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August
August 2, 2013
Spotlight profile: Chuck Bennett, Vice President of Earth and Community Care, Aveda
Reflecting on a successful career in corporate citizenship and sustainability, Chuck Bennett is grateful that he chose to study geography. He credits the interdisciplinary nature of the field with enabling him to understand the key issues, information, technology, people, and organizations involved in his work.
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Spotlight profile: Chuck Bennett, Vice President of Earth and Community Care, Aveda
Reflecting on a successful career in corporate citizenship and sustainability, Chuck Bennett is grateful that he chose to study geography. He credits the interdisciplinary nature of the field with enabling him to understand the key issues, information, technology, people, and organizations involved in his work.
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July
July 22, 2013
NSF Appoints Daniel Hammel as Program Director for Geography and Spatial Sciences
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NSF Appoints Daniel Hammel as Program Director for Geography and Spatial Sciences
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July 19, 2013
A self-funded PhD shares secrets of his success
Hang Kei Ho received his PhD in human geography from University College London in April 2013. Despite the challenges, he observes that balancing the demands of work and school facilitated his academic, personal, and professional growth.
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A self-funded PhD shares secrets of his success
Hang Kei Ho received his PhD in human geography from University College London in April 2013. Despite the challenges, he observes that balancing the demands of work and school facilitated his academic, personal, and professional growth.
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July 17, 2013
Spotlight profile: Anthony Robinson, Lead Faculty for Online Geospatial Education, Penn State University
Geographer Anthony Robinson will soon lead the largest cartography course in history. His free Coursera MOOC (massive open online course) "Maps and the Geospatial Revolution" kicks off on July 17.
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Spotlight profile: Anthony Robinson, Lead Faculty for Online Geospatial Education, Penn State University
Geographer Anthony Robinson will soon lead the largest cartography course in history. His free Coursera MOOC (massive open online course) "Maps and the Geospatial Revolution" kicks off on July 17.
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July 15, 2013
Spotlight profile: Trevor Paglen, Photographer and experimental geographer
Photographer Trevor Paglen holds a PhD in geography from UC-Berkeley. He created an ultra-archival disc of photographs called "The Last Pictures." Designed to last billions of years, the disc was launched into geostationary orbit aboard the satellite Echostar XVI in the fall of 2012.
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Spotlight profile: Trevor Paglen, Photographer and experimental geographer
Photographer Trevor Paglen holds a PhD in geography from UC-Berkeley. He created an ultra-archival disc of photographs called "The Last Pictures." Designed to last billions of years, the disc was launched into geostationary orbit aboard the satellite Echostar XVI in the fall of 2012.
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July 3, 2013
Internation survey reveals millenials' concern about economy, optimism for future
A survey of 12,000 "millenials" in 27 countries reveals universal perceptions as well as geographic variations in opinions and beliefs held by young adults aged 18-30. Overall, the findings suggest that "there's a sense of optimism about this young generation," says Alfredo Timermans, CEO of Telefonica International, U.S.A.
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Internation survey reveals millenials' concern about economy, optimism for future
A survey of 12,000 "millenials" in 27 countries reveals universal perceptions as well as geographic variations in opinions and beliefs held by young adults aged 18-30. Overall, the findings suggest that "there's a sense of optimism about this young generation," says Alfredo Timermans, CEO of Telefonica International, U.S.A.
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July 1, 2013
Virginia high schoolers learn GIS to prepare for careers and college
Students enrolled in Centreville High School's Geospatial Analysis course are using GIS to propose solutions to real-world problems. While learning technical and analytical skills applicable in a wide variety of careers, they're also earning college credit.
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Virginia high schoolers learn GIS to prepare for careers and college
Students enrolled in Centreville High School's Geospatial Analysis course are using GIS to propose solutions to real-world problems. While learning technical and analytical skills applicable in a wide variety of careers, they're also earning college credit.
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July 1, 2013
Spotlight profile: Emma Arnold, Founder, Institute for Art and Environment
In 2009, environmental studies graduate Emma Arnold founded the Institute for Art and Environment, a Montreal-based think-tank with a mission to bridge the "art/science divide" within the environmental sector.
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Spotlight profile: Emma Arnold, Founder, Institute for Art and Environment
In 2009, environmental studies graduate Emma Arnold founded the Institute for Art and Environment, a Montreal-based think-tank with a mission to bridge the "art/science divide" within the environmental sector.
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June
June 28, 2013
New Climate Policy; EPA Administrator Nomination Stalled; Commerce Secretary Confirmed; Supreme Court Rules on Affirmative Action
June 2013
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New Climate Policy; EPA Administrator Nomination Stalled; Commerce Secretary Confirmed; Supreme Court Rules on Affirmative Action
June 2013
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June 27, 2013
Spotlight profile: Yi-Fu Tuan, Professor Emeritus of Geography, UW-Madison
Regarded by many as the "father of humanist geography," Yi-Fu Tuan remains an active contributor to the discipline and the university 15 years after his retirement. He was recently awarded the Vautrin-Lud International Geography Prize, the highest honor a geographer can receive, and the inaugural AAG Stanley Brunn Award for Creativity in Geography.
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Spotlight profile: Yi-Fu Tuan, Professor Emeritus of Geography, UW-Madison
Regarded by many as the "father of humanist geography," Yi-Fu Tuan remains an active contributor to the discipline and the university 15 years after his retirement. He was recently awarded the Vautrin-Lud International Geography Prize, the highest honor a geographer can receive, and the inaugural AAG Stanley Brunn Award for Creativity in Geography.
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June 27, 2013
Job growth and shortfall of educated workers expected by 2020
The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce anticipates that 24 million new jobs will be added to the U.S. economy by 2020 while an additional 31 million replacement jobs will result from impending retirements. Nearly two-thirds of these positions will require some post-secondary education or training.
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Job growth and shortfall of educated workers expected by 2020
The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce anticipates that 24 million new jobs will be added to the U.S. economy by 2020 while an additional 31 million replacement jobs will result from impending retirements. Nearly two-thirds of these positions will require some post-secondary education or training.
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June 14, 2013
NSF announces winners of STEM graduate education challenge
The National Science Foundation has announced the winning projects submitted to its Innovation in Graduate Education challenge. Top prizes went to proposals that focused on key areas for potential improvement in graduate preparation, including career development, science communication skills, collaboration, curriculum reform, and mentoring.
