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Welcome to the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning's weekly newsletter – your source for everything that is helping to put us "on the map."
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 Happy holidays!
As the calendar year draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to send you all warm wishes this holiday season.
Our "On the Map" newsletter will be on hiatus for the winter break and will return on January 10, 2019.
Wishing you all happy holidays and a happy new year!
 SGSUP and The College recognize Dean's Medalist
Please join us in congratulating Adrienne Gosnell who was recently recognized for her scholastic achievements by being named a Dean's Medal recipient.
Departments and schools from around The College select a graduating student who has exhibited consistent dedication to academic excellence throughout their time at ASU to receive the prestigious Dean’s Medal in honor of their achievements. Medals are worn with their graduation regalia as they lead their fellow graduates during the processional.
Described by faculty as a big-picture thinker with diverse academic interests and a passion for learning, Gosnell was attracted to geography because of its numerous intersectionalities with other disciplines.
Gosnell’s passion for the field led her to become both a mapping intern for USAID, where she helped disaster zones with planning and recovery, analyzed improper land use and abuse of nature reserves and tracked the relationship between farming practices and food security in rural areas.
Now a member of the American Association of Geographers, her current research interests include agroecology and aquaculture, and the future of food security, biodiversity, natural resource management and resilience.
Congratulations, Adrienne!
 PhD student participates in UN Convention
Peter Crank, a geography PhD candidate and climatologist, found his seat in a packed convention hall in Madrid, Spain, opened his laptop and listened with intent as nearly 400 United Nation delegates from around the world negotiated policy to address global climate change.
The science underpinnings discussed were already familiar to Crank, he instead focused on how it was being framed and communicated for decision making by international leaders.
“Knowing the policy outcomes that could come from the general climate science work that I do affects how I frame problems,” Crank said. “It affects how I design my research and how I communicate my results to people. I want to be able to tie my research with the long-term goal of potentially being able to influence U.N. decisions.”
Earlier this month, Crank represented the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning as an observing delegate at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP25.
The annual conference is the gathering of the nearly 200 countries that make up the U.N. to discuss international action on climate change. It is from this conference that landmark international treaties such as the 1998 Kyoto Protocol and the 2016 Paris Climate agreement were produced.
Crank along with a delegation of eight other ASU students – five from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, three from the School of Sustainability – were chosen to represent the University based on his or her articulation of how attending the convention would help deepen their work and contribute to the larger ASU community.
Read the full story
Nominate your favorite teacher!
This spring, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will recognize outstanding teachers by presenting the Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teaching Award, the Outstanding Lecturer Award and the Outstanding Instructor Award. Current students within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are invited to submit nominations.
If you would like to nominate someone, please go to https://clas-forms.asu.edu/clas/nominate-outstanding-instructor to complete a short nomination form. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2020.
The recipients will be recognized at The College’s Convocation Ceremony in May 2020.
Please contact clasteachingaward@asu.edu if you have any questions.
You're Invited: Census Matters to Arizona
The 2020 decennial census is just around the corner! The once-a-decade population count affects our representation in government, determines how much funding our communities receives and provides data that drives policies that affect our daily lives.
ASU Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, and Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication along with the US Census Bureau are hosting a Census Matters to Arizona event to discuss the importance of the census and how it affects our daily lives.
Participants will hear directly from Deirdre Dalpiaz Bishop, Chief of the Geography Division of the US Census Bureau, as well as panel discussions focused on how different industries depend on census data to do their work, including the media, policymakers and community organizations.
Event details
Date: Thursday, January 30
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: ASU Downtown - Beus Center for Law and Society
More info and RSVP
Borderlands Produce Rescue and Pitchfork Pantry
Did you know that there are resources on campus to ensure students have access to affordable fresh produce and a free pantry for those experiencing food insecurity?
Borderlands Produce Rescue: Fresh produce is brought to campus and sold in bulk for just $12 for up to 70lbs of produce for you, your family and to share with others. This event takes place on the third Saturday of the month from November to May. The next event will be taking place on Dec. 21. For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/435366974004759/
Pitchfork Pantry: This ASU sponsored food pantry is operated on the Tempe and Downtown campuses and is open to all students with an ASU ID. The Downtown Pitchfork Pantry is located at 118 E. Taylor St and is open Tuesday (3-6 p.m.), Wednesday (2-5 p.m.) and Friday (8 a.m.-12 p.m.). The Tempe Pitchfork Pantry is located at 1480 S. Rural Rd and is open on Wednesday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) and Thursday (2-5 p.m.).
 Hondula recognized for work in preventing heat deaths
David Hondula, assistant professor in SGSUP, has been named one of the 2019 UCS Science Defenders by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
The Union of Concerned Scientists is a national nonprofit organization founded 50 years ago by scientists and students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with the mission of using rigorous, independent science to solve the planet's most pressing problems.
Hondula and two of his community partners – Stacey Champion, a climate activist, and Vjollca Berisha, an epidemiologist with Maricopa County – were selected for this honor due to their combined efforts to provide evidence-based recommendations for managing extreme heat in Maricopa County with the goal of reducing heat-related deaths in the region.
“If we want to understand how climate and health risks are going to evolve in the future, we need to figure out what should be the simplest story—heat and health—first. People’s lives are on the line,” said Hondula.
Congratulations to all for this well-deserved honor!
SGSUP Events
Interested in keeping up-to-date on events taking place at SGSUP? Not only can you manage your calendar here in our newsletter, but be sure to bookmark our event calendar on our website: https://sgsup.asu.edu/events. It is where you can also find an archive of our past events.
