Geography 2050 (2021) Conversations with the Medalists: Dr. Carolyn Finney

A conversation between Marie Price, President of the American Geographical Society, and Dr. Carolyn Finney, an AGS medalist, cultural geographer, environmentalist, and storyteller. Dr. Finney discusses her journey from wanting to be an actor to becoming a geographer, emphasizing her fascination with maps and human-environment relationships. She shares her experiences of backpacking around the world, living in Nepal, and eventually pursuing a doctorate in geography.