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NSF announces winners of STEM graduate education challenge
The National Science Foundation has announced the winning projects submitted to its Innovation in Graduate Education challenge. Top prizes went to proposals that focused on key areas for potential improvement in graduate preparation, including career development, science communication skills, collaboration, curriculum reform, and mentoring.
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June 13, 2013
New report explores hiring of 2013 college graduates
A recent study by the Society for Human Resource Management explores employers' plans to hire (or not hire) graduates of the Class of 2013. Surveys of HR professionals from nearly 400 organizations identify job categories believed to be difficult to fill with 2013 graduates, skills that new graduates may lack, and potential advantages or disadvantages for new graduates as compared to other job seekers.
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New report explores hiring of 2013 college graduates
A recent study by the Society for Human Resource Management explores employers' plans to hire (or not hire) graduates of the Class of 2013. Surveys of HR professionals from nearly 400 organizations identify job categories believed to be difficult to fill with 2013 graduates, skills that new graduates may lack, and potential advantages or disadvantages for new graduates as compared to other job seekers.
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June 1, 2013
Spotlight profile: Antoinette WinklerPrins, Johns Hopkins University
Antoinette WinklerPrins will join Johns Hopkins University as the new director of Environmental Studies Programs, starting July 1, 2013. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and she taught geography and environmental sciences as an associate professor at Michigan State University from 2000-2013.
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Spotlight profile: Antoinette WinklerPrins, Johns Hopkins University
Antoinette WinklerPrins will join Johns Hopkins University as the new director of Environmental Studies Programs, starting July 1, 2013. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and she taught geography and environmental sciences as an associate professor at Michigan State University from 2000-2013.
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May
May 31, 2013
Yi-Fu Tuan Receives Inaugural AAG Stanley Brunn Award for Creativity in Geography
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Yi-Fu Tuan Receives Inaugural AAG Stanley Brunn Award for Creativity in Geography
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May 31, 2013
Dynamic Mapping from Gun Crime to Subway Walkshed
AAG Cyberinfrastructure Specialty Group Announces Winners of the Inaugural Robert Raskin Mashup Map Competition
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Dynamic Mapping from Gun Crime to Subway Walkshed
AAG Cyberinfrastructure Specialty Group Announces Winners of the Inaugural Robert Raskin Mashup Map Competition
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May 21, 2013
College grads flock to metro areas
From 2006-2011, the number of recent college graduates living in the 100 largest metro areas of the U.S. grew by more than 1.4 million. In addition to the large urban hubs that have traditionally attracted young graduates, some smaller metropolitan areas have also seen significant growth, reports a recent article in USA Today.
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College grads flock to metro areas
From 2006-2011, the number of recent college graduates living in the 100 largest metro areas of the U.S. grew by more than 1.4 million. In addition to the large urban hubs that have traditionally attracted young graduates, some smaller metropolitan areas have also seen significant growth, reports a recent article in USA Today.
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May 15, 2013
Spotlight profile: University of Arizona School of Geography and Development alumni
This page features profiles of alumni from the University of Arizona's School of Geography and Development, and highlights some of the many exciting career trajectories you can follow as a student of geography.
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Spotlight profile: University of Arizona School of Geography and Development alumni
This page features profiles of alumni from the University of Arizona's School of Geography and Development, and highlights some of the many exciting career trajectories you can follow as a student of geography.
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May 15, 2013
GeoPivot Magazine launches: Free online resource for GIS students, professionals, and job-seekers
GeoPivot Magazine is a newly launched online resource targeted toward members of the GIS community at all stages of their careers. However, the site's wealth of ideas, information, advice, and support should be relevant to geographers from a wide range of backgrounds and specializations.
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GeoPivot Magazine launches: Free online resource for GIS students, professionals, and job-seekers
GeoPivot Magazine is a newly launched online resource targeted toward members of the GIS community at all stages of their careers. However, the site's wealth of ideas, information, advice, and support should be relevant to geographers from a wide range of backgrounds and specializations.
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May 13, 2013
Obama Defends Social Science Research; Obama Administration Appointments
May 2013
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Obama Defends Social Science Research; Obama Administration Appointments
May 2013
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April
April 25, 2013
John Western Receives Syracuse University's Meredith Teaching Professorship
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John Western Receives Syracuse University's Meredith Teaching Professorship
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April 19, 2013
Spotlight profile: Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, University of Vermont
Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux is an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Vermont. For the past 16 years, Dupigny-Giroux has also acted as the official Climatologist for the State of Vermont, where she teaches students about weather and climate while using satellite data and weather stations to research climate patterns.
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Spotlight profile: Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, University of Vermont
Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux is an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Vermont. For the past 16 years, Dupigny-Giroux has also acted as the official Climatologist for the State of Vermont, where she teaches students about weather and climate while using satellite data and weather stations to research climate patterns.
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April 19, 2013
Spotlight profile: Grant Thrall, American Real Estate Society
Grant Thrall, a former Professor at the University of Florida, currently serves as President of the American Real Estate Society and owns a consulting firm, Business Geography Advisors.
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Spotlight profile: Grant Thrall, American Real Estate Society
Grant Thrall, a former Professor at the University of Florida, currently serves as President of the American Real Estate Society and owns a consulting firm, Business Geography Advisors.
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April 19, 2013
Geographers in high demand across business, government, nonprofit, and educational sectors
While the competition for job openings is high, employees with geographic and geospatial skills are in demand across a wide swath of sectors and industries within the U.S. workforce.
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Geographers in high demand across business, government, nonprofit, and educational sectors
While the competition for job openings is high, employees with geographic and geospatial skills are in demand across a wide swath of sectors and industries within the U.S. workforce.
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April 12, 2013
AAG and USGS Publish 'A New Map of Standardized Terrestrial Ecosystems of Africa'
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AAG and USGS Publish 'A New Map of Standardized Terrestrial Ecosystems of Africa'
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April 1, 2013
Donald Deskins, Selected to Receive Inaugural Harold M. Rose Award, Dies at Age 80
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Donald Deskins, Selected to Receive Inaugural Harold M. Rose Award, Dies at Age 80
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March
March 26, 2013
US Geography Graduate Students Attend Spring Academy at Heidelberg University
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US Geography Graduate Students Attend Spring Academy at Heidelberg University
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March 26, 2013
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship Opportunities are Available for U.S. Citizens in India
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Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship Opportunities are Available for U.S. Citizens in India
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March 21, 2013
Changes in cartographic technology opening doors for new generation of mapmakers
According to a recent Google report, the mapmaking industry is expected to grow by 30 percent annually. In this Science Careers article, Emily Underwood examines new opportunities, as well as some challenges aspiring mapmakers are likely to face in the coming decade.
