CSULB Geography Department

Welcome back from Spring Break, students! Hope you all had a relaxing break from school. Back at it we go, work hard everyone!

According to National Geographic Kids, Green was finally introduced to St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the 18th century, when the shamrock (which is, of course, green) became a national symbol. Because of the shamrock’s popularity and Ireland’s landscape, the color stuck to the holiday.

St. Patrick's Day

Happy National Panda Day! Did you know that giant pandas are found only in China, specifically in the Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces? These adorable bears are an important part of China's biodiversity and cultural heritage. 🐼🌿

The Water Replenishment District, the Groundwater Resources Association - Southern California Branch, and the Southwest Membrane Operators Association are hosting a Careers in the Water Industry Workshop.

At this event, students will learn directly from industry professionals about their respective fields as they give hands-on trainings, presentations, and general career advice. This is a chance to network with potential employers looking to prepare the next generation of water professionals through mock-interviews and resume review sessions.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The cost to attend is $25 and costs will be subsidized by sponsors. Cost reimbursement waivers are available upon request.

Sign up by March 17th using the following link: bit.ly/GRAC-2023-app

On Thursday, March 16, the College of Liberal Arts will be hosting a "Growing Your Network" workshop from 2:00-3:00 PM. The workshop will take place in the Psychology Building (PSY) in Room 201. Attendees will learn how to grow their LinkedIn connections and network. Do not miss out on this opportunity!

Link to RSVP: https://cla.csulb.edu/clainternships/workshops/

Interested in a career in GIScience? Use the following links to learn more about the realm of GIScience and all the careers that come with it:

Geoscientists : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) : https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm #:~:text=Geoscientists%20study%20the%20Earth's%20composition,in%20the%20Earth's%20geologic%20history.

Geographic Information Science | GIScience | Spatial Data Science (esri.com) : https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/science/initiatives/geographic-information-science

ENGIE is hiring a GIS Intern! The Grid-Scale Renewables GIS team will be responsible for spatial data management, visualization, and analysis in support of ENGIE North America’s utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage platform.

Job Duties:

Research, download, and process parcel boundary and constraints data
Format publicly available datasets for use in renewable energy development
Digitize existing and planned infrastructure from aerial imagery and public reports
Create project level maps and exhibits for legal agreements
Support existing web mapping platform, including development web applications, construction trackers, and interactive dashboards
Identify opportunities and make recommendations for improvements to existing workflows and templates
Assist in the development of standard operating procedure (SOP) and workflow documentation
Requirements

Must be at least a junior or senior working toward an undergraduate degree in geography, engineering or related field, or a graduate student with GIS experience in a closely related field
This is an entry level position with no required years of prior work experience
Basic understanding of ArcGIS Pro and other Esri products
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have the ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams
Link to apply: https://engie.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/gis-intern-236605?utm_source=ziprecruiter

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Your one-stop shop to get everything you need for graduation starts today! Make sure to stop by the University Bookstore between now and Thursday.

https://www.csulb.edu/commencement/graduation-information-fair

Happy Mario Day everyone! Did you know that the Mushroom Kingdom, the land where Mario adventures take place, has a diverse geography ranging from lush forests to scorching deserts? It's a world worth exploring, just like our own. 🌎

Follow the link to learn more about geography in gaming: https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1041&context=etds_theses

To be considered for an interview, submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. In the cover letter, please discuss your internship goals. No prior internship experience necessary.

Requirements:

Must be from the following groups: Asian American Pacific Islander, First Generation College Student, and/or low-income financial status.
Must be US resident or US citizen.
Students must graduate Fall 2023 or later (Spring 2023/Summer 2023 ineligible to apply).
Deadline to apply is 5 pm on February 17.

A "superbloom" is an explosion of wildflowers that sprouts from dormant seeds after a good rain season. Will California see a superbloom this Spring? In an article by Alejandra Borunda for National Geographic, she writes that the stage for one has certainly been set, after California saw an overabundance of rain this winter. Climate change, invasive species, land development, among many other tragedies have made the occurrence of superblooms rare; please be respectful, and tread carefully amongst the flowers!
To read more, please visit this link to Borunda's article.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/2023-year-of-the-superbloom-flowers-california
What is a superbloom—and how can you see one responsibly?

Graduating this semester? Make sure to purchase your cap and gown in the 49rs shop using the following link. https://www.fortyninershops.net/site_grad.asp

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Attention!

During the third week of classes, approval from the instructor and the department is required to add a class. Contact the instructor to get support before submitting permission to add a request to your MyCSULB Student Center.

