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22 Sep

Map of the Week: Null Island, Where the Prime Meridian and Equator Meet

By Sooin Choi Located in the middle of the Gulf of Guinea in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Null Island derives its name from the location 0°N, 0°E. While it is spotted on several web maps including the Strava heatmap or...
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15 Sep

Map of the Week: Fall Foliage

By Katie Anderson With the entrance into September, summer is approaching its final days. As Autumn nears, the next few weeks function as a time to prepare for sweater weather and warm beverages. In addition to fall preparations and...
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13 Sep

Geographical Review Preview: Hybrid Policy in New Jersey Bear Management Conflict

Bear management in New Jersey is controversial. The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s policies have not reassured factions who oppose their tools, namely hunting, despite being informed by science. This study applies qualitative content analysis to 43 policy documents...
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8 Sep

Map of the Week: Favorite Chocolate-Covered Treat by State

By Jordan Brennan Chocolate pairs well with just about anything: peanut butter, fruits, pretzels – is there anything people won’t eat it with? In celebration of International Chocolate Day on September 13, we encourage everyone to immerse themselves in some...
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1 Sep

Map of the Week: Interstate Dispute over the Colorado River

The dispute over the Colorado River in the West will continue to be a challenge as the water recedes. How states respond to the water crisis will be a testament to their resilience and ability to cooperate with one...
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1 Sep

Geographical Review Preview: Robert E. Lee at West Point: Contested Landscapes and Legacies of the Civil War

The U.S. is currently experiencing an unparalleled transformation of its commemorative landscapes. Statues and memorials that have stood for decades are being removed. In particular, memorials associated with the Confederacy from the American Civil War are being addressed. The case...
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31 Aug

Company Spotlight: Cadasta

By Catherine McKenna Earlier this month, AGS had the privilege of speaking with Chief Programs Officer Frank Pichel of Cadasta. With the company’s vision to “build a world where even the most marginalized individuals and communities can benefit from the...
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30 Aug

Welcome, Fall 2022 Scholar Interns

Throughout the year, the American Geographical Society maintains a staff of Scholar-Interns to keep things humming. Our interns help report on the news of the day for DailyGeo, produce new content for our regular Map of the Week and Company...
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25 Aug

Geographical Review Preview: COMMUNITY FOOD RESILIENCE IN THE TIME OF COVID: AN EXAMPLE FROM AN APPALACHIAN COUNTY

This article explores how Community Based Organizations, in Watauga County, North Carolina, faced a food crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and quickly came together to fill unprecedented local need for food assistance. Existing bodies of literature on Appalachia and...
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25 Aug

Map of the Week: Back to School

By Catherine McKenna Summer is coming to a close and students are heading back to school. However, not all students will be heading back to the classroom at the same time. Interestingly enough, the tourism industry plays a key role...
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