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Recent Media Releases 

Articles, newspaper stories, and university media releases highlighting the work and accomplishments of K-State geography faculty and students.

• Gain a Competitive Advantage by Earning a GIS or GIScience Certificate (May 2, 2022)
• Distinguished Alumni Award Winner in Geography and Geospatial Sciences to Present March 25 (March 22, 20220
• Geography Colloquium Feb 25 Showcases Department's 2021 Steve Kale Fellowship Recipients (February 22, 2022)
• World's Largest General Scientific Society Selects Marcellus Caldas as AAAS Fellow (January 27, 2022)
• Caldas receives Prestigious Enlaces Award from the Conference of Latin American Geographers (January 25, 2022)
• Geographer Arnaud Temme Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (September 15, 2021)
• Temme to Present Personal, Scientific Narrative of Travels in Temperate Regions of Old and New Continents (August 31, 2021)
• Spring 2021 Faculty Development Award and University Small Research Grants Announced (April 30, 2021)
• Langston is co-author in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Article (April 21, 2021)
• Abigail Langston Receives NSF - Geomorphology and Landuse Dynamics Program Award (April 9, 2021)
• Doctoral Student Receives American Geographical Society Awards Council Fellowship (March 18, 2021)
• Bimal Paul Publishes Book on Natural Disasters and Mortality (March 17, 2021)
• Geography and Geospatial Sciences Student-Faculty Team Publishes in International Journal of Rural Studies (March 8, 2021)
• Chapman Center Announces Winners of Second Annual Interdiscplinary Research Grant (February 25, 2021)
• College of Arts and Sciences Announces Winners of 2020 Stamey, Gaches Awards (December 15, 2020)
• Geography and Geospatial Sciences Professor Awarded Fulbright Flex Award (August 13, 2020)
• Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology to Begin in Fall (July 22, 2020)
• Geography and Geospatial Sciences Faculty Member to Lead $500,000 USDA Grant (July 13, 2020)
• Geography and Geospatial Sciences Department Presents Awards and Scholarships (May 13, 2020)
• K-State To Host Massive Research Data Hub On Everything From Marijuana To Education (December 2, 2019)
• John A. Harrington, Jr. Named 2020 American Association of Geographers Fellow (November 19, 2019)
• Outstanding Alumni Award Winner in Geography and Geospatial Sciences to Present Friday, Oct. 25 (October 23, 2019)
• Geographers Present at Regional Conference (October 17, 2019)
• Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Develop Open Knowledge Network for Public Policy (October 16, 2019)
• U.S. News and World Report Names "Geographer" as 9th Best Science Job for 2019 (Fall 2019)
• Geography Department Presents Awards and Scholarships at May 2 Reception (May 7, 2019)
• Geography Faculty and Students Present at National Geography Conference (April 19, 2019)
• Wang Honored with Early Career Award (April 12, 2019)

• Geography Colloquium April 12 Focuses on Water Management Now and in the Future (April 9, 2019)

• Scientists Reveal Substantial Water Loss in Global Landlocked Regions (November 30, 2018)
• Geographer Hosts Workshop in Russell to Enhance Community's Streetscape and Foster Economic Development (November 6, 2018)
• Geographer Delivers Presentation at Autonomous University of Neuvo Leon (October 16, 2018)
• K-State Geography Hosts Regional Meeting, Geography Students Win Honors (October 11, 2018)
• Outstanding Alumni Award Winner in Geography to Present Friday, Oct. 12 (October 8, 2018)
• K-State Geographer to Discuss Challenges in Adapting to Urban Flooding (October 1, 2018)
• Geography Colloquium Sept. 28 Explores Soil and Landscape Interactions (September 26, 2018)
• Geography Colloquium Sept. 21 Discusses Searching for the "Sense of Place" (September 19, 2018)
• Geography Colloquium Sept. 14 Examines How Rivers Shape the Landscape (September 11, 2018)
• Geography Colloquium Sept. 7 Traces the Evolution of Research in Land Use Science (September 5, 2018)
