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Updated AAG Schedule for the March for Science

Updated AAG Schedule for the March for Science

We invite and encourage AAG members to attend the March for Science in Washington, D.C. or in satellite events around the globe this Saturday, April 22. We have updated the schedule below to include the just-released list of speakers.

Saturday Schedule of Events

9:00 am – 6:30 pm: The AAG Meridian Place Office in Washington, D.C. (1710 16th Street NW) will be open as a gathering place and information center for geographers participating in the March. We will have coffee and refreshments available for marchers throughout the day.

The AAG has designed special “Geographers March for Science” hats that will be available at our office for only $7.00. We have also created large banners for groups of geographers participating in the March, which many AAG members signed during the annual meeting in Boston. You may also download and print a small version of this banner to carry with you.

8:00 am: The gates to the main-stage area for the March will open. The two gates are on Constitution Avenue NW at 15th and 17th Streets 

9:00 – 11:30 am: March for Science teach-ins near the main stage. 

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10:00 am – 2:00 pm: The official main stage program of speeches and presentations. The main stage will be on Constitution Avenue at 16th Street (just north of the Washington Monument). The list of speakers can be found here: www.marchforscience.com/speakers/

1:30 – 2:00 pm: Geographers and friends are encouraged to gather together on the steps of the north side entrance of the National Museum of American History (the Constitution Avenue side of the Museum at approximately 13th Street – NOT the side facing the National Mall) so that we can all march as a large group. 

2:00 – 4:00 pm: Marching to the U.S. Capitol Building to conclude the March for Science. Full logistical details can be found here: https://www.marchforscience.com/event-details/

5:00 – 6:30 pm: Happy Hour Reception at the AAG office. Come join us for a celebratory drink and to gather in groups with your friends for dinner. There are hundreds of good restaurants within walking distance of our AAG office. AAG President Glen MacDonald will offer a toast.

Other logistical information

We would like to know if you will be coming to Washington for the March! Please fill out this form, so that that we can have an accurate count for the March and also for post-reception refreshments and snacks.

Other Related Events in Washington during the March for Science Weekend

  • Friday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm: Event featuring former presidential science advisor John Holdren at AAAS Headquarters. This event is sold out, but we have a few tickets that we will give to the first AAG members who contact John Wertman of the AAG staff at jwertman [at] aag [dot] org.

The AAG is a formal partner of the March, and we affirm the nonpartisan beliefs that the benefits of science are a human right, that science should be well funded, and that political leaders should enact evidence-based policies for the common good.

Please do not hesitate to contact the AAG at 202-234-1450 with any questions you may have about participating in the March for Science or about the event itself. We hope you will join us and our colleagues from all disciplines in supporting this historic event!

The AAG 2017 annual meeting brought some 9,300 registrants to Boston, many of whom signed special banners for the March for Science. These banners containing thousands of signatures will be carried at the March for Science in Washington, D.C., on April 22. The 2017 AAG Annual Meeting was held in Boston April 5-9 at the Hynes Convention Center.
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The International Encyclopedia of Geography is Here

The AAG and an international team of distinguished editors and authors announce a new major reference work for Geography: The International Encyclopedia of Geography: People, the Earth, Environment, and Technology.

Available as an online resource and as a 15-volume full-color print set published by Wiley, this is an invaluable resource for libraries, geographers, GIScientists, students and academic departments around the globe. Updated annually, this Encyclopedia is the authoritative reference work in the field of geography for decades to come.

Douglas Richardson is the Editor-in-Chief, supported by five General Editors (Noel Castree, Michael Goodchild, Audrey Kobayashi, Weidong Liu and Dick Marston) each responsible for major thematic areas, and a team of expert Section Editors covering various subthemes.

