John B. Krygier

John B. Krygier is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Environment & Sustainability at Ohio Wesleyan University, where he specializes in geospatial analysis, cartography, and environmental geography. His academic work bridges critical cartography, Participatory GIS, and mapping in the arts and humanities, with a focus on the sociopolitical implications of map design and geographic visualization.

• Education: B.S. and M.S. from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University
• Contact: Office in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center #206, jbkrygier@owu.edu

Research interests include the history of mapping, critical cartography, and the integration of sound in geographic visualization. He explores how maps function as arguments about the world and how digital mapping tools democratize spatial data through platforms like Google Maps and GIS software. His 2024 book Making Maps: A Visual Guide to Map Design for GIS provides foundational insights into map-making practices.

Recent publications address topics such as 'Scrappy' Sustainability in academic institutions, Maps 2.0 in spatial media, and Ce n'est pas le monde, which deconstructs maps as representations of reality. These works highlight his engagement with cartographic theory, digital humanities, and community-driven GIS projects.