Panelists:

• Moderator: Emily Yeh, Professor, Department of Geography and President, American Association of Geographers
• Panelist 1:  Scott Adler, Professor, Department of Political Science and Dean of the Graduate School, 欧美口爆视频 Boulder
• Panelist 2: Julia Jackson, Public Information Officer and Redistricting Analyst, 欧美口爆视频 Independent Redistricting Commission
• Panelist 3: Seth Spielman, Professor of Geography and Chief Data Officer, Office of Data Analytics, 欧美口爆视频 Boulder
• Panelist 4: Amanda Gonzalez, Executive Director, 欧美口爆视频 Common Cause
• Coordinator: Caitlin Ryan, Instructor and Geocivics Education Coordinator, 欧美口爆视频 Boulder

Abstract:

After 10 years with our country鈥檚 current congressional and state district maps, the time has come to redraw the lines, and it is imperative that constituents of every state have a seat at the table during the redistricting process. This panel, which is part of the American Association of Geographer鈥檚   will equip geographers (including undergraduate and graduate students, K-12 educators and GIS students) and others with the tools and knowledge needed to participate as 欧美口爆视频's Independent Redistricting Commission draws new state legislative and congressional maps this fall. After the panel, attendees will be able to answer basic questions about 欧美口爆视频's process, understand what is at stake in 欧美口爆视频, how different redistricting criteria affect the outcomes of representation, and how local groups are leveraging "communities of interest" to advocate for greater minority representation in state politics.  Attendees will also become familiar with online mapping groups available to the public to submit maps to 欧美口爆视频鈥檚 Independent Commission. By activating our collective power as a community, we can set new expectations this year and show why geospatial thinkers are indispensable.

If not attending in person, online registration is available at: 

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Our spring and fall newsletters contain articles, research, news, and photos about the Geography Department's faculty, students, and alumni.

In this issue:

• Message from the Chair
• Tom Veblen Named 欧美口爆视频 Distinguished Professor
• Mark Serreze Named Professor of Distinction
• Yaffa Truelove, New Geography Faculty Member
• New Geography Instructors, Mike Dwyer and Sarah Kelly
• Graduate Student IGNITE Talks
• Department News
• Donor Support

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Caitlin was awarded a 2015-2016 Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Caitlin will use the award to support her dissertation research in Kyrgyzstan. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program of the United States. Caitlin will represent the country as a cultural ambassador while overseas, helping to enhance mutual understanding between Americans and the people in Kyrgyzstan.

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The 2014-2015 Jennifer Dinaburg Memorial Research Fellowship recipients are: Chris Anderson-Tarver, Joel Correia, Julia Hicks, Galen Murton, Caitlin Ryan and Sam Smith.

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James A. and Jeanne B. DeSana Graduate Research Scholarships have been awarded to Lauren Gifford, Kathryn Hamm, and Caitlin Ryan.

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The $1500 graduate fellowship was awarded by the American Research Institute of the South Caucasus. Caitlin will use this fellowship to support her research on 芒鈧揝tate Formation and Property Relations in Georgia: A Case Study of IDP Housing".

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