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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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ASU research examines associations between Tempe bicycle infrastructure and housing prices
 As cities consider creating more bicycle lanes and other infrastructure to support riders in their local neighborhoods, city officials and planners must first review any potential impacts changes to urban design and infrastructure could have on things like road traffic, community safety and home property value.
Recently published research in SAGE Journal, led by ASU PhD Geography alumna Lindsey Conrow, and co-authored by Elizabeth Wentz, vice provost and dean of the Graduate College, interim director in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, and others, explored whether or not there were associations between bicycling infrastructure and the home sales prices in Tempe.
Conrow and her team found that higher bicycling infrastructure density in close proximity to a home's location was associated with higher home sales prices in Tempe, but cautions that the change is marginal and dependant upon other conditions.
“It's useful to add these findings to the discussion and reassure people that it's unlikely that adding bicycle lanes to their neighborhood will reduce property values and might also have positive impacts to the greater community," Conrow said.
Wentz adds that there also are many other factors that go into the varying prices of homes in the City of Tempe – including the size of the home, school district, and HOA, but this work helps city planners support the idea of bicycle infrastructure for the City of Tempe.
“While residents may not be convinced by this study alone, it does help build the case that neighborhood factors, like bicycle infrastructure, as well as individual home attributes, contribute to the overall desirability of homes as shown through sale prices,” Wentz said.
“This aligns with ASU’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning’s vision for science-to-solutions research because the modeling efforts help support planners in the design of new bicycle infrastructure."
Learn more.
Planning student’s past fuels purpose to make cities more equitable
 Sana Rizwan was 14 when she climbed into the cargo bed of an old pickup truck and was driven to the Jinnah International Airport through city streets flooded with waist-high water.
Rizwan, Master in Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) student in ASU’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, has seen and experienced first-hand how communities can be marginalized by poor urban design and underinvestment in city infrastructure. She aspires to use her education to produce truly inclusive urban spaces and eliminate inequalities seen in urban communities around the world.
“Urban planning has always been about my city because most of my experiences in life have been shaped by it,” Rizwan said. "To me, the idea of ‘the city’ is a place where I would like to not only live, but thrive.” Read more.
First meeting Sun Devil Weather and Climate club of the semester
 Calling all of ASU's weather enthusiasts! We can not wait to meet you and include you in our exploration of weather and climate. Get ready for an awesome community, weather forecasting, and some amazing guest speakers. Come to our first meeting to find out more!
Fri. Sep. 4, 2020 | Time: Noon
Zoom Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/970481079
Grant awarded to support SGSUP PhD student research
Philip Gilbertson, PhD geography student, in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and Sara Meerow, assistant professor, in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning received an INTERN supplement grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant will support Gilbertson in working with FEMA Region IX’s Mitigation Division this spring to research state policies encouraging the integration of hazard mitigation and climate change adaptation planning. Congratulations!
In the News
David Hondula & Patricia Solis
Rashad Shabazz
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.
Arizona chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference
The annual conference for the Arizona chapter of the American Planning Association has gone virtual! Join AZ APA for their conference on September 9-11th. Deirdre Pfeiffer, MUEP program director, and Eileen Baden, MUEP program coordinator, will be speaking at one of the conference sessions on getting students involved in planning projects! Find out more about the AZ APA conference here.
ASU Career Workshop: Resumes vs. CVs - Sept 22, 2020, 12:00 pm
Are you a student in a Social Sciences major and unsure of whether you should be using a resume or CV? What's the difference? How do I create one? This one-hour workshop will answer all of those questions! Join ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services for an engaging workshop on how to craft a resume or CV and to learn the differences between the two documents. More info
“Rethinking Public Spaces” – Sept 29, 2020, 11:00 am
Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities will host a conversation about “Rethinking Public Spaces” with Pinnacle Prevention and Living Streets Alliance. During the pandemic, we’ve seen both challenges and opportunities in using our streets, sidewalks, parks, schools and other public places to allow for physical activity and safe gatherings. This robust conversation with speakers from across Arizona will explore how to get creative and equitably use space to keep us active and safe. You will need to register in advance for this webinar. More info
School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning Colloquium Series
 SGSUP Colloquium with Danica Schaffer-Smith, Arizona State University's Center for Biodiversity Outcomes and The Nature Conservancy: “Repeated hurricanes reveal risks and opportunities for social-ecological resilience to flooding and water quality problems”.