  • Contains more than 1,000 entries ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 words offering accessible introductions to basic concepts, sophisticated explanations of complex topics, and information on geographical societies around the world
  • Assembles a truly global group of more than 900 scholars hailing from over 40 countries, for a comprehensive, authoritative overview of geography around the world
  • Provides definitive coverage of the field, encompassing human geography, physical geography, geographic information science and systems, earth studies, and environmental science
  • Brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on geographical topics and techniques of interest across the social sciences, humanities, science, and medicine
  • Features full color throughout the print version and more than 1,000 illustrations and photographs
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Read 15 free sample articles selected by the editors:

Order your Encyclopedia today!

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AAG 2017 Boston Featured Theme — Mainstreaming Human Rights in Geography and the AAG

AAG 2017 Boston — Featured Theme

Mainstreaming Human Rights in Geography and the AAG

This special theme will feature 50 sessions with more than 250 presentations at the intersection of human rights and geography and will build on the AAG’s decade-long initiatives in this area. Speakers from leading international human rights organizations, academia, government, and NGOs will address human rights challenges around the world.

  • In the keynote plenary, “A Continuing Conversation with Noam Chomsky,” Noam Chomsky will engage in a conversational interview with AAG Executive Director Doug Richardson. The audience will also have an opportunity to ask questions following the interview. In addition, Chomsky will receive the 2017 AAG Atlas Award, the association’s highest honor. Be sure and add to your calendar this important keynote session scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2017, from 5:20 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Ballroom B of the Hynes Convention Center.
  • Another high-profile Human Rights session, “International Human Rights Priorities: Featured Perspectives,” features panelists Terry Rockefeller, Board of Directors, Amnesty International USA; Michael Posner, NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights and former Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor at the State Department; Beth Simmons, Andrea Mitchell University Professor of Law and Political Science, University of Pennsylvania; Jessica Wyndham, AAAS Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law Program; Tawanda Mutasah, Amnesty International and Douglas Richardson, Executive Director, American Association of Geographers. This session is scheduled on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 1:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Room 103, on the Plaza level of the Hynes Convention Center.
  • Rush Holt, chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), will deliver a featured talk on “Advancing Science in the Public Arena,” on Thursday, April 6, from 11:50 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. in Room 103 of the Hynes Convention Center.
Noam Chomsky, Audrey Kobayashi, Doug Richardson, Jessica Wyndham, Tawanda Mutasah, Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach, James Hansen and Colette Pichon Battle

 

Organizing Committee: Douglas Richardson, Chair (AAG), Sheryl Beach (University of Texas), Jessica Wyndham (American Association for the Advancement of Science), Audrey Kobayashi (Queen’s University)

View the full list of sessions within this featured theme.

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AAG 2017 Boston Special Policy Events — The 2016 U.S. Elections: Implications for Geography and Beyond

AAG 2017 Boston — Special Policy Events

The 2016 U.S. Elections: Implications for Geography and Beyond

This series of sessions will focus on analysis and research on the 2016 U.S. election, and what the results may mean for geography, the nation, and our planet.  

  • This special track features the session, “The 2016 U.S. Elections: Implications for Geography and Beyond,” a high-profile panel session, chaired and organized by AAG President Glen M. MacDonald, with Sarah Witham Bednarz, Texas A&M University; Alexander B. Murphy, University of Oregon; Douglas Richardson, American Association of Geographers; Derek H. Alderman, University of Tennessee; Victoria A. Lawson, University of Washington; Julie Winkler, Michigan State University, among others. This special session will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 5:20 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Room 312 of the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
  • The panel session, “Need for Public Intellectuals in a Trump America: Strategies for Communication, Engagement, and Advocacy,” organized by AAG Vice President Derek Alderman, will take place on Thursday, April 6, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. in Room 312 of the Hynes Convention Center.

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AAG 2017 Boston Featured Theme — Geographies of Bread and Water in the 21st Century

AAG 2017 Boston — Featured Theme

Geographies of Bread and Water in the 21st Century

Burgeoning global population along with increasing appetite for high-protein or resource demanding food choices may double demands on world agriculture by 2050. At the same time groundwater depletion and climate change are negatively impacting the availability of sufficient water to meet agricultural and domestic freshwater demands in many regions. Compounding these challenges are socioeconomic forces, including armed conflicts and state collapse that negatively affect agricultural productivity, food transference and water resources. The challenges to food and water security over the 21st century represent an increasing and potentially existential threat to global society. These issues are fundamentally geographical in nature and form a central research and educational focus of geography and the AAG special theme.