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Changes in cartographic technology opening doors for new generation of mapmakers
According to a recent Google report, the mapmaking industry is expected to grow by 30 percent annually. In this Science Careers article, Emily Underwood examines new opportunities, as well as some challenges aspiring mapmakers are likely to face in the coming decade.
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March 20, 2013
Special sessions underscore milestones in geography education at AAG Annual Meeting
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Special sessions underscore milestones in geography education at AAG Annual Meeting
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March 12, 2013
NESTVAL Announces Next Volume of "The Northeastern Geographer," Call for Papers
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NESTVAL Announces Next Volume of "The Northeastern Geographer," Call for Papers
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March 12, 2013
Jared Diamond and Charles Mann to Discuss Their New Books at AAG Annual Meeting
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Jared Diamond and Charles Mann to Discuss Their New Books at AAG Annual Meeting
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March 8, 2013
Ethnic Change and Enclaves in Los Angeles
By James P. Allen and Eugene Turner
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Ethnic Change and Enclaves in Los Angeles
By James P. Allen and Eugene Turner
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March 7, 2013
Tenn. Geography Curriculum; Key Cabinet Picks; Update on AAG Resolution Supporting K-12 Geography Education
March 2013
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Tenn. Geography Curriculum; Key Cabinet Picks; Update on AAG Resolution Supporting K-12 Geography Education
March 2013
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March 1, 2013
New report tracks the supply of geospatial intelligence professionals
The National Academy of Sciences has released a report to evaluate the future supply of individuals trained in geospatial intelligence or related fields.
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New report tracks the supply of geospatial intelligence professionals
The National Academy of Sciences has released a report to evaluate the future supply of individuals trained in geospatial intelligence or related fields.
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March 1, 2013
ArcNews article examines what it means to be a leader in the GIS profession
In a recent ArcNews article, Rachel Kornak, a Certified GIS Professional and Founder of EmergingGISLeaders.org, talks about GIS professional development and how to become a leader in the field.
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ArcNews article examines what it means to be a leader in the GIS profession
In a recent ArcNews article, Rachel Kornak, a Certified GIS Professional and Founder of EmergingGISLeaders.org, talks about GIS professional development and how to become a leader in the field.
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February
February 22, 2013
Dialectica Interrupta: The Idea of 'Race' in the Discipline of Geography
By Audrey Kobayashi
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Dialectica Interrupta: The Idea of 'Race' in the Discipline of Geography
By Audrey Kobayashi
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February 14, 2013
'Atlas of Yellowstone' Wins PROSE Award for Excellence in Physical Sciences and Mathematics
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'Atlas of Yellowstone' Wins PROSE Award for Excellence in Physical Sciences and Mathematics
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February 13, 2013
AAG Jobs and Careers Center Offers Career Insights, Development at Annual Meeting
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AAG Jobs and Careers Center Offers Career Insights, Development at Annual Meeting
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February 12, 2013
Tracing LA's Marine Topographies: Climate, Currents, and Calamari
By Kate Sammler and Lily House-Peters
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Tracing LA's Marine Topographies: Climate, Currents, and Calamari
By Kate Sammler and Lily House-Peters
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February 6, 2013
Torn Maps: Making Sense of Los Angeles in Science Fiction Film and Literature
By James Kneale
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Torn Maps: Making Sense of Los Angeles in Science Fiction Film and Literature
By James Kneale
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February 6, 2013
Engage in the AAG Community: Submit Standing Committee Nominations by March 1
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Engage in the AAG Community: Submit Standing Committee Nominations by March 1
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February 4, 2013
AAG To Honor Exemplary Contributions and Achievements at Annual Awards Luncheon
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AAG To Honor Exemplary Contributions and Achievements at Annual Awards Luncheon
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February 1, 2013
Volunteering your way to a great career
Whether you are a recent graduate seeking your first full-time job or simply looking to change careers, volunteering can help get you the job you've always wanted, according to a recent blog post on The Undercover Recruiter.
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Volunteering your way to a great career
Whether you are a recent graduate seeking your first full-time job or simply looking to change careers, volunteering can help get you the job you've always wanted, according to a recent blog post on The Undercover Recruiter.
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January
January 31, 2013
Salt Lake Community College Receives U.S. Department of Labor Geospatial Grant
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Salt Lake Community College Receives U.S. Department of Labor Geospatial Grant
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January 31, 2013
AAG Provides Childcare Reimbursement for the 2013 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles
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AAG Provides Childcare Reimbursement for the 2013 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles
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January 29, 2013
Fiscal Cliff; Neb. Geography Standards; New AAG Resolution Endorsers
January 2013
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Fiscal Cliff; Neb. Geography Standards; New AAG Resolution Endorsers
January 2013
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January 28, 2013
Profile: Tian's Appreciation for Technology and Visualization Impacts Studies of Public Health
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Profile: Tian's Appreciation for Technology and Visualization Impacts Studies of Public Health
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January 24, 2013
Race, Ethnicity and Place 2012 Recap: San Juan Meeting Sets New Records for Attendance, Participation
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Race, Ethnicity and Place 2012 Recap: San Juan Meeting Sets New Records for Attendance, Participation
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January 21, 2013
Conference of Irish Geographers 2013 - Transformative Geographies: Critical Reflections on Environment, Sustainability and Governmentality
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Conference of Irish Geographers 2013 - Transformative Geographies: Critical Reflections on Environment, Sustainability and Governmentality
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January 21, 2013
Amy E. Frazier Appointed to Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University
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Amy E. Frazier Appointed to Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University
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January 18, 2013
Geography Department Receives Major Endowment, Names Map Library In Honor of Donor
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Geography Department Receives Major Endowment, Names Map Library In Honor of Donor
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January 15, 2013
The California-Mexico Border: Dreams of a Transnational Metropolis
By Lawrence A. Herzog
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The California-Mexico Border: Dreams of a Transnational Metropolis
By Lawrence A. Herzog
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January 4, 2013
New Online AAG Election Process Requires Up-to-Date Email Address
Look for your special election email next week.
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New Online AAG Election Process Requires Up-to-Date Email Address
Look for your special election email next week.
