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30 Sep

Company Spotlight: Open Geospatial Consortium

By Jordan Brennan The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is the largest formal international consortium of geospatial organizations. More than 500 businesses, government agencies, research organizations, and universities contribute to OGC’s mission of making geospatial information and services Findable, Accessible, Interoperable,...
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29 Sep

Map of the Week: 2022 Record Breaking Summer Temperatures

By Jordan Brennan In one of the most relentless summers to date, heatwaves have scorched much of the country, breaking thousands of temperature records since early June of this year. The worst, however, may have been saved for last...
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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...
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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 jokes...
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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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