  • The AAG Opening Session and Presidential Plenary: Geographies of Bread and Water in the 21st Century will anchor this featured theme. AAG Executive Director Doug Richardson will deliver welcoming remarks to open the meeting. Speakers in this plenary session will be AAG President Glen M. MacDonald (UCLA), Ruth DeFries (Columbia University) and Peter Gleick (Pacific Institute). Discussants will be Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern (Syracuse University) and William G. Moseley (Macalaster College). This plenary session is on Wednesday, April 5, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Ballroom B of the Hynes Convention Center.

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NSF Geography and Spatial Sciences Outreach Sessions at the AAG Meeting in Boston, April 2017

Thursday, April 6, 2017, 10:00-11:40 a.m.
Interdisciplinary Opportunities at the National Science Foundation (NSF)

This panel will provide an opportunity to learn about various interdisciplinary funding opportunities that exist for geographers at the National Science Foundation. The panel will begin with an overview of NSF’s Ten Big Ideas for Future Investments and will then be followed by a brief overview of a number of interdisciplinary programs and competitions at the NSF for which geographers and other spatial scientists are well situated to compete in (for example, Coupled Natural and Human Systems, Smart and Connected Cities, opportunities in cyber related infrastructure, and the Belmont Forum on global environmental change). Ample time for Q&A will be provided.

Thursday, April 6, 2017, 1:20-3:00 p.m.
Proposal-Writing Strategies for the NSF Geography and Spatial Sciences Program

This is a session is intended for faculty members, professional geographers, and graduate students who engage in geographic research and who wish to learn how to prepare proposals for research grants. Program officers from the Geography and Spatial Sciences Program at the National Science Foundation will highlight ways to improve the quality and competitiveness of a proposal. They also will discuss the review process, including intellectual merit and broader impacts. After a brief general presentation, participants will break out into three groups based on their interest in regular proposals, Faculty Early-Career Development (CAREER) proposals or Doctoral Dissertation Improvement (DDRI) proposals. The breakout sessions will include more detailed information on each type of proposal and question-and-answer opportunities.

The breakout session on regular proposals will be of interest to faculty members of all ranks in geography and related fields and to professional geographers. The CAREER breakout session will be of interest to faculty members who are assistant professors in tenure-track positions. The CAREER award is an NSF-wide program that emphasizes the integration of research and education. The DDRI breakout session will be of interest to graduate students and their advisors who want to learn how to prepare more competitive proposals for a DDRI grant, which will provide up to $16,000 to help fund doctoral dissertation research costs.

Thursday, April 6, 2017, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Speed-Dating with an NSF Program Officer

This session is designed to provide individuals or groups with informal opportunities to engage in discussions of up to 8 minutes in duration with a current or recent NSF program officer. The discussions provide participants with the opportunity to inquire about project ideas, proposal-writing strategies, funding opportunities, review processes, program fit, and other questions related to NSF programs and competitions. Participants are urged to bring a set of prepared questions and to speak with more than one program officer.

Representatives will be present from standing NSF programs such as the Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) Program and the Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) Program, as well as others. Former program officers with experience in other NSF programs and competitions may be available to provide additional input based on their experience.

Friday, April 7, 2017, 10-11:40 a.m.
Developing Innovative Broader Impacts in for Proposals Submitted to the National Science Foundation

This panel will provide an opportunity to learn about developing innovative Broader Impacts for proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF). The panel will begin with an explanation of what is meant by NSF’s Broader Impact Review Criteria and will be followed by panelists sharing their Broader Impact examples. Ample time for Q&A will be provided.

