The Department of Geography at UW-Milwaukee hosted the annual meeting of the American Association of Geographers’ West Lakes Division on Oct. 23–25, 2025. Faculty and students from across the region – including Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin – gathered to share research on topics ranging from flood preparedness and trout‑stream restoration to urban greenway networks and cycling safety. 

The conference keynote was delivered by Dr. Julie Cidell (University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign), who presented on the evolving geography of warehousing and logistics in the Milwaukee–Chicago corridor. Her talk highlighted how the rapid expansion of warehousing to support online commerce is reshaping development patterns in urban, suburban, and rural communities. 

The department was especially proud to celebrate the success of three 51���� graduate students recognized for their outstanding work. 

In the Master’s paper competition, Thea Brenner earned 1st place for her research on arts organizations in Milwaukee, and Brianna Sas‑Perez earned 2nd place for their study of Milwaukee’s best pizza.��

In the graduate student poster competition, Yiming Zhang received 3rd place for his work on spatial accessibility in Wisconsin’s long‑term care facilities. 

The event showcased the strength of geographic research across the region and the impressive contributions of 51���� students and faculty. 

2025 GIS Day at 51���� Brings Big Energy to the AGSL   

The GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Council hosted GIS Day @51���� at the American Geographical Society Library (AGSL) on Nov. 21. 

One hundred people attended the keynote event, a panel on ‘Careers in GIS’ featuring four 51���� alumni who offered advice for students interested in GIS. Emily Sudar and Baldev Singh, both of whom majored in geography at 51����, emphasized the value of GIS and spatial data to local governments and business. Dominick Ratkowski, who completed his 51���� degree in criminal justice, talked about his work at the Wauwatosa Police Department using GIS for crime prevention. Ryan Covington, who has his PhD in geography and works with the World Wildlife Fund, stressed the importance of continued learning on the job in the world of spatial data. 

The day also featured workshops in QGIS, an open-source GIS app; using Python with GIS software; all maps for relating historic maps to current, georeferenced maps; and humanitarian mapping to assistwith disaster relief efforts around the world. Lunch was provided by the GIS Council, and after lunch there was a tour of the AGSL. Half of the people who participated in GIS day were students; one-fifth were community members; and the rest included 51���� alumni, faculty, and staff.   

The GIS Council would like to especially thank 51���� Libraries for the use of their space and other support. We would also like to thank Dr. Kristin Sziarto, Stephen Appel (Geospatial Information Liberian at the AGSL: MS 2015, Geography, 51����), and Georgia Brown (Interim Head of AGSL and Public Service Librarian at AGSL) for their outstanding contributions to making GIS Day 2025 at 51���� a success.   

Harold and Florence Mayer Lecture and the AAG West Lakes Conference Keynote  

The Department of Geography hosted Dr. Julie Cidell, professor of Geography & Geographic Information Science at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, for the Harold and Florence Mayer Lecture and the AAG West Lakes Division Conference Keynote on Oct. 24, 2025, at the American Geographical Society Library (AGSL). 

In her talk, “The Changing Landscapes of Logistics in the Milwaukee–Chicago Corridor,” Dr. Cidellexamined how warehousing and logistics have evolved over the past three decades and how territorial boundaries shape these emerging landscapes. She highlighted the shift from the early 2000s’“logistics sprawl” to today’s dual pattern of re-concentration in central cities and expansion into rural areas – changes that pose new environmental, economic, and social challenges. Using the Milwaukee–Chicago corridor as a case study, she connected global logistics systems to local urban development and discussed the complex intersections of digital technology, urban life, and marginalized communities. 

Dr. Cidell also participated in the AAG West Lakes Division Conference alongside other attendees. 

Fall 2025 Colloquium by Professor Amanda I. Seligman (Department of History, 51����) 

Professor Amanda I. Seligman (Department of History, 51����) delivered a talk titled, “The Town of Milwaukee, Glendale, and the North Shore: Exploring the History of Suburban Governance in Wisconsin” on Oct. 31, 2025, at the American Geographical Society Library. 

Her presentation traced the development of governance on Milwaukee’s North Shore from the 19th‑century Town of Milwaukee to the present day. She highlighted the emergence of cooperative service arrangements that now form a routine part of contemporary suburban governance. 

