American Geographical Society Honor & Awards Ceremony

Summary

The 2020 Honors and Awards Ceremony celebrates scholars and their impactful contributions to geography. Cynthia Gorman receives the Wrigley Fairchild Prize for her rigorous legal analysis of border and refugee law. Jerome Dobson is awarded the Cullen Geographical Medal for his extensive contributions to geospatial science and exploration.

Highlights

🏅 Cynthia Gorman receives the Wrigley Fairchild Prize for her legal analysis of border law.

🌍 Jerome Dobson is honored with the Cullen Geographical Medal for his contributions to geospatial science.

📜 The American Geographical Society recognizes scholars who expand geographical knowledge.

🎖️ Medalists come from diverse backgrounds and have made significant impacts globally.

🗺️ Dobson’s work includes innovations in GIS and contributions to emergency management.

💡 Dobson’s ethical concerns about geospatial information highlight the importance of responsible use.

🌟 The awards ceremony celebrates excellence in geography and encourages future scholars.