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Volume 42, Number 3 • March 2007

In This Issue

From the Meridian ....................2President’s Column....................3Members of Note ........................8AAG Washington Monitor ........9Award Deadlines........................12Grants and Awards....................12Grants and Competitions ......13Quarter Century ........................15Call for Papers..............................16Op-Ed..............................................18Books Received ..........................20Necrology......................................21New Appointments ..................21Jobs in Geography ....................22Forthcoming in

AAG Journals ........................30New Members ............................30Events ............................................31

AAG Newsletter 1www.aag.org

AAG to Sponsor Discussion on Iraq has written six books on the Mid-dle East and lives in Washington,D.C., with his wife, the poetJudith Viorst. He will presentobservations on the current situa-tion in Iraq and foster a discussionby members of the audience. Thesession will be chaired by AlecMurphy, of the University of Ore-gon. Mr. Viorst will be availablefollowing the session for additional

discussion, to sign books and to meet informallywith members of the audience.

T he AAG will host “Iraq andthe Middle East: A Presen-tation and Discussion with

Milton Viorst” on Wednesday,April 18 at the 2007 Annual Meet-ing in San Francisco. MiltonViorst has covered the MiddleEast as a journalist and scholarsince the 1960s. He was The NewYorker ’s Middle East correspon-dent, and his work has appearedin The New York Times, The Washington Post, theLos Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He

Deadline for discounted AAG Annual Meeting registration has been extended to March 23.

S an Francisco last hosted the AAG’sAnnual Meeting in 1994. The inter-vening period, although brief, has

brought many substantial changes. Indeed,San Francisco has been called an “instant”city, and it still seems to evolve in quickstrokes. Many signs of the recent changesare visible in the built environment, whileothers are not so plain to the eye.

The Dot-Com BoomOne of the most significant events in San

Francisco’s recent history was the dot-comboom. Freewheeling internet start-ups and agamut of technology companies awash inventure capital helped to wreak havoc on thecity in long lasting ways, despite the subse-quent dot-com bust. Starting in the mid-1990s and peaking in the year 2000, jobs andmoney drew a stream of young singlesand couples into the city and helped to

start the infamous inflationary spiral in SanFrancisco’s housing market. The city’s popu-lation grew from 723,000 in 1990 to 776,000in 2000. During the same time the number ofjobs increased by about 50,000. Vacancyrates dipped to one percent, well below thefour percent that marks a housing crisis.

The city’s unfortunate supply-sideresponse led to the spread of upscalelive/work units into neighborhoods such asSouth of Market, the Mission, Potrero Hill,and the Central Waterfront, often in areaszoned for industry. These neighborhoodsare home to concentrations of both lowincome housing and blue collar jobs, thoughless so now. Several thousand units oflive/work were built, and their often out-of-place character is easily seen by walkingthrough these neighborhoods. Not so

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San Francisco’s landscape has undergone enormouschange in the 13 years since the city last hosted anAAG Annual Meeting.

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The Plan to Hijack Mapping

I would like to bring to your attention anissue of great import to geographers,geography programs, and the future of

our discipline. Immediately following this col-umn is a concise two-page legal analysis of apending lawsuit recently initiated by the“Management Association for Private Pho-togrammetric Surveyors” (“MAPPS”), et.al.,against the US Government in federal DistrictCourt. That Legal Briefing notes:

“The case of MAPPS v. Unit-ed States…could have dramaticconsequences for the entiremapping community, includingthe GIS industry. Simply put,an adverse outcome wouldeffectively exclude everyonebut licensed architects, engi-neers, and surveyors from fed-eral government contracts for‘mapping’ services of every sortand description – not justthose mapping services tradi-tionally provided by surveyors.”

This Legal Briefing was prepared by Pills-bury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a highly-respected national law firm, at the request ofthe Association of American Geographers,to provide accurate, clear and legally-informed information regarding the Claimsasserted by the MAPPS plaintiffs in theirlawsuit—and the potential consequences ofthese Claims—to our members and to thebroader geography, GIS, and mappingcommunities.

The AAG and its attorneys believe thislawsuit is a serious threat to geography, theGIS field and to the larger mapping commu-nity. Together with several other associations(URISA, GISCI, GITA, and UCGIS), theAAG has developed and filed an Amicus Briefand other legal documents in opposition tothe litigation initiated by MAPPS. Additionalinformation on this pending lawsuit, includinglegal documents filed by MAPPS, the AAG,and others, is available at www.aag.org. Iencourage you to consult these documents soas to understand this issue as fully as possible.

In a recent Directions magazine editorial,Adena Schutzberg raised the question ofwhether this lawsuit filed by MAPPS—andtheir similar legislative and lobbying efforts—illustrates the need to develop a new educa-tional and lobbying organization to represent

the great majority of those in the GIS andmapping community who are not representedby the narrow special interests of MAPPS.

Before exploring this question further,however, I would like to emphasize that we atthe AAG and all other groups I have spoken toon this issue have great respect for our manyfriends and colleagues who are surveyors andengineers. We like surveyors and engineers,have nothing against them personally, andwelcome their participation, together with so

many others, as valued col-leagues and collaborators inthe GIS and mapping commu-nity. In fact, openness, sharing,innovation, and a sense of col-legiality have long character-ized both the traditional map-ping community and thedynamic new GIS world.

In part, it is this very realsense of “community betrayed”that explains why, when anorganization such as MAPPS

undertakes audaciously greedy actions againstthe great majority of the rest of the GIS andmapping community, as demonstrated by thislawsuit (see Amicus Brief, www.aag.org), thatmany of those in the larger mapping world areunderstandably concerned, saddened, andangered.

Fortunately, we also know that a greatnumber of engineers and surveyors, many ofwhom we have worked with collaborativelyand happily for years, are personally appalledand embarrassed by the over-reaching claimsand actions of these organizations that pur-port to act in their name, and we thank themfor their collegial support.

The MAPPS lawsuit, however, makes itperfectly clear that this organization’s inten-tions are not “collegial” (read their lawsuitclaims, www.aag.org).

If MAPPS and related special interests con-tinue to seek to abuse the protections theyalready have in the Brooks Act, which gov-erns federal procurement of standard architec-tural and engineering services, then perhapsAdena Schutzberg’s suggestion of a lobbyingorganization to represent the interests of thelarger mapping and GIS community is indeedwarranted and worth considering. At a mini-mum, there appears to be a compelling and

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Volume 42, Number 3President’s Column

Immigration and Immigrant Geographies

I n this column, I write to invite you tothe Presidential Plenary Session at thenext month’s AAG meeting in San Fran-

cisco. The session is entitled “America’sImmigrants: New Geographies, NewDebates” and will showcase the work ofgeographers engaged in groundbreakingwork in the exploding field of immigrationresearch. It provides a sampling of thebreadth of research on immigrant geogra-phies that is increasingly informing theoryand public policy on this topic of enormousnational importance.

Geographers are well aware of the tremen-dous growth in immigration to the UnitedStates over the past several decades and thedramatic shifts in immigration’s national ori-gins. The foreign born population of the U.S.grew from approximately 9.6 million in 1970to over 33 million in 2005. The share of theforeign born in the U.S. population over thesame period grew from 4.7% to 12.1%. Ascompared with immigrants a century ago,recent immigrants are overwhelmingly non-European in their national origins. Not sur-prisingly, immigration and its impacts havegenerated intense public debates at the feder-al, state, and local level. Issues revolve aroundsocio-cultural transformation of the country(“will immigrants assimilate?”), economicimpacts (“will immigrants take our jobs?”), fis-cal implications (“who will pay for immigrantservices?”), and most recently, security con-cerns (“will immigrants harm us?”).

Over the past fifteen years, a burgeoningacademic literature has sought to informimmigration policy, and to advance ourunderstanding of the issues surrounding immi-gration. Scholars from a range of disciplineshave weighed in, each group advancing ourunderstanding in unique ways. For example,sociologists have drawn attention to the com-plexities surrounding the processes of immi-grant assimilation, anthropologists to theimpacts on and influences of sending soci-eties, and political scientists to the role of thestate in shaping immigration patterns. Geo-graphers have also made important contribu-tions by highlighting, for example, the role ofscale, regions, and spatial interaction. Theplenary session provides a rich sampling ofthis work with presentations by William A.V.Clark (UCLA), Rebecca Torres (East Carolina

University), Mark Ellis (University of Wash-ington), and AnnaLee Saxenian (UC Berkeley).

In his presentation entitled “Is there animmigration crisis?” Bill Clark challenges theperception that the United States is in themidst of a crisis brought about by “ethnicinvasion.” He notes that this perception hasgenerated federal policies involving a tight-ening in the rules of entry into the U.S., themilitarization of borders, and fundamentalchanges in immigration andnaturalization policies. Clarkquestions the expectation that,unless there is national inter-vention, the flow of immigrantsto the U.S. will continue toincrease indefinitely into thefuture. Instead, he focuses onthe tremendous regional andlocal variations in the impactsof immigrants, both document-ed and undocumented. Clarkargues for the need for humanepolicies that address the needs of immigrantsand their families while recognizing thatimmigration may exact a cost on local com-munities and native-born workers.

Rebecca Torres focuses attention on “NewGeographies of Rural Latino TransnationalMigration.” Her presentation highlights theimportant dynamics shaping new streams ofmigration to rural areas, and the way in whichimmigrant narratives can help us to understandthe processes underlying the construction ofnew transnational spaces and communities.Torres contends that we are implicated inasymmetrical relationships that perpetuate themigration of impoverished rural populations tothe U.S., e.g. at a national level through neo-liberal agricultural policies, and at the regionalscale through the demand for cheap labor.Consequently we bear a responsibility toadvocate fair international and domestic poli-cies, as well as to channel our unique knowl-edge as geographers into praxis and the sup-port of justice for marginalized and vulnerableimmigrant groups.

Mark Ellis will speak on “Patterns on theLand: Reading Immigrant Geographies inthe US.” His presentation offers new perspec-tives on the role of geography in shaping theprocess of immigrant adaptation to Americanlife. He challenges the widely held expecta-

tion of “spatial assimilation,” viz. that as immi-grants adapt/assimilate to the host society cul-ture, they will increasingly disperse out ofethnic neighborhood concentrations intoAmerica’s suburbs. Policymakers and academ-ics often accept this notion uncritically andeven extend the expectation of spatial assimi-lation to the regional scale. Ellis counters thisexpectation by drawing from multiculturalist,racialization, and other critical perspectives.

He also presents provocativeconnections between immigra-tion discourse in America andthe way in which we imageimmigrant geographies.

AnnaLee Saxenian’s presen-tation, entitled “The New Arg-onauts: Remaking Global Geo-graphies,” highlights the role ofhighly skilled immigrants inshaping the global patterns ofentrepreneurship and competi-tion. Argonauts refer to the for-

eign-born students who, in the 1950s, 1960sand 1970s, came to the U.S. to study scienceand engineering and then remained to partic-ipate actively in the country’s high tech boomin the 1980s and 1990s. Saxenian notes thatin recent years, these highly skilled immi-grants are mirroring, in their home countries,their entrepreneurial successes in Silicon Val-ley. In the process, the new Argonauts arecreating vibrant transnational links andreshaping a migration that once was seen as abrain drain for peripheral countries into a farmore complex, two-way process of “brain cir-culation.” Her presentation illustrates howthe new geographies of technology entrepre-neurship are challenging the traditional core-periphery hierarchy and offering new andpreviously unanticipated possibilities for insti-tutional and economic change.

Public and policy interest in immigrationwill only rise in the future as national fertilityrates fall, concerns about America’s globalcompetitiveness rise, and regions and locali-ties weigh the costs and benefits of immigra-tion. Please join me at the Presidential Ple-nary session to hear how geographers areshaping immigration theory and policy.

Kavita [email protected]

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March 2007

Kansas State and VGSP Commemorate MLK Week

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Obser-vance Week at Kansas State Uni-versity culminated this year with

the dedication of a major street in Man-hattan, Kansas. In a January 19, 2007 cer-emony, 17th Street was renamed MartinLuther King, Jr. Memorial Drive. Thiseffort was completed partly as a result ofcontinuing efforts by Kansas State Uni-versity geographers.

In 2003, Kansas State PhD geographycandidate and Gamma Theta Upsilonmember John Patrick Harty read an articleby Dr. Derek Alderman, associate professorof geography at East Carolina University,on renaming streets after Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr., for Karen De Bres’ cultural geog-raphy course. This led to class discussionson the possibility of renaming a streetlocally in honor of MLK. In Spring of2005, Harty met with Reverend JimSpencer and told him of an idea he had forrenaming a street for Dr. King in Manhat-tan, Kansas. Reverend Spencer invitedHarty to present his idea on to the Manhat-tan MLK Memorial Committee. In explain-ing why 17th Street should be the thor-oughfare used to commemorate King,Harty noted its geographical symbolism.The north-south street symbolized: 1) abridge linking Yuma Street, where the seg-regated African-American community washistorically centered, with the local com-munity; 2) a connection with three impor-tant local entities, the U.S. Army’s FortRiley (Ft. Riley Blvd), downtown Manhat-tan (Poyntz Avenue), and Kansas State

University (Anderson Avenue); and 3) freespeech, as 17th Street ends near the BoscoStudent Plaza, informally known as the freespeech zone on the Kansas State campus.

To advance this idea into reality, JohnHarty, now a member of the ManhattanMLK Committee, contacted Derek Alder-man. Alderman sent the committee sever-al hundred flyers explaining streetrenaming projects around the country,describing MLK streets in the context ofthe national scene. Following meetingswith local residents and city officials, theManhattan City Council voted unani-mously on March 7, 2006 to officiallydesignate 17th Street as Martin LutherKing, Jr. Memorial Drive.

Years of work culminated with “A Dayto Remember: January 19, 2007” present-ed by The City of Manhattan MLKMemorial Committee and The KansasState University MLK Observance WeekPlanning Committee. January 19, 2007was the 39th anniversary of the lastspeech Dr. King would ever give on acollege campus. It took place across thestreet from the Bosco Student Plaza, atKansas State’s Ahearn Field House, verynear to the dedication site. The day’sevents included remarks from ManhattanMayor Bruce Snead and a presentation byDr. Derek Alderman, whose research wasthe seed for the dedication project.Alderman’s talk, entitled “Naming Streetsfor Martin Luther King, Jr.: A New Geog-raphy of Memory in America” was spon-sored by Kansas State University’s

Department of Geography, its Beta PsiGTU chapter, and by the AAG/GTUVisiting Geographical Scientist Program(http://www.aag.org/Education/aag/edu_visitingscientist.cfm).

In his presentation, Alderman noted“The whole project of remembering Kingin America shows the importance ofgeography, the continued importance ofspatial, racial boundaries in America, andhow geographers can have an impactbeyond the confines of office and class-room.”

Geographers at Kansas State University initiated the drive torename 17th Street as Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drive.

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immediate need for a coordinated effortamong many concerned organizations andindividuals to help educate and inform stateagencies, federal agencies, and legislatorsabout the real nature of the broader geospatialand mapping world, and about MAPPS’ realagenda, which their lawsuit now makes clearfor all to see.

To understand more about what this issuemeans for geographers and to so many of ourother colleagues, please read the short Mappsv. United States Legal Briefing, prepared by theAAG’s law firm, Pillsbury Winthrop ShawPittman LLP, which follows below.

* * *MAPPS v. United States: TheStakes for the GIS and MappingCommunities

The case of MAPPS v. United States (E.D.Va. No. 1:06cv378), currently pending infederal court in Alexandria, Virginia, couldhave dramatic consequences for the entiremapping community, including the GISindustry. Simply put, an adverse outcomewould effectively exclude everyone butlicensed architects, engineers and surveyorsfrom federal government contracts for “map-ping” services of every sort and description –not just those mapping services traditionallyperformed by surveyors.

The MAPPS Plaintiffs’ ClaimsIn the MAPPS case, four trade associa-

tions of engineers and surveyors are suingthe U.S. Government, alleging that the gov-ernment is awarding mapping and GIS con-tracts in violation of a federal law known asthe Brooks Architect-Engineers Act. (See 40U.S.C. §§ 1101 – 1104). This law requiresthe federal government to use certain restric-tive procedures when it awards contracts forvarious types of “architectural and engineer-ing” (A&E) services, including “surveying andmapping” pertaining to the design, construc-tion and repair of buildings, facilities andother real property – the traditional pre-serve of surveyors.

The MAPPS trade association plaintiffs areclaiming, however, that this law is not limitedto “surveying and mapping” services of thetypes traditionally performed by surveyors.Instead, relying on a tortured reading of thelaw and its history, they claim that it coversliterally all mapping activity – including thegreat majority of mapping and GIS activity

that cartographers, geographers, GIS special-ists, computer science and IT professionals,planners, academics, GIScientists, techni-cians, and many others in the “nonA&E firm”mapping community and GIS industry havehistorically performed and are continuing toperform for the federal government.

The MAPPS plaintiffs have attempted, sofar unsuccessfully, to lobby Congress toamend the Brooks Act to accommodate theirspecial interests. They have now initiated alawsuit against the U.S. Government seekingto require the Federal Acquisition Regulatory(FAR) Council to change the regulationsimplementing the Brooks Act so as to:

“define ‘surveying and mapping’ so as toinclude contracts and subcontracts forservices for Federal agencies for collecting,storing, retrieving, or disseminating graphical ordigital data depicting natural or man made physi-cal features, phenomena and boundaries of the earthand any information relating thereto, includingbut not limited to surveys, maps, charts,remote sensing data and images and aerialphotographic services.”

MAPPS’ Amended Complaint, ¶¶ 17, 2229(June 9, 2006) (emphasis added).

The Stakes for the GIS and Mapping Communities

In a recent court filing, the MAPPS plain-tiffs attempted to play down the conse-quences for the broader mapping communityand GIS industry if the court were to acceptthis definition and rule in MAPPS’ favor. (SeePltfs’ Mem. at 23 (Feb. 1, 2007)). But thoseconsequences would be both real and dramat-ic. If the court were to rule for the plaintiffs,the broader mapping community and muchof the GIS industry would find itself shut outof federal mapping contracts. This is becausethe Brooks Act restricts the award of federalcontracts for “architectural and engineering”services to “firms,” which the Act defines asentities “permitted by law to practice the pro-fession of architecture or engineering.” (See40 U.S.C. §§ 1102(3) & 1103(d).) With acourt victory in this case, the plaintiffs couldprevent the government from ever awardinganother contract for “mapping” to anyone buta licensed architect, engineer or surveyor.

