Miami University Geography http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography life in Ohio's second oldest geography department Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:55:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 New publication by former MA student Sarah (Lawlor) Johnston, Mary Henry and Dave Gorchov http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/new-publication-by-former-ma-student-sarah-lawlor-johnston-mary-henry-and-dave-gorchov/ http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/new-publication-by-former-ma-student-sarah-lawlor-johnston-mary-henry-and-dave-gorchov/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:33:09 +0000 whitedm http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/?p=2175 Former MA student Sarah (Lawlor) Johnston, Mary Henry and David Gorchov have a new published article “Using Advance dLand Imager (ALI) and Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) for the Detection of the Invasive Shrub Lonicera maackii in Southwestern Ohio Forests” in GIScience & Remote Sensing, 2012, 49, No. 3, p. 450-462. http://dx.doi.org/10.2747/1548-1603.49.3.450

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]]> http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/geography-seniors-receive-presidents-service-award/feed/ 0 Geography Department represented well by Majors at the Undergraduate Research Forum http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/geography-department-represented-well-by-majors-at-the-urf/ http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/geography-department-represented-well-by-majors-at-the-urf/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:01:33 +0000 whitedm http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/?p=2160 The department had six undergraduate majors plus four student class (GEO 241) projects presenting at the Undergraduate Research Forum.

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]]> http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/new-publication-by-john-maingi-with-two-former-ma-students/feed/ 0 Geography and Urban & Regional Planning students present at the Undergraduate Resarch Forum http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/geography-and-urban-regional-planning-students-present-at-the-undergraduate-resarch-forum/ http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/geography-and-urban-regional-planning-students-present-at-the-undergraduate-resarch-forum/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:50:32 +0000 whitedm http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/?p=2146 Undergraduate Research Forum

 April 11, 2012

Shriver Center, Multipurpose Rooms

 

* denotes Departmental Honors students

 

Session A:  Shriver Center, Multipurpose Rooms. 10:00
– 11:30 a.m.

A39
Samuel J. Kay,*  International Studies and Geography Major
Advisor(s):  David L. Prytherch, Department of Geography
Kimberly E. Medley, Department of Geography
School  Choice in Cincinnati: Parents’ Geographic Preferences

A41
Hannah E. Koonce,* Geography Major
Advisor(s):  Kimberly E. Medley, Department of Geography
Critical Analysis of Cross Border Resources: Regional versus National Authority in East Africa

A61
Chelsey G. Armstrong,* Urban Planning and Business Economics Major
Advisor(s): Damon Scott, Department of Geography
Evaluating Transit-Oriented Development Effectiveness

A71
Nicole B. Fisher, Engineering Management Major
Nicholas M.Berens, Geography Major
Joseph A. Banks, Computer Science Major
Elizabeth A. Beumel, General Engineering Major
Kathleen E. Bloom, General Engineering Major
Desmond L. Dixon, Chemical Engineering Major
Daniel R. Ferriell, Chemical Engineering Major
Russell P. Grabowski, Software Engineering Major
Randall E. Gross, Mechanical Engineering Major
Isa S. Hammad, Biochemistry Major
Chloe E. Hazen, Chemical Engineering Major
Ryan M. Hesker, Undeclared Major
John W. Hoenle, Mechanical Engineering Major
Brian R. Jones, Undeclared Major
Emily A. Krull, Bioengineering Major
Emma N. Kunimoto, Mechanical Engineering Major
Kavon W. Lackey, Mechanical Engineering Major
Wei W. Lu, Mathematics and Statistics Major
Alexander J. Magni, Bioengineering Major
Scott D. Martin, Mechanical Engineering Major
Nicholas S. Maze, Business Economics Major
Jake A. McCullough, Mechanical Engineering Major
Joseph  A. Melenick, Mechanical Engineering Major
Daniel E. Montgomery, General Engineering Major
Jordan J. Moran, Mechanical Engineering Major
Catherine E. Puleo, Chemical Engineering Major
Abby M. Purdum, Business Major
Brian A. Purgert II, Computer Engineering Major
Daniel J. Radziewicz, Mechanical Engineering Major
Meg Riley, Mechanical Engineering Major
Elena M. Ruiz-Krause, Mechanical Engineering Major
Michael T. Sewell, Chemical Engineering Major
Lindsay N. Silver, Mechanical Engineering Major
Evan V. Swihart, Electrical Engineering Major
Jackie R. Vance, Mechanical Engineering Major
Stuart E. Yamartino, Mechanical Engineering Major
Advisor(s): Bob Setlock, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
James B. Clarke, Brill Science Library
Project High Flight