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January 2, 2013
Spotlight profile: Indigenous geographers featured by the IPSG
The informational brochure created by the Indigenous Peoples Specialty Group (IPSG) of the Association of American Geographers highlights a number of geography-related career paths and features quotes from indigenous geographers working in a range of industries and locations.
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Spotlight profile: Indigenous geographers featured by the IPSG
The informational brochure created by the Indigenous Peoples Specialty Group (IPSG) of the Association of American Geographers highlights a number of geography-related career paths and features quotes from indigenous geographers working in a range of industries and locations.
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January 2, 2013
Nomination Deadline for the AAG Stanley Brunn Award for Creativity in Geography is January 22
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Nomination Deadline for the AAG Stanley Brunn Award for Creativity in Geography is January 22
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December
December 21, 2012
The Publishing Revolution: An Opportunity for Geographers
Brennan Kraxberger (Dec. 21, 2012)
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The Publishing Revolution: An Opportunity for Geographers
Brennan Kraxberger (Dec. 21, 2012)
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December 20, 2012
Election 2012: Implications for Geography; Key Appointments; ESEA Reauthorization
December 2012
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Election 2012: Implications for Geography; Key Appointments; ESEA Reauthorization
December 2012
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December 19, 2012
Spotlight profile: Esri's "New Geographers"
In a recent blog post on Esri Insider, Matt Artz introduces The New Geographers, a new e-book from Esri featuring inspiring stories of geographers using GIS technology to make a positive difference within their communities and throughout the world.
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Spotlight profile: Esri's "New Geographers"
In a recent blog post on Esri Insider, Matt Artz introduces The New Geographers, a new e-book from Esri featuring inspiring stories of geographers using GIS technology to make a positive difference within their communities and throughout the world.
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December 14, 2012
Necrology: Russell B. Adams, Who Experienced Wide-Ranging Career, Dies at Age 86
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Necrology: Russell B. Adams, Who Experienced Wide-Ranging Career, Dies at Age 86
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December 13, 2012
ALIGNED Adds Resources for Reaching Out to Minority Serving Institutions
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ALIGNED Adds Resources for Reaching Out to Minority Serving Institutions
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December 12, 2012
Material Culture journal Seeks Papers Examining Tangible or Artistic Aspects Culture
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Material Culture journal Seeks Papers Examining Tangible or Artistic Aspects Culture
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December 5, 2012
Los Angeles Water - Myths, Miracles, Mayhem and William Mulholland
By Glen A. MacDonald
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Los Angeles Water - Myths, Miracles, Mayhem and William Mulholland
By Glen A. MacDonald
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November
November 26, 2012
Geospatial technologies uncorking new opportunities in wine industry
In recent years, many wine producers have embraced a process known as "precision viticulture," according to University of Aberdeen geography professor David Green. Using a combination of geospatial technologies, data are mapped and analyzed in order to grow the best grapes possible on the optimum parts of the vineyard.
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Geospatial technologies uncorking new opportunities in wine industry
In recent years, many wine producers have embraced a process known as "precision viticulture," according to University of Aberdeen geography professor David Green. Using a combination of geospatial technologies, data are mapped and analyzed in order to grow the best grapes possible on the optimum parts of the vineyard.
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November 14, 2012
AAG Workshop Creates Educational Resources for U.S.-Japan Collaborations
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AAG Workshop Creates Educational Resources for U.S.-Japan Collaborations
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November 9, 2012
As geospatial industry grows, applied geography catches on overseas
"GIS and geospatial knowledge are critical for the interconnected 21st century world," says Rich Quodomine of the New York Department of Transportation and a member of the Association of American Geographers. Quodomine recently attended the International Geographic Congress 2012 in Cologne, Germany, and came away believing that GIS expertise is no longer confined to the U.S.
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As geospatial industry grows, applied geography catches on overseas
"GIS and geospatial knowledge are critical for the interconnected 21st century world," says Rich Quodomine of the New York Department of Transportation and a member of the Association of American Geographers. Quodomine recently attended the International Geographic Congress 2012 in Cologne, Germany, and came away believing that GIS expertise is no longer confined to the U.S.
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November 6, 2012
Spotlight profile: Nekya Young, Houston County government
After taking a geography course as an elective, Nekya Young started to see the field as a potential career path and began learning all she could about geospatial technology. When a professor told her about a lucrative internship, Nekya seized the opportunity and never looked back.
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Spotlight profile: Nekya Young, Houston County government
After taking a geography course as an elective, Nekya Young started to see the field as a potential career path and began learning all she could about geospatial technology. When a professor told her about a lucrative internship, Nekya seized the opportunity and never looked back.
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October
October 10, 2012
Spotlight profile: J. Marshall Shepherd, University of Georgia
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd is Professor and Director of the UGA Atmospheric Sciences Program at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. Dr. Shepherd was recently elected President of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), and currently serves on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Science Advisory Board.
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Spotlight profile: J. Marshall Shepherd, University of Georgia
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd is Professor and Director of the UGA Atmospheric Sciences Program at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. Dr. Shepherd was recently elected President of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), and currently serves on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Science Advisory Board.
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October 10, 2012
Downtown Los Angeles and Beyond: Culture and Art at Your Feet
by Rob Kent
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Downtown Los Angeles and Beyond: Culture and Art at Your Feet
by Rob Kent
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October 9, 2012
NSF Announces New Interdisciplinary Behavioral and Social Sciences Competition
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NSF Announces New Interdisciplinary Behavioral and Social Sciences Competition
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September
September 17, 2012
When it comes to innovation, place matters
A recent article on NPR.org explores three reasons why location is critical for innovation.
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When it comes to innovation, place matters
A recent article on NPR.org explores three reasons why location is critical for innovation.
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September 17, 2012
Money Magazine reveals where the jobs are
In its annual rankings of the best places to live in the U.S., Money Magazine names the 25 counties that saw the greatest percentage of job growth from 2010 to 2011.
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Money Magazine reveals where the jobs are
In its annual rankings of the best places to live in the U.S., Money Magazine names the 25 counties that saw the greatest percentage of job growth from 2010 to 2011.
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September 17, 2012
Directions Magazine highlights resources for GIS job seekers
Executive Editor Adena Schutzberg has compiled a list of several new resources about jobs and careers in GIS to help you relaunch your job search after the summer vacation season.