The evidence indicates that such an out-come would have far-reaching effects on theGIS industry and the broader mapping com-munity. As outlined in affidavits filed withthe court on behalf of the Association of

American Geographers and four other spon-sors* of an amicus brief opposing the MAPPSlawsuit, a court victory by the plaintiffscould negatively affect not only those indi-viduals and companies involved in GIS butalso those involved in many other types ofmapping activity, including GPS field datacollection, internet mapping, geospatialanalysis, location based services, remotesensing, academic research involving maps,and map creation or cartographic produc-tion of almost any type. The effects wouldbe felt in many industries and applications,ranging from electric utilities to city plan-ning, from environmental protection tonational defense, and from agriculture tohomeland security.

In short, the evidence shows that limitingfederal procurement of all mapping and GISservices to licensed engineers and surveyors –as the MAPPS plaintiffs are attempting to do –could cripple the GIS industry; damage U.S.geographic science, research capacity, andcompetitiveness; and shackle governmentagencies, all of which depend upon the pro-ductivity, talent, scientific and technicalskills, and the creativity and innovation thatcharacterize the vast majority of the existingGIS and mapping workforce, which is notrepresented by MAPPS.

* * *Post Script:

If you as an AAG member, whether as anindividual, a company, or an institutionbelieve that you may be negatively affectedby the MAPPS litigation, or are merely out-raged at the nature of the Claims made byMAPPS, et.al., please consider supporting thelegal and educational efforts to oppose thislitigation and related activities, with a dona-tion to the Mapping and GIS CommunityDefense Fund, at www.aag.org/help.

Doug [email protected]

*The amicus brief was submitted to the court on Janu-ary 24, 2007, by the Association of American Geogra-phers (AAG), the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI),the Geospatial Information & Technology Association(GITA), the University Consortium for GeographicInformation Science (UCGIS), and the Urban andRegional Information Systems Association (URISA).The court issued an order accepting the brief on Janu-ary 29, 2007, making it part of the record in the case.


March 2007

Expanding Geography Education Networks in the Americas

T he AAG will hold a workshop,“Expanding Geography EducationNetworks in the Americas,” at the

“Geography in the Americas: Collabora-tion on Research and Education” confer-ence to take place May 19-21, 2007 in LaSerena, Chile. The conference is being co-sponsored by the AAG, Texas State Uni-versity’s Gilbert M. Grosvenor Center forGeographic Education, the Universidad dela Serena, and the Pan-American Instituteof Geography and History (PAIGH).Workshop leaders will include MichaelSolem (AAG), Phil Klein (University ofNorthern Colorado), Osvaldo Muñiz(Texas State University, San Marcos), andWaverly Ray (MiraCosta College).

The workshop will seek to foster edu-cational collaborations among geogra-phers in the United States and LatinAmerica by building on the work of the

AAG Center for Global Geography Edu-cation (CGGE), a project funded by theNational Science Foundation to enhanceundergraduate learning of global issuesand international perspectives. CGGEprovides the materials and e-learning plat-form to promote analysis and discussion ofgeographic issues between students in dif-ferent countries. By working collabora-tively in international teams, studentsexchange information and discuss con-temporary issues using communicationtools provided in the modules. CGGEmodules may be accessed at www.aag.org/education/center.

The workshop is open to undergradu-ate and graduate students, as well as fac-ulty from U.S. and Latin American geog-raphy programs. Objectives include: 1)familiarizing participants to CGGElearning modules and strategies for con-

ducting successful international collabo-rations among undergraduates; 2) intro-ducing participants to model concepts inglobal learning, and practices of onlinecollaboration at the international scale;3) developing new activities for CGGEmodules related to nationalism, the glob-al economy, and population issues bydrawing on case studies affecting peopleand places in the United States and LatinAmerica; 4) planning future implementa-tion of CGGE modules in undergraduategeography classes taught by workshopparticipants.

Individuals interested in applying fortravel funding to participate in theworkshop should contact MichaelSolem at [email protected]. For furtherinformation about the “Geography inthe Americas” conference, please visitwww.geographyintheamericas.com.

Call for Nominations for AAG Standing Committees

A t the AAG Council spring 2007meeting held immediately prior tothe Annual Meeting in San Francis-

co, the AAG Council will make newappointments to the set of AAG StandingCommittees. These appointments willreplace members whose terms expire in2007 and serve as a resource for any newor combined committees the Council willcommission in the course of consideringpossible restructuring of the AAG Com-mittees. A list of the anticipated vacanciesto be filled and topics of interest to com-mittees is provided below.

If you wish to nominate yourself orother qualified individuals for one or moreof these vacancies, please notify AAG Sec-retary Ines Miyares by April 9, 2007 via e-mail ([email protected]), orvia fax to the AAG Office (202-234-2744).Please ensure that your nominee is willingto serve if appointed and include the con-

tact information for your nominee as wellas a brief statement indicating why he/shewould be suitable for the position.

Archives and Association HistoryTWO (2) Vacancies

Committee on College GeographyTHREE (3) Vacancies

Constitution & Bylaws CommitteeTHREE (3) Vacancies

Finance Committee ONE (1) Vacancy

Membership THREE (3) Vacancies

Publications Committee THREE (3) Vacancies

Scientific Freedom & ResponsibilityCommitteeTWO (2) Vacancies

AAG Globe Book Award Committee ONE (1) Vacancy

AAG Meridian Book Award Committee ONE (1) Vacancy

AAG Research Grants Committee TWO (2) Vacancies

Committee on the Status of Women inGeography THREE (3) Vacancies

The current charges for AAG StandingCommittees may be found in the AAGGuide to Programs or online at http://www.aag.org/Info/Committees%20List.pdf.

In addition, the Executive Committeeis seeking names of individuals interestedin the following topics: Enhancing Diver-sity, Governmental Data and Employ-ment, Student Awards and/or Scholar-ships. Others who are interested in assistingwith the World Geography Bowl Com-mittee in San Francisco should contactthe Chair, Laurence Carstensen at Vir-ginia Tech, [email protected].


Volume 42, Number 3

AAG Presidential Achievement Awards

T he AAG is proud to announce thatthe 2007 Presidential AchievementAwards will be conferred upon Jack

and Laura Dangermond and to James C.Knox at the upcoming annual meeting inSan Francisco. The Presidential Achieve-ment Award recognizes individuals whohave made long-standing and distinguishedcontributions to the discipline of geography.

AAG Past President Richard Marstoncites the extraordinary contributions JimKnox has made to geography—and to thestature of geography as adiscipline—through his pro-lific teaching, internationalresearch in geomorphologyand paleohydrology, men-toring of students, and self-less service. Knox has pub-lished benchmark articles inthe Annals, presented count-less papers at AAG nationalmeetings, and served theAAG in numerous capaci-ties. The recipient of many honors andawards throughout his career, Knox waspresented with the M.G. Marcus Distin-guished Career Award by the AAG’s Geo-morphology Specialty Group in 2001.

Jack Dangermond is recognized univer-sally as a creative force and long-time lead-ing pioneer in the field of GeographicInformation Systems (GIS). Dangermondis the founder and president of Environ-mental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).Jack and Laura have worked together tobuild ESRI into the world’s fourth-largestprivately held software company. They aregenerous benefactors of many worthysocial and educational programs world-wide. ESRI’s innovative GIS technologies

are the established standard inter-nationally, serving as essentialtools in sectors ranging from edu-cation, science, and technologyto defense, transportation, andcommunications. The geographicinformation systems developed atESRI have revolutionized theways scientists conduct research,and the ways governments andbusinesses function. The Danger-monds have often stated that

their goal is the development of compre-hensive GIS software systems that enableusers to manage and use geographic infor-mation to make a difference in the worldaround them.

The 2007 AAG Presidential Achieve-ment Awards will be presented at the AAGbanquet, which begins at 7:00pm onThursday, April 19, in Continental Ball-room 4 of the San Francisco Hilton Hotel.Full banquet tables may be reserved fordepartments, AAG specialty groups, stu-dents or friends. Individual tickets are $75and tickets for a table (seats 10) are $750.Tickets may be purchased at the AAG Reg-istration Desk or by using the specialevents form on page 15, this issue. At8:30pm, Richard Marston will deliver thePast President’s Address on “Land, Life andEnvironmental Change in Mountains.”The address is open to all attendees at nocharge.

MyCOE Sessions Set for Annual Meeting

M y Community, Our Earth: Geo-graphic Learning for SustainableDevelopment (MyCOE) is a part-

nership between the Association of Amer-ican Geographers and several otherorganizations. Its mission is to encourageyouth to use geographic tools and con-cepts to address local issues of sustainabil-ity. By participating in MyCOE, youngpeople from around the world can exam-ine and learn more about environmentalissues and propose solutions to the chal-lenges they study. Since MyCOE wasestablished in conjunction with the WorldSummit on Sustainable Development in2001, thousands of students in more than100 countries have drawn upon a world-

wide network of geographers as mentorsfor over 300 local projects that focus onissues of sustainable development. Spon-sors have included the U.S. Departmentof State, USDA, USAID, IDB, USGS,NOAA, and ESRI.

Two MyCOE sessions have beenscheduled for the 2007 AAG AnnualMeeting in San Francisco. The first is apaper session organized by Patricia Solísand Matt Koeppe of the AAG, and willtake place on Tuesday, April 17, betweennoon and 1:40pm. Papers will describe theoverall MyCOE partnership and many ofthe program’s current projects taking placein the Middle East, Central and SouthAmerica, and other regions of the world

on topics ranging from biodiversity togeographic literacy to climate change.The second session (2:00pm to 3:40pm,Tuesday, April 17) features illustratedpapers and follows immediately upon thepaper session.

Speakers in the noon paper session willinclude Frances A. Colón of the U.S.Department of State, Anne Pollard of theNational Geographic Society, DrewStephens of the GIS Institute, and KevinScott of the Pole To Pole Leadership Insti-tute, in addition to Solís. Eugene Fosnightof the U.S. Geological Survey will servewith Koeppe as a discussant.

More details on MyCOE may be foundat http://www.aag.org/sustainable/.

Knox

Laura and Jack Dangermond


March 2007

Career and Professional Development Sessions at AAG in San Francisco

T he AAG will offer a number of ses-sions discussing career and profes-sional development at the upcom-

ing 2007 Annual Meeting in San Francis-co. These sessions have been organizedaround two AAG projects: the Jobs inGeography (JIGs) Career Fair, and theEnhancing Departments and GraduateEducation in Geography (EDGE) project.

JIG SessionsThe Jobs in Geography Career Fair will

feature four special sessions at the 2007AAG Annual Meeting:

• “Jobs in Geography I – Career Opportuni-ties and Challenges in Community Collegesand Universities” (Session 2248, onApril 18 at 10:00 am) is a panelsession that will discuss opportunitiesand challenges for young facultymembers in community colleges anduniversities.

• “Jobs in Geography II – Packaging YourTransferable Skills with a Geographic Edge”(Session 3548, on April 18 at 3:00pm), in which Janelle Metz, a profes-sional career counselor from SanFrancisco State University, willprovide tips on how to identify yourtransferable skills and package themwith your geography education.

• “Jobs in Geography III – Pursuing careers inthe government and non-profit organiza-tions” (Session 3248, on April 19 at10:00 am) is a panel that will bring

together a number of professionalgeographers currently practicing inthe government and non-profitsectors. Panelists will share theirexperiences, advice, and insightswith job seekers, and discuss theskills and competencies most oftensought by government and non-profit organizations.

• “Jobs in Geography IV – Taking yourgeographic advantage to the private sector”(Session 4248, on April 20 at10:00am) will address tailoring one’sjob search to match the needs ofprivate companies in a panel discus-sion format.

EDGE SessionsThe AAG’s Enhancing Departments

and Graduate Education in Geography(EDGE) project, funded by the NationalScience Foundation, will sponsor severalsessions focusing on issues and strategiesfor preparing master’s and PhD studentsfor careers in business, industry, govern-ment, and the academy. These sessionswill also provide information for howindividuals and departments can becomeinvolved in the EDGE effort to supportgraduate geography programs.

EDGE sessions will include: • “Support for International Geographers in

U.S. Colleges and Universities I & II”(Wednesday, April 18: Session 2131,8:00 – 9:40 am and Session 2231,

10:00 – 11:40 am), two panelsexploring immigration, residency,citizenship, and community issuesfaced by foreign born scholars teach-ing in U.S. colleges and universities.

• “Building Geography Graduate StudentCommunity: Resources, Tools, and Strate-gies” (Thursday, April 19: Session3146, 8:00 – 9:40 am) will discuss theroles played by social networks andpeer mentoring in the creation ofsupportive environments for gradu-ate students.

• “Professional Development Resources forGraduate Students, Early Career Faculty,and Departments” (Thursday, April 19:Session 3402, 1:00 PM - 2:40 PM) isan interactive paper session high-lighting forthcoming AAG publica-tions for enhancing the professionaldevelopment of graduate studentsand new professors in academicgeography departments.

• “Making it Up as We Go: Balancing Work,Relationships, and Family in the AcademicCareer I & II” (Friday, April 20: Session4456, 2:00 – 3:40 pm and Session4556, 4:00 – 5:40 pm) are two panelsaddressing challenges faced by early-and mid-career academics as theyseek to balance their careers withhome and family life.

More information on the EDGE proj-ect is available at www.aag.org/edge.

Barry Wellar, Professor of Geography,University of Ottawa (ret.) and presidentof Wellar Consulting Inc., was the subjectof a feature article in the February 4, 2007issue of the Ottawa Citizen. The article“Honk if You Love Smog” linked the 2007report of the Intergovernmental Panel onClimate Change to many of Dr. Wellar’sresearch projects and papers over the past30 years, including “Taking steps towards

the end of the automobile era” written in1975, and the Doomsday Map presenta-tions of the late 1980s and early 1990s.The feature article may be viewed athttp://digital.ottawacitizen.com/epaper/viewer.aspx (page B3).

Newhouse News Service highlightedresearch by Matthew Mitchelson of theUniversity of Georgia, and Derek Alderman

and Jeff Popke of East Carolina University,in the January 15, 2007 article “Despitestereotypes, MLK streets are economicallyvibrant.” The news article, based on arecently published study in Social ScienceQuarterly, appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Austin American Statesman, Birming-ham News, Charlotte Observer, Kalamazoo Gazette,Kansas City Star, New Orleans Times-Picayune,Seattle Times, and St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Members of Note


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AAG Washington MonitorWith No Child reauthorizationlooming, AAG, GENIP Reachout to Capitol Hill

As the Democratic Congress continuesto get the feel of power after twelve yearsin the minority, Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Rep. George Miller (D-CA) arereadying to examine and reauthorize theBush Administration’s signature No ChildLeft Behind Act (NCLB). No Child, ofcourse, is the given name of the Elemen-tary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA);Kennedy and Miller are the respectivechairs of the Senate and House Commit-tees with jurisdiction over educationissues.

The ESEA was last reauthorized in 2001,shortly after the Bush Administration cameinto office with a promise of holdingschools accountable for student progress.The result was NCLB, a bi-partisan lawwhich has drawn both passionate criticsand defenders in the five years since itwent into effect. Leaving aside its actualimpact, the act has been a frustration tothe geography community because itfailed to remedy the unfortunate realitythat geography is the only one among thenine core academic subjects identified inthe law not to receive dedicated federalfunding.

To this end and with the law’s reautho-rization due, the AAG initiated an effortby the Geography Education NationalImplementation Project (GENIP), a coali-tion made up of the AAG, the AmericanGeographical Society, the National Coun-cil for Geographic Education, and theNational Geographic Society, to reach outto Kennedy and Miller. In a February 5letter, GENIP urged the Chairmen to“give strong support to the teaching ofgeography” in the proposal they developfor the reauthorization of NCLB.

The letter asserted that “Geography isimportant to every American – a central

plank in the building of each citizen’s civicresponsibility. Geography brings a neces-sary spatial view to life situations anddecisions – from family, school, and theworkplace to the local community andbroader society. Geography helps usunderstand the connections betweenpeoples and places – and with the naturalenvironment. It affords us critical insightinto the patterns and movements of peo-ple, goods, ideas, and capital – and to therealities of resources and conflicts.Geography provides essential workforceskills. The study of geography enables stu-dents to grasp the explanatory power ofmaps and increasingly critical geospatialtechnologies – such as remote sensing,geographic information systems (GIS),and global positioning systems (GPS).Geography helps us understand our ownplace as American citizens – and the placeof the United States in an uncertain world.”

In the letter, GENIP also offered toprovide an expert witness to the commit-tees, should they wish to open a discus-sion involving geography education thisyear. We will keep you apprised of devel-opments as ESEA proposals are developedin Congress.

Continuing Resolution OffersGood News for Science

On January 31, the House of Represen-tatives took a big step towards finalizingthe FY 2007 federal appropriationsprocess – for a fiscal year that began overfour months ago. The unusually lateaction was necessitated when the 109thCongress closed up shop in Decemberhaving passed only two major appropria-tions bills – those for Defense and Home-land Security. After the Democrats seizedpower in the November elections, Rep.David Obey (D-WI) and Sen. Robert Byrd(D-WV), the House and Senate appropri-ations chairmen, announced that their

intention was to pass a full-year continu-ing resolution (CR) that would continueall federal accounts at 2006 levels for the2007 fiscal year.

This was terrible news to the scienceand higher-education communities, whichhad worked hard to encourage Congressand the Bush Administration to significant-ly increase the budget of the National Sci-ence Foundation (NSF) and other federalresearch accounts. Tentative agreementhad been reached on a package whichwould have provided significant increasesfor scientific research, but this was negatedby the plan for the full-year CR.

