UBIQUE | American Geographical Society

13 Apr

Geographical Review Preview: Masks and Materiality in the Era of COVID-19

By: Sara Beth Keough, Ph.D. What is the main purpose of your study? To reflect on how masks recommended for use to prevent the spread of COVID-19 reflect are linked to other elements of culture like gift-giving, identity expression, and waste....
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8 Apr

Map Of The Week: Washington D.C. Cherry Blossoms

By: Kelly Young Cherry blossoms are a beloved and highly anticipated sight across the world. In the United States, visitors travel to see the stunning white and pink blossoms that canopy the National Mall in Washington D.C. Given as a...
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6 Apr

Geographical Review Preview: Geography, Von Thünen, and Tobler’s First Law

By: Robert Toovey Walker What is the main purpose of your study? The main purpose of my article is to review the contribution to Geography made by Johann Henrique von Thünen. What are the practical, day to day, implications of your study? The...
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1 Apr

Map of the Week: State’s Favorite Easter Treat Based On Google Trends

By Christina Lin Easter is a time for celebrating new life and beginnings, and is also a renowned food holiday. According to the National Confectioners Association, Easter is the second most important candy-eating occasion for Americans. In 2014, $2.26 billion...
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30 Mar

Company Spotlight: Project Geospatial

By: Kelly Young It’s no secret that geospatial technology is a growing field with numerous industry applications. However, despite its prevalence in the world, many individuals are not aware of its impact on our daily lives. American Geographical Society (AGS)...
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30 Mar

Geographical Review Preview: A Life-Stage Approach for Decomposing Spatiotemporal Population Changes Along an Urban-Rural Gradient: Implications for Regional Planning

By: Mikel Gurrutxaga What is the main purpose of your study? The main purpose is to study how the residential movements of different birth cohorts at different life stages across urban, suburban and rural areas are relevant for regional planning, because those...
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25 Mar

Map of the Week: The Mississippi River Basin

B Y N I C H O L A S S C H M I D T Map Source: Far & Wide Originating from a minuscule outlet stream at Lake Itasca, the Mississippi River begins its journey through...
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23 Mar

Geographical Review Preview: The Role of Nostalgia in (Re)creating Place Attachments for a Diasporic Community

By: Holly R. Barcus & Amangul Shugatai What is the main purpose of your study? The purpose of this study is to explore how migrants make sense of place, how they remember and create connections to a place where they...
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19 Mar

Statement on Support and Solidarity with Asian Americans

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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18 Mar

Map of the Week: Global Deforestation

By Nicole Oveisi Source: Smithsonian Magazine, 2019 Forests play a vital role in mitigating the effects of climate change. They act as carbon ‘sinks’ by sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They cover 31% of the Earth’s land surface, with...
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