Meet Handshake – your one-stop tool for everything careers
Are you about to graduate and gearing up for a job search? Thinking about an internship? Wanting to find out what jobs are out there that might interest you? As Step 1, log in to Handshake, ASU's career portal. In Handshake you'll be able to apply for jobs specifically for ASU students, schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor, receive emails about upcoming career workshops and more. Check it out! More info
 YouthMappersASU – Build mapping skills and support humanitarian efforts!
YouthMappers is an international university consortium -- a global community of learners, researchers, educators, and scholars who create and use open geographic data that directly address locally defined development challenges worldwide. YouthMappersASU offers opportunities for on-campus and online students to broaden GIS and spatial analysis experiences while making an impact through mapping. Follow the group on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook; learn more; or join the chapter.
Phoenix Metro Friends of Transit Student Contest
Local nonprofit Friends of Transit is challenging undergraduate and graduate students to help increase public transit ridership with changed behaviors. Chosen competitors will present at 18th Annual Friends of Transit Conference on Feb 7, and top 3 teams will win cash prizes ($2000 - $500). Submit proposals by Jan 17, 2020. More info
Spring Course: Advanced GIS Applications for Environmental Design
In this course, LAP 494/598, instructor Nikolas Smilovsky will mentor students in using GIS to solve advanced environmental design problems. Specifically the class will focus on three projects including 1) a 3D UAV (yes, you will get to fly a drone!) modeling project for a local open-space park, 2) a Rio ReImagined endorsed tree inventory and urban heat analysis of Mesa, and 3) a visual resource stewardship project for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Students that are interested in the course, please email nikolas.smilovsky@asu.edu, explaining GIS or relevant computer modeling experience. Once Nik knows you will be able to succeed in the course, he will grant approval to register, which you can send directly to your adviser. More info
 Planning Intern, SWCA Environmental Consultants – Phoenix, AZ
SWCA’s planning internship position will provide the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the environmental consulting and planning profession, including client relationships, proposal development, fieldwork, report writing, and more. Applicants should be currently working towards a degree in sustainability, geography, biology, planning or other related fields. 9-12 hrs/wk, $20/hr; opportunity to earn credit. Apply by 12/31/19. More info
Strategic Management Intern Program, City of Tempe – Tempe, AZ
This paid, 12-week spring internship program offers opportunities for students to bring their expertise to key City of Tempe projects, while also offering professional development activities to the interns. Numerous projects are available, with themes ranging from waste diversion to safe communities to GIS-based mapping. $12/hr undergrads; $15/hr grads. Apply as soon as possible for early review, deadline 1/10/20. Program begins Jan 29. More info
GIS Research Aide, Geospatial Research and Solutions (GRS) – ASU Tempe
GRS, based in our school, provides services such as map making, spatial analysis, application development, and GIS data development to a variety of clients. This student position will focus on data analysis, cartography, and communication of methods through written documentation. Undergrads & grads encouraged to apply! $12.91-$15/hr, DOE. Apply by 1/17/20. More info
(Summer 2020) Directorate Resource Assistants Fellows Program, US Fish & Wildlife – Throughout US
This program offers over 100 11-week, full-time, PAID fellowships to work on conservation projects at US Fish and Wildlife Service offices and field stations throughout the country, including Arizona. GIS and field-mapping focus for some positions. After program, Fellows qualify for many US environmental jobs. Apply by 1/10/20. Overview and Project List
(Summer 2020) Transdisciplinary Research Program for Undergraduates in Sustainable Urban Water Systems
Undergrad students in this PAID program will work with mentors to conduct an independent research project that explores urban water sustainability and transdisciplinary research. Participants receive a stipend of $4500, housing, food allowance & travel allowances. 10 host sites include ASU in Tempe, as well as urban locations across the country. Apply by 1/26/20. More info
(Summer 2020 and ongoing) Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project –Throughout US
The MANO Project offers dozens of enriching, PAID internship experiences nationwide for Latinx college students and upcoming professionals who are passionate about public land conservation and natural resources. Partner agencies include US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, US Forest Service and more. Apply by 1/10/20 – 2/20 or later, depending on agency. Internships are 11-12 weeks in summer, and up to 1 yr. More info
(Summer 2020) GIS/Remote Sensing Researchers, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center – Huntsville, AL
This project is seeking 3 undergraduate interns to conduct research on critical habitats for gopher frogs, an endangered species. Students will use data from NASA and European Space Agency sensors in order to evaluate threats and potential areas for habitat expansion. More info. Apply by 3/8/20.
More internship/part-time job opportunities
0-2 Years of experience
Physical Scientist w/GIS, US Bureau of Reclamation – Boulder City, NV (Apply by 12/23)
Administrative Assistant, Zoning Practice Group, Gammage & Burnham LLP – Phoenix, AZ
Planning Technician, City of Tempe Community Development – Tempe, AZ
Associate Long Range Planner, Teton County – Jackson Hole, WY
Dangermond Fellow, Enterprise GIS, Audubon Society/Esri – Phoenix, AZ (term 6/2020-6/2021)
Conservation Interns and Fellows, Montana Conservation Corps (term 5/2020-8/2021, apply by 2/9/21)
Land & Water Program Assistant, Arizona Land and Water Trust – Tucson, AZ
Planning Code Compliance Officer, Teton County – Jackson Hole, WY
2+ Years of experience
Land Planner, Quarles & Brady LLP – Phoenix, AZ
GIS Analyst Senior, Arizona Department of Transportation – Phoenix, AZ
Environmental Scientist/Planner, Archeological Consulting Services (ACS) – Tempe, AZ
GIS Manager, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality – Phoenix, AZ
More full-time employment opportunities
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