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Jonathan Davis is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography (2020) and advanced degrees in History and GIS from Liberty University and ASU. His research focuses on Geodesign applications in Indigenous community planning, disaster resilience, and public health equity. He has collaborated with American Indian nations on land use planning and emergency response strategies, emphasizing participatory GIS methodologies. Awards include recognition for tribal outreach projects from the American Planning Association and the Arizona Chapter. Davis teaches courses on environmental planning, geodesign, and public participation, integrating innovative pedagogical techniques like flipped classrooms. His work bridges historical narratives with spatial analysis, as seen in media features by the Washington Post and Pew Research Center.
Education:
- B.S. in History, Liberty University (2011)
- M.A. in History, Liberty University (2013)
- M.A.S. in GIS, Arizona State University (2014)
- Ph.D. in Geography, Arizona State University (2020)
Research Interests: Geodesign, tribal planning, spatial analysis, environmental justice, historical GIS, and disaster recovery. Davis specializes in leveraging GIS to address challenges in Indigenous communities, such as food access equity and climate adaptation.
Key Contributions:
- Developed geodesign frameworks for disaster recovery in the Navajo Nation and Tohono O’odham Nation.
- Assessed WIC program compliance and healthy food access using spatial analysis.
- Pioneered flipped teaching techniques in environmental planning education.
Awards:
- 2023: Best Student Project (Phoenix Youth Outreach)
- 2022: Best in Public Outreach (Coppermine Chapter)
- 2019: Best in Public Outreach (Sif-Oidak District)
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona and the Arizona State University Decision Theater. Engaged in projects with the CDC and community organizations addressing pandemic preparedness in tribal regions.