Friday, April 7, 2017, 1:20-3:00 p.m.
Proposal-Writing Strategies for the NSF Geography and Spatial Sciences Program

This is a session is intended for faculty members, professional geographers, and graduate students who engage in geographic research and who wish to learn how to prepare proposals for research grants. Program officers from the Geography and Spatial Sciences Program at the National Science Foundation will highlight ways to improve the quality and competitiveness of a proposal. They also will discuss the review process, including intellectual merit and broader impacts. After a brief general presentation, participants will break out into three groups based on their interest in regular proposals, Faculty Early-Career Development (CAREER) proposals or Doctoral Dissertation Improvement (DDRI) proposals. The breakout sessions will include more detailed information on each type of proposal and question-and-answer opportunities.

The breakout session on regular proposals will be of interest to faculty members of all ranks in geography and related fields and to professional geographers. The CAREER breakout session will be of interest to faculty members who are assistant professors in tenure-track positions. The CAREER award is an NSF-wide program that emphasizes the integration of research and education. The DDRI breakout session will be of interest to graduate students and their advisors who want to learn how to prepare more competitive proposals for a DDRI grant, which will provide up to $16,000 to help fund doctoral dissertation research costs.

Friday, April 7, 2017, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Speed-Dating with an NSF Program Officer

This session is designed to provide individuals or groups with informal opportunities to engage in discussions of up to 8 minutes in duration with a current or recent NSF program officer. The discussions provide participants with the opportunity to inquire about project ideas, proposal-writing strategies, funding opportunities, review processes, program fit, and other questions related to NSF programs and competitions. Participants are urged to bring a set of prepared questions and to speak with more than one program officer.

Representatives will be present from standing NSF programs such as the Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) Program and the Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) Program, as well as others. Former program officers with experience in other NSF programs and competitions may be available to provide additional input based on their experience.

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 8:00- 9:40 a.m.
Proposal-Writing Strategies for the NSF Geography and Spatial Sciences Program

This is a session is intended for faculty members, professional geographers, and graduate students who engage in geographic research and who wish to learn how to prepare proposals for research grants. Program officers from the Geography and Spatial Sciences Program at the National Science Foundation will highlight ways to improve the quality and competitiveness of a proposal. They also will discuss the review process, including intellectual merit and broader impacts. After a brief general presentation, participants will break out into three groups based on their interest in regular proposals, Faculty Early-Career Development (CAREER) proposals or Doctoral Dissertation Improvement (DDRI) proposals. The breakout sessions will include more detailed information on each type of proposal and question-and-answer opportunities.

The breakout session on regular proposals will be of interest to faculty members of all ranks in geography and related fields and to professional geographers. The CAREER breakout session will be of interest to faculty members who are assistant professors in tenure-track positions. The CAREER award is an NSF-wide program that emphasizes the integration of research and education. The DDRI breakout session will be of interest to graduate students and their advisors who want to learn how to prepare more competitive proposals for a DDRI grant, which will provide up to $16,000 to help fund doctoral dissertation research costs.

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10:00-11:40 a.m.
Speed-Dating with an NSF Program Officer

This session is designed to provide individuals or groups with informal opportunities to engage in discussions of up to 8 minutes in duration with a current or recent NSF program officer. The discussions provide participants with the opportunity to inquire about project ideas, proposal-writing strategies, funding opportunities, review processes, program fit, and other questions related to NSF programs and competitions. Participants are urged to bring a set of prepared questions and to speak with more than one program officer.

Representatives will be present from standing NSF programs such as the Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) Program and the Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) Program, as well as others. Former program officers with experience in other NSF programs and competitions may be available to provide additional input based on their experience.

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AAG 2017 Boston Featured Theme — Uncertainty and Context in Geography and GIScience: Advances in Theory, Methods, and Practice

AAG 2017 Boston — Featured Theme

Uncertainty and Context in Geography and GIScience:
Advances in Theory, Methods, and Practice

Uncertainty and context pose fundamental challenges in geographic research and GIScience. Geospatial data are imbued with error (e.g., measurement and sampling error), and understanding of the effects of contextual influences on human behavior and experience are often obfuscated by various types of uncertainty (e.g., contextual uncertainties, algorithmic uncertainties, and uncertainty arising from different spatial scales and zonal schemes). To generate reliable geographic knowledge, these uncertainties and contextual issues will be addressed within the special theme.