A79
Bradford C. Kasberg,* Geography and Anthropology Major
Advisor(s): Damon Scott, Department of Geography
Community GIS in Myaamionki

A82
Emily V. Browning, Economics Major
Christopher Buie, Architecture Major
Matthew J. Skesavage, Urban and Regional Planning Major
Christian B. Gluvna, Architecture Major
Christopher A. Price, Interdisciplinary Business Management Major
Advisor(s): Jerry E. Green, Department of Geography
Maps and Political Commentary

Session B: Shriver Center, Multipurpose Rooms. 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.,

B16
Alaina M. Morman,* Geography Major
Advisor(s): Robbyn J. F. Abbitt, Department of Geography
Kimberly E. Medley, Department of Geography
Participatory GIS and Public Perception in the Placement of Confined Animal Feeding Operations in Putnam County, Ohio

 B34
Isaac S. Beal, Microbiology Major
Dionte M. Allen, Urban and Regional Planning Major
John M. Floyd, Arts & Science -Undeclared Major
Ethan M. Huckabee, Microbiology Major
John D. Schmidt, Political Science Major
Advisor(s): Jerry E. Green, Department of Geography
Mapping Epidemic Phenomena through the Years

 Session C: Shriver Center, Multipurpose Rooms. 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

C02
Numa Gremling,* Geography, Urban & Regional Planning (GIS) Major
Advisor(s): Damon Scott, Department of Geography
Interdictory Urban Design Practices in Chicago’s Lakeshore East Development

C32
Andrew C. Stanislav, Urban and Regional Planning Major
Sam R. Lavieri, Geography Major
Matt S. White, Computer Science Major
Reid W. Dixon, Geology Major
Jack L. Saunders, Geography Major
Advisor(s): Jerry E. Green, Department of Geography
Room to Breathe: Population Density in Comparison to Air Pollution

C76
James S. Sayre, History Major
Nicholas M. Berens, Geography Major
Brett R. Ausubel, School of Fine Arts Major
Alexander P. Zambo, Integrative Studies Major
Advisor(s): Jerry E. Green, Department of Geography
Maps and Their Use in the Office of Strategic Services

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The Butler County Department of Development is currently seeking applicants for a part‐time (minimum 8 hours per week) planning internship starting in May 2012. The successful intern will be a motivated self‐starter who can complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Responsibilities of the position include developing a familiarity with the following: general planning and zoning administration

  • plan review and preparation of staff reports
  • presentations before boards and commissions
  • data analysis and GIS map production
  • regional economic development efforts
  •  fieldwork and data collection
  •  special planning studies, as applicable

Interns will additionally have the opportunity to pursue a locally‐focused planning project of individual interest, under the guidance of Department staff and subject to departmental needs.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program related to urban planning or economic development and should have completed at least three semesters of coursework in their program. Excellent research and writing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office software is expected. A personal vehicle and valid driver’s license are required for field work. The primary work location for this position is in downtown Hamilton, Ohio.
Applicants should submit a résumé and letter of interest to acuffpz@butlercountyohio.org by April 27, 2012.

]]> http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/04/butler-county-department-of-development/feed/ 0 David Prytherch has new pub http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/03/david-prytherch-has-new-pub/ http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/03/david-prytherch-has-new-pub/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:43:49 +0000 whitedm http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/?p=2136 David Prytherch has a new publication “Legal Geographies-Codifying the Right-of-Way: Statutory Geographies of Urban Mobility and the Street” in Urban Geography, 2012, 33, 3, pp. 295-314.

]]> http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/03/david-prytherch-has-new-pub/feed/ 0 Faculty member receives award http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/03/faculty-member-receives-award/ http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/2012/03/faculty-member-receives-award/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:54:39 +0000 whitedm http://www.units.muohio.edu/geography/?p=2131 Carl Dahlman received the Political Geography specialty group Outstanding Researcher Award at the Association of American Geographers annual meeting.

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