American Geographical Society
Marie Price serves as the President of the American Geographical Society since June 2016 and has been a Board Member and Chair of the Selection Committee for the Dream Project - VA since January 2013. Additionally, Marie Price holds the position of Professor of Geography and International Affairs at George Washington University, a role held since 1990. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography from Syracuse University, obtained between 1984 and 1990, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from the University of California, Berkeley, completed between 1982 and 1984.
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American Geographical Society
Established in 1851, the American Geographical Society (AGS) is the oldest professional geographical organization in the United States. It is recognized world-wide as a pioneer in geographical research and education in Geography for over 170 years. The mission of AGS is to advance geographic knowledge and the recognition of its importance in the contemporary world. AGS promotes the use of geography in business, government, science, and education with a goal to enhance the nation’s geographic literacy so as to engender sound public policy, national security, and human well-being worldwide. AGS is the only organization focused on bringing together academics, business people, those who influence public policy (including leaders in local, state and federal government, not-for-profit organizations and the media), and the general public for the express purpose of furthering the understanding of the role of geography in our lives. AGS provides leadership to frame the national discussion of the growing importance of geography and geo-spatial tools. The Society maintains its headquarters in New York, New York.