AGX (formerly the Applied Geography Conference) is seeking nominations for one graduate student and one undergraduate student to serve as a non-voting member on our board. We are searching for motivated individuals who have a passion for serving the Applied Geography community and are excited to participate in re-branding and re-organization of our organization. As AGX continues to grow and develop, we are looking for individuals with unique perspectives to offer additional perspectives in ways we can continue to improve our organization. 
 
AGX exists to promote the application of geographic insights and analysis in all areas of society.​ Our annual conference is an opportunity for practitioners, academics, and students to share research and application ideas. Our peer-reviewed journal, Papers in Applied Geography, is the conference's flagship publication, featuring research and commentary from across the breadth of applied geography.
 
We are seeking students currently enrolled in a university undergraduate or graduate program who are passionate about student involvement in professional and academic organizations and who will bring ideas about ways to increase the reach and impact of AGX. We hope to find students interested in assisting in creating outreach and educational material specifically related to connecting to other students, including (but not limited to) organizing sessions during our annual conference targeting our student attendees and assisting with the creation of outreach material (webinars, research talks, etc.) to connect with our student members.

To be considered for a board position, we ask that you send the following information to [email protected]:

• If you are nominating yourself –
  1. A letter explaining why you would be a good fit for our board and why you are interested in joining our community, including ideas of ways to increase student involvement in our organization
  2. A copy of your most recent C.V. or resume
  3. A letter of support from your advisor or faculty member in your department
• If you are a faculty member/employer nominating a student–
  1. A letter of support explaining why the student you are nominating would be a good fit for the board
     
  2. A statement of interest from the nominee explaining why they would be a good fit for our board and why they are interested in joining our community, including ideas of ways to increase student involvement in our organization
  3. A copy of the nominee’s most recent C.V. or resume
  
  

Joining the AGX board includes the following commitments:

• Attending board meetings, typically once a month
• Participating actively in one of the various committees incorporated in the board, including our communications committee, conference development committee, outreach committee, etc.
• Actively participating in our annual conference (e.g., presenting or organizing a session)
• Assisting in promoting our organization to your networks and encouraging membership

 
We are accepting nominations until April 1st, 2022. Please e-mail [email protected] if you have any questions.