September 14, 2020 | Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/99487412008
Fall 2020 Faculty/Staff Research Showcase (formally known as the Faculty-Staff Brownbag)
 SGSUP Faculty Research Showcase with Matthew Quick, assistant professor, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning: "Using Multilevel Models to Understand the Geographical Context of Social Behaviors and Outcomes"
September 17, 2020 | Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/98169463181
Full listing of events
ISSR Graduate Student Poster Contest - Abstract Deadline Approaching
 The Institute for Social Science Research invites graduate students who are doing social science research to participate in a poster contest. This contest is open to all graduate students who are doing social science research in any field and on any campus at ASU. The deadline to submit abstracts is September 8, 2020. More information is available at https://issr.asu.edu/events/poster-contest
Finding internships around the country
Are you interested in internships outside Arizona? On our internships web page, scroll down past the current listings, to the list of resources for geography, GIS and planning students. You’ll see links to numerous sites with nationwide listings. For example –
- Association of American Geographers Jobs - To see internships around the country, enter 'intern' in Search field. All 8 listed currently are GIS – but that’s not always the case!
- Environmental Stewards - The Environmental Stewards (ES) Program is a program of Conservation Legacy. Stewards are placed with state and federal agencies and non-profits focused on the environment, in 10-week to year-long positions in the Southwest and Southeast United States. Positions are paid and eligible for post-service education grant.
- The Nelson Institute: Environmental Jobs – Environmental internships and jobs, with a focus on the US Midwest and Mountain West
- AmeriCorps.gov - Portal for 3 federal programs: AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps). Part-time and full-time positions serve US communities in areas ranging from community development to conservation. Stipend and education grant / loan repayment offered.
AAG COVID-19 Relief: Free Membership Dues for Eligible Members
Are you and undergraduate, graduate student or postdoc who’s currently a member of the Association of American Geographers? If so, you can renew your membership for another year with no charge under this special program. Just fill out this brief form.
Fall B Course: “Arts, Culture and Communities: Principles of Creative Placemaking”
This seven-week undergraduate- and graduate-level online course focuses on the roles of arts, culture and design in more effective comprehensive community planning and development, especially in low income and historically marginalized communities. It is taught by Professor Maria Rosario Jackson of the Herberger Institute and Sarah Calderon from ArtPlace America, and can be taken as HDA or CRD 498 or 598. More info.
 Sustainability Coordinator, Iskashitaa Refugee Network – Tucson, AZ
Iskashitaa Refugee Network (IRN) is an acclaimed non-profit that supports refugees who, in turn, help harvest and redistribute local food to those in need. The sustainability coordinator will work under the direction of the Executive Director helping to implement better practices for setting up harvesting projects, building partnerships, maintaining volunteers, and overall program evaluations. Responsibilities include using GIS to create maps and building expertise in Salesforce to maintain all data. AmeriCorps position; includes living allowance and education award. Apply by Sun Sept 6. More info
GIS Intern, Arizona State Land Department – Phoenix, AZ
This internship’s focus will be supporting the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) business needs through the development and maintenance of geospatial data. The intern will assist staff in updating core ASLD datasets, researching data acquisition and maintaining the ASLD Parcel and Land Management System. The position will also investigate and research projects with the goal of supporting ASLD’s mission. Up to 20 hrs/week, $12-14/hr. More info
(Spring 2021) Geoinformatics & Data Science Intern, Defenders of Wildlife – Remote work
Defenders of Wildlife, a national, nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities, seeks a Geoinformatics & Data Science Intern to work in its Center for Conservation Innovation (CCI). The Geoinformatics & Data Science Intern will work on projects contributing to one or more of CCI’s core objectives filling knowledge gaps to inform conservation decisions and policies, and developing tools that improve conservation implementation using data and technology. Opportunity for an advanced student to work at the interface of science, technology, and national conservation policy. Unpaid. Apply by Nov 29. More info
Census 2020 Staff, US Census Bureau – Temporary, part-time positions nationwide
The US Census Bureau has resumed field operations after developing new operations in order to comply with CDC and other public health guidance. Open positions are 20-30 hours/week. Census follow-up work is underway through most of the country. The rate of pay varies by location but starts at $16.00/hr plus reimbursement for mileage and expenses, where applicable. More info
To review previous internship & part-time postings that are still current, as well as other internship resources, see http://sgsup.asu.edu/internships.
0-2 Years of experience
Urban Planner - Program Coordinator I - Texas Community Watershed Partners – Houston, TX (Apply by 9/14)
Alliance VISTA, United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties – Safford, AZ
GIS Analyst, City of Casa Grande – Casa Grande, AZ
GIS Technician II (6-12 month temp), Merrick & Co – Phoenix area, AZ
Water Resource Specialist I, Arizona Department of Water Resources – Phoenix, AZ
2+ Years of experience
GIS Specialist, City of Glendale – Glendale, AZ
On Call Landscape Architect/Planner, Marstel-Day – throughout AZ
Environmental Planner, WRA, Inc. – San Rafael, CA
Water Resource Specialist III, Arizona Department of Water Resources, Arizona – Phoenix, AZ
Planner III, Arizona State Land Department – Phoenix, AZ
To review additional full-time postings that are still current, as well as other relevant job websites, see http://sgsup.asu.edu/jobs.
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