Stanford University’s Interaction, a quarterly electronic publication that focuses on multidisciplinary research and teaching, recently paid tribute to Professor Mike Goodchild in a fascinating article about the multidisciplinary nature of Geography. Stanford faculty member André Journel, one of the world’s leading geostatisticians, examines the rise, fall, and recovery of the discipline of Geography in “Geography: ‘The what,...
Read MoreEmerald Isle; Celtic Tiger; home of saints and literary giants; land of rain, mist, and bog–the images of Ireland are almost endless. Two years ago I played a minor role in getting a National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG) established in Ireland, and later almost without thinking agreed with the director, Stewart Fotheringham, to apply for a fellowship to support an extended stay (Stewart will be known to many at UCSB because...
Read MoreThe end of November is not just about turkeys and pilgrims; it’s also about getting the word out about Geography. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan designated the third week in November as Geography Awareness Week (GAW). Once again this year, the faculty, staff, and students of the UCSB Geography Department prepare to go forth and get the word out about the amazing world of Geography and its importance to us all. On campus, we’ll be...
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