CADEY A. KORSON Curriculum vitae 1 September 2015 RELATE Center of Excellence Department of Geography PO Box 3000 FI-90014 University of Oulu cadey.korson@oulu.fi EDUCATION 2015 (anticipated) Ph.D. Geography Kent State University, Kent, OH Deconstructing Narratives of Self-Determination, National Identity, and Economic Independence in New Caledonia (Doctoral Dissertation). 2012 M.A. Geography University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO The Voice behind the Microphone: Media Systems and United Nations Peacekeeping in Haiti and Côte d'ivoire (Master's thesis). 2010 B.A. Geography, International Studies, and French Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI 2008 A.A. Social Sciences Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF OULU 2015 - Postdoctoral Researcher. RELATE Center of Excellence, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland. KENT STATE UNIVERSITY World Geography (Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012): This course has been taught regionally, thematically, online, and in-class. World geography is a survey of the political, economic, social, and environmental geographies of various world regions and particular states. Introduction to Geography (Summer 2014): This course was taught in an online accelerated format and covered the basic principles, models, and introduced the sub-fields of geography. Geography of the United States and Canada (Spring 2015, 2014): This course has been taught inclass, regionally and thematically structured. Geography of the United States and Canada is a survey of the physical, human, economic, and demographic geographies of each region in these states. 1
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA Regions and Nations I Lab and Honors Lab Teaching Assistant (Fall 2010 and 2011) Regions and Nations II Lab and Honors Lab Teaching Assistant (Spring 2011 and 2012) 2
REFEREED ARTICLES 2015 Korson, C. Reconciliation, Identity, and the Commemoration of Jean-Marie Tjibaou in New Caledonia. Journal of Historical Geography. Under Review 2015 Korson, C. and Weronika Kusek. The Comparison of a Thematic vs. Regional Approach to Teaching a World Geography Course. Journal of Geography. Accepted for publication 17 August 2015. DOI: 10.1080/00221341.2015.1076498 2015 Korson, C. Framing Peace: The Role of Media, Perceptions, and United Nations Peacekeeping Operations in Haiti and Côte d Ivoire. Geopolitics. DOI: 10.1080/14650045.2015.1006362 2014 Korson, C. Political agency and citizen journalism: Twitter as a tool of evaluation. Professional Geographer. DOI: 10.1080/00330124.2014.970839 BOOK REVIEWS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS 2015 Korson, C. Review of Leviathans at the Gold Mine: Creating Indigenous and Corporate Actors in Papua New Guinea. By Alex Golub. Durham and London: Duke University Press. Social and Cultural Geography. DOI:10.1080/14649365.2015.1086852 2015 Korson, C. Deconstructing Narratives of Self-Determination, National Identity, and Economic Independence (Working Paper). Cahiers du LARJE, Available at <http://larje.univ-nc.nc/index.php/14-analyses-arrets-decisions/droit-compare/450- deconstructing-narratives-of-self-determination-national-identity-and-economicindependence> 2014 Korson, C. Review of Memorial Mania: Public feeling in America. By Erica Doss. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Historical Geography 42: 396-398. 2013 Korson, C. Review of The Down Deep Delight of Democracy. By Mark Purcell. Malden and Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2013. Human Geography. 2013 Korson, C. Review of The World Until Yesterday: What Can we Learn from Traditional Societies. By Jared Diamond. New York: Penguin Group, 2012. Material Culture. 2013 Korson, C. Review of Democracy and Human Rights in Multicultural Societies. Matthais Koenig and Paul de Guchteneire (eds). 2007. Burlington, Vermont: Ashgate Publishing Company. National Identities 15(4): 419-42. DOI:10.1080/14608944.2013.826933 3
CONFERENCE ACTIVITY 2015 The Geopolitics of Commemoration: A Case Study of Jean-Marie Tjibaou Association of American Geographers Conference, Chicago, IL. 2015 Converging and Diverging Narratives: The Role of Identity, Self-determination, and Economic Development in the New Caledonian Independence Debate Political Geography Specialty Group Association of American Geographers Annual Preconference, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. 2015 Self-determination, National Identity, and Reconciliation in the New Caledonian Independence Debate 30 th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, Kent, OH. 2014 2014 Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia. 2014 Being a TA in a Science Lab Graduate Student Orientation, Kent State University, Kent OH. 2014 The Role of Self-Determination in the Political Transformation of New Caledonia Association of American Geographers Annual Convention, Tampa, FL. 2014 Lectures and Discussions Graduate Student Spring Orientation, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2013 Self-determination, Plural Societies, and Multicultural Governance in New Caledonia Crossing Over International Symposium, University of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH. 2013 Lectures and Discussions Graduate Student Orientation, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2013 The Voice Behind the Microphone: Media, Discourse, and United Nations Peacekeeping in Haiti and Cote d Ivoire French Colonial Historical Society Annual Conference, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2013 Media and Peacekeeping in Haiti and the Ivory Coast 28 th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2012 Media Portrayals of United Nations Peacekeeping Operation in Haiti and Cote d Ivoire Middle States Division of the Association of American Geographers Conference, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA. 2011 Media Systems and United Nations Peacekeeping West Lakes Division of the Association of American Geographers Conference, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. 4