• K-State Researchers Share Water-Energy-Food Nexus Work at Joint European and NASA Workshop (July 25, 2018)
• Geography Colloquium Examines Recent Research on Debris Flow Hazards (May 1, 2018)
• Geography Faculty and Students Present Research at National Conference (April 18, 2018)
• Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography Marston Named Fellow of American Association of Geographers (February 15, 2018)
• K-State Geographer to Discuss Market-based Ecosystem Services Conservation (February 1, 2018)
• Geography Colloquium Chronicles Worldwide Photography of Birds (January 16, 2018)
• McLauchlan to join National Science Foundation as a Rotating Program Director (December 11, 2017)
• Two K-State Faculty Receive $5,000 Iman Awards for Teaching and Research (September 27, 2017)
• Geography Colloquium Sept. 15 Examines Recent Grassland Dynamics in the Flint Hills (September 12, 2017)
• Geography Colloquium Sept. 8 Examines Use of Nutrient Cycling in Assessing Global Change (September 5, 2017)
• Study Finds Climate Plays Role in Decline of One of Asia's Most Critical Water Resources (August 3, 2017)
• K-State Students Begin Study of Water Resources in China This Week (May 30, 2017)
• Geographer Discusses Climate Change and Food Security at Süleyman Demirel University (May 18, 2017)
• Geography Department Honors Students with Awards (May 11, 2017)
• Geography Faculty and Students Present at National Conference (April 25, 2017)
• Adjunct K-State Geographer from France to Discuss Detecting Grapevine Disease using UAVs and Remote Sensing (April 11, 2017)
• Geographer John Harrington, Jr. Receives Lifetime Achievement Award (April 7, 2017)
• Texas A&M Geography Professor Emerita to Discuss Geography Education (March 8, 2017)
• Geographic Information Scientist Michael Goodchild to Present 'Technologies of Space and Place' on Feb. 21 (February 14, 2017)
• Geography Department Presents Diversity Lecture:  "Can African Countries Defy the Resource Curse?" (February 8, 2017)
• Geographic Information Scientist Michael Goodchild to Present Seminar on Feb. 21, 2017 (December 19, 2017)
• Orsi Investigates Human Behavior and Attitudes in Urban Settings (December 13, 2016)
• Kale Graduate Fellows Present Research at Geography Colloquium Dec. 2 (November 30, 2016)
• Geography Honorary Society Earns Honors Chapter Award (November 29, 2016)
• Geography Colloquium Nov. 11 Examines Paleoenvironmental Change in Southern High Plains of Texas (November 9, 2016)
• Geography Professor Publishes Third Book on Geographical Disaster and Infrastructure Preparedness (November 1, 2016)
• Geography Faculty, Students Present at Regional Meeting (October 27, 2016)
• Outstanding Geography Alumna to Present 'Adventures in Geography — Northview to Worldview' (October 6, 2016)
• K-State Geographer to Discuss Making Nature Accessible to Urban Dwellers (October 6, 2016)
• Ditch the Car:  How to Visit America's National Parks without the Congestion (August 27, 2016)
• K-State Engineers and Geographer Share Water Research at Chinese Universities (June 23, 2016)
• Geography Professor gives Invited Presentation on Global Change and Record Setting Climate Change (May 25, 2016)
• Harrington Presents on Rural Change in Kansas (May 24, 2016)
• Harrington Presents at Climate Change Symposium in Turkey (May 16, 2016)
• Geomorphologist to Speak on Agricultural Soil Erosion (April 28, 2016)
• Geography Honors Students with Departmental Awards (April 27, 2016)
• Geography Faculty and Students Present at National Conference (April 11, 2016)
• Geography Professor Receives Distinguished Career Award from Professional Organization (April 6, 2016)
• Dartmouth Geographer to Discuss Development in American South (March 1, 2016)
• 2015 Paris Climate Conference: K-State Participant Bimal Paul to Share Background and Outcomes (February 10, 2016)
• Gamma Theta Upsilon's Beta Psi Chapter Brown-bag Lecture to Feature Amy Myrbo (February 1, 2016)
• Geography Doctoral Candidate and Advisor Awarded NSF DDRI Grant (December 17, 2015)
