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Joshua F.J. Inwood is a Professor of Geography and Senior Research Associate in the Rock Ethics Institute at Pennsylvania State University. He holds a PhD from the University of Georgia and previously served as faculty at the University of Tennessee and Auburn University. His research focuses on social justice, political geographies, and historical legacies of racism, including work on truth and reconciliation commissions (TRCs) and the impact of historical injustices on contemporary anti-racist struggles. He has been recognized with the Stanley Brunn Young Scholar Award for contributions to political geography and the Glenda Laws Award for social justice-focused research. Inwood collaborates with scholars like Derek H. Alderman on projects such as restorative mapping and the role of place names in systemic inequality. His work often intersects with activism, emphasizing how marginalized communities use mapping and spatial practices to document history and advocate for equity.
- Educations: PhD in Geography (University of Georgia), prior faculty roles at University of Tennessee and Auburn University.
- Key Projects: Studies on Greensboro TRC, legacies of racial violence, and the geography of voting rights post-Shelby v. Holder.
- Awards: Stanley Brunn Young Scholar Award (most recent), Glenda Laws Award (2015).
His recent publications explore discriminatory street names via the STNAMES LAB app, Black communities’ use of maps to reclaim history, and the erosion of voting rights protections. Inwood’s research underscores the material and spatial dimensions of justice, aiming to transform public spaces and policies to reflect equity.