Fortunes were reversed, however, as thefinal draft of the CR provided significantfunding additions of interest to researchadvocates and the higher education com-munity. The final draft, which passed theHouse by a margin of 286 to 140, with 57Republicans joining all but two Democrats,provided these increases: The NationalScience Foundation was boosted by $335million over its FY 2006 amount, theNational Institutes of Health received anincrease of $619.5 million (enough tofund 500 additional project grants), andthe Pell Grant program was given anadditional $615.4 million, increasing themaximum grant to $4,310 ($260 morethan in FY 2006). These additional fundsare certainly welcome in the face of atight federal budget climate.

While the CR must still be ratified bythe Senate, AAG members should certain-ly be pleased that the efforts of the AAGthrough a united Washington sciencecommunity have helped to preserve thefunding increases that had been agreed toin 2006. Hopefully, these funding trendswill continue into 2007 and beyond.

John Wertmanjwertman.aag.org

The 2007 AAG Annual Meeting preliminary program is available online at www.aag.org.


March 2007

apparent is the incredible disruption theyhave caused. Wealthy new residents werenot often happy with their new environ-ments: the production, distribution, andrepair businesses (PDR) in these neighbor-hoods could be noisy, smelly, and mighthave late night shifts.

Complaints drove many firms out of thecity, as did the promise of massive profits forbuilding owners who sold out to housingdevelopers. The city lost thousands of bluecollar jobs as a number of lower and middleclass neighborhoods rapidly gentrified. Inthe Mission, for instance, corner store priceshave gone up and burrito joints are pressedin close by trendy restaurants and cafes.The housing crisis was also an opportunityfor owners of multi-unit residential build-ings to get out of the rental market, whichstill comprises more than 60 percent of thecity’s housing stock. The legal and financiallegerdemain of tenancy-in-common (TICs)has allowed landlords to sell their buildingswhile avoiding the city’s restrictions oncondo conversions. The annual number ofevictions tripled by the end of the millenni-um, from roughly three or four hundred peryear to about 1,400 in 1999.

The boom also created a spike in theoffice market. By 2000, the city’s annual limiton office space construction had beenreached for the first time in years. Techcompanies even displaced doctors and den-tists from their downtown offices, a processthat rippled down to non-profit and artsorganizations, many of whom were forcedout of the city after their rents skyrocketed.The pressure to find space for the new econ-omy led to a controversial and far-reachinginterpretation of the Planning Code by thecity’s Zoning Administrator. To circumventthe cap on office space, dot-com firms andtheir ilk were defined as “business services”not offices, and so were allowed to prolifer-ate nearly anywhere that they could findspace. In parallel with the spread of live/workhousing, this created a second force of dis-placement as warehouses and old brickbuildings in SoMa and the Mission wereconverted into trendy offices for the techno-savvy elite. More blue collar businesses andthe jobs they provided to neighborhood

residents were forced away. Between 1999and 2004 the city’s eastern neighborhoodslost 12,000 PDR jobs, a 21% reduction.

The City RespondsMayor Willie Brown (1996-2004) and his

Planning Commission did nothing to slowthe transformation of San Francisco wroughtby the dot-com boom and its excesses. May-ors are known for what they build, Brownonce asserted, and he wanted to cover everybit of vacant land. Brown was also support-ed by downtown-oriented advocacy groupswho warned that the city must not kill thegoose laying the golden egg. But the city’sprogressives became increasingly agitated.Grass roots activist groups such as the Mis-sion’s Anti-Displacement Coalition organ-ized protests, even marching into the officesof the Planning Department.

It all came to a head in 2000, which vot-ers made one of the most important electionyears in decades. Brown was reelected, buthe took office in a far different political con-text. For the first time since 1978, the cityelected its legislative body, the Board ofSupervisors, by district rather than at-large.District elections were seen as a way to pro-vide neighborhoods with more power incity hall, and indeed the heavily progressiveslate of candidates voted into office hasgiven them just that, but without the result-ant balkanization that neighborhood poli-tics can create. The Board has forced a banon live/work development, has taken stepsto protect PDR businesses, has initiatedmoratoriums on development in some areas,has restricted the proliferation of chainstores in a number of neighborhoods, andhas increased the affordability requirementsfor new residential development.

A Culture BoomEven as the city has struggled with

growth and its politics, it has experiencedsomething of a civic revival. After 1994,there was nothing short of an explosion inthe cultural/entertainment built environ-ment, ignited in part by the 1989 Loma Pri-eta earthquake. The subsequent rebuildingand shifting around of civic institutionsunfolded like a game of musical chairs. San

Francisco’s Main Library in the Civic Centerwas damaged in the earthquake. It was reha-bilitated and expanded, and opened in 2003as the Asian Art Museum, one of the mostsignificant of its kind in the country. A newMain Library was constructed across thestreet from the old. It opened in 1995 to acool reception; critics did not like its designand worried about its book collection, whichseemed to take a backseat to computer ter-minals and internet connections. Neverthe-less, its patronage has at least doubled.

The Asian Art Museum had previouslybeen located in a wing of the H. M. deYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park,which was also damaged in the 1989 earth-quake. In 2005, the de Young Museumreopened on its original site in a new build-ing designed by Swiss firm Herzog/DeMeuron. Although controversial for itslocation in the park and for the tower thatrises above the tree line (from which itspublic views are impressive), the building isarguably the most significant contributionto San Francisco architecture in decades.

The California Academy of Sciences, amarvelous organization focused on the nat-

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ural sciences, is also rebuilding its facilitiesin Golden Gate Park, across from the deYoung. Designed by Renzo Piano, it willincorporate impressive green designed fea-tures. For now, the Academy is housedtemporarily in the South of Market (SoMa),not far from the new San Francisco Museumof Modern Art (MoMa). MoMa moved outof its Civic Center location in the WarMemorial Veteran’s Building, also damagedin the quake, and into its new home in1995. Designed by Swiss architect MarioBotta, the museum is in a modern structureas significant as the collection it houses. Itis part of the Yerba Buena RedevelopmentArea, and is just across from the YerbaBuena Center for the Arts, the Yerban Gar-dens (which sits atop the undergroundMoscone Convention Center), and the lan-guishing Sony Metreon retail complex,which opened in 1999. The Metreon mustnow compete with the new Westfield SanFrancisco Centre, which opened in 2006.Westfield, the giant Australian mall devel-oper, teamed up with the Forest City Cor-poration to redevelop the historic Empori-um Department Store, known locally for itsmagnificent dome. Merged with the adja-cent San Francisco Centre, it is now thelargest urban shopping mall west of theMississippi. Along with a multiplex theater,it contains a full service food market,offices, and San Francisco State University’sMBA and Extended Learning programs.

Any effect on nearby Union Square retailactivity remains to be seen.

Down on the waterfront, the publicrealm has experienced dramatic improve-ment. The Port of San Francisco’s land-mark Ferry Building has been stunninglyrehabilitated. It is now home to specialtyfood retailers and a weekend farmers’ mar-ket, and boasts new ferry terminals. Anew public pier, Pier 14, was dedicated in2006, and the public path along thewater’s edge now connects Fisherman’sWharf on one end to the Giants’ newbaseball stadium on the other. The ball-park opened in 2000 to much fanfare; anunprecedented number of people get togames by public transport, both light rail(a new extension runs along the Embar-cadero) and ferry. Other major trans-portation projects have been completedsince 1994: the historic F-Line runs theworld’s largest fleet of historic street carsfrom the Castro to Fisherman’s Wharf; theMunicipal Railway has just inaugurated amassive extension of the light rail systemalong 3rd Street; and a long section of theCentral Freeway was demolished andreplaced by Octavia Boulevard and Patri-cia’s Green, a small park named for a localtransportation activist.

EpilogueBut as much as some things change, oth-

ers stay the same. Even though the city’s

population has declined since the year2000 (estimates differ dramatically), it ispredicted to surge again over the next fiveto 10 years. In 2004, Supervisor GavinNewsome was elected mayor on a platformthat included a proposal to address home-lessness with “care not cash.” Homeless-ness remains an entrenched problem in SanFrancisco, and one that is made only moreobvious as the city becomes more expen-sive and wealthier. The median sales pricefor a housing unit hovers around$825,000—a figure unaffordable to 90 per-cent of San Franciscans. The city’s techsector has recovered from the dot-com bustas bioscience, green technology, and othercutting edge industries have restarted SanFrancisco’s economic dynamo. A massiveamount of high-rise condominium con-struction is redefining SoMa, which prom-ises to become pied-a-terre neighborhood forthe global elite. San Francisco will not bethe same place another 13 years hence.

Walking tours planned for the AAGAnnual Meeting will take you to a numberof the places mentioned above and delvemuch more deeply into some aspects ofthe changes outlined here. For availabletours, visit www.aag.org or see the AnnualMeeting Registration Form on page 14.

Jasper Rubin

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2007 AAG Healthy Departments Workshop onJune 15-17 Features New Orleans Field Trip

A ll AAG members interested instrengthening their departments areinvited to participate in the 2007

Healthy Departments workshop. This eventwill be held on June 15-17, with the first dayincluding an all-day field trip to explorepost-Katrina New Orleans and the secondand third days consisting of panel and break-out group discussions of topics designed tohelp chairs and other departmental leadersstrengthen their departments.

The Department of Geography andAnthropology at Louisiana State Universityis helping to host this workshop. LSU’sCraig Colten, author of the award-winningbook, An Unnatural Metropolis: Wresting NewOrleans from Nature, will lead the NewOrleans field trip, while a team of geogra-phers who have served as chairs, deans, andother higher-level university administrativeoffices will serve as panelists and resourcesfor the workshop.

Be sure to register early so that you donot miss out on this excellent opportunity toexplore New Orleans and discover newways to make your department healthier andstronger.

For more information about the work-shop, consult the AAG website at http://www.aag.org/healthydepartments/healthy_content.cfm, or contact AAG Vice PresidentTom Baerwald at [email protected] or 703-292-7301.


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Documenting Geographers’ Contributions toClimate Change

T he issue of climate change hasreceived much scientific and publicattention with the release of the

Intergovernmental Panel on ClimateChange (IPCC) AR4 Working Group 1summary report. The AAG is seeking todocument and publicize the contributionsof geographers to this report and beyond inorder to highlight the important role playedby our discipline in shaping the scientificand public dialogues on climate change.

A five-minute survey has been devel-oped, which will help us capture thebreadth of contributions made by geogra-phers. We plan to publish a summary ofresponses in the AAG newsletter and dis-seminate them widely.

We would like the broadest participationpossible, but in order not to unnecessarilyburden the e-mailboxes of all 10,000+ AAGmembers, this survey has been emailed firstto members of the following AAG Special-

ty Groups: Climate, Biogeography, Coastaland Marine, Cryosphere, Hazards, HumanDimensions of Global Change, Culturaland Political Ecology, Energy and Environ-ment, Paleoenvironmental Change, andWater Resources. We have also asked theirhelp in forwarding this request to other col-leagues. If you have not received the surveyby email and would like to participate,please send an email to [email protected] byMarch 25, 2007.

2007MARCH

1. NEH Summer Faculty Seminar Grants.www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11694.

15. NCGE Miller Grants for Research inGeographic Education. www.ncge.org/resources/awards.

APRIL1. RGSG Rural American West Paper

Competition. To enter, please sub-mit an electronic copy of the paperto Randall K. Wilson, at [email protected].

16. Leopold Leadership Fellowships.Fellowship details, including onlineapplication procedures, are avail-able at: www.leopoldleadership.org.

MAY1. NEH Digital Humanities Fellowships.

For details, see: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/dhfellowships.html.

11. Fulbright Teacher Exchange Programwith Argentina seeks exchange ofhigh school administrators. Fordetails and application visit: http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp.

15. Society for Women Geographers(SWG) Pruitt National MinorityFellowship Program. Contact RuthI. Shirey at [email protected].

JUNE1. Walter W. Ristow Prize in the His-

tory of Cartography. http://home.earthlink.net/~docktor/ristow.htm.

Award Deadlines

Grants and AwardsDoug Reardon, associate professor of

geography at Coppin State University, wasrecently awarded a $186,000 grant fromNational Aeronautics and Space Adminis-tration’s Applied Sciences Program for “TheMiddle Passage Project.” Reardon’s projectwill use remote-sensing and GIS for studiesin Ghana, Barbados and St. Kitts that pro-mote the conservation of UNESCO WorldHeritage sites and historic landscapes thatwere significant in the slave trade across themiddle Atlantic. Dr. Reardon also is co-investigator for “The Forgotten Histories,” aproject recently awarded a $90,000 grantfrom the Bureau of Land Management that

will investigate the history of African-American settlement and activities on landsadministered by the Bureau in Coloradoand Oregon.

Brad Baltensperger of Michigan Tech-nological University has received a two-year grant for $139,000 from the NationalScience Foundation (Directorate for Geo-sciences) to increase expertise in earth sci-ence education with a project that will pro-vide graduate-level course work to enablehigh school and middle school scienceteachers become certified to teach earthscience while working toward a M.S.degree in Applied Science Education.

Danielle Robinson Fastring, a master’sdegree student at the University of South-ern Mississippi, was recently awarded a$17,000 Aerospace and Aerospace-RelatedGraduate Research Fellowship for 2006-2007 by the Mississippi Space Grant Con-sortium.

George Raber and Jerry Griffith of theUniversity of Southern Mississippireceived $28,000 in funds from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers for a researchproject identifying areas of forest in south-ern Mississippi that may be subject todieback due to stresses brought on fromHurricane Katrina.


Volume 42, Number 3Grants and Competition

Ristow PrizeThe Dr. Walter W. Ristow Prize recog-

nizes academic achievement in the histo-ry of cartography. Competition is open tofull or part-time undergraduate, graduate,and first year post-doctoral studentsattending accredited U.S. or foreign col-leges and universities. In addition to a$1000 cash award and a one-year mem-bership to the Washington Map Society,the Ristow Prize awardee will also havetheir winning paper published in The Por-tolan, the journal of the Washington MapSociety. Deadline for submissions is June1, 2007. Additional information is avail-able via e-mail at [email protected] on the Washington Map Society’s website at www.washmap.org.

NEH Digital Humanities Fellowships

These fellowships support advancedresearch or other projects exploring therelationship between technology and thehumanities; or that result in digital prod-ucts such as archives, databases, or graph-ical displays (including GIS); or thatdevelop digital analytical tools that fur-ther humanistic research. Fellowships sup-port full-time work on humanities projectsfor periods of six to twelve months. Appli-cants may be faculty or staff members ofcolleges or universities or independentscholars or writers. Deadline: May 1,2007.

For details, see: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/dhfellowships.html.

Geomorphology and Land UseDynamics

The National Science Foundation’sDivision of Earth Sciences seeks to sup-port innovative research into processesthat shape and modify landscapes. Dead-line for full proposals is July 16, 2007.

For more details, see: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13690.

Humboldt Research FellowshipThe Alexander von Humboldt Founda-

tion supports scholars of all nationalitiesand fields as they conduct research in Ger-many for a period of six to twelve months.Scholars design research plans and selecthosts at German institutions. Fellowshipsare awarded on the basis of academicachievement; i.e., the quality and fea-sibility of the proposed research and thecandidate’s international publications.Applicants must be under forty and have aPhD. In addition to the monthly stipend,allowances are available for accompanyingfamily members, travel expenses, and Ger-man language instruction. Deadline:Applications may be submitted at any time.

For details, see: www.humboldt-foun-dation.de or contact the American Friendsof the Alexander von Humboldt Founda-tion at [email protected].

Leopold Leadership FellowshipsThe Leopold Leadership Program at the

Woods Institute for the Environment atStanford University is pleased to invitemid-career academic environmental scien-tists from North America to apply for the2008 Leopold Leadership Fellowships.Through a competitive process, as many as20 Fellows are selected to participate in anintensive training program designed tobuild and enhance the skills of academicenvironmental scientists as they communi-cate with policy makers, media representa-tives, businesses, non-profit organizations,and the general public. Deadline for appli-cations is Monday, April 16, 2007.

Fellowship details, including onlineapplication procedures, are available at:www.leopoldleadership.org.

Rural American West PaperCompetition

The RGSG Rural American West PaperCompetition, sponsored by the ReddCenter for the American West at BrighamYoung University, recognizes excellentresearch papers on the geography of therural American West to be presented atthe San Francisco AAG Annual Meetingin San Francisco. The competition is opento both faculty and graduate students whoare members of the Rural Geography Spe-cialty Group or are presenting a paper inan RGSG-sponsored session at the Annu-al Meeting. The winning paper willreceive a $500 award courtesy of the ReddCenter. Papers must be no more than 15pages in length, excluding bibliography.To enter, please submit an electronic copyof the paper to the RGSG Awards Direc-tor, Randall K. Wilson, at [email protected] by 1 April, 2007. The winnerwill be announced at the RGSG businessmeeting in San Francisco.

Miller Grants for GeographicEducation

The National Council for GeographicEducation’s Research and External Rela-tions Committee will award researchgrants of up to $4,000 for projects lastingup to 24 months. The Miller Grants areintended to advance frontiers in geo-graphic education by supporting and pro-moting innovative research in theory,practice, and application. Projects mayfocus on geographic learning and teach-ing at any age level from pre-school toadult and at any scale from individuallearners and teachers to national andinternational studies. For eligibilityrequirements and proposal guidelines visithttp://www.ncge.org/resources/awards.Proposals must be postmarked by March15, 2007 to be eligible for consideration.

Annual Meeting Conference AssistantsConference assistants at the 2007 AAG Annual Meeting can earn $8.00 per hour and a 50%

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The March 1982 edition of the AAGNewsletter reported that while AAGmembership had recently reached the6,000 plateau for the first time in fiveyears, in a disturbing trend the percent-age of student members continued itsprecipitous decline. The NL stated thatwhile students had accounted for over30% of the membership as recently as1973, the level of student involvementhad recently dipped to a discouraging22.3%. This decrease was attributed tooverall declines in geography majors inrecent years. On a more encouragingnote, the NL reported that the propor-

tion of female AAG members was contin-uing to rise, and that the percentage offemale college and university geographyprofessors had topped 10% “for the firsttime since the AAG began keepingrecords.”