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Directions Magazine highlights resources for GIS job seekers
Executive Editor Adena Schutzberg has compiled a list of several new resources about jobs and careers in GIS to help you relaunch your job search after the summer vacation season.
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September 7, 2012
New GIS certificate and degree programs geared toward preparing students for employment
Despite recent funding cuts for public higher education, new GIS certificate and degree programs continue to proliferate among technical schools and community colleges, according to a recent Directions Magazine article.
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New GIS certificate and degree programs geared toward preparing students for employment
Despite recent funding cuts for public higher education, new GIS certificate and degree programs continue to proliferate among technical schools and community colleges, according to a recent Directions Magazine article.
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August
August 16, 2012
Spotlight profile: Recent graduates form new mapping company aimed at increasing business efficiency
University of Iowa graduates Riley Gardam and Jacob Langenfeld, both 22, recently launched Needle Analytics, a mapping company based in Iowa City. Using a variety of statistics, including customer demographics such as age or income, the company generates overview maps for local businesses interested in how to best market their services.
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Spotlight profile: Recent graduates form new mapping company aimed at increasing business efficiency
University of Iowa graduates Riley Gardam and Jacob Langenfeld, both 22, recently launched Needle Analytics, a mapping company based in Iowa City. Using a variety of statistics, including customer demographics such as age or income, the company generates overview maps for local businesses interested in how to best market their services.
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August 16, 2012
Nebraska county combines GIS technology, cloud computing to streamline local government functions
Maintaining and updating map layers and other GIS data used for zoning, property assessment, and emergency response are some of local government's most important functions, according to a recent article in Government Technology. As the technology matures, an increasing amount of that information is being stored in the cloud. Such is the case for Douglas County, Nebraska, which uses a cloud solution to test and run GIS applications.
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Nebraska county combines GIS technology, cloud computing to streamline local government functions
Maintaining and updating map layers and other GIS data used for zoning, property assessment, and emergency response are some of local government's most important functions, according to a recent article in Government Technology. As the technology matures, an increasing amount of that information is being stored in the cloud. Such is the case for Douglas County, Nebraska, which uses a cloud solution to test and run GIS applications.
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August 9, 2012
Spotlight profile: Karletta Chief, University of Arizona
Dr. Karletta Chief is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Specialist in the Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Originally from Black Mesa, AZ, Dr. Chief grew up in the Navajo Nation and is a first generation college graduate.
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Spotlight profile: Karletta Chief, University of Arizona
Dr. Karletta Chief is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Specialist in the Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Originally from Black Mesa, AZ, Dr. Chief grew up in the Navajo Nation and is a first generation college graduate.
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July
July 27, 2012
Spotlight profile: Thelma Glass, geography professor and Civil Rights pioneer
Thelma McWilliams Glass, last surviving member of the Women's Political Council and champion of the Montgomery bus boycott, passed away at the age of 96. She held a master's degree in geography from the University of Alabama, she where was an accomplished and dedicated professor of geography for more than 40 years.
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Spotlight profile: Thelma Glass, geography professor and Civil Rights pioneer
Thelma McWilliams Glass, last surviving member of the Women's Political Council and champion of the Montgomery bus boycott, passed away at the age of 96. She held a master's degree in geography from the University of Alabama, she where was an accomplished and dedicated professor of geography for more than 40 years.
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July 24, 2012
Is GIS a profession? New article takes a close look at the professionalization of the field
In a recent ArcNews article, Esri's David DiBiase poses a simple, yet long debated question: Is GIS a profession? DiBiase claims that debates about the "rightful roles" of GIS professionals arise because their activities tend to overlap those of other geospatial professions.
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Is GIS a profession? New article takes a close look at the professionalization of the field
In a recent ArcNews article, Esri's David DiBiase poses a simple, yet long debated question: Is GIS a profession? DiBiase claims that debates about the "rightful roles" of GIS professionals arise because their activities tend to overlap those of other geospatial professions.
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July 16, 2012
HGIS and Spatial History projects featured at VUW's Spatial History Workshop
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HGIS and Spatial History projects featured at VUW's Spatial History Workshop
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July 13, 2012
Spotlight profile: Explorers Club student members
Founded in New York City in 1904, the Explorers Club is an international, multidisciplinary professional society dedicated to advancing the scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space. The Explorers Club website features profiles of selected student members between the ages of 16 and 24.
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Spotlight profile: Explorers Club student members
Founded in New York City in 1904, the Explorers Club is an international, multidisciplinary professional society dedicated to advancing the scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space. The Explorers Club website features profiles of selected student members between the ages of 16 and 24.
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July 10, 2012
NSF-funded grant program aims to bolster STEM education at community colleges
By 2018, America will need a stronger STEM curriculum at the community college level that is "more tightly linked with competencies necessary for STEM jobs," according to a recent report by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
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NSF-funded grant program aims to bolster STEM education at community colleges
By 2018, America will need a stronger STEM curriculum at the community college level that is "more tightly linked with competencies necessary for STEM jobs," according to a recent report by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
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June
June 15, 2012
Geo-medicine a growth area in healthcare research
According to a recent article in InformationWeek, geo-medicine is likely to become a new frontier in healthcare research. Some GIS firms have already begun to explore the field's commercial potential.
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Geo-medicine a growth area in healthcare research
According to a recent article in InformationWeek, geo-medicine is likely to become a new frontier in healthcare research. Some GIS firms have already begun to explore the field's commercial potential.
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June 4, 2012
UN Special Rapporteur on Rights of Indigenous Peoples concludes visit to US
James Anaya concluded his first official visit to the US earlier this spring and released a statement on his findings.
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UN Special Rapporteur on Rights of Indigenous Peoples concludes visit to US
James Anaya concluded his first official visit to the US earlier this spring and released a statement on his findings.
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May
May 29, 2012
YouTube Launches Human Rights Channel
The new site will shed light on under-reported stories, uploaded by activists from around the world
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YouTube Launches Human Rights Channel
The new site will shed light on under-reported stories, uploaded by activists from around the world
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May 25, 2012
More college grads turning to unpaid internships
In a difficult job market, more college graduates are looking to unpaid internships to get their foot in the door with prospective employers, reports The New York Times.
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More college grads turning to unpaid internships
In a difficult job market, more college graduates are looking to unpaid internships to get their foot in the door with prospective employers, reports The New York Times.
