American Association of Geographers

The AAG Annual Meeting is an unparalleled opportunity for researchers and professionals to share knowledge, gain insights, and build connections across the discipline. Our call for papers is now open!

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Are you looking to support students for ? Now, it’s even easier to support the future of our discipline through the AAG Student Travel Awards Fund: Set up a monthly recurring gift amount. These smaller, more frequent gifts add up – so you can make a greater impact while feeling less of an impact on your budget.

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Through City Ratings, PeopleForBikes.org evaluates the progression of bike networks in thousands of U.S. cities. Discover which cities improved the most over the past four years and how they did it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4de1GyZ

🚲🗺️ View their map: https://bit.ly/4cQymyE

Did you know we have new membership categories? We have a discounted category of membership for teachers, admin, & faculty at Minority Serving Institutions. Whether you’re a part of a HBCU, TCU, HSI, or AAPI-serving institution, you can join at a discounted rate. https://bit.ly/3yy8ZAp

Are you planning to attend our Annual Meeting in the 313? AAG accepts all abstracts for presentation at ! Whether you plan to present virtually or in-person, submit a poster, paper, or host a session, there's plenty of ways to have your research heard. Abstracts due are due Thursday, October 31, 2024. https://bit.ly/3RSWkki

Congratulations, Jayce! We're so proud to heard of your continuous accomplishments 👏

ACC alumnus Jayce Klein has been awarded the American Association of Geographers' Darrel Hess Community College Scholarship. This prestigious award is presented to only two community college recipients throughout the nation each year. https://www.aag.org/award-grant/hess/

His abstract entitled “Surface Velocity Variations and Bar Formation in Ephemeral Waterways” was also recently accepted for publication by Geological Society of America. Klein is currently fulfilling the National Science Foundation's Geo-Launchpad grant-funded internship for community college students during the summer of 2024.

From Ruth Wilson Gilmore to Harold Rose, and more, our journal articles on Black Geographies and Racial Justice reflect numerous articles on vital scholarship in AAG’s journals in recent years.

Through September 30, 2024, AAG and Taylor & Francis are providing free access to these articles, available for download on our website:

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We’re so happy to welcome our Summer 2024 interns! Nora Butter from George Washington University is working as AAG’s Programming and Research Intern and Shayla Flaherty from Bridgewater State University is working alongside the organization as the Media and Communications Intern.

Meet the new members of our team:

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Students, have you authored a recent dissertation? The J. Warren Nystrom Award is accepting applications until September 22, 2024. Applicants should have received their degrees within the past three years and present their paper at . Learn more about award guidelines and how you can receive the total prize of $1,000: https://bit.ly/3O1rXni

For additional awards and honor deadlines, check out our website. https://bit.ly/3btiQyx

Hurrican Beryl reached as far north as Vermont, once again causing residents to shovel mud out of their homes and businesses, organize volunteer work crews, and take stock of flood damage one year after the state saw some of its worst flooding in a century.

Abagael Giles of asks, why did this happen? Why does this keep happening?

Learn more from professor and Vermont State Climatologist, Lesley-Ann L. Dupigny-Giroux, Ph.D. Read and listen to their interview here: https://bit.ly/3Y8DDNr

Learn more about Dr. Dupigny-Giroux's role as Vermont State Climatologist: https://bit.ly/3xDzaoG

Career coaching offers personalized support, skill development, and confidence-building, making it a valuable investment for professional success.

Your membership allows you to take advantage of various coaching opportunities on the AAG Job Board. Find out how you can connect as a job seeker with certified career coaches who specialize in various industries and job skills.

Career Coaching - American Association of Geographers Career planning resource that connects you with certified Career Coaches to aid you in meeting your goals, throughout your career journey.

🌟 Call for Nominations: AAG Honors 🌟 We are currently seeking nominations and self-nominations for the AAG Honors, recognizing exceptional achievements by members in various areas, including the Lifetime Achievement Honors, the AAG Media Achievement Award, and the AAG Publication Award.

Learn more about guidelines, eligibility, and how to nominate on the AAG Honors webpage. https://bit.ly/3llr8JU

Exciting News from the 2024 GFDA Department Leaders Workshop! Risha RaQuelle, Chief Strategy Officer, had the privilege of presenting the beta version of AAG’s TLC GRAM Toolkit alongside Dydia DeLyser and Daniel Trudeau. This toolkit is a streamlined approach to the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) strategic plan, designed to help geography departments and program leaders enhance their JEDI practices.

🔍 Key Highlights:
Seven Domains: Training, (Focused) Listening, Communications, Governance, Reports, Advocacy, and Membership.
Adaptability: Suitable for various contexts, even where JEDI work faces challenges.
Collaborative Approach: Encourages teams to co-create and refine strategies.