  • The Opening plenary of the Uncertainty and Context theme features keynote presentations by Mei-Po Kwan (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) and Michael Goodchild (University of California) on “New Developments and Perspectives on Context and Uncertainty.” David Berrigan (National Cancer Institute) will be a discussant. Tim Schwanen (University of Oxford) will chair the plenary.  This plenary session is on Thursday, April 6, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. in the Independence West room at the Sheraton.
  • The Closing plenary of the Uncertainty and Context theme features Tim Schwanen, University of Oxford; Wenzhong Shi, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Jamie Pearce, University of Edinburgh; and Daniel A. Griffith, U. of Texas at Dallas. This plenary session is on Saturday, April 8, from 11:50 a.m. – 1:10 a.m. in the Independence West room at the Sheraton.

View the full list of sessions within this featured theme.

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GeoMentor Program Events at the 2017 AAG Annual Meeting in Boston

The GeoMentors program will have a very active presence at the upcoming AAG Annual Meeting in Boston with a variety of ways you can learn more about program efforts, get ideas on how to get involved, meet other GeoMentors, and engage with program staff. Please consider attending or visiting one of the following (program staff would love to meet you!):

  • Display Area: Check out the GM display, located on the same floor as registration, for program information and to ask questions to program staff. We’ll give you a ribbon to sport on your name badge for the week! Tell your non-GeoMentor friends to come by too!
  • Panel Session: Wednesday, April 5th; 4:40-6:20 pm; Room 201, Hynes, Second Level. “GeoMentors: Assisting in the Advancement of Geographic Education.” Current GeoMentors will speak about their experiences and answer questions from the audience. Come to discuss our mutual interest in finding ways to enhance GIS & geography education outreach to K-12 students.
  • Workshop: Thursday, April 6th; 3:20 – 5:00 pm; Room 203, Hynes, Second level. “GeoMentors: A Program Primer and Strategies for Success.” Current and aspiring GeoMentor volunteers are encouraged to attend this workshop led by program staff. It will provide a program overview, covering aspects from the registration process and finding collaborators to available resources and example activities. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss strategies, challenges, and success stories of the GeoMentors program and general K-12 outreach efforts.
  • Poster: GIS&T Poster Session: Friday, April 7th; 8:00 – 11:40 am; Hall C, Hynes, Second level. “GeoMentors: A Nationwide Volunteer Network Supporting GIS and Geography in K-12 Education“, Poster #057. Short on time, but want to get a quick rundown of the program and our progress? Stop by the GIS&T poster session to check out our overview poster and chat with program staff.

For more information about the GeoMentors program, visit www.geomentors.net.  Questions? Contact geomentors [at] aag [dot] org.

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Undergraduate Student Activities and Resources at the 2017 Annual Meeting in Boston

The 2017 Annual Meeting is the first since the establishment of the new Undergraduate Student Affinity Group and over 400 undergraduates have already registered to attend! At the Annual Meeting, students are encouraged to network with their peers and colleagues, expand their involvement in and understanding of the discipline of geography, and learn skills to build their careers. To celebrate and engage this important part of the AAG community, there will be events, activities, and resources geared for undergraduate students in attendance in Boston.

• Newcomers’ Guide to the Meeting: Is it your first time attending an Annual Meeting? Check out this guide for tips and tricks to navigating the largest geography conference in the world.

• Suggested Itinerary for Students: Overwhelmed by the thousands of presentations and unsure where to start planning your day? Get started with the suggested itinerary for students, available under “Essentials” in the AAG Mobile app.

• AAG Snapshot Talk on Student Membership: As part of the new AAG Snapshots series at the Annual Meeting, AAG staff will be giving brief informational talks in the AAG Communications Center, including the topic “Make the Most of your Student Membership,” presented on Wed., April 5th at 10 a.m. and Friday, April 7, at 3:20 p.m.