• Brown Bag Talk "Explore the Power of Maps" Friday (November 18, 2015)
• Oregon State University Lecture Series Honors K-State Geographer Richard Marston (October 27, 2015)
• K-State Geographer to Discuss Reconstructing Past Ecosystems (October 21, 2015)
• Geography Alumnus to Receive Award and Present Lecture on Data Sharing (October 12, 2015)
• UCGIS Fellow Robert McMaster to Discuss GIScience Initiatives at University of Minnesota (October 14, 2015)
• K-State Geography Students Honored at Regional Meeting (October 9, 2015)
• K-State GIScience Club to Meet October 7 (October 7, 2015)
• K-State Geographer to Discuss GIS and Geospatial Technologies in Environmental Monitoring (September 23, 2015)
• Geography Colloquium on Monday Examines Geographic Learning (September 18, 2015)
• Public Lecture on Rural Change in Slovenia (September 16, 2015)
• Geography Professor Receives NSF Rapid Response Research Grant (August 25, 2015)
• K-State Geographer, Engineer Present Research at European Remote Sensing Conferences (July 31, 2015)
• Several Kansas State University Faculty Featured in Recent International Scientific Journal (July 24, 2015)
• Geography Honors Students with Departmental Awards (May 13, 2015)
• Student Chapter of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing to Meet May 6 (May 5, 2015)
• Geography Faculty, Students Present at National Conference (May 1, 2015)
• Storm Chaser, Meteorologist, Geographer to Discuss Tornado Risk on Friday (April 10, 2015)
• Student Chapter of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing to Meet April 1 (April 1, 2015)
• Tornado Expert to Speak on April 10 (March 27, 2015)
• Student Chapter of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing to Meet March 4 (February 26, 2015)
• Geography Colloquium on Friday Examines Climate Change Adaptation (February 18, 2015)
• Distinguished Geographer to Present Public Lecture on Climate Change (February 12, 2015)
• K-State Geographer Discusses the Guiding Concepts of Sustainability to Students of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (January 26, 2015)
• Geography Awareness Week, November 16-22 (November 17, 2014)
• K-State Geography Students Honored at Regional Meeting  (November 5, 2014)
• Geography Faculty, Students Present at Regional Conference (November 4, 2014)
• Geographer's Research Recognized by Mexican Municipal Government (October 13, 2014)
• Paul Selected as Delegate to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (October 9, 2014)
• Kansas State University's Geography Department, Students Benefit from Oregon Man's Estate Gifts (September 8, 2014)
• K-State Geographer to Discuss Climate Change, Variability for Students of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (September 8, 2014)
• Geography Professor Presents at International Conference in Poland (August 21, 2014)
• Harrington Selected for Summer at Census Program (August 13, 2014)
• K-State Geography Honor Society Chapter Wins National Award (August 5, 2014)
• Geography Lecture about Water Treatment in South India (July 24, 2014)
• Geography Graduate Student Wins National Honor Society Scholarship (July 15, 2014)
• Geography Professor Delivers Lecture at the University of Missouri on Illegal Immigration (May 2, 2014)
• Geography Professor gives Distinguished Lecture at University of South Carolina (April 25, 2014)
• Geography Colloquium on Friday Examines Climate Change in Bangladesh (April 23, 2014)
• Geography Faculty, Graduate Students Present at National Conference (April 18, 2014)
• Geography Presentation Friday on Territorial Stability in Central America (April 2, 2014)
• Climate Change in Kansas City Topic for Geographer's Lecture March 31 at K-State Olathe (March 28, 2014)
• UCLA Geography Professor to Speak about Understanding the Globalization of Capitalism (February 26, 2014)
• Geography Faculty Candidate to Lecture about the Environmental Impact of Lawns (February 11, 2014)