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May 21, 2012
New book highlights changing geography of America's jobs
A new book entitled The New Geography of Jobs, available May 22 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, dissects the rapidly evolving landscape of America's jobs. According to author Enrico Moretti, America's new economic map shows growing differences between people and communities.
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New book highlights changing geography of America's jobs
A new book entitled The New Geography of Jobs, available May 22 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, dissects the rapidly evolving landscape of America's jobs. According to author Enrico Moretti, America's new economic map shows growing differences between people and communities.
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May 17, 2012
White House: more women needed in STEM careers
The White House Council on Women and Girls stresses the importance in diversifying the STEM fields in a new video, 'Girls in STEM'
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White House: more women needed in STEM careers
The White House Council on Women and Girls stresses the importance in diversifying the STEM fields in a new video, 'Girls in STEM'
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May 17, 2012
New Documentary Highlights Issues of Climate Justice
'The Island President' focuses on the Maldives former president, Mohamed Nasheed, and his efforts to address climate change as a human rights issue
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New Documentary Highlights Issues of Climate Justice
'The Island President' focuses on the Maldives former president, Mohamed Nasheed, and his efforts to address climate change as a human rights issue
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May 16, 2012
Spotlight profile: National Geographic announces 2012 Emerging Explorers
Each year, National Geographic's Emerging Explorers Program recognizes and supports a handful of gifted and inspiring young trailblazers who are already making an impact early in their careers. This year's class includes a cyborg anthropologist, a pilot, a digital storyteller and zoologist, a crisis mapper, and a "guerrilla geographer."
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Spotlight profile: National Geographic announces 2012 Emerging Explorers
Each year, National Geographic's Emerging Explorers Program recognizes and supports a handful of gifted and inspiring young trailblazers who are already making an impact early in their careers. This year's class includes a cyborg anthropologist, a pilot, a digital storyteller and zoologist, a crisis mapper, and a "guerrilla geographer."
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May 10, 2012
New advocacy groups campaign for jobless youth
While employers are expected to hire 10.2 percent more college graduates from the class of 2012 than they did from the class of 2011, joblessness among the young remains at crisis levels. Two new advocacy groups - the Campaign for Young America and Fix Young America - aim to create policies and programs to help the unemployed young find full-time jobs.
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New advocacy groups campaign for jobless youth
While employers are expected to hire 10.2 percent more college graduates from the class of 2012 than they did from the class of 2011, joblessness among the young remains at crisis levels. Two new advocacy groups - the Campaign for Young America and Fix Young America - aim to create policies and programs to help the unemployed young find full-time jobs.
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April
April 9, 2012
Spotlight profile: University of Georgia geography professor John Knox named among the nation's best by Princeton Review
University of Georgia associate professor of geography John Knox was recently named among the nation's top undergraduate teachers in the Princeton Review's "The 300 Best Professors," released April 3. Knox, an AAG member, was the only geography professor included in the book.
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Spotlight profile: University of Georgia geography professor John Knox named among the nation's best by Princeton Review
University of Georgia associate professor of geography John Knox was recently named among the nation's top undergraduate teachers in the Princeton Review's "The 300 Best Professors," released April 3. Knox, an AAG member, was the only geography professor included in the book.
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April 5, 2012
Spotlight profile: Justin Holman, CEO of TerraSeer
Justin Holman is CEO of TerraSeer, where he leads efforts to develop cutting-edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the automotive aftermarket. In his Spatial Careers blog series, Justin explores six different career paths and gives advice on how undergrads can prepare for each of these trajectories while still in college.
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Spotlight profile: Justin Holman, CEO of TerraSeer
Justin Holman is CEO of TerraSeer, where he leads efforts to develop cutting-edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the automotive aftermarket. In his Spatial Careers blog series, Justin explores six different career paths and gives advice on how undergrads can prepare for each of these trajectories while still in college.
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April 5, 2012
Bureau of Labor Statistics releases first official count of environmentally friendly jobs
For the first time, the federal government last month released an official estimate of the number of green jobs in the U.S. economy. According to the report, which was based on data from 2010, 3.1 million Americans are now employed in jobs that benefit the environment.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics releases first official count of environmentally friendly jobs
For the first time, the federal government last month released an official estimate of the number of green jobs in the U.S. economy. According to the report, which was based on data from 2010, 3.1 million Americans are now employed in jobs that benefit the environment.
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March
March 30, 2012
AAG Human Rights Session mentioned on OHCHR Website
A recap of the AAG's New York panel session featuring Nicholas Kristof, Salil Shetty, and Ivan Simonovic is detailed on the OHCHR-New York website.
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AAG Human Rights Session mentioned on OHCHR Website
A recap of the AAG's New York panel session featuring Nicholas Kristof, Salil Shetty, and Ivan Simonovic is detailed on the OHCHR-New York website.
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March 6, 2012
Spotlight profile: Cryogeographers Lonnie Thompson and Ellen Mosley-Thompson
This series of short videos features a husband-wife team of researchers who are affiliated with the Byrd Polar Research Center at Ohio State University. Ellen Mosley-Thompson received the AAG Cryosphere Specialty Group's Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2012 Annual Meeting.
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Spotlight profile: Cryogeographers Lonnie Thompson and Ellen Mosley-Thompson
This series of short videos features a husband-wife team of researchers who are affiliated with the Byrd Polar Research Center at Ohio State University. Ellen Mosley-Thompson received the AAG Cryosphere Specialty Group's Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2012 Annual Meeting.
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March 6, 2012
Continuing education programs help match jobless with unfilled openings
This article from The New York Times explores how many colleges and universities are tailoring continuing-education courses and programs to match the needs of today's employers.
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Continuing education programs help match jobless with unfilled openings
This article from The New York Times explores how many colleges and universities are tailoring continuing-education courses and programs to match the needs of today's employers.
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February
February 14, 2012
Recent AAAS SHRC Meeting featured in news article
The January 23, 2012 Science and Human Rights Coalition Meeting is the topic of a recent article in "Chemical & Engineering News"
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Recent AAAS SHRC Meeting featured in news article
The January 23, 2012 Science and Human Rights Coalition Meeting is the topic of a recent article in "Chemical & Engineering News"
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February 10, 2012
Spotlight profile: University of Maine, Farmington geography alums Aaron Dumont, Renee Bogart, Janet Cummings, and David Hediger
The University of Maine, Farmington, website features profiles of selected alumni, including geography majors Aaron Dumont, Renee Bogart, Janet Cummings, and David Hediger, and environmental science majors Camilla Fecteau, Ryan Moore, Tracy Weston Kelly, and Jennifer Cramer.