Happy National Geographic Day! Today celebrates the 135th anniversary of the "National Geographic Magazine". Aside from geography, the magazine focuses on thousands of diverse topics such as science, history, and world culture.

National Geographic Maps

...and hopefully found parking all those days, too!
Hang in there, we can do this!

Hi everyone! My name is Yesenia, and I am the Instagram social media manager for Spring 2023. I am currently a senior majoring in Environmental Science & Policy. A fun fact about me is I prepare homemade food for my cat! I am passionate about feline nutrition.

Hello everyone! My name is Peyton and I am returning as the Linkedin manager for Spring 2023. I am a fourth-year double majoring in psychology and consumer affairs. I look forward to this semester!

My name is Keven and I am a senior majoring in Environmental Science. I'm managing both TikTok and Facebook.

Hi everyone! My name is Jesus and I will be managing Twitter this Spring 2023. I am a fourth-year majoring in Geography with a minor is Environmental Science. Fun fact about me, I have played a total of 3 instruments over the course of 9 years. I am looking forward to this semester!

Hey everyone! The Department of Geography welcomes you to the spring 2023 semester at CSULB. Hope you all had an amazing winter break!

It is officially the end of Fall 2022! 🎉 We hope you all have a nice and restful Winter Break and Happy Holidays. 😊

The Department of Geography's social media interns wish you all a peaceful winter break. We hope it's been a great semester. It has been a pleasure to be a part of an amazing team and department. Let us know in the comments what you'd like to see on this page in the future!

Signing off,
Bernice, Peyton, and Leija
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Did you know there are over 200 species of monkeys around the world? The Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey is our favorite, what's yours? Happy Monkey Day.🐒

Still thinking about what elective to take for Spring 2023? 👀 Look into taking GEOG 100 as an elective!

GEOG 100: World Regional Geography is a 3 unit class that can complete one of your G.E courses. This class walks you through a spatial approach, introduction to the world’s geographic realms and examination of their cultural, population and political dynamics, resources and economic development, patterns of settlement and environmental elements.

List of other Geography courses can be found here: http://catalog.csulb.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=442

Hey students, it's officially the start of Finals Week! 😱 Make sure to get enough sleep, drink plenty water, and cuddle your pets. Good luck on your finals! 🎉

If you would like know more about the university's counseling and psychological services, please visit: https://www.csulb.edu/student-affairs/counseling-and-psychological-services

Congratulations to one of our own social media interns for graduating this semester, Leija Huth! 🥳🎉

Leija manages this Facebook account and is graduating with a bachelors degree in Geography! She hopes to become a GIS analyst or work in urban planning with her degree.

Congrats Leija and we wish you luck in your future endeavors! 🎉

Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine is Hiring ! 😎

Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking an enthusiastic community-oriented partnerships manager who is able to strategically collaborate and leverage synergies to build relationships and develop partnerships that strengthen park outcomes.

Join our team and be part of all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city, coupled with its strong sense of community and pride, Long Beach is one of the most vibrant communities in the country. The City has been referred to as the “Most Diverse City” in the country by USA Today and one of the “Best Communities for Young People” two years in a row.

Apply today at https://bit.ly/3uj5LNL

Interested in earning a certificate while working towards your geography degree? Consider pursuing a 23-unit certificate in urban studies. There are two concentrations (A and B). Concentration A focus on urban planning, while Concentration B focuses on Urban Theory and Praxis.

Requirements:
1. A bachelor's degree, which may be earned concurrently
2. Consultation with the certificate advisor in the Geography Department.

More information can be found by using this link: http://catalog.csulb.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=1979

As finals week approaches, consider a fun and relaxing visit to CSULB's Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden! 🌳 To make a reservation, visit the booking portal or download the new CSULB Japanese Garden app. More information on how to book a reservation can be found here: https://www.csulb.edu/japanese-garden #:~:text=the%2049er%20Shops-,Reservation%20FAQ%27s,-Are%20reservations%20for

Here is the latest in geography news! 🌏

In this Bloomberg article, Fritz Habekuss describes a new study about forests in the US West, Canada, and parts of the Amazon that face a higher climate risk than other areas.

Read the article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-01/forests-in-us-west-canada-parts-of-amazon-face-higher-climate-risk?leadSource=uverify%20wall

Hey geographers! 👀 The American Association of Geographers is providing the Darrel Hess Community College Geography Scholarship for any students from community colleges, junior colleges, city colleges, or similar two-year educational institutions who will be transferring as geography majors to four year colleges and universities. 🙌 The deadline to apply is December 31st, so make sure to put that on your calendar!

For more information, please visit: https://www.aag.org/award-grant/hess/