of International Geographical Education. 11(1): 7-20. Chang, C., Kidman, G., Wi, A., S. Singh and J. T. Mitchell. 2020. “Advancing a framework to describe school geography curricula around the world.” Research in Geographic Education. 21 (2): 55-72. Martin, Y., S. Cutter, Z. Li, C. Emrich, and J. T. Mitchell. 2020. “Using geotagged tweets to track population movements to and from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.” Population and Environment. 42: 4-27. Haney, J., C. Havice, and J. T. Mitchell. 2019. “Science or Fiction? The Persistence of Disaster Myths in Hollywood Films.” International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters. 37(3): 286-305. 3 September 2021 Mitchell CV Mewborne, M. and J. T. Mitchell. 2019. “Carcassonne: Using a Tabletop Game to Teach Geographic Concepts.” The Geography Teacher. 16(2): 57-67. Collins, L. and J. T. Mitchell. 2019. “Teacher Training in GIS: What is needed for long-term success?” International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education. 28 (2): 118-135. Mitchell, J. T. and L. Collins. 2018. “Into the Field": An Exercise in Exploring Local and Not-so Local Landscapes.” The Geography Teacher. 15(3): 106-116. Mitchell, J. T. 2018. “Pre-Service Teachers Learn to Teach Geography: A Suggested Course Model.” Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 42(2): 238-260. Mitchell, J. T. and P. Hare. 2018. “Professional Development for the Advanced Placement Human Geography Teacher: Present Practice and Prospect for Change.” The Geography Teacher. 15(2): 68-79. Mitchell, J. T., G. Roy, S. Fritch, and B. Wood. 2018. “Teacher Training in GIS: Lessons Learned from High- Needs Schools.” Cartography and Geographic Information Science. 45(4): 292-304. Fleming, J. and J. T. Mitchell. 2017. “Effects of Giant Traveling Map Use on Student Spatial Thinking.” The Geographical Bulletin. 58(2): 67-77. Dawson, J. and J. T. Mitchell. 2017. “Bitter Sweets: Mapping Pineapples, Hospitality, and Slavery.” The Geography Teacher. 14 (3): 118-129. Mitchell, J. T. 2016. “The Geography of the Journal of Geography: Paper Origins, 2008-2015.” Journal of Geography. 115(6): 256-261. Mitchell, J. T., C. Brysch, and L. Collins. 2015. “Journal of Geography Keywords: Trends and Recommendations.” Journal of Geography. 114(6): 247-253. Strachan, C. and J. T. Mitchell. 2014. “Teachers’ Perceptions of Esri Story Maps as Effective Teaching Tools.” Review of International Geographical Education Online. 4(3): 195-220. Mitchell, J. T. and D. Hance. 2014. “Map Skills, Ocean Currents, Pollution, and … A Rubber Duck?” The Geography Teacher. 11(3): 108-115. Mitchell, J. T. and D. Alderman. 2014. “A Street Named for a King: The Politics of Place-Naming.” Social Education. 78(3): 123-128. Mitchell, J. T. and L. Collins. 2014. “The Green Book: ‘Safe Spaces’ from Place to Place.” The Geography Teacher. 11(1): 29-36. Mitchell, J. T., J. Cantrill, and J. Kearse. 2012. “The “Why” and “Where” of the Tappan Zee Bridge: A Lesson in Site Location, Physical Geography, and Politics.” Social Education. 76(4): 197-201. Mitchell, J. T., L. Collins, S. Wise, and M. Caughman. 2012. “Connecting with Rice: Carolina Lowcountry and Africa.” The Geography Teacher. 9(1): 6-17. 4 September 2021 Mitchell CV Mitchell, J. T. and W. C. Terry. 2011. “Contesting Pisco: Chile, Peru, and the Politics of Trade.” The Geographical Review. 101(4): 518-535. Battersby, S. E., J. T. Mitchell, and S. L. Cutter. 2011. “Development of an online hazards atlas to improve disaster awareness.” International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education. 20(4): 297- 308. Burton, C., J. T. Mitchell, and S. L. Cutter. 2011. “Evaluating Post-Katrina Recovery in Mississippi using Repeat Photography.” Disasters: The Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy, and Management. 35(3): 488-509. Melton, G., M. Gall, J. T. Mitchell, and S. L. Cutter. 2010. “Hurricane Katrina Storm Surge Delineation: Implications for Future Storm Surge Forecasts and Warnings.” Natural Hazards. 54(2): 519-536. Mitchell, J. T., S. Wise, and M. Caughman. 2010. “Re-Discovering Geography in South Carolina’s World Cultures Curriculum.” South
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