Fall 2025 Colloquium by Dr. Elmo Rawling III (Department of Extension Faculty, UW-Madison)  

Geography alumnus Dr. Elmo Rawling III (PhD, 2002) returned to Milwaukee to deliver a talk titled,“The Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin” on Nov. 14, 2025, at the American Geographical Society Library. 

Dr. Rawling discussed his team’s work to update the Quaternary Geological Map of Wisconsin and presented a newly completed copy to the AGSL. 

Fall 2025 Pedagogy Workshop  

Our Colloquium Pedagogy Workshop brought great energy to the American Geographical Society Library on Oct. 20, 2025! 

Faculty and graduate students gathered for an engaging conversation on how to build strong, connected learning communities – especially in large or online classes where connection can be challenging. Led by Dr. Kristin Sziarto, the workshop offered practical strategies, lively discussion, and fresh ideas for making course spaces more inclusive and collaborative. 

It was an inspiring afternoon of shared experiences, new teaching tools, and a strong sense of community across the department. 

Geog 650 fieldtrip on the Research Vessel, the Neeskay  

On Oct. 31, 2025, Geography 650 students boarded the 51���� School of Freshwater Sciences Research Vessel, the Neeskay, captained by Max Morgan. As part of the Geography Field Work class,students have the opportunity to explore Lake Michigan in Milwaukee Harbor and learn how to take plankton, sediment, and water samples at a range of depths. They observe how water temperature, conductivity, and pH are monitored using different sensors. They are also introduced to the navigation system of the ship. 

Fall 2025 Graduate School Open House   

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in our fall recruitment events. Our Virtual Open House on Oct. 16 welcomed 74 students, the majority of whom were international. Attendees explored program offerings and engaged with faculty. 

We were also delighted to see so many prospective students at our in‑person Open House on Nov. 6, held in the Wisconsin Room from 5-7 p.m. This event offered another opportunity for students to connect with our community. 

Spring 2026 Meet & Greet  

The Spring 2026 department meet and greet took place at the American Geographical Society Libraryon Feb. 6, 2026, and was hosted by Dr. Anna Mansson McGinty and Chair Dr. Anne Bonds. The meet-and-greet was a great opportunity to socialize and catch up after winter break! Students and faculty discussed upcoming events in the department calendar as well as their favorite sports and athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics. 

Legacy of 51���� Geography in International Karst Research 

Although published in 2011, a feature by Jean‑Noel Salomon in Acta Carsologica remains a powerful reminder of 51����’s impact on global karst research. The article cites extensive work in the Philippines by 51���� alumni and faculty during the 1990s and early 2000s, including Peter Urich, Phil Reeder, Elaine Bliss, Sonata Figueroa‑Restificar, and Professor Emeritus Mick Day. 

Their contributions continue to inform current research and highlight the long-term strength of 51����’s Geography program. 

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When I started college I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do, so I went to an engineering school and majored in civil engineering. Through my coursework I took a demographics course and for the first time, I felt connected to my coursework. That class was the catalyst for me to transfer to 51���� and major in geography. I chose 51���� after reading about the geography program. I was drawn to the different tracks offered because at that time, I did not fully know what a geography education entailed.  

Transferring and switching majors was daunting, but I followed my intuition. Looking back now, I am so glad I did. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree with GIS as my focus in 2022 and continued the internship I secured through the school’s internship program. Initially I started my career in the telecom and joint-use industry, but this past year I pivoted to imagery analysis at my current company, Vantor. In the past three years, my career has primarily revolved around design and fieldwork, but with this transition I am gaining new skills and insights into the world of imagery analysis through satellites.  

 My favorite period during undergrad was the summer before I graduated. I had already been working at my internship and I was starting the last required credit for my degree, the field course. It was incredibly rewarding to apply all of my coursework and the skills I learned through my internship to this project.Our group was assigned to track and monitor invasive plant species at the Riveredge Nature Center. We spent a majority of our time outside, which was a welcome change from sitting in classrooms or offices all day. We had to take all of our field data and present it using maps and data analysis. It was a rewarding experience, and it opened my eyes to different applications for GIS.  
 