The non-profit Citizen ExchangeCouncil of New York City was offering athree-week study tour to six cities in theformer Soviet Union, to be led by profes-sor of geography B. Ross Guest of North-ern Illinois University. The tour was toinclude meetings with Soviet geographers,and the trip’s itinerary included stops in

Helsinki, Moscow, Bukhara, Samarkand,Tashkent, Erevan, and Kiev.

The 1982 spring meeting of theAAG’s Southwest Division, to be held inSan Antonio, Texas, announced that ithad adopted the theme “The Sunbelt inTransition.”

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Globalization and Industrial HazardsPaper proposals are invited for the conference “Dangerous

Trade: Histories of Industrial Hazard across a GlobalizingWorld” to be held December 13-15, 2007, at Stony BrookUniversity, Stony Brook, New York. This international con-ference on the historical relationship between industrial haz-ards and globalization will focus especially on two morerecent periods of global economic integration, the late nine-teenth/early twentieth and the later twentieth centuries. Theconference will have a workshop format and an edited publi-cation is planned. The deadline for paper proposals is March31, 2007. They should be sent as email attachments, in Wordor WordPerfect files, to [email protected] or elseas hard copies, to Christopher Sellers, History Department,Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Pleaseaddress inquiries to Christopher Sellers, at the above email,or to Joseph Melling at [email protected].

Geocomputation 2007The National Centre for Geocomputation in Maynooth,

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A Suburban World?The conference “A Suburban World? Globalization and the

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5th International Conference of Critical GeographyThe conference welcomes a wide range of themes

approached through politically critical perspectives fromactivist, social movement, and academic contexts. Abstracts forpapers, posters, performance works, artworks, and sessiondescriptions (posters, workshops, roundtable discussions, etc.)are due by June 30, 2007. Visit the conference website atwww.5thiccg.org for more information.

Applied Geography Conference The 2007 Annual Applied Geography Conference will be

held in Indianapolis, Indiana (October 17-20). Deadline forsubmission of abstracts is April 30, 2007. For informationplease visit the website at www.appliedgeog.org, or contactBurrell E. Montz ([email protected]; 607-777-2615)or Graham A. Tobin ([email protected]; 813-974-4932).

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Community Geography

March 2007 Op-Ed

In October, 2003, a few months afterbecoming chair of the Syracuse GeographyDepartment, I received a phone call fromDale Johnson, then Executive Director ofthe Samaritan Center, a hot food programin downtown Syracuse. Dale had come tosuspect that, as he put it, the geography ofpoverty in the city had changed drastically,but the landscape of service provision hadnot. He wanted to know if our departmentcould help him. His idea was to create a“Syracuse Hunger Project” (SHP) thatwould “map the face of hunger” in the city.Not knowing what he was really talkingabout, I said, “of course.” I immediatelycalled my colleague Jane Read. Jane is aremote sensing and GIS specialist whoworks in tropical ecology, and so, obvious-ly (!), the most logical person to turn to, tounderstand the geography of hunger insnowy Syracuse. Jane immediately respond-ed that she would love to involve her GISclass in this project.

We had no idea what we were gettinginto. Whatever it was, it seems to have beentransformative for our department, and—atleast in some small, but nonetheless impor-tant ways—our city and the people whowork in the trenches to make it a more justplace.

The Syracuse Hunger ProjectThe Samaritan Center had secured a

small grant, with which Dale hired Tim Glis-son to serve as a project director of the SHP.Tim is a longtime resident with deep con-nections among the political classes, socialservice providers, and activists: he knowseverybody. He rounded up a wide array ofpeople deeply committed to issues of foodsecurity to meet every two to three weeks tofigure out what we wanted to know. Mean-while, I shifted a little money around the topay Jane’s teaching assistant, Pete Yurkosky,to put in extra time gathering a range of datathat Jane’s spring 2004 course could use tostart mapping hunger. Jane and Pete thor-oughly revamped the class to orient ittowards community involvement. Jane was ayear away from tenure, so I started workingthe administration to assure she would beprotected if things did not pan out, and to

assure that the time she was devoting to theSHP would be properly recognized. Begin-ning in January, students frequented countyand city offices and poured through varieddata on hunger and poverty whipping it intomapable shape (much of this was the dullwork of entering pen-and-paper records intodatabases for the first time). Tim called in allkinds of favors to prize data out of the state(including, eventually, address-level data ofsuch things as food stamp recipients, whichPete reworked to protect privacy). Groupsof students compiled and mapped all thisdata, seeking to figure out which were thebest proxies for the geography of hunger asit was inflected through racism, structuralunemployment, and so forth in the city.

As the students’ maps were presented toSHP meetings, the whole tenor of the con-versation changed. Those who had beenworking on hunger forever began to look atthe problem in a new way. They saw thatindeed there were large-scale shifts in thegeography of poverty (from southwest tonortheast) without a similar shift in serviceprovisions. But even more importantly, theybegan to apprehend the importance offiner-scale geographies: how there wereboth small pockets (blocks) and largerswaths (neighborhoods) where food stampeligibility exceeded food stamp use. Thisresulted in both a practical focus on devel-oping new outreach projects and a raisingof critical questions about how entitlementprograms like food stamps intersect withthe social geographies of the city: questionabout what the program does (or is per-ceived to do) among some communities. Ininstance after instance, the maps groundedwhat had heretofore been quite abstract dis-cussions, providing a specific focus for dis-cussion and debate. Turf battles betweenagencies and political disagreementsbetween participants with very differentviews on the root causes of hunger did notdisappear, but they were transformed, as wefocused on what the maps did and did not,could and could not, show.

The SHP presented its findings—alongwith a set of recommendations—to thecommunity in April 2004 (see www.maxwell.syr.edu/geo/syr_hp/hunger_proj.h

tm). This sparked a wide ranging, public,and on-going debate about the structuralcauses, and possible remedies for, food inse-curity in Syracuse and the region. The SHPcontinues, meeting monthly. Under theguidance of Mary Beth Frey, the newSamaritan Center director, we have contin-ually transformed our interests in exploringand mapping new hunger-related problemsin the city. For example, we teamed up withthe IRS (imagine that!) to locate VISTA-staffed, Earned Income Tax Credit counsel-ing and tax preparation sites in places thatwould present intervening opportunities forlow-income tax filers who might otherwiseonly have recourse to tax prep sharks. Theonly goal is to get more cash in the pocketsof low-income residents, cash that we knowtypically goes towards more and betterfood.

We also convened a “town meeting onhunger” (June 2005) in which we examinedthe structural geographies of food insecuri-ty and nutritional privilege among differentclasses in the city. One of the studentsinvolved in the Project, Jen Perrone,interned with Hunger Action Network ofNew York, recreating may of our maps at astate-wide scale, maps that HANNYS usesfor advocacy in Albany and for publicawareness. Jane and Peter’s GIS class wasawarded a Chancellor’s Award for PublicService. Now the SHP is kicking off a majorcommunity gardening initiative in the city.

The Syracuse Community Geographer

One of the recommendations of theSHP was that since the kind of analysis con-ducted for the Project was so powerful,Syracuse University ought to create a“Community Geographer” (CG), whowould be a full-time resource to the commu-nity. This too was Dale Johnson’s idea. Wedecided that what we wanted was someonewith both social-geographic and GIS/spatialanalysis skills, who would have full access todepartmental and university facilities, stu-dents in courses, and the support of the uni-versity’s Center for Community and Publicservice, but who would be paid by the com-munity. This last piece was crucial. We


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wanted the CG to work for the community,not the university.

The local Gifford Foundation agreed topay the salary for the first year of the posi-tion. Simultaneously, the new Chancellor atSyracuse, Nancy Cantor, found in the SHPexactly the model of community-universityengagement she wanted to promote. Sheagreed to pay all benefits and to pick upsalary when there were gaps in communityfunding. The Geography Department andthe Maxwell School of Citizenship & PublicAffairs agreed to pay all in-kind expenses(which are considerable). With funding inplace, we hired Jonnell Allen, a PhD studentin Geography at UNC-Chapel Hill, whoalso has a Master’s of Public Health. Overthe past year-and-a-half, Jonnell has workedwith the SHP and countless other groupson the spatial analysis of significant com-munity problems (see www.syr.edu/geo/community_geography.index.html). Thecommunity geographer position is gov-erned by a steering committee comprised ofcommunity activists, representatives oflocal agencies and foundations, and SU fac-ulty, staff, and students. Together we vetproposals from groups seeking assistance,help shape projects, and work with Jonnellto prioritize her work. Jonnell’s work—which always brings together communitymembers and students—so far has shed newlight on teen pregnancy and other publichealth issues, raised important questionsconcerning transportation equity, and sur-veyed community youth resources. Hermaps are in great demand by agencies asthey face the daily grind of grant writing.

In many ways the CG is little differentfrom countless public participation GIS proj-ects around the country. But in some ways itis unique. Chief among these is that the

whole point of the CG is to have a commu-nity-supported, skilled researcher who is nottied to project-based funding, to have in theCG a free agent who can respond quickly tochanging requests and needs. But this is alsothe greatest frustration. As we have soughtcontinued funding from local foundations,we have run up against a wall. Giffordremains deeply supportive, but cannot affordto fund the position alone and forever. Otherfoundations repeatedly stress to us how valu-able they find such a flexible position to be,and see immediately its importance to a cityin distress. But invariably (at least so far),they have also said they will only entertainproject-based grant applications. The rea-sons for this conservative stance are notentirely clear, but talks with foundation staffindicate a deep risk aversion: what we areproposing is new (for them) and they do notknow what to do with it.

This reaction has forced us to contem-plate two not-so-desirable paths for thefuture: either restricting CG work to onlythose initiatives for which we can gain fund-ing (with all the obvious costs to the com-munity of doing that); or convincing Syra-cuse University to pick up the full costs ofthe position (which, given on-going town-gown tensions, would likewise have costs tothe community).

This conundrum is doubly frustratingbecause both the Syracuse Hunger Projectand the Community Geographer have sig-nificantly transformed our department: howwe approach our work, how we interactwith students, and what our position is inthe city and university. Faculty in otherdepartments urge their students to take ourclasses and to consider geography as a dualmajor; students report that they havesought out our classes after hearing about

SHP and CG work; student evaluations inclasses linked to, or that draw from, thework of the SHP and CG indicate a genuineexcitement about geographical learning andthinking that is strikingly different from ahalf dozen years ago. One of the things stu-dents report is that geography is becomingknown as a place where “real work” getsdone, but even more that this is attractivebecause we always approach this work crit-ically. It is not just hunger we care about,students quickly learn, but the racism, sex-ism, environmental degradation, and aniniquitous political economy that shapehunger, food security, and privilege in thelandscape. In conversations it is readilyapparent that students have learned to seetheir GIS courses in light of other courses inthe department on topics such as environ-mental justice or gender and globalization(and visa-versa). Faculty, too, approachtheir work differently: many in the depart-ment organize their classes around “commu-nity geography,” and link their teaching toJonnell’s work. Our number of majors isgrowing rapidly.

We had no idea what we were gettinginto when Dale Johnson first called—justhow exciting and exhausting the path fromSHP to CG would be. We had no idea howenthusiastic the community’s embrace ofspatial research and reasoning would be(funding problems aside). But what we havelearned is just how transformative—for ourdepartment, for those struggling with thevery real problems that face our city, or forthose seeking just a bit more food securi-ty—saying “of course” to a cold call from acommunity member can be.

Don [email protected]

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March 2007 Books Received

Bakker, Karen, ed. Eau Canada: The Future of Canada’s Water. Vancouver: UBCPress, 2007. 417and 19 pp., $29.95, ISBN 978-0-7748-1340-2.

Birch, Eugenie L. & Wachter, Susan M., eds. Rebuilding Urban Places After Dis-aster. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2006. 375 and 12 pp.,$34.95, ISBN 0-8122-1980-5.

Brown, Alison, ed. Contested Space: Street Trading, Public Space, and Livelihoods inDeveloping Cities. 242 and 24 pp., n.p., ISBN 1-85339-630-3.

Buisseret, David, ed. The Oxford Companion to World Exploration. New York:Oxford University Press, 2007. 2 vols. (478 and 501 pp.), n.p., ISBN 0-19-514922-X.

Cochrane, Allan. Understanding Urban Policy: A Critical Approach. Malden, MA:Blackwell, 2007. 178 pp., $34.95, ISBN 0-631-21121-7.

Deger, Jennifer. Shimmering Screens: Making Media in an Aboriginal Community. Min-neapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2007. 267 and 35 pp., $22.50, ISBN0-8166-4922-7.

Deudney, Daniel H. Bounding Power: Republican Security Theory from the Polls to theGlobal Village. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2007. 391 and 16 pp.,$35.00, ISBN 0-691-11901-5.

Dukes, Thea. Place, Positioning and European Urban Policy Discourse: Examples of Pol-itics of Scale in ‘Brussels’ and the Netherlands. Amsterdam: The University of Amster-dam, 2006. 365 and 10 pp., ISBN 978-90-9021418-4.

Durand, Frederic. East Timor: A Country at the Crossroads of Asia and the Pacific—AGeo-historical Atlas. Bangkok: Silkworm Books and IRASEC, 2006. 198 pp.,$50.00, ISBN 974-9575-98-9.

Elden, Stuart. Understanding Henri Lefebvre. London and New York: Continuum,2004. 265 and 6 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-8264-7003-3.

Gezon, Lisa L. Global Visions, Local Landscapes: A Political Ecology of Conservation,Conflict, and Control in Northern Madagascar. Lanham, MD: Alta Mira Press, 2006.224 and 13 pp., $26.95, ISBN 0-7591—0738-6.

Grygiel, Jakub J. Great Powers and Geopolitical Change. Baltimore: The Johns Hop-kins University Press, 2006. 258 pp., $47.00, ISBN 0-8018-8480-2.

Hackworth, Jason. The Neoliberal City: Governance, Ideology and Development in Amer-ican Urbanism. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2007. 225 pp., $22.95,ISBN 978-0-8014-7303-6.

Harrison, Blake. The View from Vermont: Tourism and the Making of an American RuralLandscape. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont Press, 2006. 323 and 14 pp.,ISBN 1-58465-591-7.

Hempel, Sandra. The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump: John Snow and the Mys-tery of Cholera. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2007. 321 and 8 pp.,$24.95, 0-520-25049-4.

Hornborg, Alf and Crumley, Carole, eds. The World System and the Earth System:Global Socioenvironmental Change and Sustainability Since the Neolithic. Walnut Creek,CA: Left Coast Press, 2007. 395 and 12 pp., $34.95, ISBN 1-59874-101-2.

Imhoff, Daniel and Baumgartner, Jo Ann, eds. Farming and the Fate of Wild Nature:Essays in Conservation-based Agriculture. Berkeley: University of California Press,2007. 252 pp., $16.95, ISBN 0-9709500-3-9.

Ismail, Salwa. Political Life in Cairo’s New Quarters: Encountering the Everyday State.Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press, 2006. 230 and 46 pp.,$22.50, ISBN 0-8166-4912-X.

Johnston, Ron, and Charles Pattie. Putting Voters in Their Place. Oxford, U.K.:Oxford University Press, 2006. 336 and 17 pp., $125.00, ISBN 0-19-926804-5.

Kosek, Jake. Understories: The Political Life of Forests in Northern New Mexico.Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2006. 380 and 20 pp., $23.95, ISBN 0-8223-3847-5.

Lambert, David, and Alan Lester, eds. Colonial Lives Across the British Empire: Impe-rial Careering in the Long Nineteenth Century. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge Univer-sity Press, 2006. 376 and 15 pp., $99.00, ISBN 978-0-521-84770-4.

Larsen, Jonas, Urry, John, and Axhausen, Kay. Mobilities, Networks, Geographies.Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2006. 165 and 5 pp., $99.95, ISBN 0-7546-4882-6.

Lawrence, Henry W. City Trees: A Historical Geography from the Renaissance throughthe Nineteenth Century. Charlottesville and London: University of Virginia Press,2006. 336 and 16 pp., $75.00, ISBN 0-8139-2533-9.

Lentz, S., ed. German Annual of Spatial Research and Policy: Restructuring Eastern Ger-many. Berlin: Springer, 2007. 190 and 9 pp., $89.95, ISBN 987-3-540-32077-7.

Lisle, Debbie. The Global Politics of Contemporary Travel Writing. Cambridge, U.K.:Cambridge University Press, 2006. 299 and 13 pp., $85.00, ISBN 978-0-521-86780-1.

Lopez, Barry et al eds. Home Ground: Language for an American Landscape. San Anto-nio, TX: Trinity University Press, 2006. 449 and 24 pp., $29.95, ISBN 1-59534-024-6.

Lu, Duanfang. Remaking Chinese Urban Form: Modernity, Scarcity and Space, 1949-2005. London and New York: Routledge, 2006. 2004 and 12 pp., $120.00,ISBN 978-0-415-35450-9.

Miyares, Ines M. and Christopher A. Airress (eds). Contemporary Ethnic Geogra-phies in America. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2006. 368 pp., $59.00,ISBN 0-7425-3772-2.

Monclus, Javier and Manual Guardia, eds. Culture, Urbanisn and Planning.Burlington, Vermont: Ashgate, 2006. 293 pp., $99.95, ISBN 0-7546-4623-8.

Murnane, Richard and Liu, Kam-biu, eds. Hurricanes and Typhoons: Past, Present,and Future. New York: Columbia University Press, 2004. 462 and 12 pp., n.p.,ISBN 0-231-12388-4.

Parsons, Jeffrey R. The Last ‘Pescadores’ of Chimalhuacan, Mexico: An ArchaeologicalEthnography. Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan, Museum ofAnthropology, Anthropological Papers No. 96, 2006. 377 and 17 pp., n.p.,ISBN 0-915703-62-9.

Peacock, James L., Watson, Harry L., and Carrie R. Matthews, eds. The Ameri-can South in a Global World. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North CarolinaPress, 2005. 299 pp., $24.95, ISBN 0-8078-5589-8.

Platt, Rutherford H. The Humane Metropolis: People and Nature in the 21st-CenturyCity. Amherst and Boston: University of Massachusetts Press (in associationwith Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Cambridge, MA), 2006. 326 and 8 pp.,$27.95, ISBN 1-55849-554-1.