• Scavenger Hunt for Undergrads: Looking for a fun way to explore the Annual Meeting? Tackle our Photo Scavenger Hunt designed for undergraduate attendees to help discover different aspects of the meeting. View and download the “Undergrad Photo Scavenger Hunt” PDF under “Essentials” in the AAG Mobile app. The first two undergraduate students to show their completed photos and checklist to AAG Staff at the AAG Booth will get $20 credit to spend at the AAG Booth (located near registration, 2nd floor of the Hynes Convention Center).

• Undergrad Meetup Area at the International Reception: Music, refreshments, and catching up with colleagues new and old are all features of the International Reception. Find the Undergrad Student Meetup area to connect with fellow undergraduates, entire a raffle for an AAG Swag Pack, learn more about the new Undergraduate Student Affinity Group, and add to our graffiti wall by drawing the logo, mascot, or name of your university! The International Reception takes place Friday, April 7, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Ballroom B, on the third level of the Hynes Convention Center. Don’t miss it!

• Undergraduate Student Affinity Group Business Meeting – Want to help steer the direction of the new Undergraduate Student Affinity Group? Want to build leadership experience and add service activities to your resume? Attend the 1st USAG business meeting and consider running for a position on the board! The USAG Business Meeting is on Thursday, April 6th, from 8:10 to 9:10pm in the Vineyard Room on the 4th Floor of the Marriott.

• AAG Jobs & Careers Center and the AAG Careers in Geography Fair: Looking for career mentoring, career resources, workshops to improve your skills, or even a chance to speak with potential employers? Be sure to check out the numerous sessions and workshops at the Jobs & Careers Center as well as the employers you can speak to on site at the AAG Careers in Geography Fair. Both will be located on the Second Level of the Hynes Convention Center, in and around Rooms 203, 204, and 205.

• World Geography Bowl – Attend and cheer on fellow students competing in this annual event! The bowl takes place on Saturday, April 8, from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. in Rooms 101-105 on the Plaza Level of the Hynes Convention Center.

• Geographers March for Science — Sign the Banner: The AAG has partnered with the March for Science. In addition to supporting the march in many ways, the AAG also will have a large banner that will be carried at the March for Science event in Washington, D.C. on Earth Day, April 22. The banner will be in Boston during the Annual Meeting at the AAG Communications Center (near registration) for any attendees who would like to sign their name on the banner to indicate their support. Undergraduates represent the future of geography; we welcome your important signatures to the banner!

In addition to the official meeting hashtag, #AAG2017, consider also using #AAGUndergrads to interact with other undergraduates in attendance and to build your peer and professional network via social media.

Undergraduate students can join the AAG for just $38 per year and receive a range of member benefits including online access to scholarly journals and publications, exclusive access to the Jobs in Geography listings, and reduced rates for Annual Meeting and other event registration. Joining the Undergraduate Student Affinity Group only costs an additional $1 per year. Check out the USAG website and USAG Twitter account for more information.  For questions, contact cluebbering [at] aag [dot] org.

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The AAG Wilbanks Award for Transformational Research in Geography

The Tom Wilbanks family has created a new award to memorialize Tom, the AAG Wilbanks Award for Transformational Research in Geography, to honor researchers from the public, private, or academic sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to Geography and GIScience.

Wilbanks was a groundbreaking scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he conducted research and published extensively on sustainable development, energy and environmental technology and policy, responses to global climate change, and the role of geographic scale in addressing these issues. He also helped lead the first comprehensive U.S. national energy plan and led over 70 projects in more than 40 developing countries. Wilbanks played key roles in numerous climate change studies at the National Academies of Science, including America’s Climate Choices, and co-authored and edited several books, among them The Geographical Dimensions of Terrorism.

Among his many honors, Wilbanks was named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and in 2007 was named a co-laureate for the Nobel Prize for Peace in recognition of his work on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1977, he was a professor at Syracuse University and chaired the Geography Department at Oklahoma University.

To donate to or to learn more about the AAG Wilbanks Award for Transformational Research in Geography, visit here.

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