My career has taken me to a few different places since I graduated. The first year I was able to spend some time with my family in Michigan as I was able to work remotely. I got my first full-time salaried position in 2023 in Virginia as a contractor with a local utility co-op. Most recently I relocated to Tampa, Florida to work as a geospatial analyst at Vantor. I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have been given from my time at 51����, and I am so glad I found the geography department and was able to find a career I am genuinely passionate about. 

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My geography story started in 6th grade. I was required to take a class titled “World Cultures,”&�Բ�����;essentially an introductory human geography course for middle school students. I immediately fell in love with learning about different people and places, but most of all, I fell in love with the maps.  

My teacher at the time recognized my passion for the subject and asked me to participate on her Maps, Graphs & Charts team in the University Interscholastic League, an extracurricular academic competition. Despite having the flu, I placed first, and the rest, as they say, is history. The following year they made me compete one grade level up, where I placed third and cemented my title as Ms. Maps Graphs & Charts.  

After our family relocated to Europe, I continued my geography studies as part of the International Baccalaureate diploma and went on to study geography and education studies at Oxford Brookes University and geospatial analytics at the University of College London. I worked as a geospatial analyst for a few years before starting my PhD in geography at 51����.  

I started my PhD program at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, studying and teaching entirely from home. It wasn’t until my second year that I was able to step onto campus or meet any of the faculty in person! Teaching was my absolute favorite part of my time at 51����. Despite a background in GIS, I spent five years teaching Geography 110: The World – People and Regions. Each semester I took a new group of students on a journey around the world to learn more about the people and places of different regions, and of course, to study the maps. I loved sharing my passion for geography with each cohort of students, and I always stopped to smile at the thought that the 6th grade version of myself would be overjoyed that I was teaching her favorite course.  

I was very active on campus, acting as a graduate student representative and serving as Vice President and President of the Alpha Mu chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon. My fellow graduate students and I worked hard to plan fun geography events each semester and to grow the geography community beyond the department. Each year I had the privilege of hosting the GeoBowl, something I hope has continued since my departure.   

I finished my PhD in 2025 and have since began a new job as a GIS Analyst for the City of Sheboygan. I love being able to apply my geography background in a meaningful way and continue to serve Wisconsin communities. I recently passed my license to fly drones as part of my work, and I am currently working to obtain my GISP. My advice to geography students would be to never stop learning, as there is always something new to discover. 

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I am currently a Senior Data Scientist at Ashley Furniture Industries. The rigorous statistical and machine learning training I received during my PhD at 51���� prepared me exceptionally well for the transition from geographer to data scientist. At the same time, I have never stepped away from the GIS expertise I developed throughout my master’s and doctoral studies. In fact, that spatial background became a key reason I was hired for my current role. 

From manufacturing to distribution, wholesale, and retail, Ashley Furniture is a vertically integrated company involved in every stage of the furniture business. This structure creates a wide range of data-driven challenges, including business site selection, logistics optimization, and the development of smart warehouse systems. These challenges benefit greatly from combining GIS with AI methods. In fact, the focus of my current work is leveraging spatial features alongside machine learning models to help the real estate team identify new store locations that maximize sales performance. Thus, I am a special kind of data scientist with a geographer’s lens, who brings spatial insight into AI projects to generate meaningful business value. 

My journey with geography began in 2008, when I became fascinated by how remote sensing could be used to address environmental challenges at a large scale. That curiosity inspired me to transfer from automation to a remote sensing major for my master’s degree. During that time, I had the opportunity to attend a guest lecture by Professor Changshan Wu, who would later become my PhD advisor at 51����. I was deeply drawn to his work in urban remote sensing and subsequently applied to join his research team at 51���� in 2011. Beginning in the autumn of 2012, I spent six years at 51���� pursuing my PhD degree. Those years shaped not only my academic path but also my personal life. Milwaukee became my ‘hometown’ in the United States. 

I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a PhD student. Professor Wu is an outstanding mentor –forward-thinking, supportive, and exceptionally skilled at guiding students toward impactful research. The department also fostered a strong academic atmosphere for students to grow. Faculty members were approachable and genuinely invested in students’ success, and I was surrounded by diligent, talented peers who made the research environment both collaborative and inspiring. 