Robinson, Jennifer. Ordinary Cities: Between Modernity and Development. Lon-don and New York: Routledge, 2006. 204 and 14 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-415-30488-1.

Sale, Kirkpatrick. After Eden: The Evolution of Human Domination. Durham, NC:Duke University Press, 2006. 186 pp., $19.95, ISBN 0-8223-3938-2.

Schram, Sanford F. and Brian Caterino, eds. Making Political Science Matter:Debating Knowledge, Research, and Method. New York: New York University Press,2006. 304 and 7 pp., $24.00, ISBN 0-8147-4032-4.

Short, John Rennie. Alabaster Cities: Urban U.S. Since 1950. Syracuse, NY: Syra-cuse University Press, 2006. 293 and 16 pp., $29.95, ISBN 0-8156-3105-7.

Taylor, Michael, and Päivi Oinas, eds. Understanding the Firm: Spatial and Organi-zational Dimensions. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 2006. 279 and 8pp., $85.00, ISBN 0-19-926-079-6.

Taylor, Peter J., Ben Derudder, Pieter Saey, and Frank Witlox, eds. Cities inGlobalization: Practices, policies and theories. London and New York: Routledge,2007. 330 and 16 pp., $150.00, ISBN 978-0-415-40984-1.

Warner, Keith D. Agroecology in Action: Extending Alternative Agriculture throughSocial Networks. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2007. 273 and 14 pp., $25.00, 0-262-73180-0.

Watson, Sophie. City Publics: The (Dis)Enchantments of Urban Encounters. Lon-don and New York: Routledge, 2006. 193 and 9 pp., n.p., ISBN 0-415-31228-0.

Whitehead, Mark. Spaces of Sustainability: Geographical Perspectives on the SustainableSociety. London and New York: Routledge, 2007. 242 and 13 pp., n.p., ISBN0-415-35804-0.

Whitehead, Mark, Rhys Jones, and Martin Jones. The Nature of the State:Excavating the Political Ecologies of the Modern State. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford Uni-versity Press, 2007. 234 and 10 pp., $90.00, ISBN 0-19-927189-5.


Volume 42, Number 3Necrology

Leslie HeppleProfessor Leslie Hepple, faculty mem-

ber in the School of Geographical Sci-ences at the University of Bristol, passedaway recently at the age of 59. He was oneof the longest-serving faculty members atthe school. Hepple’s areas of early workinvolved spatial autocorrelation and spa-tial econometrics. He extended that workthrough major ESRC-supported researchprograms on Bayesian spatial economet-rics, developing both theory and algo-rithms. His command of theory led gov-ernment officials to call upon him toattempt to resolve policy issues rangingfrom rate support grants to census under-counting.

In addition to spatial analysis, Hepple’sinterests extended to a broader range ofsubjects and methods in human geogra-phy. A 1986 paper on the revival ofgeopolitics was recently celebrated in theProgress in Human Geography series “classicsin human geography.” His undergraduatecourses on both geopolitics and CentralAmerica were well-known at Bristol, andhe pursued an interest in historical geogra-phy through studies of English landscapeevolution much in the manner of those byH.G. Hoskins. One of his former students,Derek Gregory, remembered his formerteacher as possessing “a wonderful gift forclear exposition combined with such good

humour and gentleness.” At the time of hisdeath, Hepple was working on a revisedapproach to spatial interaction models.

Albert J. LarsonAlbert J. Larson taught at the Universi-

ty of Illinois at Chicago for over 35 years,where he was known for his effectiveteaching. He was nominated 11 times forthe UIC Silver Circle Award for Excel-lence in Teaching. A contributor to manytextbooks, he also published more than 50articles in geographical and anthropologi-cal journals over the course of his longcareer. In addition to his work at UIC, Lar-son served the Chicagoland area as anadjunct professor at Carroll College,Elmhurst College, North Central College,Wilbur Wright Community College, theCollege of DuPage, and Harper College.A native Chicagoan born in 1934, Larsonpassed away recently at the age of 72.

Bradford WashburnBradford Washburn, former director of

the Museum of Science in Boston and anaccomplished mountaineer and mapmaker,passed away recently at the age of 96.Washburn published many articles andphotographs of his explorations in the mag-azines Life and National Geographic beforebeing named director of the New EnglandMuseum of Natural History in 1939. Over

the next 40 years, Washburn re-created theinstitution from the ground up, and thetransformation into a leading museum forscience education necessitated the namechange that took place during his tenure.Ioannis N. Miaoulis, the museum’s currentdirector, recently explained that Wash-burn’s effect was to introduce “physics,geology and astronomy to exhibits in anintegrated and interactive way.”

An accomplished mountaineer andphotographer who had scaled both theMatterhorn and Mont Blanc by the age of16, Washburn would later lead teams ofmapmakers on pioneering missions toMount McKinley and the Grand Canyon.In exploring the Grand Canyon, Wash-burn used lasers and reflecting prisms tomeasure contours and depths, a processwhich he described as mapping “a moun-tain upside down.” Among Washburn’snumerous books is the co-written “MountMcKinley: The Conquest of Denali,”which showcases his photographs.

After retiring as museum director in1980, Washburn produced maps of MountEverest’s summit using global positioningdevices. His survey in fact helped to cor-rect the height of the world’s tallest moun-tain, to 29,035 feet. For his work in cartog-raphy and photography, the Royal Geo-graphical Society awarded Washburn itsCherry Kearton Medal in 1988.

Clark University, Assistant Professor,Karen Frey. PhD 2005, University of Cal-ifornia, Los Angeles.

Clark University, Assistant Professor,Dominik Kulakowski. PhD 2002, Univer-sity of Colorado, Boulder.

Oklahoma State University, AssistantProfessor, Jacqueline Vadjunec. PhDforthcoming 2007, Clark University.

Oklahoma State University, AssistantProfessor, Jianjun Ge. PhD forthcoming2007, Michigan State University.

Miami University, Assistant Professor,Marcia England. PhD 2006, University ofKentucky.

University of North Alabama, AssistantProfessor, Michael John Pretes. PhD 2006,The Australian National University.

University of Oklahoma, Assistant Pro-fessor, Laurel C. Smith. PhD 2005, Uni-versity of Kentucky.

University of Richmond, Assistant Pro-fessor, David Salisbury. PhD 2007, Uni-versity of Texas, Austin.

University of Utah, Assistant Professor,Thomas H. Painter. PhD 2002, Universityof California, Santa Barbara.

Key: New institution, position, name. Degree,year degree granted, granting institution.

New Appointments


UNITED STATES

ALABAMA, FLORENCE 35632. The Departmentof Geography at the University of North Alabamainvites applications for a full-time tenure-trackposition, rank open, beginning August 2007. Ph.D.preferred, ABD considered. Tenure requires thePh.D. We are seeking a broadly trained geographerto teach introductory and upper level geographycourses and to conduct research in a field that sup-ports current research trends in the discipline aswell as the goals of the department. Excellence inteaching is a primary requirement and an activeresearch program is expected. Applicants mustdemonstrate successful experience with externalfunding through grants or contracts. The successfulapplicant must be student centered and eager to bea part of a dynamic and collegial department team.

The University of North Alabama has a con-ducive and supportive academic and social climateThe Department of Geography (http://www2.una.edu/geography) has a strong tradition inteaching excellence and applied research. Reviewof applications will begin immediately.

Apply: send a letter of application, vita, copiesof transcripts (official transcripts will be required ifselected for employment), and the names, address-es, and telephone numbers of three references tothe address below. Apply To: Director of HumanResources and Affirmative Action, University ofNorth Alabama, UNA Box 5043, Florence AL35632-0001. UNA is an equal opportunityemployer committed to achieving excellence andstrength through diversity. UNA seeks a widerange of applicants for this position so that one ofour core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, willbe affirmed.

FEB 07-44

CONNECTICUT, STORRS 06269. Sedimen-tology/Stratigraphy. The Center for IntegrativeGeosciences at the University of Connecticutinvites applications for a tenure-track AssistantProfessor to begin fall 2007. Candidates with aninterest in ancient and/or modern depositionalsystems are encouraged to apply. We are espe-cially interested in applicants whose research andteaching interests cross traditional disciplineboundaries, and the successful candidate isexpected to complement and augment existingstrengths within the Center and Departments ofGeography, Anthropology, or Marine Sciences.Further information and application instructionsmay be found at http://www.geosciences.uconn.edu/documents/Sedad.pdf

Review of applications will begin February 1,2007. The University of Connecticut encouragesmembers of under-represented groups, includingminorities, women, and people with disabilities, toapply.

FEB 07-47

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON20009.The Association of American Geographers has aposition available at the AAG’s office in Washing-ton, D.C. DIRECTOR OF K-12 PROGRAMS.We seek an individual whose primary responsibili-ty will be developing and administering projects in

geography education, especially at the K-12 level.The successful applicant will have strong adminis-trative and management experience, possess astrong command of issues in K-12 education, be aneffective fund raiser, and have a vision for growingnew programs in areas such as, but not limited to,the national geography standards, GIS education,teacher professional development, earth scienceand environmental education, and internationaleducation. Desirable skills include an ability tomanage multiple projects and work effectively in ateam environment. The Director of K-12 Pro-grams will also develop staff and contribute toAAG research and outreach programs, assist in thedevelopment of grant proposals and newsletterarticles, and interact constructively with organiza-tions in the Washington, DC area and elsewhere.This is an outstanding opportunity for qualifiedindividuals to develop national initiatives in K-12geography education. A highly qualified candi-date will have a graduate degree (PhD preferred) ingeography or education; possess outstanding writ-ten and verbal communication skills; be highlyorganized and experienced with operations man-agement; and have strong interpersonal skills.Salary is commensurate with experience.

APPLY: to apply, send letter of application, CV,and a list of three references to: Michael Solem,Educational Affairs Director, Association of Ameri-

can Geographers, 1710 Sixteenth Street NW,Washington, D.C. 20009 or e-mail to [email protected].

*GEORGIA, CARROLLTON 30118.UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

The Department of Geosciences at the Univer-sity of West Georgia invites applications for atenure-track Assistant Professor position startingAugust 2007, pending final approval of funding.We seek a Political or Cultural Geographer. Theposition’s primary teaching responsibilities will beintroductory courses in cultural and political geo-graphy as well as upper division courses in theselected candidate’s specialties. The selected can-didate will be expected to develop an independentresearch program and to involve undergraduates inaspects of her or his research. Applicants shouldhave a Ph.D. in Geography (degree required attime of employment).

Applications should contain a curriculum vitae,letter describing scholarly and teaching interests,transcripts, and names and contact information forthree or more references. Apply to: Andy Walter,Search Committee Chair, Department of Geo-sciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton,GA 30118-3100 ([email protected]). Review ofapplications will begin on March 2 and continueuntil the position is filled.

Jobs in GeographyMarch 2007

“Jobs in Geography” lists positions available with US institutions who are Equal OpportunityEmployers seeking applications from men and women from all racial, religious, and national origingroups, and occasional positions with foreign institutions.

Rates: Minimum charge of $150. Listings will be charged at $1.25 per word. Announcements runfor two consecutive issues unless a stated deadline permits only one listing. The charge for runningan announcement more than twice is one-third the original charge for each subsequent listing. Wewill bill institutions listing jobs after their announcements appear in JIG for the first time.

Deadline: JIG announcements must reach the AAG before the first of the month to appear in JIG for thefollowing month (eg: 1 January for February issue). Readers will receive their Newsletter copies betweenthe 5th and the 15th of the month. Schedule job closing dates with these delivery dates in mind.

Format: Announcements should be sent as an attachment or in the body of an e-mail [email protected]. The announcements must be saved in Microsoft Word 5.0 or greater, or Corel WordPer-fect 6 or greater. No job announcements accepted by phone. Follow format and sequence of currentJIG listings. All positions are full-time and permanent unless otherwise indicated. State explicitly ifpositions are not firm. Employers are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their listings.JIG will not publish listings that are misleading or inconsistent with Association policy. Employersshould notify the Editor to cancel a listing if the position is filled. The Editor reserves the right toedit announcements 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; 1/3page 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 page vertical (4 3/4” x 10”) $750; Full page (7” x 10”) $900. Display ads run for one month only.

Affirmative Action Notice: The AAG Affirmative Action Committee requires job listers to sendto the JIG Editor the name, academic degree, sex, and rank of each person appointed as a result ofan announcement in JIG.

Geographer Available. A service for AAG members only. Send personal listings of 50 words orless, following the format of current listings. Listings run for two consecutive issues. Enclose $25with listing. A blind listing service is available - the editor will assign a box number and forwardinquiries to the member listed.

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The Department of Geosciences (http://www.westga.edu/~geosci) offers undergraduatedegrees in human geography, physical geography,GIS, geology, and earth science education. Its thir-teen tenure-track faculty members are stronglycommitted to high quality undergraduate educationand vigorous faculty-student research. In 2008 thedepartment will move into a new, expanded teach-ing and research facility that will include a largehuman geography reading and seminar room.Located fifty miles west of Atlanta, the Universityof West Georgia is a growing regional university ofthe University System of Georgia with an enroll-ment of approximately 10,000. The University ofWest Georgia is an equal opportunity/affirmativeaction employer.

MAR-07-74

LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS 70148. Universi-ty of New Orleans, Department of Earth and Envi-ronmental Science, tenure-track faculty vacancy.Coastal Plant Ecologist. The Department of Earthand Environmental Sciences (EES) at the Universi-ty of New Orleans invites applicants to fill a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in the fieldof Coastal Plant Ecology starting in the 2007 calen-dar year. EES is particularly interested in an individ-ual whose work focuses on coastal wetland andbarrier island vegetation and plant response tochanges in salinity, inundation and/or fertility.Applicants with research interest at the landscapescale of the Mississippi River delta plain are highlydesirable. Scientists with experience in workingwith multidisciplinary teams using remote imagingand geospatial tools are also highly desirable. Otherdesirable talents and expertise include: coastal plantcommunities response to changes in physical envi-ronment, climate, sea level and wildlife, coastalrestoration ecology, environmental controls onplant recruitment and succession, wildlife habitatuse, and seabird habitat and population dynamics.

This position is well-supported with start-upfunds commensurate with the successful candidate’sexperience, publication record and funding record.Research facilities will be available for the success-ful candidate in the UNO Geology Building and/orUNO Research and Technology Park. This positionwill hold a joint position with the PontchartrainInstitute foe Environmental Sciences. EES is wellendowed with research facilities for fieldwork incoastal plant communities as well as laboratoryinvestigations. We seek an individual committed toresearch, teaching and graduate training. A PhD isrequired.

Apply: interested applicants should sendresume, selected publications, and three letters ofreference to Dr. Shea Penland, Chair, Departmentof Earth and Environmental Sciences, University ofNew Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans,LA 70148. Phone: (504) 280-6325. [email protected]. The University of New Orleans, a memberof the Louisiana State University System, is anEEO/AA employer.

FEB 07-58

*LOUISIANA, RUSTON 71272.Louisiana Tech University. The Department ofSocial Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geography at the AssistantProfessor level, beginning September 2007. APh.D in Geography is required by this date. Suc-cessful classroom teaching experience and evi-dence of research/scholarship ability is a plus.The successful candidate will become part of a

small, collegial department, and will be expectedto contribute to both an inter-disciplinary GISprogram and the related Geography program.The successful candidate will be expected toteach a broad range of GIS courses (includingthose in her/his areas of specialization and inter-est), as well as an occasional course in eitherhuman or physical geography. A strong commit-ment to teaching at the undergraduate level isrequired, as are a commitment to scholarship/research activity and good interpersonal and col-legial skills.

Apply: Please send letter of application, cur-riculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three cur-rent letters of recommendation to: Dr. Jason Pigg,Interim Head, Department of Social Sciences,Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272.Review of applicants will begin March 1 and con-tinue until the position is filled. Louisiana TechUniversity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.Louisiana Tech University is a member of the Uni-versity of Louisiana system.

MAR-07-80

*MARYLAND, BALTIMORE 21251.Assistant Professor, GeographyMorgan State University seeks an assistant professor(associate will be considered) to teach introductorysurveys in geography as well as upper-division, spe-cialized courses. Field of expertise is open, but can-didates with an expertise in urban geography, envi-ronmental geography and/or African geography areespecially encouraged to apply. Candidates mustshow potential for scholarship. Teaching experienceat an urban institution is a plus. PhD must be in handby August, 2007. The position is open until filled.

Apply: Send a cover letter, c.v., unofficial tran-scripts, and three letters of recommendation to BrettBerliner, Department of History and Geography,1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251.Morgan State University is an AA/EO employer.

MAR-07-85

*MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST 01002.AMHERST COLLEGE. Legal Geography/Law and Social Movements

The Department of Law, Jurisprudence andSocial Thought at Amherst College invites appli-cations for a three-year renewable Senior Lec-tureship in legal geography and the study of lawand social movements. We are particularly inter-ested in candidates whose work combines a focuson law’s spatial dimensions with knowledge of theways law is both shaped by and shapes socialmovements. Prior teaching experience and addi-tional teaching facility in contemporary legal the-ory are desirable. We welcome applications fromthose with a J.D. only as well as those holding aPh.D. The Department’s major focuses upon thecultural, interpretive, institutional, theoretical,historical, and cross-cultural aspects of law. AtAmherst, a Senior Lectureship entails teachingtwo courses per semester, supervising honorswork, advising, and participating in the life of thedepartment.

Apply: Applicants should send a letter describ-ing their background and interests, a curriculumvitae, a sample of their scholarship, and three let-ters of recommendation to Professor MarthaUmphrey, c/o Ms. Karen Underwood, Depart-ment of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought,Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002. Theapplication deadline is March 15, 2007.

Amherst College is a private undergraduate lib-eral arts college for men and women, with 1,600students and 190 faculty members. Located in theConnecticut River Valley of western Massachu-setts, Amherst participates with Hampshire,Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the Uni-versity of Massachusetts in the Five-College Con-sortium. Amherst College is an equal opportunity,affirmative action employer and encourageswomen, persons of color, and persons with disabil-ities to apply. The administration, faculty, and stu-dent body are committed to attracting qualifiedcandidates from groups presently underrepresent-ed on our campus.