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Spotlight profile: University of Maine, Farmington geography alums Aaron Dumont, Renee Bogart, Janet Cummings, and David Hediger
The University of Maine, Farmington, website features profiles of selected alumni, including geography majors Aaron Dumont, Renee Bogart, Janet Cummings, and David Hediger, and environmental science majors Camilla Fecteau, Ryan Moore, Tracy Weston Kelly, and Jennifer Cramer.
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February 10, 2012
Social Justice, Media, and Human Rights Track at upcoming AAG Annual Meeting
Two days of sessions, along with appearances by Mary Robinson, Nicholas Kristof, Salil Shetty, and Ivan Simonovic will take place at the AAG's upcoming Annual Meeting in New York.
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Social Justice, Media, and Human Rights Track at upcoming AAG Annual Meeting
Two days of sessions, along with appearances by Mary Robinson, Nicholas Kristof, Salil Shetty, and Ivan Simonovic will take place at the AAG's upcoming Annual Meeting in New York.
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February 9, 2012
Deloitte lists geospatial visualization among 2012 enabler technologies for businesses
Deloitte's annual Tech Trends report recently listed geospatial visualization as one of five "enabler" technologies that have great potential for elevating business performance in 2012. The report claims that forward-thinking organizations should consider developing explicit geospatial visualization strategies.
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Deloitte lists geospatial visualization among 2012 enabler technologies for businesses
Deloitte's annual Tech Trends report recently listed geospatial visualization as one of five "enabler" technologies that have great potential for elevating business performance in 2012. The report claims that forward-thinking organizations should consider developing explicit geospatial visualization strategies.
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February 8, 2012
Practicing Geography: Careers for Enhancing Society and the Environment
This new book from the AAG and Pearson Education focuses on professional geographers in the business, government, nonprofit, and education sectors and the range of knowledge, skills, and abilities they bring to their work. The book addresses how to explore, prepare, and advance in your career and how to deal with the unique challenges geographers face.
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Practicing Geography: Careers for Enhancing Society and the Environment
This new book from the AAG and Pearson Education focuses on professional geographers in the business, government, nonprofit, and education sectors and the range of knowledge, skills, and abilities they bring to their work. The book addresses how to explore, prepare, and advance in your career and how to deal with the unique challenges geographers face.
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February 1, 2012
AAAS Science and Human Rights Report
The January 2012 issue of the AAAS Science and Human Rights Report
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AAAS Science and Human Rights Report
The January 2012 issue of the AAAS Science and Human Rights Report
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January
January 31, 2012
Supreme Court Rules on GPS Tracking Case
GPS technology and privacy rights are considered in a recent Supreme Court case.
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Supreme Court Rules on GPS Tracking Case
GPS technology and privacy rights are considered in a recent Supreme Court case.
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January 31, 2012
AAAS Documents Villagization in Ethiopia
Satellite imagery is used to confirm reports on the ground.
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AAAS Documents Villagization in Ethiopia
Satellite imagery is used to confirm reports on the ground.
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January 30, 2012
Nonprofits added jobs faster than businesses last decade
Nonprofits added jobs at an average annual rate of more than 2 percent from 2000 to 2010, while for-profit jobs were cut by 0.6 percent each year on average, according to a new study.
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Nonprofits added jobs faster than businesses last decade
Nonprofits added jobs at an average annual rate of more than 2 percent from 2000 to 2010, while for-profit jobs were cut by 0.6 percent each year on average, according to a new study.
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January 9, 2012
Why your college grad can't find a job
"Our higher education system was conceived as a vehicle to teach students how to think, not to prepare for a career per se," observes career adviser Allison Cheston. "While students may have been taught how to think, they are frequently missing the skills that make them good employees."
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Why your college grad can't find a job
"Our higher education system was conceived as a vehicle to teach students how to think, not to prepare for a career per se," observes career adviser Allison Cheston. "While students may have been taught how to think, they are frequently missing the skills that make them good employees."
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January 4, 2012
Volunteering - A great way to learn real executive leadership
According to a recent Forbes article by Karl Moore and Richard Pound, one of the most powerful ways for younger managers to understand and experience leadership is to do volunteer work early in their careers.
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Volunteering - A great way to learn real executive leadership
According to a recent Forbes article by Karl Moore and Richard Pound, one of the most powerful ways for younger managers to understand and experience leadership is to do volunteer work early in their careers.
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January 4, 2012
Risk of unemploment varies by college major, study shows
A recent report by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce analyzes employment outcomes by college majors for recent college graduates, experienced college graduates, and graduate degrees.
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Risk of unemploment varies by college major, study shows
A recent report by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce analyzes employment outcomes by college majors for recent college graduates, experienced college graduates, and graduate degrees.
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January 3, 2012
Spotlight profile: Harry Bergmann, National Geographic Maps Intern
Recent intern Harry Bergmann reflects on his internship at National Geographic Maps. A senior at George Washington University, Harry explains that: "I have dreamed about working at National Geographic for as long as I can remember." This article provides a brief recounting of his time spent as a cartographic research and editorial intern.
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Spotlight profile: Harry Bergmann, National Geographic Maps Intern
Recent intern Harry Bergmann reflects on his internship at National Geographic Maps. A senior at George Washington University, Harry explains that: "I have dreamed about working at National Geographic for as long as I can remember." This article provides a brief recounting of his time spent as a cartographic research and editorial intern.
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December
December 13, 2011
Spotlight profile: Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist at Esri
Dawn Wright, chief scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, has conducted fieldwork in some of the most geologically active regions of the sea floor. In this profile from The Atlantic, she talks about the challenges of mapping this treacherous environment and why that information is pertinent to those of us on land.
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Spotlight profile: Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist at Esri
Dawn Wright, chief scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, has conducted fieldwork in some of the most geologically active regions of the sea floor. In this profile from The Atlantic, she talks about the challenges of mapping this treacherous environment and why that information is pertinent to those of us on land.
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December 6, 2011
Transform your career search with social media
Social media has transformed our lives by helping us connect with friends, share content, shop, research information and?job-hunt? Investopedia.com outlines six platforms with the potential to transform your career search.
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Transform your career search with social media
Social media has transformed our lives by helping us connect with friends, share content, shop, research information and?job-hunt? Investopedia.com outlines six platforms with the potential to transform your career search.
