The American Geographical Society (AGS) understands and acknowledges that no verdict or outcome can replace the life of George Floyd, nor return him to his family. However, holding the ex-Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin accountable for his actions in the...
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Once again xenophobia and racism are front and center in our national conversation. Our collective heartfelt condolences are with the families, loved ones, and friends of those slain and injured as a result of the reprehensible serial acts of violence...
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By Jerome E. “Jerry” Dobson The February 2021 disaster in Texas was predictable, and in fact has been anticipated for decades. The cause lies at the geographical intersection of politics, economics, and engineering.  Once while working at Oak Ridge National...
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Congratulations to Thomas Galliner, of Belen Jesuit in Miami Florida for becoming the first AP Human Geography (APHG) student to become an AGS Junior Service Fellow (AGS JSF). When asked about the value of APHG to him, Thomas said, “My main takeaway from...
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Allan M. Shapiro, longtime resident of Scarsdale, NY and former American Geographical Society (AGS) Councilor, passed away on September 2nd, 2017. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 21, 1936,  Shapiro graduated from high school in 1954 and from Cornell University...
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  The American Geographical Society (AGS) Fliers and Explorer’s Globe signer, Jennie Darlington, passed away due to heart failure on August 30, 2017 at her home in Marshall, Virginia.  Jennie signed the Globe in 2005 for her 1948 accomplishment of...
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American Geographical Society (AGS) Councilor, Geographical Review Editor-in-Chief, and Professor of Geography at Kent University, Dr. David Kaplan has released a new publication, Navigating Ethnicity: Segregation, Placemaking, and Difference. In the book, Dr. Kaplan uses a consistent, authoritative voice informed...
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The American Geographical Society (AGS) had the enriching experience of attending a seminar in Shanghai, China, at the East China Normal University (ECNU) from August 7-10. AGS President Dr. Marie Price, Senior Vice-President Dr. Alexander Murphy, Councilor Dr. Robert Chen,...
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American Geographical Society (AGS) Councilor Dr. Robert “Bob” Chen has influenced and been a part of many different academic and research institutions throughout his impressive career. From Columbia University to AGS, Dr. Chen’s work in the data and sustainability sciences...
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