2009 The U.S. and Haiti: A Failed Attempt at Diffusing Democracy 10 th Conference on the Americas, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI. 5
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2014 Deconstructing Narratives of Self-Determination, National Identity, and Economic Independence in New Caledonia (dissertation). Methods: semi-structured interviews, article collection, discourse analysis. Kent State University, Kent OH. 2013 2014 The Comparison of a Thematic vs. Regional Approach to Teaching a World Geography Course. Methods: survey dissemination and qualitative textual analysis. Kent State University, Kent OH. 2010 2012 The Voice behind the Microphone: Media Systems and United Nations Peacekeeping in Haiti and Côte d'ivoire (thesis). Methods: qualitative semiotic and discourse analysis of news articles and tweets. University of Missouri, Columbia MO. 2010 The Role of Local First in Restaurant Choice Among College Students (Capstone Project). Methods: numerical and free-response surveys, qualitative and quantitative survey analysis. Aquinas College, Grand Rapids MI. 2009 Zoning and Build-Out Maps for Georgetown Township. Methods: ArcGIS and aerial photo interpretation. Ottawa County Department of Planning and Performance Improvement, West Olive, MI. SERVICE TO PROFESSION 2015 - Journal Referee: Geopolitics, Journal of Geography. 2013 - Advanced Placement Human Geography Reader, Educational Testing Service. Cincinnati, OH. 2014 Korson, C. Review of Globalization and Diversity. By Les Rowntree, Martin Lewis, Marie Price, and William Wyckoff. (5 th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc. 2014 Workshop Participant. Teaching and Technology Innovations Focus Group, Pearson Education Inc. At the Association of American Geographers Annual Conference, Tampa, FL. 6
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND OUTREACH 2012 Discovering Geography Mizzou Adventures in Education, University of Missouri- Columbia, Columbia, MO. 2012 Volunteer, Women at Risk (WAR) International, Grandville, MI 2010, 2012 Volunteer, American-Nepali Students and Women s Education Relief, Grand Rapids, MI 7
DEPARTMENTAL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE 2012-2015 Instructor, Department of Geography, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2013-2015 Graduate Student Orientation Teaching Fellow, Kent State University, Kent, OH. Involved in the planning, organization, and performance of the Kent State University annual fall and spring graduate student orientations. 2015 Graduate Studies Admission Focus Group Participant, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2015 Graduate Studies TA Blackboard Focus Group Participant, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2015 Graduate and Professional Program Fair Advisor, Kent State University, Kent OH. 2015 University Libraries Grad Student Focus Group Participant, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2013-2014 Student Misconduct Panel Officer, Office of Student Conduct, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2012-2013 Secretary, Geography Graduate Student Association, Kent State University, Kent, OH. 2011-2012 Graduate Student Representatives to the Faculty, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 2011-2012 Curriculum Committee Graduate Representative, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 2011-2012 Department of Geography Graduate Ambassador, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 2010-2012 Teaching Assistant, Department of Geography, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 2010 Study Abroad, Université Catholique de l Ouest, Angers, France 2009-2010 President, Gamma Theta Upsilon, The International Geographical Honor Society, Aquinas College 2008-2010 Vice-President and Secretary, Aquinas College French Club 2008-2010 Vice President and Secretary, Aquinas College Geography Club 8
DEPARTMENTAL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE, Continued 2009 Service Learning Experience, Fundacion Mariana San Isidro Labrador, El Llano, Dominican Republic 2008-2009 Vice-President, Lambda Upsilon, Gamma Theta Upsilon, The International Geographical Honor Society, Grand Rapids Community College 2008 Academic Tutor, Academic Achievement Center, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI. Provided one-on-one tutoring for students enrolled in physical geography, cultural geography, world regional geography, and biology. 2008, 2009 American Model United Nations, Aquinas College 9
AWARDS AND HONORS 2015 Nash-Enedy Ph.D. Award, Kent State University, Kent, OH: $500. 2014 Internship, University of New Caledonia Justice and Economics Research Laboratory. Noumea, New Caledonia, $2010 2014 Graduate Student Senate Research Award, Kent State University, $1500 2014 Burning River Award, Kent State University Department of Geography, Kent, OH: $500 2012-2014 Graduate Dean s Award, Kent State University. Kent, OH: $5000 2012 Geography Teaching Assistant Award, University of Missouri. Columbia, MO 2012 Outstanding Graduate Student Award, University of Missouri. Columbia, MO 2010-2011 Komen Fellowship, University of Missouri-Columbia. Columbia, MO 2008-2010 Aquinas College Scholarship for Academic Achievement, Aquinas College. Grand Rapids, MI PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of American Geographers International Studies Association French Colonial Historical Society LANGUAGES French Conversational 10