MAR-07-72

MASSACHUSETTS, BOSTON. Scholar-In-Residence: Global and Urban Studies/Service-Learning. The Institute for Liberal Arts and Inter-disciplinary Studies at Emerson College seeks aVisiting Scholar-in-Residence in Global andUrban Studies with experience in service- and/orcommunity-based approaches to curriculumdesign and instruction. This position is a one-year, non-tenure track appointment (renewableannually for up to five years). A PhD, teachingexperience, and a strong commitment to interdis-ciplinary approaches to the liberal arts arerequired. Appointment begins September 2007.

Apply: review of applications will begin Feb-ruary 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. For a full job description and applicationprocedures, please visit our web site at: www.e m e r s o n . e d u / a c a d e m i c _ a f f a i r s / f a c u l t y /Faculty-Employment.cfm. EOE

FEB 07-56

MICHIGAN, GRAND RAPIDS 49546. CalvinCollege, Grand Rapids. Department of Geology,Geography and Environmental Studies. Applica-tions are invited for a tenure-track position ingeography, rank open, beginning September,2006. PhD in geography required (an MS or MAunder special circumstances) with primary teach-ing responsibilities and program development inGIS, remote sensing and cartography and contri-bution to some of the following courses: environ-mental, urban, world regional, and intro. physicalgeography. Our department includes four PhDgeographers and two PhD geologists. Consult thedepartmental website at http://www.calvin.edu/academic/geology/.

Calvin College is a private four-year collegewith an enrollment of 4,300 students. It is a Christ-ian college in the Reformed tradition and all candi-dates are expected to support the religious missionof the college and to affirm the Christian faith asexpressed in the Reformed creeds. More informa-tion about the mission of the college may be foundat http://www.calvin.edu/admin/provost/mission/.The college is an equal opportunity employer andstrongly encourages applications from women andminority candidates. Requirements for faculty arefound at http://www.calvin.edu/admin/provost/facdocs/fac-requirements.htm. Applicants can directinquiries, vitas, transcripts, and three letters ofrecommendation to the address below.

Apply: Dr. Henk Aay, [email protected], SearchChair, Department of Geology, Geography andEnvironmental Studies, Calvin College, 1740Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Anapplication form is found at http://www.calvin.edu/admin/provost/open/. Application deadline:March 15, 2007.

FEB 07-40


March 2007

*MINNESOTA, DULUTH 55812-3006. TheDepartment of Geography at the University ofMinnesota Duluth invites applications for a one-year full-time position at the rank of instructor orassistant professor in Urban Geography withteaching responsibilities in Urban Geography,World Regional Geography, and Planning, withrelated methodological, topical or regional courses.MA in Geography or related field, such as Urbanand Regional Planning, required by August 27,2007; ABD or Ph.D. is preferred. University teach-ing experience and evidence of effective communi-cation skills appropriate to a faculty position is alsorequired. The department will begin review ofcompleted applications on March 1, 2007, and willcontinue until the position is filled.

Apply: Completed applications must be sub-mitted online at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59225

Applications must include electronic attach-ments as follows: a letter expressing interest in thisposition and detailing your qualifications; a state-ment of teaching philosophy that includesapproaches to incorporating culturally diverse per-spectives in teaching; a current vita; and names,addresses, phone numbers and email addresses ofthree references. You may also send via surface mailany relevant teaching evaluations. For questionsplease contact Tongxin Zhu, Chair Screening Com-mittee, Department of Geography, University ofMinnesota Duluth, 329 Cina Hall, 1123 UniversityDrive, Duluth, MN 55812-3006, (218) 726-8480,[email protected].

MAR-07-84

MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS 55455. FacultyPosition in Transportation and Land Use Planning.

The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at theUniversity of Minnesota seeks applications to fill atenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Pro-fessor level in transportation and land use planning.

Applications should include a curriculum vita,three letters of recommendation, the names andaddresses of the three references, a sample ofrecent research, and a brief account of researchand teaching interests and experience.

Apply: Applications must be submitted online tohttps://employment.umn.edu. Reference requisitionnumber 145088. For information: wwwhhh.umn.edu. The University of Minnesota is committed tothe policy that all persons shall have equal access toits programs, facilities and employment withoutregard to race, creed, religion, color, sex, nationalorigin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status,public assistance status, or sexual orientation.

FEB 06-43

MINNESOTA, ST. PAUL. Assistant or AssociateProfessor—Atmospheric Chemistry-BoundaryLayer. College of Food, Agricultural and NaturalResources Sciences, University of Minnesota.

The Global Climate and EnvironmentalChange Initiative in the College of Food, Agricul-tural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)brings together scientists from multiple colleges toconduct research on the biological, ecological,chemical, and physical processes that governgreenhouse gas fluxes, cycles of carbon, water, andenergy and how these are impacted by humanactivities and climate variation.

Responsibilities: Develop an externally-fundedresearch program in boundary-layer atmosphericchemistry with emphasis on near-surface processesand biophysical feedback mechanisms. Research

may focus on a variety of potential problems inurban, agricultural, or forest ecosystems, includinggreenhouse gases, VOCs, ozone, aerosols, and oth-ers. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in atmosphericscience, earth system science, or related fieldrequired by date of appointment; Experiencedesigning and conducting research; Strong oral andwritten communication skills; Demonstrated suc-cess publishing in leading peer-reviewed scientificjournals; and Teaching and advising experience.Desired Qualifications: See position description.

Apply: See complete position description andapply online at: https://employment.umn.edu/(search for requisition 145104).

FEB 07-45

*NEW HAMPSHIRE, HANOVER 03755.DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. Applied SpatialAnalysis/GIS. The Departments of Geography(www.dartmouth.edu/~geog) and Earth Sciences(www.dartmouth.edu/~earthsci) at Dartmouth Col-lege seek a Remote Sensing/GIS specialist to serveas Director of its Applied Spatial Analysis/GIS Lab. The successful candidate should havecommand of pertinent GIS and remote sensing soft-ware; knowledge of existing and developing satel-lite platforms and technology (MODIS, InSar, etc.);and record of involvement in peer-reviewedresearch. Tasks include interacting with and aidingfaculty in geospatial research; keeping current withboth state-of-the-art spatial data analysis and avail-able data platforms and resources, initiating newresearch collaborations; and having significantinvolvement supporting Dartmouth’s “GIS Acrossthe Curriculum” initiative. This is an opportunity towork independently to engage students and facultyin spatial techniques ranging from classroom appli-cations to innovative research collaborations.

Application review will begin March 15 and willcontinue until the position is filled. To apply, com-plete an online application: http://jobs.dartmouth.edu/ Job Title: Remote Sensing/GIS Specialist. Posi-tion Number: 1010078. Dartmouth is committed todiversity and encourages applications from womenand minorities. Dartmouth College is an EqualOpportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

MAR-07-69

NEW JERSEY, UNION 07083. Kean University.Department of Geology and Meteorology—toteach introductory and advanced courses in geo-graphy and earth system science; to participate ininterdisciplinary programs for the Urban Ecosys-tem Study initiative. Ph.D. in Physical Geographyrequired, with an interest in earth systems sciencepreferred. The Department offers degrees in Geo-logy, Meteorology, Earth Systems Science, andGeneral Earth Science with Teacher Certification.Research and teaching expertise in geovisualiza-tion /spatial decision support for the spatial, socialand environmental sciences desirable. Positionbegins 9/1/07, candidacy begins immediately.Send letter of interest, CV, & 3 letters of referenceto the address below.

Apply: Dr. Robert Metz, Chair at [email protected] or mail to department, 1000 Morris Ave,Union, NJ 07083.

FEB 07-48

*NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE 87131.UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Two tenure track positions at Assistant/Associate Professor level available August 2007.Department of Geography, University of New

Mexico. Minimum requirements for both posi-tions: 1) PhD in geography or closely related field;2) specialization in human/environment interac-tion or nature and society; and 3) background inGeographic Information Sciences (GISc). Desir-able qualification: 1) potential or demonstratedexcellence in teaching and research. One positionis required to take a lead role in GISc within thedepartment and university. It is preferred that thesecond position can provide substantial contribu-tions in GISc. The specialization outside of GISc isfor geographers at the interface between humansystems and environmental systems. We seekgeographers whose research may include: hazards,conservation, landscape ecology, natural resourcemanagement, sustainable systems, environmentalplanning, cultural and political ecology, or similarspecializations. Candidates that meet these qualifi-cations and have a regional specialization in LatinAmerica or the Southwest will be given specialconsideration. Faculty members are expected todevelop a strong research agenda and seek externalfunding. New faculty members should be capableof teaching a broad spectrum of introductoryclasses. Salary is commensurate with experience.Building diversity within the department is animportant consideration.

Apply: send a signed letter of application, CV,and list of three references to Dr. Bradley Cullen,Chair of Search Committee, Department of Geo-graphy, MSC01 1110, 1 University of New Mexi-co, Albuquerque NM 87131. The University ofNew Mexico is an affirmative action/equal opportu-nity employer. Review of applications will beginMarch 22, 2007 and continue until the positions arefilled. The university is building a culturally diversefaculty and encourages applications from womenand minority candidates.

MAR-07-75

*NEW YORK, BUFFALO 14222.BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE

Tenure-track assistant professor, Geographyand Planning Department, Great Lakes Center(GLC), to begin September 1, 2007. Competitivesalary. Responsibilities: develop independent, exter-nally-funded, multidisciplinary research programsin one or more of the following: ground waterhydrology, wetland hydrology, watershed dynam-ics, physical aspects of global change. Participate inteaching and student advisement. Responsible formaintenance of GLC Demonstration Watershed.Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in geography, earthscience, or related field. Demonstrated ability todevelop watershed models and to integrate model-ing with field studies in the GLC Research Water-shed. Research experience in one or more of the fol-lowing: ground water hydrology, wetland hydrolo-gy, watershed dynamics, physical aspects of globalchange. Ability to teach one or more of the follow-ing courses: watershed pollution, hydrologic mod-eling, wetlands hydrology, or soil science and man-agement. Experience with use and maintenance ofautomatic/electronic field instruments. PreferredQualifications: Experience in GIS applications.

Apply: Review of applications will beginApril 1, 2007 and continue until position isfilled. Send letter of application, CV, 3 letters ofrecommendation, and contact information for 3professional references to: Search CommitteeChair, Great Lakes Center, Buffalo State Col-lege, Classroom Building C215, 1300 ElmwoodAve., Buffalo, NY 14222-1095. Electronic sub-missions are encouraged and may be submitted


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to [email protected]. For more informa-tion about the college, visit www.buffalostate.edu.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equalopportunity employer.

MAR-07-71

NEW YORK, STONY BROOK 11794-1401.Consortium for Inter-Disciplinary EnvironmentalResearch. Stony Brook University is invitingapplications for six new tenure-track positionsassociated with its new Consortium for Inter-Dis-ciplinary Environmental Research (CIDER).While some of these appointments will bring innew faculty from the natural sciences, medical sci-ences, engineering, we would like to extend a spe-cial invitation to candidates in history, geography,and other social sciences and humanities. Weespecially invite applications from those withdemonstrated expertise in the following topicalareas (a) environmental health, including thesocial, economic and cultural making of hazards;investigations of contaminants in air, food andwater; mechanistic studies of their toxic effects onmammals and subpopulations, as well as socioeco-nomic, cultural and historical studies of theirimpacts on people and a larger ecology; (b) thecauses and influence of global climate change,including effects on biogeochemical cycles, pat-terns of disease, and human social and living con-ditions; and (c) environmental justice, land useplanning, remediation and conservation.

A successful candidate will hold a tenure trackor tenured appointment in history, sociology orother academic department that best suits his/herexpertise. Faculty will be expected to teach at theundergraduate and/or graduate level in their homedepartment, and to participate collegially in inter-disciplinary activities to support CIDER’s mission.For more information, visit the Consortium forInter-Disciplinary Environmental Research Web siteat www.stonybrook.edu/CIDER. A PhD or MD isrequired; outstanding research and teachingpotential. Positions generally will be filled at theAssistant Professor level, however applicationsfrom exceptional established individuals also willbe considered. The review of applications willbegin February 1, 2007 and will continue until thesix positions are filled.

Apply: please send a resume; a statement ofresearch and career goals; the proposed Stony BrookUniversity departmental affiliation(s); and arrangeto have three letters of reference sent to: CIDERSearch Committee, Posting Number F-3755-06-12,Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-1401. For online application visit: www.stonybrook.edu/cjo, posting number F-3755-06-12. Onlineapplicants should request reference letters be sentto the CIDER Search Committee address above.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Women, people of color, individuals with disabili-ties, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

FEB 07-57

*NORTH CAROLINA, RALEIGH 27607-5298.MEREDITH COLLEGE

Meredith College seeks qualified candidates foran Assistant Professor position in the Departmentof Chemistry, Physics, and Geoscience with expert-ise in areas of Earth Systems. Applicants must havea Ph.D. in one of the following areas: atmosphericscience, oceanography, or geology; and have somecoursework or experience in the other listed areas,as well as in Geographic Information Systems.

Responsibilities will include teaching courses andother involvement with the Department, participa-tion in college-wide committees and initiatives,mentoring undergraduate research students, studentadvising and professional development. Excellencein teaching and research potential at the undergrad-uate level are important factors in the selectionprocess. Teaching experience is desired. MeredithCollege is a private comprehensive college forwomen with 2140 students and offers both liberalarts and professional programs. The College islocated in Raleigh, North Carolina near the world-renowned Research Triangle area.

Applications will be reviewed beginning Febru-ary 2007 and continue until the position is filled.The online submission process is preferred. Appli-cants may go to www.meredith.edu and select‘employment’. Submit a letter of application,resume, statements of teaching philosophy and pro-fessional goals, copies of transcripts and three recentletters of support.

Application materials may also be sent to Dr.Carol Hazard, Department of Chemistry, Physics,and Geoscience, Meredith College, 3800 Hillsbor-ough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298. MeredithCollege seeks to increase diversity among its facul-ty and staff. Minority candidates are stronglyencouraged to apply. Meredith College is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer.

MAR-07-70

*OHIO, OXFORD, 45056. Miami University.Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach intro-ductory-level human geography and advancedcourses that contribute to one of the following areas:comparative urban economics, environmentalchange, or international development. Require: Ph.D.for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor, ABDstatus for appointment as Instructor; training andexperience appropriate for responsibilities. Desire:Ph.D.: teaching experience.

Apply: Send letter of application, including vitae,three letters of reference, and record of teaching(including courses taught and evidence of teachingquality) to Dr. William Renwick, Department ofGeography, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056.Contact phone number is 513-529-5010; fax is 513-529-1948. For more information about the depart-ment consult the web site at www.muohio.edu/geography. Screening of applications begins March20, 2007 and continues until the position is filled.Interviews will be arranged at the April AAG meet-ings in San Francisco. Miami University is an affir-mative action, equal opportunity employer. Forinformation regarding campus crime and safety, visitwww.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy uponrequest.

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OHIO, SPRINGFIELD 45501. Wittenberg Uni-versity, Department of Geography invites appli-cants for a tenure-track position (pendingapproval) at the assistant professor rank to beginAugust, 2007. PhD is required. Candidates areexpected to demonstrate a firm commitment toexcellence in teaching and scholarly activity in thecontext of the liberal arts. Cultural or physicalgeographer with a broad background in geogra-phy to contribute expertise in development issues,preferably in Latin America, and to teach coursesin introductory cultural (human) geography, aregional course, preferably on Latin America orMiddle America, and either Third World Develop-ment or field-oriented physical geography courses.

Capability with remote sensing technology wouldbe helpful, but not a necessity. Wittenberg is aselective, residential liberal arts college with about1950 students and is affiliated with the EvangelicalLutheran Church in America. We are an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer, actively seek-ing women and minority applicants.

Apply: send a letter of application with curricu-lum vitae by March 15, 2007 to Ralph Lenz,Department of Geography, Wittenberg University,Springfield, Ohio, 45501-0720. Fax 937-327-6340. E-mail: [email protected].

FEB 07-59

OKLAHOMA, TULSA 74103. INCOG, thetransportation planning agency for the Tulsa metro-politan area, has an immediate opening for a Princi-pal GIS Analyst. The position is primarilyresponsible for developing long range population,employment, and land use projections for the regionand smaller geographic areas; collection, analysis,and maintenance of socio-economic, demographic,land use and other transportation planning relateddata; acquiring and processing a wide variety of datafrom numerous sources using relational databasesystems, geographic information systems, spread-sheets, and statistical software packages; maintain-ing inventory and records of maps and databases;and assisting in preparation of input data for thetravel demand models. The position will also beresponsible for preparing memorandums, reportsand graphics; making oral and/or written presenta-tions to technical and policy committees, localgovernments and other groups/organizations; andworking with the public in a professional manner.

A graduate degree in geography, engineering,planning, or related technical field with 5 yearsexperience in GIS, database management, andregional planning, including a minimum of 2years of professional experience in research,analysis, government statistics and/or data man-agement, and statistical analysis is required. Athorough knowledge of and experience using MSOffice and ArcINFO is also required. Preferencewill be given to candidates who have a demon-strated knowledge of the US Bureau of the Cen-sus and other statistical agencies, their methodsand products; have experience using ArcGISmodels, Visual Basic, ArcObjects, or other script-ing experience; have familiarity with SPSS orother statistical analysis software; and are GISPCertified. Starting annual salary range is $44,200.Specific compensation will be based on the can-didate’s qualifications and experience. INCOGoffers a comprehensive benefits package, includ-ing retirement, medical, vision, and dental plans,a deferred compensation plan and a smoke-freeworking environment.

Apply: please submit a resume to: INCOG Per-sonnel Director, 201 West 5th Street, Suite 600,Tulsa, OK 74103, or send an email to: [email protected].

FEB 07-60

*PENNSYLVANIA, KUTZTOWN 19530.Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is interestedin hiring employees who have extensive experi-ence with diverse populations. The followingposition is available:

Human Geography, Assistant Professor,tenure-track position. The Department of Geo-graphy invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position for the 2007-2008 academic year inHuman Geography. Courses to be taught include


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introductory cultural geography, economic geog-raphy, and political geography. A regional spe-cialty is also desirable. Salary competitive.