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December 2, 2011
More universities talking to PhDs about jobs outside academe
The culture of academe often makes it hard for Ph.D. students to explore non-academic career paths, reports The Chronicle of Higher Education. But advocates for giving graduate students information about multiple career options say the realities of the job market demand it.
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More universities talking to PhDs about jobs outside academe
The culture of academe often makes it hard for Ph.D. students to explore non-academic career paths, reports The Chronicle of Higher Education. But advocates for giving graduate students information about multiple career options say the realities of the job market demand it.
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November
November 30, 2011
Spotlight profile: Marla Emery, Research Geographer, U.S. Forest Service
Marla Emery looks at ordinary weeds with an eye on how some people will use them. Her work as a research geographer with the U.S. Forest Service leads her to interesting conversations with people who forage in rural and urban forests.
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Spotlight profile: Marla Emery, Research Geographer, U.S. Forest Service
Marla Emery looks at ordinary weeds with an eye on how some people will use them. Her work as a research geographer with the U.S. Forest Service leads her to interesting conversations with people who forage in rural and urban forests.
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November 30, 2011
Hot jobs in the geospatial field
"The combination of economic challenge, decreased public funding, and previous technological development are poised to spark the next wave for the geospatial sector. This will demand new jobs," says blogger Jeff Thurston of V1 Magazine.
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Hot jobs in the geospatial field
"The combination of economic challenge, decreased public funding, and previous technological development are poised to spark the next wave for the geospatial sector. This will demand new jobs," says blogger Jeff Thurston of V1 Magazine.
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November 30, 2011
From college major to career: How does geography compare to other fields?
Choosing the right college major can make a big difference in students' career prospects, in terms of employment and pay.
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From college major to career: How does geography compare to other fields?
Choosing the right college major can make a big difference in students' career prospects, in terms of employment and pay.
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October
October 31, 2011
Spotlight profile: Chris Ferner, Colorado State Forest Service
Foresters and conservation scientists like Chris "Fern" Ferner are using GIS to manage the use and development of forests, rangelands, and other natural resources.
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Spotlight profile: Chris Ferner, Colorado State Forest Service
Foresters and conservation scientists like Chris "Fern" Ferner are using GIS to manage the use and development of forests, rangelands, and other natural resources.
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October 31, 2011
Labor Department partners with Facebook to help Americans find jobs
With hundreds of millions of people using Facebook to socialize and network, the U.S. Department of Labor is now taking advantage of that platform to help Americans find employment, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced on Oct. 20.
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Labor Department partners with Facebook to help Americans find jobs
With hundreds of millions of people using Facebook to socialize and network, the U.S. Department of Labor is now taking advantage of that platform to help Americans find employment, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced on Oct. 20.
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September
September 29, 2011
Deep Recession Sharply Altered U.S. Jobless Map
The once-booming South, which entered the recession with the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, is now struggling with some of the highest rates.
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Deep Recession Sharply Altered U.S. Jobless Map
The once-booming South, which entered the recession with the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, is now struggling with some of the highest rates.
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September 25, 2011
Geographers most employable among 2009 graduates, UK figures show
Average unemployment for the UK's graduating class of 2009 was 8.9%, a 17-year high. Geographers and psychologists were least likely to be unemployed, while job seekers with IT degrees had the bleakest prospects.
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Geographers most employable among 2009 graduates, UK figures show
Average unemployment for the UK's graduating class of 2009 was 8.9%, a 17-year high. Geographers and psychologists were least likely to be unemployed, while job seekers with IT degrees had the bleakest prospects.
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September 22, 2011
Spotlight profile: Conservation scientists Nate Senner, Marita Davison, Mike Booth, and Anna Savage
These young researchers are applying geographic tools, spatial perspectives, and fieldwork techniques within an interdisciplinary framework to conserve species and fragile ecosystems around the world.
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Spotlight profile: Conservation scientists Nate Senner, Marita Davison, Mike Booth, and Anna Savage
These young researchers are applying geographic tools, spatial perspectives, and fieldwork techniques within an interdisciplinary framework to conserve species and fragile ecosystems around the world.
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September 22, 2011
Commerce Department finds greater wage parity but fewer women in STEM careers
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Commerce Department finds greater wage parity but fewer women in STEM careers
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August
August 4, 2011
400K IT jobs unfilled, despite high unemployment
Much of the problem boils down to geography, says Computing Technology Industry Association president.
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400K IT jobs unfilled, despite high unemployment
Much of the problem boils down to geography, says Computing Technology Industry Association president.
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July
July 27, 2011
Digital Humanities Projects and Researchers featured in New York Times article by Patricia Cohen
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Digital Humanities Projects and Researchers featured in New York Times article by Patricia Cohen
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July 25, 2011
Spotlight profile: Dr. Ed Carr, AAAS Fellow, USAID
Since 2010, the University of South Carolina associate professor has been an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow at USAID and is the climate change coordinator in the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance.
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Spotlight profile: Dr. Ed Carr, AAAS Fellow, USAID
Since 2010, the University of South Carolina associate professor has been an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow at USAID and is the climate change coordinator in the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance.
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June
June 1, 2011
Spotlight profile: Kyle Schlachter, oenogeographer
Kyle Schlachter's passion for dirt grew into a love of wine. Now the geography PhD student makes a living marketing the Colorado wine industry.
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Spotlight profile: Kyle Schlachter, oenogeographer
Kyle Schlachter's passion for dirt grew into a love of wine. Now the geography PhD student makes a living marketing the Colorado wine industry.
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May
May 18, 2011
Spotlight profile: Dr. Kelley Crews, Associate Professor of Geography
Working in Botswana's villages and countryside, geographer Kelley Crews explores how ongoing changes affect its people and ecosystems
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Spotlight profile: Dr. Kelley Crews, Associate Professor of Geography
Working in Botswana's villages and countryside, geographer Kelley Crews explores how ongoing changes affect its people and ecosystems
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April
July
July 3, 2010
Farmland tax breaks fail to hit goals Williamson Act doesn't cut sprawl, studies say
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Farmland tax breaks fail to hit goals Williamson Act doesn't cut sprawl, studies say
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June
May
April
April 12, 2010
New Nature Conservancy atlas aims to show the state of the world's ecosystems
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New Nature Conservancy atlas aims to show the state of the world's ecosystems
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