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Urban Studies Brown-Bag Discussion

Dr. Jonnell Allen-Robinson, Community Geographer from Syracuse University will present

Percentage of Households with Income below $25,000 per year, by Census Tract in Onondaga County, NY
Percentage of Households with Income below $25,000 per year, by Census Tract in Onondaga County, NY

“Points, Lines and People: Plotting a Course for Community Geography” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16th at the Visualization Wall, 437 Petit Science Center.  Dr. Jonnell Allen-Robinson is a member of Syracuse Community Geography, which creates partnerships between the geography department and community organizations.  Using geographic information systems (GIS) and community-based mapping, Syracuse Community Geography assists local organizations by identifying underserved populations and by determining connections between urban and social environments and health issues.