John Ponstingel

John Ponstingel is a Visiting Lecturer and Research Associate in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. His work bridges geography, political science, and urban planning, with a focus on social equity and spatial analysis.

His research interests include:

• Hispanic/Latino voter turnout
• Urban voter disenfranchisement
• Political participation
• Social institutions and public opinion
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Community-based and participatory planning

Ponstingel employs mixed-methods and GIS to analyze electoral behavior and urban social dynamics. His recent publications examine Latinx political engagement in Texas, conservation governance in Central America, and urban sustainability in Buffalo, NY. The articles reflect a consistent theme of using spatial tools to understand social and political inequities across urban and environmental contexts.

His scientific awards include:

• Early Career Scholar Award, Race, Ethnicity and Place Conference (2023)
• Invited Visiting Scholar, The Ostrom Workshop, Indiana University (2022)
• Research Fellow, George Washington University's CIBER (2018)

He has taught geography and GIS courses at Binghamton University, University at Buffalo, and Cameron University. He served as Data Collection Coordinator for the Redistricting Data Hub, leading efforts to map Communities of Interest for redistricting. His Ph.D. in Geography is from Texas State University.

He is actively involved in research and teaching, with no indication of retirement or former staff status. He is not listed as part-time.