As for my favorite memory, it must be the weekly event held at American Geographical Society Library, where students, faculty, and guest speakers shared their ongoing research. These gatherings helped break down silos across different research areas and created opportunities for collaboration. Listening to others’ work often sparked new ideas for my own research and broadened my perspective on the diverse directions within geography as an extremely comprehensive discipline that integrates a wide spectrum of topics. It was a space that consistently inspired intellectual curiosity and strengthened our academic community. 

Here is advice that I would like to share with the 51���� geography students:  

• Do not limit yourself to what you are doing right now. Take full advantage of the resources the department offers to broaden your network and continually expand your perspective. While it is important to stay focused on your own domain and research tasks, it is equally valuable to step back periodically, observe the work others are doing, and consider how those ideas might create new opportunities for you within a broader context. 
• Do not be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. My own transition from geographer to data scientist was challenging, but it was worth it. Leaving behind the work environment and lifestyle I had known for years came with moments of uncertainty, yet it opened the door to new possibilities and helped me grow into a more resilient and adaptable professional. 

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Robert Brinkmann has been named . Brinkmann, currently Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Northern Illinois University, will begin his role as UW–Stevens Point’s 16th leader on July 1, 2026. Congratulations to Dr. Brinkmann on this significant appointment!   

Jonathan Burkham (PhD 2012)  

Jonathan Burkham (Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Geology, and Environmental Science at UW-Whitewater) has published a new book titled, , released by Bloomsbury. Dr. Burkham also met readers at  on March 6 at Boswell Book Company. Congratulations to Dr. Burkham on this exciting new publication! 

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Hello, I’m Henry, a senior undergraduate geography student at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. I’ve always been drawn to maps since I was a kid – drawing them and looking at different globes and maps, etc. I was also really interested in ways people interact with and shape the spaces around them, which first sparked my interest in geography.  

I didn’t originally begin my studies at 51���� as a geography major. I started on a criminal justice path, then shifted to geology, before eventually finding my place in geography. I was especially drawn to human geography, and although a major requirement shift during my junior year led me to geography more broadly, the focus on people, place, space, and overall qualitative geography has remainedcentral to my academic interests.  

I found an internship opportunity through Victory Garden Initiative over the summer of 2025, where I worked as a farm intern. I assisted with urban agriculture projects that focused on food access, sustainability, and community engagement within the Harambee neighborhood. My work included supporting food production, participating in numerous community-based initiatives, and farming,which was so much fun.  

I am currently completing a service term with AmeriCorps as a Courthouse Navigator at the Milwaukee Justice Center. I provide individuals with legal information, help them navigate the court system, and fill and file some civil court documents. I think one of the main things I learned from this internship/service term so far is how to work with people of all backgrounds, which is something I think is so undervalued today, especially in a diverse city like Milwaukee. I’ve learned how geographic concepts play out in real world settings, particularly with access, equity, and community support.  

Working on urban agriculture and food insecurity helped me understand how space, land use, and neighborhood conditions shape food access and sustainability. My role as a Courthouse Navigator has shown me how physical location and institutional structures can either support or limit access to justice, and the ways in which equality gaps already exist with the system. Other little things I’velearned are how to farm in an urban environment and grow my own food; how to help organize events;different parts of the legal system; and professional skills, including communication, problem-solving, and overall adaptability.  

For geography students seeking internship opportunities, I recommend starting early. I really can’tstress this enough; the earlier the better! Also, not every opportunity will perfectly match your academic focus, but I think many experiences provide valuable, transferable skills. For example, I never imagined I would be doing the positions I’ve held, yet I’ve enjoyed every part of both. Being open to unexpected opportunities can lead to rewarding experiences and help you grow professionally and personally, as corny as it sounds.  

When applying for internships, some of the websites that I’ve had success with are , Milwaukee County’s website, and s website.  I also suggest reaching out to professors (something I should’ve done more of), attending department events, and networking with professionals in your field. People generally want to help, so it never hurts to ask. Additionally, don’t be afraid to follow up after submitting an application or reaching out to someone. Employers want you to show initiative, and enthusiasm makes the biggest difference. Finally, treat each experience as a chance to learn not just technical skills, but also how to work with others, adapt to new challenges, and discover what you’re truly passionate about. 