Learn more in Dr. RaQuelle’s monthly column:

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🌟 Future-Proof Your GIS Career! 🌟 As GIS evolves towards web-based applications, the skills required for a successful GIS career are also changing. Here are some tips to stay ahead:

- Engage with Community Groups: Join networks like Women+ in Geospatial, United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), and local user groups.
- Leverage LinkedIn: Follow industry experts and join groups like the Esri YPN LinkedIn Group (https://tinyurl.com/3fdaybsz).
- Mentorship: Mentor others and learn from programs like the URISA Vanguard Cabinet/Mentor Network.
- Attend Conferences: Participate in events like AAG’s Annual Meeting and Esri conferences to learn and network.
- Certifications and Courses: Validate your skills with certifications and take advantage of free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from Esri.

Remember, everyone starts somewhere. Keep learning, stay connected, and don’t underestimate your knowledge: https://bit.ly/3WhbUZW

It's not too early to start considering how you might participate in ! Registration is now open for the hybrid 2025 AAG Annual Meeting from March 24-28, 2025, hosted at Huntington Place and the Detroit Marriott and the Renaissance Center. We cannot wait to see you in Motown and online.

🌟 Find more details: https://bit.ly/3RSWkki

This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Mississippi's Freedom Schools. Freedom Schools were more than classrooms; they were spaces of empowerment. Geography shaped their impact, from rural communities to urban centers.

However, the intersection of geography and educational activism demands more than nostalgia—it requires a reckoning. Derek Alderman, PhD and Joshua Inwood provide perspective into this long, intertwined history and the time for academic and professional geographers to step up. (Photo by Ken Thompson, ©The General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, Inc.)

Learn more about the history:

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Facing challenges from governance shifts to academic freedom, universities are at a crossroads. Recent discussions at this year’s AAG Department Leadership workshop highlighted the importance of shared governance, equity, and the role of geography in tackling big issues like climate change.

Learn more in Patricia Ehrkamp’s first President's Column as she reaffirms AAG’s recent initiatives on advocacy, diversity, and justice. https://bit.ly/4cvYjn7

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At what scale do historically excluded geographers become visible? Jason Post, Professor at Arkansas State University, shares how geographers “need to radically reconfigure how they support their most financially and culturally vulnerable up-and-coming colleagues.” As a volunteer member of AAG’s Bridging the Digital Divide committee, Post helped shape this technical assistance program for students at MSIs and TCUs.

Read more from Esri’s ArcNews Magazine Fall 2023 issue:

At What Scale Do Historically Excluded Geographers Become Visible? Geographers must lift the veil of historical exclusion by examining their discipline at various scales, empowering marginalized students.

Join us in Vienna for the Specialist Meeting on Sociotechnical Foundations of GeoAI and Spatial Data Science! 🌍

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to participate in a specialist meeting at the Springer Schlössl in Vienna, Austria, on October 26-27, 2024. This event in collaboration among AAG, Esri, and the University of Vienna, will bring together experts from diverse backgrounds to explore the sociotechnical foundations of GeoAI and spatial data science.

Who Should Apply? Researchers, practitioners, and professionals across career stages, geographic regions, and academic/industry backgrounds. We’re looking to provide travel support & accommodation for 30 participants across career stages, geographic regions, and academic/industry backgrounds.

📢 Apply by July 17: Share your brief biography and a one-pager detailing your motivation and research alignment with the meeting topics. https://bit.ly/3zAeGjH

Specialist Meeting: "Sociotechnical Foundations of GeoAI and Spatial Data Science" We are excited to announce a specialist meeting on “Sociotechnical Foundations of GeoAI and Spatial Data Science” which will take place at the Springer Schlössl in Vienna, Austria on October 26-27, 2024. We will offer accommodation and travel support for around 30 participants across career sta...

Discover perspectives on climate crisis with “Voices from the Global South” with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), the International Geographical Union, and
The Open University. This series of six short films explores the climate crisis from unique viewpoints across the Global South, highlighting the importance of geography in understanding its roots, consequences, and experiences.

Taken together, the films offer an international virtual field trip designed to stimulate thinking about and reflection on the difference that geography makes to understanding the climate crisis and its impact. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cpzkld

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🌍✨ Celebrate Earth Science Week on October 15 with "No Child Left Inside" (NCLI)! 🌱 Give kids a chance to dive into the wonders of geosciences through fun, safe outdoor activities. Whether it's for Earth Science Week or any time of the year, the NCLI Day Guide is here to help! 🎉

🔍 This free guide, now available in PDF for easy printing, is packed with 17 exciting outdoor learning activities for elementary, middle, and high school students. 🏞️ Plan your NCLI Day event and let young explorers wade into ponds, climb hills, and gaze at the skies while discovering the magic of Earth science. 🌿

📅 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to spark curiosity and learning! Download the NCLI Day Guide and start planning your adventure today! 🌞



Learn more and download the guide here:https://www.americangeosciences.org/static/files/earthsciweek/FocusDays_NCLIDGuide.pdf

Call for papers for NSF I-GUIDE is open through July 15!