Apply: For a full description, criteria, and com-plete listing of vacancies, please visit our website atwww.kutztown.edu/employment. Kutztown Uni-versity is an AA-EOE member of the PA State Sys-tem of Higher Education and actively solicitsapplications from women, veterans, persons withdisabilities and minorities.

MAR-07-86

*PENNSYLVANIA, KUTZTOWN 19530.Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is interestedin hiring employees who have extensive experi-ence with diverse populations. The followingposition is available:

Physical Geography, Assistant Professor,tenure-track position. The Department of Geogra-phy invites applications for a full-time tenure-trackposition for the 2007-2008 academic year in Phys-ical Geography. Courses to be taught includeintroductory physical geography and meteorologywith lab. Successful applicant may also teachother courses in physical geography to meetdepartmental needs. Salary competitive.

Apply: or a full description, criteria, and com-plete listing of vacancies, please visit our website atwww.kutztown.edu/employment. Kutztown Uni-versity is an AA-EOE member of the PA State Sys-tem of Higher Education and actively solicitsapplications from women, veterans, persons withdisabilities and minorities.

MAR-07-87

*PENNSYLVANIA, UNIVERSITY PARK 16802.PENN STATE UNIVERSITYAdvising Coordinator and Lecturer, Master’s of GIS(MGIS) Degree Program

Multi-year, non-tenure-track faculty positionaffiliated with Penn State’s professional master’sdegree program in GIS. An academic offering ofthe Department of Geography, the MGIS pro-gram is administered by the Dutton e-EducationInstitute and is delivered online through the Uni-versity’s World Campus. The Advising Coordina-tor will be appointed and housed within the Dut-ton e-Education Institute, but will have a facultytitle and membership in the Department of Geog-raphy’s graduate faculty. The Advising Coordina-tor will oversee MGIS students’ entry into,progress within, and graduation from, the pro-gram. He or she will help select students as amember of the MGIS Admissions Committee; willconduct entry interviews and weekly office hoursvia Web conference; will supervise quarterly grad-uate seminars in which students articulate individ-ual project topics; will identify and recruit quali-fied faculty project advisers from academic unitsacross campus; and will track students’ progressthrough the MGIS program. The Advising Coor-dinator will also teach graduate classes in his orher area of specialization.

Candidates with professional experience ingeospatial system analysis and design and/or envi-ronmental applications are preferred, but all relevantareas of interest will be considered. Experience ingraduate teaching and advising is also desirable.Applicants must possess credentials and record ofproductivity suitable for admission to the graduatefaculty, including a PhD in geography or related dis-cipline with a specialization in GIScience.

Applicants should submit: 1) a statement describ-ing their potential contribution to the Department’s

MGIS program; 2) a complete curriculum vitae; 3)one to three reprints and/or project descriptions; and4) names and contact information for three referees.Applications from women and under-representedgroups are encouraged. Review of applications willbegin March 15, 2007, but applications will beaccepted until the position is filled.

MGIS Program information is available at:http://www.e-education.psu.edu/gis

Apply to: David DiBiase, Director, Dutton e-Education Institute, 2217 Earth & Engineering Sci-ences Building, The Pennsylvania State University,University Park, PA 16802. Phone: 814-863-1790;Fax: 814-863-1564; email: [email protected].

Penn State is committed to affirmative action,equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

MAR-07-67

PENNSYLVANIA, VILLANOVA 19083. Chair—Department of Geography and the Environment.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Vil-lanova University seeks a Chair to lead a newDepartment of Geography and the Environmentthat will administer undergraduate degrees in Geog-raphy (BA), Environmental Studies (BA), and Envi-ronmental Science (BS). We seek an individual com-mitted to undergraduate education in a liberal artssetting and whose experience and expertise reflectsa dedication to interdisciplinary study that bridgesthe natural/physical sciences and the social sciences.The Chair will provide vision and leadership thatwill guide the evolution and growth of this newdepartment and its degree programs. The depart-ment will consist of existing Geography Programfaculty and other faculty on campus with jointappointments. Appointment will be at the AssociateProfessor or Professor level, with a starting date ofAugust 2007 (when the new Department will be for-mally initiated) or January 2008.

The department will be housed in newly reno-vated offices, with a new geographic informationsystems/remote sensing laboratory to supportteaching and faculty/student research. The Chairwill oversee the hiring of a full-time permanentGIS technician and a 2-year term teaching post-doctoral fellow. Funding has been secured for atleast one new tenure-track faculty line. The Chairwill seek external funding and maintain an activeresearch program that involves students. TheChair may mentor graduate (Masters level) stu-dents through a joint appointment in an appropri-ate department within the College.

Apply: Applicants should submit a CurriculumVitae, a statement of administrative philosophy, adescription of research plans, a statement ofteaching interests and philosophy, and officialtranscripts of all undergraduate and graduatework, and arrange to have three letters of refer-ence sent to: Geography and the EnvironmentChair Search Committee, Dean’s Office, 105 St.Augustine Center, College of Liberal Arts and Sci-ences, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova Universi-ty, Villanova, PA 19085 (see www.villanova.edu/artsci/geoenv). Review of applications willbegin on 2 March 2007 and will continue until theposition is filled. Villanova University is an Augus-tinian related Roman Catholic Institution and anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.We particularly welcome applications fromminorities and women.

FEB 07-51

*SOUTH DAKOTA, SIOUX FALLS 57107. Environmental Compliance Manager.

HDR is an architectural, engineering, planning andconsulting firm that excels at complex projects andsolving challenges for clients. More than 5,600employee-owners, including architects, engineers,consultants, scientists, planners and constructionmanagers, in over 130 locations worldwide, pooltheir strengths to provide solutions beyond thescope of traditional A/E/C firms. Position Descrip-tion: Execute the environmental compliance pro-gram in support of the General Engineering Consul-tant (GEC) function for construction of 300 miles ofnew rail line in Wyoming and South Dakota, andrehabilitation of 600 miles of existing track in SouthDakota and Minnesota. This manager will beresponsible for directing the day-to-day activities ofthe Compliance Program including permitting andagency coordination; conducting Phase I, II, III sur-vey / treatment and collaborating closely with theSurface Transportation Board (STB) third party con-tractor to ensure compliance with NHPA Section106 and the Programmatic Agreement with projectcooperating agencies (16 of these); biologicalresources management (3 states and federal jurisdic-tion); wetland mitigation design and construction;construction mitigation design and implementation;providing input to the procurement process; con-struction monitoring; developing and operating anasset management system database and constructionline book; and ensuring STB conditions compliance.

Administrative responsibilities include: devel-opment of program work plans and policy docu-ments; implementing periodic updates to theCompliance Plan including task scheduling;preparing periodic updates to the staffing plan;recruiting staff and preparing contracts for sub-consulting services; monitoring earned value; aswell as status reporting to GEC managementincluding quarterly reporting to the STB. Experi-ence Required: MS in civil or bio-systems engi-neering, geography, environmental science, envi-ronmental planning, history, archaeology, oranthropology; excellent oral and written commu-nication skills; 10+ years experience with a con-sulting firm. A BS in the appropriate disciplinemight be augmented by supplemental years ofexperience. Requires outstanding organizationaland team building skills. Experience in managing alarge team of environmental professionals (20 - 40+) for major infrastructure construction projects iscritical specifically including agency permittingand coordination (including cultural resourcesagencies), working directly with design engineers,and construction contractors. Must demonstrateknowledge of and experience with project compli-ance-related activities including consultation, qual-ity assurance and reviews, and management of sub-consultants and junior staff.

Apply Online: http://www.gojobs.com/seeker/aoframeset.asp?JobNum=1310667&JBID=1767.

Employer JobCode: 070064 [GJ.1310667.1767]FEB 07-66

TEXAS, HOUSTON 77027. The Houston-Galve-ston Area Council, a regional planning agency, hasan opening for the Regional Economist position inits Forecasting group. We are offering a uniqueopportunity to work on developing a comprehensiveagent-based model which integrates economy, peo-ple, land use, transportation, and environment.

Apply: For a complete job description, require-ments, and application procedures, please visithttp://h-gac.com/HGAC/Home/Jobs. For questionsabout the job, please contact [email protected].

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*TEXAS, SAN MARCOS 78666-4616.Texas State University-San Marcos announces theMitte Chair of Water and Geographic InformationScience at the rank of Professor. We seek a geo-graphic information scientist with research interestsin aquatic resources or an aquatic resources scientistwith research interests in geographic informationscience. The successful candidate will develop anexternally funded research program and participatein the doctoral programs in Aquatic Resources, Geo-graphic Information Science, and EnvironmentalGeography. Applicants must have a Ph. D. in geog-

raphy, biology, or other appropriate field. The suc-cessful candidate must be qualified for appointmentat the rank of Professor in the Department of Geo-graphy and/or the Department of Biology, have anestablished record of scholarship at the national orinternational level, and have a record of externalfunding. Salary and start-up package are negotiable.

Apply: Interested individuals should submit,electronically, a CV (including detailed funding his-tory), copies of 5 representative publications, astatement of research interest, and names and con-tact information for three references to Mitte-

[email protected]. Questions can be directed toDana M. García, Ph. D., Associate Dean, [email protected]. Texas State is an equal opportunity edu-cational institution and as such does not discrimi-nate because of race, color, creed or religion, sex,national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps,or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. TheUniversity is committed to increasing the diversityof its faculty. Texas State University-San Marcos is amember of the Texas State University System.

MAR-07-79

*UTAH, LOGAN 84322.Position: The Department of Environment andSociety (ENVS), located in the College of NaturalResources at Utah State University (USU), seeksapplications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorposition in Human Geography with expertise inhuman-environment relations or the human dimen-sions of environmental/land issues. Required Quali-fications: A PhD in Geography or closely relateddiscipline must be completed by the time ofappointment (Fall 2007). Specialty areas couldinclude environmental/land-use change, environ-mental perception, community/natural resourcemanagement, regional land-use planning, or hazardsand human vulnerability. Applicants must have aresearch agenda leading to publications in refereedjournals and must demonstrate the potential toacquire extramural funding and guide graduate stu-dents. The department is especially interested inapplicants who will contribute interdisciplinaryexpertise to the research, teaching, and service mis-sions of the department and the ability to work col-laboratively with faculty. Previous experience orwillingness to participate in the delivery of distance-education courses is also desirable. ProfessionalResponsibilities: The successful candidate will teach2-3 courses per year, which may include introducto-ry human geography, environment and society, anda graduate course in her/his specialty area. Alloca-tion of responsibilities is likely to be 50% research,40% teaching and advising, and 10% service. Salaryis negotiable and commensurate with qualificationsand experience. For further information on theinterdisciplinary Department of ENVS, interestedparties can refer to the departmental website athttp://cnr.usu.edu/envs.

Utah State University: USU is an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer and was recentlychosen as a National Science Foundation ADVANCEGender Equity Program recipient. The University issensitive to the needs of dual-career applicants and isdedicated to recruiting stellar candidates from adiverse pool including women, minorities, veteransand people with disabilities. USU offers competitivesalaries and outstanding medical, retirement and pro-fessional benefits (http://personnel.usu.edu). USU’smain campus is in Logan, Utah, a semi-rural city in amountain valley with a population of 100,000 peopleoffering ample opportunities for a family-friendlyprofessional life. Ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and moun-tains in the area make it one of the finest outdoorrecreation environments in the nation.

Apply: Application Process: Review of applica-tions will begin February 1, 2007 and will continueuntil the position is filled. Candidates should submitan application at http://jobs.usu.edu with a cover let-ter detailing research and teaching interests, a cur-rent C.V., and names and contact information forthree references. For additional information, con-tact: Dr. Ted Alsop, Human Geographer SearchCommittee Chair, 435-797-1371, or [email protected]. Utah State University is an AA/EO

www.bristol.ac.uk

L E A R N I N G � D I S C O V E R Y � E N T E R P R I S E

Seven Lectureships/Readerships and TwoFellowships in Geographical SciencesThe School of Geographical Sciences is an international centre for integratedresearch and teaching in environmental processes, environmental systems andhuman sciences, and is now undergoing a major expansion.We are one of only twoUK geography departments ranked in the top category in every national researchassessment exercise and consequently we were highlighted as 6* in the 2001 RAE.The School has an annual turn-over of £6m,of which two-thirds is research-based.All the posts will deepen and strengthen our interdisciplinary research.We seekapplications in the areas listed below, but outstanding researchers in allied areas ofour research portfolio will also be considered.You will contribute to our research-led teaching programme, and our large and vibrant graduate school, in anenvironment with a low teaching load.The Fellowships will become full academicpositions on their completion.

� Postcolonial Geographies (Ref 12896) of the global South or transitioneconomies, particularly issues of gender, poverty and/or political ecology.Salary £30,013 - £40,335.

� Global Policy and Politics (Ref 12894) including geopolitics, internationalinstitutions, NGOs, trans-national social movements in the areas of economy orenvironment. Salary £30,013 - £40,335.

� Geographies of Knowledge (Ref 12893) especially theoretical and spatialaspects of the history, practice or performance of science, technology and culture.Salary £30,013 - £40,335.

� Quantitative Human Geography (Ref 12897) including spatial statisticsand modelling, spatial econometrics, multilevel modelling, and the use of thesemethods in social science. Salary £30,013 - £40,335.

� Remote Sensing,GIS and Geostatistics (Ref 12898) with emphasis on theintegration of spatial data with environmental models. Salary £30,013 - £40,335.

� Coastal Oceanography (Ref 12892) especially the numerical modelling ofthe circulation of shallow seas and processes that bridge the land-sea divide.Salary £30,013 - £40,335.

� Low Temperature Biogeochemistry/Microbiology (Ref 12895)

including carbon and nutrient cycling in permafrost or glacial environments,emphasising climate impacts. Salary £30,013 - £40,335.

� GWR Fellowship in Coastal Flood Risk under Climate Change(Ref 12899) especially hydraulic modelling, coastal flooding, climate change orsustainable policy analysis. Salary £30,013 - £39,160.

� RCUK Fellowship in Environmental Risk and Uncertainty (Ref 12900)

especially uncertainty analysis of environmental models, risk analysis and decisionmaking. Salary £30,013 - £39,160.

Information on the School and its research groups may be found at:www.ggy.bristol.ac.uk

Further details and an application form can be found at

www.bristol.ac.uk/vacancies Alternatively you can telephone(0117) 954 6947 or e-mail [email protected] quoting the

appropriate reference number.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am, 22 February 2007.

Selection processes will begin in the week commencing 26 March 2007.

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employer Claudia Radel Assistant Professor ofHuman Geography Department of Environmentand Society Utah State University 5215 Old MainHill Logan, UT 84322 [email protected]

MAR-07-77

UTAH, LOGAN. The Department of Environmentand Society, located in the College of NaturalResources at Utah State University, seeks applica-tions for a tenure-track assistant professor position inhuman geography with expertise in human-environ-ment relations or the human dimensions of environ-mental/land issues. The successful candidate willteach 2-3 courses per year, which may include intro-ductory human geography, environment and society,and a graduate course in her/his specialty area. Allo-cation of responsibilities is likely to be 50% research,40% teaching and advising, and 10% service. A PhDin geography or closely related discipline is required.Specialty areas could include environmental/land-usechange, environmental perception, community/natural resource management, regional land-useplanning, or hazards and human vulnerability.

Apply: See http://jobs.usu.edu (req. ID 050614)for full job description and to apply online. AA/EOE

FEB-07-63

*VIRGINIA, ALEXANDRIA 22302.Altarum Institute, a nonprofit healthcare consult-ing organization, is looking for a GIS Developer/Analyst, to provide support to our dynamic andexciting Military Health System (MHS) and otherFederal health clients. This individual will useArcIMS, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Desktop todevelop and implement new GIS applications, andenhancements to existing GIS applications, includ-ing migration to new (9.2) release of Arc products.The qualified candidate will work independentlyon multiple phases of GIS application develop-ment and implementation, with some instructionand guidance in other areas; will develop GISapplications according to specifications from high-er level staff; and will work with other GIS devel-opers to diagnose, understand, and resolve prob-lems in existing GIS applications.

Desired Qualifications include: minimum of 5years of experience; bachelors degree in geography,math, science, engineering or other highly quantita-tive field; experience with ESRI ArcGIS Server andArcGIS Desktop Engine Version 9.1 and ArcIMS(Version 9); technical background in one or morespecialized areas of GIS applications (e.g. Pythonscripting, database development, management oflarge data sets) and/or knowledge of MHS or GIS inhealthcare; experience with object-oriented pro-gramming (.net or java); ability to quickly problemsolve and multi-task; strong communication skills;must be a US citizen.

Apply at www.altarum.org – job code is HSD-MS-01-07. EEOE/M/F/D/V.

MAR-07-73

VIRGINIA, SWEET BRIAR 24595. Sweet BriarCollege seeks one full-time sabbatical replacement

in the Environmental Studies department for the2007-08 academic year. Applications are invitedfrom candidates with specialties in environmentalscience, geography, geology, or related fields.Duties include teaching an introductory course inenvironmental issues, physical geography/geologywith lab, geographic information systems (GIS), andan elective related to the candidate’s specialty. Abil-ity to teach climatology or meteorology is a plus.PhD or ABD and demonstrated interest in under-graduate teaching are required. Sweet Briar College(http://www.sbc.edu) is a small, selective liberal artscollege for women with a beautiful 3250-acre cam-pus in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains ofVirginia. For information about the department, seehttp://environment.sbc.edu/.

Apply: submit application letter, curriculumvitae, transcripts, statements of teaching andresearch interests; and arrange to have three lettersof recommendation sent to: Dr. Robert Alexander,Dept. of Environmental Studies, Sweet Briar Col-lege, Sweet Briar, VA 24595, [email protected] review begins February 16, 2007. EOE.