All the best, 

Henry  

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Our Ph.D. candidate, Yiming Zhang, has published his co-authored journal article with our alumnus, Dr. Wei Xu (Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin: Ph.D. 2019).  

Zhang, Y., & Xu, W. (2025). Accelerometer-based physical activity, air pollution and risk of dementia subtypes: a prospective study using UK biobank. .��

Yiming also won third prize for the Ph.D. student poster session at the AAG West Lakes Division 2025 Meeting (Oct.23-25). His poster was titled, “Spatial Accessibility Dynamics of Long-term Care Facilities in Wisconsin Through the COVID-19 and post-COVID Era,”&�Բ�����;and was coauthored with Dr. Wei Xu. Congratulations on great achievement, Yiming! 

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Current MA student Brianna Sas-Pérez presented their research at the 13th  in Albuquerque, New Mexico in November 2025. Thinking with abolition geography scholarship and a close reading of the walled Robledo neighborhood in Octavia Butler’s (1993) Parable of the Sower, her poster explores what mapping speculative fiction can teach us about how to create safe neighborhoods, without police or prisons. In their thesis work, brianna continues to research how mapping speculative worlds invite us to question how communities today do, and/or could, cultivate similar spaces of collective care amid our own unfolding crises. Well done, Brianna!  

Alpha Mu Chapter Earns 2025 GTU Honors Chapter Award—Second Year in a Row!

We are delighted to announce that the Alpha Mu Chapter of the Gamma Theta Upsilon Geographical Honor Society has been selected as a 2025 GTU Honors Chapter—marking the second consecutive year that UW–Milwaukee has received this distinction. 

We are honored to receive this award and extend a huge thank‑you to our dedicated members, our president, vice president, and all of our officers, along with everyone whose hard work and contributions made this achievement possible. Well done, Alpha Mu! 

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We recently received the fantastic news that Distinguished Professor Mark Schwartz has received an American Association of Geographers’ (AAG) Distinguished Scholarship Honors Award. This AAG Honors category celebrates a career-long, distinguished track record of high-quality research in geography which has moved the discipline forward. Professor Mark Schwartz is being awarded AAG’s Distinguished Scholarship Honors for his internationally recognized work pioneering the subdiscipline of phenoclimatology, exemplifying geography’s power to bridge disciplines and data-driven inquiry about climate and seasonal biological activity. Congratulations for this well-deserved honor, Prof. Schwartz!We also learned that the Alpha Mu Chapter of the GTU Geographical Honor Society was selected as a Gamma Theta Upsilon Honors Chapter for 2025. This marks the second year in a row that UW-Milwaukee’s chapter has achieved this honor. Well done! 

We had a very exciting fall semester, as highlighted in more detail throughout the newsletter. In October, the Department hosted the Annual Conference of the AAG West Lakes Division, and our Fall Mayer Lecture was delivered by Professor Julie Cidell at the conference. Also in October, geography undergraduate students in Professor Alison Donnelly’s 650 course took a field trip on the 51���� School of Freshwater Sciences Research Vessel, the Neeskay. What an experience!  

The GIS Council held an exciting and well-attended 2025 GIS Day on Nov. 21 that featured presentations from 51���� geography alumni. Professor Alison Donnelly organized a colloquium in November featuring geography alumnus Dr. Elmo Rawling III (PhD, 2002) who presented a talk titled, “The Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin.” Dr. Rawling presented a newly completed copy of the Quaternary Geological Map of Wisconsin to the AGSL. We were pleased to host our colleagues from the Geosciences Department at this event.  

I wish to offer my sincerest gratitude to all who worked so hard and contributed their time towards making these valuable events so successful. It is wonderful to see our 51���� geography students, faculty, alumni, and broader community coming together to share their expertise and interests.  

