| Learn the latest in research and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience. Meet and network with geographers, environmental scientists, and GIS specialists. Join AAG in Tampa April 8-12, 2014. |
| The AAG Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary forum open to anyone with an interest in geography and related disciplines. All scholars, researchers, and students are welcome to present. |
| | | Julian Bond to Receive AAG Atlas Award and Speak at Annual Meeting The AAG Atlas Award will be presented to Julian Bond, a renowned civil rights pioneer and political leader, at the association's annual meeting in Tampa, Fla., on April 11, 2014. Bond will also deliver a presentation on "Race Around the World," focusing on how civil rights figures and organizations have shaped and changed American foreign policy. The AAG Atlas Award was designed to recognize and celebrate outstanding accomplishments that advance world understanding in exceptional ways. AAG Newsletter (10/10) |
| AAG Extends Nystrom Award Application Deadline to Nov. 14 The J. Warren Nystrom Award, established by former AAG Executive Director J. Warren Nystrom, supports an annual prize for a paper based upon a recent dissertation in geography. The deadline for applications has been extended to November 14, 2013, and can be sent to meeting@aag.org. Eligibility for this competition is restricted to AAG members who have received the PhD degree since April 1, 2011, and who have been members of the AAG for 2011, 2012 and 2013. Papers must be presented at the upcoming AAG Annual Meeting. For complete submission information, visit www.aag.org/nystrom. |
Meeting Locations The meeting will take place at the Tampa Convention Center. Discounted sleeping rooms will be offered at the following hotels starting at $199 per night from April 8 to April 12: - Tampa Marriott Waterside
- Embassy Suites
- Hilton Tampa Downtown
- Westin Tampa Harbour Island
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About the Meeting The five-day conference is expected to host more than 7,000 geographers from around the world and feature over 4,000 presentations, posters, workshops, and field trips by leading scholars and researchers. The program will also feature: - Latest Research - Presentations and posters by leading scholars and researchers
- Exhibit Hall - Booths and exhibits showcasing recent publications and new geographic technologies
- Career and Networking Opportunities - An international networking reception, a Jobs & Careers Center highlighting the latest employment opportunities for geographers, and career development sessions
- Special Events - World Geography Bowl, Awards Luncheon, and other attendee-organized events
- Workshops - Training sessions and workshops to help further your professional or academic career
- Field Trips - Attendees can explore the rich physical and cultural geography of Florida by signing up for informative field trips led by geographers or other scholarly experts
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