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Peter Gould Student Paper CompetitionYanzhe Yin, University of GeorgiaDTEx: A dynamic urban thermal exposure index based on human mobility patterns Jacques May Thesis Prize (Master’s)Siewying Shee: National University of SingaporeMoving bodies, feeling health: Examining the embodied politics of health-promoting infrastructure … Continue reading →

Dear members: The AAG Health and Medical Geography Specialty Group (HMGSG) is looking for nominations to fill upcoming vacancies for the 2021-2022 board. This year we are seeking nominations for the following positions: – 1 Vice-Chair – 2 At-Large Board … Continue reading →

Deadline: March 26, 2021 The Health and Medical Geography Specialty Group (HMGSG) of the American Association of Geographers is offering the Melinda S. Meade Graduate Student Travel Award for the virtual AAG Annual Meeting in April 2021.  This award provides … Continue reading →

The GEOMED Conference (in-person) has been postponed one year, but this year will include a series of remote talks and workshops (see link below).

Melinda S. Meade Distinguished Scholarship Award in Health and Medical Geography Nominations Deadline: March 1, 2021 The Health and Medical Geography Specialty Group (HMGSG) of the AAG is accepting nominations for the Melinda S. Meade Distinguished Scholarship Award in Health … Continue reading →

Dear HMGSG Members, As we are preparing the Fall 2020 Health and Medical Geography Specialty Group (HMGSG) Newsletter, we would like to support our members by allowing you to highlight any achievements during this past year. Given the productivity of … Continue reading →

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Rural Immigration and Health Description of duties: The Post-doctoral Fellow will work with a multi-disciplinary research team at the University of Toronto Mississauga, the University of Waterloo, and the Newcomer Centre of Peel to examine the health … Continue reading →

Provide data and statistical analysis support for a research team focused on health equity and social justice at the intersection of public health and geography. Team research foci include disparities in cancer, COVID-19, cardiovascular conditions, and stress/well-being among diverse populations. … Continue reading →

We would love to see a wide array of applications to the position below, despite the short timeline.  It is a nice opportunity to conduct independent research and get a little teaching experience in the company of great colleagues (more … Continue reading →

FROM: Stan Brunn, Geography, Univ of Kentucky I am editing a book on the impacts of COVID-19 in different countries where the chapters will address different topics, including diffusion, gender, racial and ethnic differences, national policies and local/regional impacts.  I … Continue reading →