Many faculty and graduate students took part in the 2026 AAG Annual Conference which took place in San Francisco from March 17-21. On March 6, graduate students held a practice session to prepare for the conference. We are looking forward to the spring Mayer Lecture on April 24, which will feature Professor Eric Tate from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Several graduate students will also share their research in the colloquium series this spring as they reach various milestones in the programs.  Finally, mark your calendars for the Undergraduate Research Symposium, which is scheduled for May 8 in the American Geographical Society Library. This event features research presentations from geography majors in Professor Hyejin Yoon’s 600 capstone course, and it’s always exciting to see them share their research.   

This is a time of remarkable change and challenge in higher education and beyond. However, rather than dwelling on the difficulties we have confronted, I’ve chosen to focus on commending the achievements of our extraordinary community. As we look towards the future, I am hopeful and inspired by the work of our students, faculty, and alumni. I look forward to sharing more news and updates in my next letter. 

As always, we’d love to hear from you and to learn more about what you are doing! If you find yourself in Bolton Hall, please do stop in and say hi!  

Yours sincerely, 

Anne Bonds, Chair, Department of Geography 

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Dr. Anne Bonds recently presented three lectures. First, Dr. Bonds and her collaborator Dr. Derek Handley (Department of English, 51����) presented their project about  to the public on Nov. 8, 2025 at the Milwaukee Public Library. The second lecture was about “Mapping Racism and Resistance in Milwaukee county” in a Zilber College of Public Health seminar at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Feb. 5, 2026. In this seminar, Dr. Bonds discussed a crowdsourced, community-engaged mapping project documenting all racial covenants in Milwaukee County and Black resistance to those covenants. Recently, Dr. Bonds also delivered a presentation and discussion about  on Feb. 28,2026 at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society with Dr. Handley. In addition, their project was featured on  on Feb. 25, 2026 and also on The 411 Live podcast in . Congratulations on your big achievement!   

Dr. Woonsup Choi (Professor of Geography)  

Dr. Woonsup Choi published the following articles with alumni Chris Archuleta (MS, 2024) and Dr. Dean Maraldo (PhD, 2025).  

Maraldo, D., W. Choi, A. Beyers, J. Maraldo, and M. Zorn. (2026). “Earlier Lake Ice Breakup in Response to Warming in the Novaya Zemlya Archipelago, Russian High Arctic: Evidence from MODIS Data (2000-2024),”&�Բ�����;Polar Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polar.2026.101365 

Archuleta, C. and W. Choi. (2025). “Improved Flood Risk Communication Using National Flood Hazard Layer and Community Resilience Estimates Data in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin,”&�Բ�����;The Wisconsin Geographer. 

He also was elected Vice Chair of the American Association of Geographers West Lakes Division, a position he will hold through the summer of 2028, and served a panel for the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Geosciences. 

Dr. Ryan Holifield (Professor of Geography) 

Dr. Ryan Holifield published his coauthored article in Local Environment: International Journal of Justice and Sustainability.  

Kocisky, K., & Holifield, R. (2025). How equitable are urban rail-trails? A review of 11 development plans. Local Environment, 1–23.  

Dr. Anna Mansson McGinty (Associate Professor of Geography and Women’s and Gender Studies)  

Dr. Anna Mansson McGinty published an article in Contemporary Islam: Dynamics of Muslim Life.  

Mansson McGinty, A. (2026). “I’m Muslim, What Are You?”: Reflections on Positionalities, Knowledge Production, and Alliances in Scholarship on Muslim Identities and Minorities. Contemporary Islam: Dynamics of Muslim Life.  

Dr. Mark D.  Schwartz (Distinguished Professor of Geography) 

Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Mark D. Schwartz, honored with the prestigious Awards. A global leader in phenoclimatology, Dr. Schwartz’s visionary work—from founding the field to creating the widely used “Spring Indices”—has reshaped how scientists understand seasonal change and climate. His pioneering research, mentorship, and leadership continue to elevate geography and inspire environmental science worldwide. 

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In addition to the 2024 rankings, Stanford-Elsevier also evaluates researchers’ career-long impact. On that list, 84 51���� scholars rank among the top 2 percent worldwide, underscoring the university’s strong research presence across disciplines. Congratulations to Drs. Bonds, Schwartz, and Wu on this outstanding achievement!

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