SCALes members present at AAG 2023

The SCALes team had a productive AAG 2023! All members presented in-person at the conference in Denver. See the list of presentations that our members gave or collaborated on below.

  • Madin, M., Nelson, K., Schoengold, K., Dalal, A., Onyekwelu, I., Rayan, R., Saki, S., & Fatema, K. “Systematic review of biodegradable mulch film site suitability and adoptions among farmers.” Paper presentation at the American Association of Geographers Annual Conference, March 23, 2023.
  • Chavez, C. & Nelson, K. “High resolution dasymetry of socio-demographic variables to better understand adaptive capacity in Kansas.” Poster presentation at the American Association of Geographers Annual Conference, March 25, 2023.
  • Nelson, K., Burchfield, E. “Defining features of diverse and productive agricultural systems.” Paper presentation at the American Association of Geographers Annual Conference, March 25, 2023.
  • Ruto, C. “Spatial variability of social vulnerability to drought: A case study of Kenyan Counties.” Poster presentation at the American Association of Geographers Annual Conference, March 26, 2023.
  • Lopez, A., Williams, S. Tasnim, M., Cheney, W., Hubbard, C., & Nelson, K. “Rural decline and renewal in Kansas.” Poster presentation at the American Association of Geographers Annual Conference, March 26, 2023.
  • Francois, J. & Nelson, K. “Examining the State of Community Well-being at the Intersection of Rurality and Agricultural Engagement int he Contiguous United States.” Paper presentation at the American Association of Geographers Annual Conference, March 27, 2023.
Jean Ribert Francois
Jean Ribert Francois
Graduate Research Assistant

My research interests include rural community development and change and transformation in community-based systems.

Michael Madin
Michael Madin
Graduate Research Assistant
Denise Chavez Reyes
Denise Chavez Reyes
Graduate Research Assistant
Caroline Ruto
Caroline Ruto
Graduate Teaching Assistant