FEB 07-54

*WISCONSIN, RIVER FALLS.Assistant Professor, Geologist/Soil Scientist.The University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

The Department of Plant and Earth Scienceseeks a dynamic teacher to complement ourdiverse programs. Course responsibilities willinclude geomorphology, pedology, meteorologyand other courses in geology and soil sciencedependent on expertise of the successful candidate.Interest in global systems and sustainability isdesirable. This is a full-time, nine-month, assistantprofessor level, tenure-track faculty position start-ing in August, 2007. Compensation is based onqualifications, including education and experience.The normal teaching load is 12 units. Other expec-tations include advising, scholarly activity andservice. Required qualifications include a Ph.D.and teaching and/or field experience.

Apply: Review of applications will begin on April1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Seethe University’s website at www.uwrf.edu/hr for theapplication process, deadlines, complete positiondescription and qualifications.

MAR-07-78

INTERNATIONAL

*CANADA, ONTARIO, HAMILTON.McMASTER UNIVERSITY

The School of Geography and Earth Sciences(SGES) at McMaster University invites applicationsfor a teaching-track appointment in environmentalscience/studies beginning July 1, 2007. Theappointment will be for a three-year period, renew-able for a further three years (subject to an academ-ic assessment). During the second term, theappointee will be eligible to be considered for a per-manent teaching appointment based on demonstrat-ed excellence as a teacher and an educator. Teaching

professorships are positions devoted primarily toeducational programs within the academic environ-ment, including but not necessarily limited to class-room interaction, creation and/or enhancement ofinclusive learning cultures and instructional innova-tion. With agreement of the School Director, aresearch component may be added to the successfulcandidate’s portfolio of activities. Candidates areencouraged to visit the following websites for detailsof Teaching Professorships, for terms and conditionsof employment at McMaster and SGES’s activities:http://www.mcmaster.ca/univsec/mtgdocs/board/B_MTG_061214.pdf, item 12A http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/

SGES seeks an inspiring teacher to lead and fur-ther develop its introductory environment science/studies programs. The successful candidate will holda PhD (or be ABD) in an environmental science/studies or earth science discipline. SGES is based inthe Faculties of Science and Social Sciences and itsenvironmental programs cater for both sets of stu-dents. Candidates must however be knowledgeableof the science-base of environmental issues andproblems.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;however Canadians and permanent residents will beconsidered first for this position. McMaster Univer-sity is strongly committed to employment equitywithin its community, and to recruiting a diversefaculty and staff. The University encourages appli-cations from all qualified candidates, includingwomen, members of visible minorities, Aboriginalpersons, members of sexual minorities, and personswith disabilities.

Applicants should send a cover letter with acopy of their curriculum vitae, a teaching dossierincluding a statement of teaching philosophy(maximum of 5 pages), evidence of teaching effec-tiveness and a summary of research interest andactivities (maximum of 2 pages). Copies of teach-ing programs and approaches of instruction devel-oped by the candidate may be appended. Pleaseprovide contact information for three referees(address, phone number and e-mail). All materialsshould be sent to the Chair of the search committeeby March 31, 2007. Electronic applications willNOT be accepted. Dr. John Eyles, Chair, SearchCommittee, School of Geography and Earth Sci-ences, Burke Science Building, room 235, McMasterUniversity, 1280 Main Street West , Hamilton, ONL8S 4K1, Tel: (905) 525-9140, ext. 23152, Fax:(905) 546-0463, Email: [email protected].

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MEXICO, MEXICO CITY. Universidad NacionalAutonoma de México (UNAM).

The Institute of Geography at UNAM invitesapplications for the following positions: 1) humangeographer with demonstrated expertise in urban-regional geography preferably in relation to envi-ronment, at the level of researcher, and 2) geo-graphic information science with demonstratedexpertise in GIS at the level of researcher. Exper-tise on the nature-society relations is desirable.

JIG Special SessionsCome to the Jobs in Geography special sessions on career development at the AAG

Annual Meeting in San Francisco. For a listing and descriptions see page 8, this issue.


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PhD is required for both positions at the time ofappointment. A postdoctoral stay is a necessityand previous publications are required. The suc-cessful candidates are expected to engage in activeresearch and teaching, to demonstrate profession-al achievement and growth through continuedresearch and publication, and to engage in obtain-ing external funding for individual and collabora-tive research. A basic knowledge of Spanish is recommended.

Apply: send vitae, letter of application, and nameand addresses of three references. UNAM is an equalopportunity employer. Review of applications willbegin immediately and continue until position isfilled. The Institute of Geography-UNAM(www.igeograf.unam.mx) is the largest and mostimportant center for geographical research in Mexi-co. For additional information and applications: Dr.Adrian G. Aguilar, Director, Institute of Geography,UNAM, Tel. +52-55-5622-4341; fax +52-55-5616-2145; e-mail: [email protected].

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*NEW ZEALAND, CHRISTCHURCH.UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURYAssociate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer inGeographic Information Systems

We are seeking a lively and enthusiastic indi-vidual to join our team to provide leadership inGIS, which is a key strategic area for our Depart-

ment, and an area of rapid growth in student num-bers. We are particularly interested in appointingan experienced candidate with a clear record ofleadership to Associate Professor or Senior Lec-turer level. Where a less experienced candidatedemonstrates exceptional leadership potential,appointment at Lecturer level will be considered.Applicants will have a record of high researchproductivity in an area that complements our cur-rent research profile (which is themed aroundclusters in Environment and Health, Earth Atmos-phere Processes, and Culture and Society), andalso of excellent teaching and graduate studentsupervision.

Our Department has a curriculum pathway inGIS, as part of a range of research and teachinginterests across geography, and a growing propor-tion of income derived from externally-fundedresearch. GIS underpins various threads of ourresearch, and there remains considerable potentialfor further development. In the area of GIS, wehave strong technical staff support, a growing rep-utation for excellent graduates, and well-main-tained Departmental lab facilities. This positionoffers a significant opportunity for an individualseeking a position in an established programme butwith opportunity to initiate new developments.Department of Geography, Christchurch, NewZealand. Vacancy No: A004-07J. Closing Date: 23February 2007

Apply: for detailed information and to applyonline visit: http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.

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SWEDEN, STOCKHOLM. Two faculty positionsin geoinformatics are available at the Royal Instituteof Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden. KTHis a leading education and research university in tech-nology in Northern Europe. The candidates shouldhave deeper knowledge in one of the following areas:spatial analysis, visualization and visual data mining,methods for handling uncertainty in geographicanalysis, spatial-temporal databases, geographicinformation infrastructure, and applications of geoin-formatics for planning and environment. PhDs arerequired at the time of the application.

Apply: for more information, please follow thelinks below:

Assistant Professor (Assistant Senior Lecturer)in geoinformatics: http://www.kth.se/eng/news/vacancies/\Bitr%20lektor%20ABE_eng.html

Application Deadline: 2007-02-08Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Geoin-

formatics: http://www.kth.se/eng/news/vacancies/Lektor%20geninformatik_eng.html

Application Deadline: 2007-02-15Late applications of exceptional quality could

be accepted and the search will continue until theposition is filled.

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March 2007

Acha, Ben; Madison Heights, Michigan

Baker, Todd; Golden, Colorado

Barker, James; Manhattan, Kansas

Bassett, Gordon; Austin, Texas

Berdie, Ian; Miami, Florida

Carles, James; Florida

Carvella, Jonathan; Jackson, Wyoming

Clark, Matthew; Rohnert Park, California

Conrad, Matthew; Canoga Park,

California

Custer, Stephan; Bozeman, Montana

Duncan, Michael; Warner Robins,

Georgia

Ellison, Adam; Highland, Illinois

Fields, Aaron; Glen Carbon, Illinois

Giusca, Elena Roxana; Cleveland

Heights, Ohio

Hagler, Amee; Glendale, California

He, Yuhong; Oklahoma

Hett, Miranda; Seattle, Washington

Hooper, Michael; Stanford, California

Jason, Delisio; Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jochem, Warren Christopher; Cary,

North Carolina

Jones, Abby; New York, New York

Kahn, Patrick; Northridge, California

Kelly, Siman; Blacksburg, Virginia

Kimbrow, Dustin; Auburn, Alabama

Kishpaugh, Jacob; Albany, New York

Linke, Andrew; Boulder, Colorado

Lott, Ross; Texas

McCrory, James; Camarillo, California

Moats, Brent; Carrboro, North Carolina

Monique, DuBray; Illinois

Nichol, Janet; Hong Kong, China

O’Donnell, Gene; Florida

Pallagst, Karina; San Mateo, California

Peters, Scott.

Pickren, Graham; Winterville, Georgia

Puar, Pooja; New Jersey

Rimmer, Melissa ; Tallahassee, Florida

Rutledge, Austin ; Knoxville, TN,

Saylor, Marc; Virginia

Stevie, Matthew; Palmer, Arkansas

Stubbs, Quentin A.; Washington

Thompson, Colby; Carbondale, Illinois

Vasilo, Nicholas; LaGrange, Illinois

Villeneuve, Remy; Amqui, Canada

Welsh, Stephanie; Morgantown, West

Virginia

Wilson, Harry; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The AAG welcomes the following new members.

New Members

Preliminary program for the 2007 AAG Annual Meeting is available at www.aag.org

The following will appear in the March2007 issue of the Annals of the Association ofAmerican Geographers.

Presidential Address:Geographies of Care and Responsibility,Victoria Lawson

Environmental Sciences:Riparian Vegetation Patterns in Relation toFluvial Landforms and Channel EvolutionAlong Selected Rivers of Tuscany (CentralItaly), Cliff R. Hupp and Massimo Rinaldi

Methods, Models, and GIS:The Quantitative Analysis of FamilyNames: Historic Migration and the PresentDay Neighborhood Structure of Middles-brough, United Kingdom, Paul A. Longley,Richard Webber, and Daryl Lloyd

The Impact of Accessibility Change onthe Geography of Crop Production: A Re-Examination of the Illinois and MichiganCanal Using GIS, Morton E. O’Kelly

Navigational Map Reading: PredictingPerformance and Identifying RelativeInfluence of Map-Related Abilities, Amy K.Lobben

Nature and Society:Theorizing Land Cover and Land UseChange: The Peasant Economy of Ama-zonian Deforestation, Marcellus Caldas,Robert Walker, Eugenio Arima, Stephen Perz,Stephen Aldrich, and Cynthia Simmons

Landscape Science: A Russian GeographicalTradition, Denis J. B. Shaw and Jonathan D.Oldfield

Evidence for Forest Clearance, Agricul-ture, and Human-Induced Erosion inPrecolumbian El Salvador, Robert A. Dull

People, Place, and Region:Disciplining Youthful Methodist Bodies inNineteenth Century Cornwall, Adrian R.Bailey, David C. Harvey, and Catherine Brace

Neighbors or Strangers? Binational andTransnational Identities in Strasbourg,John Western

The Texas Aggie Bonfire: A ConservativeReading of Regional Narratives, Tradition-al Practices, and a Paradoxical Place,Jonathan M. Smith

Annals of the Association of American GeographersMarch 2007 (Volume 97, Issue 1)

Forthcoming in AAG Journals


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2007MARCH

16-18. California Geographical Soci-ety Annual Conference. Borrego Springs,CA. www.csun.edu/~calgeosoc/.

19-20. Towson University GIS Confer-ence. Towson, MD. http://tugis.towson.edu.

28-31. 9th Crime Mapping ResearchConference. Pittsburgh, PA. www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/maps/pittsburgh2007/index.html.

29-30. 38th Annual South DakotaState Geography Convention. Brook-ings, SD. www3.sdstate.edu/academics/collegeofartsandscience/geography/index.cfm.

29-31. Southern Regional Science Asso-ciation Meeting. Charleston, SC. www.regionalscience.org/srsa/conferencesub.htm.

APRIL16-17. Developing Areas Specialty

Group (DASG) International DevelopmentConference on “The Politics of Develop-ment and Development Politics.” Berkeley,California. www.geo.wvu.edu/dasg.

17-21. AAG Annual Meeting.San Francisco, CA. www.aag.org.

23-25. 15th International Conferenceon Modeling, Monitoring, and Manage-ment of Air Pollution. Algarve, Portugal.www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2007/air07/index.html.

MAY7-11. ASPRS Annual Conference.

Tampa, FL. www.asprs.org/meetings/calendar.html.

10-12. American Council of LearnedSocieties. Montréal, Québec, Canada.www.acls.org/mor-am.htm.

16-17. Fifteenth Annual PennsylvaniaGIS Conference. Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.http://cgis.hbg.psu.edu/conference/home.aspx?script=yes

21-26. Geography in the Ameri-cas: Collaboration on Researchand Education. La Serena, Chile.www.aag.org.

26-27. The Cultural Approach inGeography Conference. University ofOulu, Finland. www.oulu.fi/geography/department_of_geography_start.html.

28-31. 5th International Symposium onMobile Mapping Technology. Padova,Italy. www.cirgeo.unipd.it/cirgeo/convegni/mmt2007/.

29-June 2. Canadian Association ofGeographers Annual Meeting. Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, Canada. www.usask.ca/geography/cag2007.

31-June 3. Conference of LatinAmericanist Geographers 2007. ColoradoSprings, CO. Contact Eric Perramond([email protected]) or John Harner([email protected]).

JUNE13-15. Spatial Data Quality 2007, 5th

International Symposium. Enschede, TheNetherlands. www.itc.nl/issdq2007.

18-21. Seventh International Confer-ence on Military Geology and Geogra-phy. Québec City, Québec, Canada.http://icmgg2007.geographic.ulaval.ca/.

18-22. ESRI User Conference. SanDiego, CA. www.esri.com/events/uc/index.html.

22-23. International Conference onGlobalization and Transformation ofMegacity. East China Normal University,Shanghai, China.

22-24. The Monticello Sympo-sium on Geography and theHumanities. Charlottesville, VA. www.aag.org/humanities.

25-28. Second Global Conference onEconomic Geography. Beijing, China.http://courses.nus.edu.sg/course/geoywc/conference/econgeog.html.

JULY8-13. 22nd International Conference

on the History of Cartography. Berne,Switzerland. www.ichc2007.ch.

18-21. Sixth Quadrennial Conferenceof British, Canadian, and American RuralGeographers. Spokane, WA. www.ewu.edu/ruralgeography.

21-25. Soil and Water ConservationSociety Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL.www.swcs.org/index.cfm.

25-27. GeoWeb2007 Conference. Van-couver, British Columbia, Canada.http://geoweb.org/2007/email_pr_cfp.htm.

AUGUST6-9. 3rd International Conference on

Environmental Science and Technology.Houston, TX. www.aasci.org/conference/env/2007/index.html.

10-12. Society for the Study of SocialProblems Annual Meeting. New York,NY. www.sssp1.org.

18-23. Ninth Asian UrbanizationConference. Chun-cheon City, Republicof Korea. www.ship.edu/~aura.

20-23. URISA 2007 Annual Confer-ence Washington, DC. www.urisa.org.

29-31. RGS-IBG Annual InternationalConference 2007. London. www.rgs.org/ac2007.

SEPTEMBER7-8. Mobilities, Space and Inequality

Conference. Basel, Switzerland. http://www.soziologie.unibas.ch/cosmobilities/index.htm.

10-17. Dissertation Initiative for theAdvancement of Climate ChangeResearch III Symposium. Hawai’i Island.http://aslo.org/phd.html.

28-29. AAG Great Plains-RockyMountain Division Meeting. Denver,CO. http://geography.unco.edu/GPRM/.

OCTOBER17-20. AAG Pacific Coast Divi-

sion Meeting. Long Beach, CA. www.csus.edu/apcg/index.html.

18-21. NCGE Annual Meeting.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. www.ncge.org.

19-20. AAG East Lakes DivisionMeeting. East Lansing, MI. www.geography.utoledo.edu/eldaag/.

26. AAG Mid-Atlantic DivistionMeeting. Greenbelt Maryland. www.gwu.edu/~madaag

NOVEMBER8-10. AAG West Lakes Division

Meeting. University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois.www.geog.uiuc.edu/aag/.

12-15. American Water ResourcesAssociation Annual Conference. Albu-querque, NM. www.awra.org/meetings/.

18-20. AAG Southeast DivisionMeeting. Charleston, SC. www.geography.vt.edu/sedaag/.

December3-7. 5th International Conference of

Critical Geography. Mumbai, India.http://www.5thiccg.org/.

2008APRIL

6-8. A Suburban World? Globaliza-tion and the New Metropolis. Reston,Virginia. http://www.mi.vt.edu/index.asp?page=23&id=58

15-20. AAG Annual Meeting.Boston, MA. www.aag.org.

AUGUST12-15. International Geographical

Conference. Tunis, Tunisia. www.igu-net.org/.

SEPTEMBER12-13. AAG Great Plains-Rocky

Mountain Division Meeting. GrandForks, ND. http://geography.unco.edu/GPRM/.

200922-26. March. AAG Annual

Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. www.aag.org.

201013-18. April. AAG Annual

Meeting. Washington, D.C. www.aag.org.

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The Language of LandscapeSolnit, Lopez to Speak at AAG Plenary

T he AAG is pleased to announcethat distinguished authors Rebec-ca Solnit and Barry Lopez will

speak in a plenary session on Friday,April 20, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, at the2007 AAG Annual Meeting in SanFrancisco.

Solnit is an exquisite writer whosestyle has been described as possessing“sinuous, romantic, incantatory rhythm”by the San Francisco Chronicle. Her booksinclude the best-selling Wanderlust: A Histo-ry of Walking and River of Shadows: EadweardMuybridge and the Technological Wild West.Other books include As Eve Said to the Ser-pent: On Landscape, Gender and Art and HollowCity: The Siege of San Francisco and the Crisis ofAmerican Urbanism. Solnit has been award-

ed both a Guggenheim Fellowship and aNational Endowment for the HumanitiesFellowship for Literature. She lives andworks in San Francisco.

Barry Lopez is a writer known for hisevocative portrayals of people living inclose communication with nature. He

often writes about the intricate rela-tionships between culture and naturallandscapes. Lopez received theNational Book Award for ArcticDreams: Imagination and Desire in a North-ern Landscape. His books include therecent Home Ground: Language for anAmerican Landscape, in which 45 poetsand nature writers create more than850 original definitions for geo-graphic and landscape terms such as

chattermark, punchbowl, swale, andmonadnock.

The AAG is pleased to have these twowonderful writers on the same platformfor this plenary session. The authors willentertain questions from the audiencefollowing their prestentations.

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