I-GUIDE invites paper submissions for its 2024 Forum, Convergence Science and Geospatial AI for Environmental Sustainability, coming up October 14-16 in Jackson, WY. This event will feature presentations and discussions about cutting-edge geospatial AI and data science advances for enabling environmental sustainability solutions through pushing frontiers in convergence and geospatial sciences.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VNIEcE

Engaged community conversations are at the heart of our discipline. AAG Specialty Groups is where the discipline shares thoughts, answers questions, and delivers relevant insights between AAG members. Join 80+ different interest-based groups of like-minded geographers, focused on particular areas of study within the broader field.

Meet our groups and learn if you can qualify for a discounted membership: https://bit.ly/45plqLY

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Curious about what it takes to work with the federal government? Aligning with the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to protect, balance, and manage natural resources, Arvind Bhuta emphasizes how his education in geography has allowed him to think critically and take a holistic approach to the work he does when working with people and programs: “Thinking about space and place and how different states operate in maintaining those forests is important from a geographical perspective because it helps bring context.”

Read more at https://bit.ly/3xHKYbZ

Learn more about what a degree in geography can do for you by reading more AAG Career Profiles and discover the resources we offer for your professional development journey. https://bit.ly/3J3PulN

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On July 1st, our newest council members begin their 2024-2025 term! It’s an exciting time for all to work together to help move the AAG forward in the coming year. We look forward to their future endeavors and accomplishments.

Patricia Ehrkamp, University of Kentucky - President
Bill Moseley, Macalester College - Vice President
Rebecca Lave, Indiana University Bloomington - Past President
Patricia Lopez, Dartmouth College - National Councilor
Adriana Martinez, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - National Councilor
Eric Sarmiento, Texas State University - Southwest Councilor
Michael (Mike) DeVivo, Grand Rapids Community College - East Lakes Councilor
Nathaniel (Nate) Gabriel, Rutgers University - Middle States Councilor

Learn more about AAG Governance: https://www.aag.org/governance/

The AAG extends our gratitude to the members of our Council and elected committees for their service throughout the years. These members are completing their term on June 30th:
Marilyn Raphael, UCLA, Past President
Marcia England, Miami University (Ohio), Treasurer
Pablo Bose, University of Vermont, National Councilor
Edna Wangui, Ohio University, National Councilor
Amariah Fischer, Kansas State University, Student Councilor
Colleen Myles, Texas State University, Southwest Regional Councilor, Chair
Marcia England, Miami University (Ohio), East Lakes Regional Councilor
Heike Alberts, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, West Lakes Regional Councilor
Steven M. Schnell, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Middle States Regional Councilor

In addition, thank you to the members of the 2024 Nominating Committee, Holly R. Barcus, Macalester College, Ingrid L. Nelson, University of Vermont, and Chair, Matthew Wilson, University of Kentucky.

We also extend our thanks to the Committee for 2023 Honors, Kavita Pandit, Georgia State University, Alexandra Ponette-Gonzalez, University of Utah, and Chair, Megan Ybarra, University of Washington.

Learn more about AAG governance:

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🌟 Call for Nominations: AAG Honors 🌟 We are currently seeking nominations and self-nominations for the AAG Honors, recognizing exceptional achievements by members in various areas, including the Lifetime Achievement Honors, the AAG Media Achievement Award, and the AAG Publication Award.

Learn more about guidelines, eligibility, and how to nominate on the AAG Honors webpage. https://bit.ly/3llr8JU

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Faculty! 🌟
Check out this Travel Grant program for faculty at under-resourced institutions like Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and community colleges (2YCs)! 📚✈️

👥 Faculty at these institutions often face high teaching loads and limited travel funds, making it tough to attend scientific conferences. But attending conferences like the AGU Annual Meeting (with 22,000+ attendees from 100+ countries!) is crucial for networking and bringing the latest innovations back to their classrooms.

The program is giving up to 50 early-to-mid career faculty a $1,700 travel stipend to attend the 2024 Fall AGU meeting! 🎉 Recipients will also join a professional development workshop, networking and social events, and review student presentations. Plus, they might even get to co-chair a session!

Honor Benefits Include:
• 💵 $1,700 Travel Stipend
• 📚 Professional Development Workshop
• 🤝 Networking and Social Events

Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your career and contribute to a more diverse, connected geoscience community. Learn more and apply today! 👉 https://www.agu.org/honors/ftg

Students – a membership with AAG offers opportunities to seek out colleagues and mentors, share and create knowledge, and take advantage of professional development resources. If you’re entering graduate school and plan to present research at the Annual Meeting, a multi-year membership will allow you to register and submit your abstract year after year without any worries.

Take advantage of our grace period during June to lock in the current rate: https://bit.ly/3yy8ZAp