Neil Conner

Neil Conner serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning at California State University, Fresno within the College of Social Sciences. He additionally coordinates the university's social science education credential program.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Geography (2015) from University of Tennessee
• M.A. in International Studies (2011) from Old Dominion University
• B.A. in Education & History (2004) from University of Arizona

Professor Conner's research explores intersections of Cultural and Political Geography through three primary lenses: sense of belonging (examining national/religious identities, immigration, and multiculturalism), geographic education (focusing on teaching controversial topics and globalization), and popular geopolitics (analyzing sports fandom, place representation, and national narratives). His work consistently addresses identity formation in transnational contexts.

Publication trends from 2014-2019 reveal sustained investigation into how sports function as social spaces for migrant integration while advancing innovative approaches to teaching supply chain geography and globalization. His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational applications.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Best Article for College/University Education for 2016 (NCGE) for "Examining the Geographies of Supply Chains in Introductory Coursework"

As coordinator of Fresno State's social science education credential program, Professor Conner shapes future educators while maintaining active research. Though specific grant details aren't documented, his award-winning publications demonstrate significant scholarly impact. His teaching portfolio spans Introduction to Cultural Geography, World Regional Geography, and specialized courses on the American West and European Regions.

No dedicated research laboratories or team structures are referenced in available materials.