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Dr. Ken Foote is Professor of Geography and Director of Urban and Community Studies at the University of Connecticut's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A leading scholar in cultural-historical geography and GIScience, he examines landscape memory, urban history, and violence commemoration. His book Shadowed Ground pioneered studies of trauma in the American landscape.
His research focuses on:
- Internet-based geographic applications
- Cultural landscape interpretation
- Historical violence memorialization
- Professional development in geography
- Urban discourse analysis
Honored with multiple awards including AAG Fellowship and the Taylor and Francis Award, he founded the Geography Faculty Development Alliance to support early-career scholars. His publications analyze spatial narratives in museums, land use changes, and racialized urban violence.
Dr. Foote has served as President of both the AAG and National Council for Geographic Education, advancing disciplinary education and mentorship.