• Geography Faculty Candidate to Present on Modeling Dynamics of Moving Objects (February 7, 2014)
• Geography Faculty Candidate to Present on GIS and Health (February 4, 2014)
• Geography Faculty Candidate to Present on the Yangtze River, China (January 29, 2014)
• Geography Faculty Candidate to Present on Alaska Vegetation Change (January 21, 2014)
• Visiting Geographical Scientist to Discuss Community Geography on Thursday (November 19, 2013)
• Celebrate Geography in Every Day Life with GeoWeek (November 18, 2013)
• Geography Professor Publishes New Book (November 13, 2013)
• Geography Alumnus to Receive Award, Present Lecture on Conservation Challenges (October 18, 2013)
• Geography Faculty, Students Present at Conference (October 18, 2013)
• Geography Doctoral Student to present Sept. 27 Talk about the Philippines (September 26, 2013)
• Interdisciplinary Project Seeks to Improve Great Plains Water Sustainability  (August 30, 2013)
• Marcellus Caldas Selectd as the Director of International Research and Faculty (August 7, 2013)
• College of Arts & Sciences Selects Martin to Head Geography Department (May 28, 2013)
• Nontraditional Student Receives Hollings Scholarship to Study Meteorology (May 21, 2013)
• Geographer Recognized with Research Excellence Award (April 26, 2012)
• Geography Faculty, Graduate Students Present at National Conference (April 22, 2013)
• Geographer Richard Marston is Co-Editor of Geomorphology Volume (April 8, 2013)
• Global Nitrogen Availability Consistent for Past 500 years, Linked to Carbon Levels (March 21, 2013)
• Geographer Wins National Policy Award (March 6, 2013)
• GIScience Lecturer presents "A World without Spatial Thinking" on February 28 (February 20, 2013)
• Marston to Lead Workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal (February 7, 2013)
• Marcellus Caldas Selected as International Educator of the Year (November 16, 2012)
• Awards Received for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning Assessment (November 1, 2012)
• Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Superintendent to Speak in Geography (October 2, 2012)
• ESRI Representative to Present Talk in Geography Department (September 13, 2012)
• Richard Marston to Present Jefferson Science Fellowship Lecture (September 10, 2012)
• Marston Co-Organizes Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium (September 7, 2012)
• Geography Hosts Public Seminar on GIS Products (August 31, 2012)
• Collaborative Research:  Project Looks at Land Change in Brazil's Cerrado due to Ethanol and Sugarcane Expansion (August 30, 2012)
• Harrington to Kick Off Adult Lecture Series at the Discovery Center (April 26, 2012)
• Whether the Weather is Cold or Hot, Rainy or Not, Research is Ensuring Stormwater Systems are Designed for the Future (April 23, 2012)
• Geography Professor and Colleagues Conducting the PROBE Ecosystems Workshop (April 19, 2012)
• Excellence in Research:  Geography Group Selects Harrington for John Fraser Hart Award (March 30, 2012)
• Harrington, Champion Making Presentations in London Global Change Conference (March 29, 2012)
• Claiming their Terrain:  Geography Students Part of Champion World Geography Bowl Team (March 12, 2012)
• 'Confluences on the Amazon:  Interdisciplinary Study Abroad' to be Focus of Next Vernon Larson International Luncheon Lecture March 13 (March 7, 2012)
• Harrington Elected National Councillor for the Association of American Geographers (March 5, 2012)
• K-State Geographers Active at Annual Meeting of Association of American Geographers (March 1, 2012)
• Understanding Open Spaces:  To Celebrate Prairie Landscapes, Research Says to Take an Aesthetic Approach (February 22, 2012)
• Geography Professor Named Editor of Prestigious Geography Journal (February 13, 2012)
• Kansas to Lead Effort to Write New Science Standards (February 9, 2012)
• University Geographer Recognized as One of the State's Top Scientists (January 19, 2012)
• Scientific Influence: 21 Active University Researchers Recognized for Shaping Science throughout Kansas History (January 4, 2012)