Image: UGA Geography Alumna, Chandana Mitra, was recently selected as a 2024 American Association of Geographers (AAG) Fellow. The AAG recognized 17 geographers in various practice areas for their contributions to geographic research and advancement of practice, and careers devoted to strengthening the field of geography, including teaching and mentoring. The honorary title of AAG Fellow is conferred for life. Dr. Mitra, former Ph.D. student of UGA Geography & Atmospheric Sciences professor, Marshall Shepherd, is currently an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn University. From the AAG: Dr. Mitra uses her training in urban climate, GIS, and remote sensing to work across disciplinary boundaries on topics such as the sustainability and resilience of cities in the face of climate change. She is committed to addressing STEM education and importance of science communication in her research. She is an advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), for example by mentoring girls interested in STEM at the EmpowHER conference, co-founding GeoFIDE, a DEI organization the Geosciences, and by supporting underrepresented students
