November 27, 2007
Bowling
Green, Ky. - Three geography faculty members, a post-doctoral researcher, an undergraduate student and a graduate student from Western Kentucky University attended the 62nd annual meeting of the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers convened in Charleston, S.C., the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Dr. Katie Algeo presented “National Parks and the Inversion of Appalachian and Hill Country Stereotypes” in a session on southern studies, based on her fieldwork at Mammoth Cave National Park. She also served on an advisory committee for the organization.
Dr. Rezaul Mahmood co-authored two presentations with students and a post-doctoral researcher. William Rodgers, an undergraduate geography major from Bowling Green, presented “Flash Floods in the Appalachian Region, 1978-2005,” co-authored with Dr. Mahmood. Ronnie Leeper, a geoscience graduate student from Bowling Green, and Dr. Arturo Quintanar, post-doctoral climate researcher from Mexico, presented “Near-surface and Atmospheric Response to Modeled Land-Use and Vegetation Fraction Changes,” also co-authored with Dr. Mahmood.
Dr. Yanmei Li presented “The Interaction between Home Remodeling, Neighborhood Satisfaction, and Household Mobility” in a session addressing urban geography issues.
“Student engagement opportunities continue to expand as a result of the department’s initiatives with the Kentucky Mesonet and climate research generally,” said Geography and Geology Department Head Dr. David Keeling. “These students are great examples of how classroom theories can be applied in a practical way to address policy challenges across the region. With new programs in meteorology and GIS currently enrolling students from across the region, there are many wonderful opportunities to engage with cutting-edge and innovative research at WKU.”
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For information, contact Rezaul Mahmood at (270) 745-5979.
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