Conversation with a Geographer

Holly Barcus, PhD, is a DeWitt Wallace Professor of Geography and Director of Asian Studies at Macalester University. She specializes in population geography, rural communities, ethnicity, and culture, particularly in the United States and Mongolia. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded January 25, 2024, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

Stuart Aitken, PhD, is June Burnett Chair and Distinguished Professor of Geography at San Diego State University as well as the founding director of the research center Youth, Environment, Society and Space (YESS). Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded January 25, 2024, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

Debarchana Ghosh, PhD, is an associate professor of geography at the University of Connecticut, where she specializes in the geographical systems that influence health outcomes. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded March 19, 2024 by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

Max Counter, PhD, is an affiliate professor in the Integrative Studies Program at Grand Valley State University. His work as a geographer has focused on peace and human rights in Latin America. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded December 20, 2023, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

Daniela Marini, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Integrative Studies Program at Grand Valley State University. Her work as a geographer has focused primarily on agricultural issues in Argentina. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded December 20, 2023, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

Fernando Bosco, PhD, is a professor of geography and Chair of the department of geography at San Diego State University, where his research has included the geographies of social movements, children and youth, and food in urban environments. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded December 19, 2023, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

David Kaplan, PhD, is a professor of geography at Kent State University. His interest in ethnic geography has led to research in urban segregation, housing, and national identity. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded December 19, 2023, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

Michael Pretes, PhD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Geoscience at the University of North Alabama, where his many areas of expertise include political geography, economic geography, natural resources management, and the geography of wine. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded November 8, 2023, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

Paul Starrs, PhD, is Regents and Foundation Distinguished Professor of Geography at the University of Nevada-Reno, where he specializes in the cultural and historical geography of the American West. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded November 8, 2023, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

Kirsten Greer, PhD, is an associate professor and the Canada Research Chair in Global Environmental Histories and Geographies at Nipissing University. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded November 8, 2023, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.