Renata Jo Mockridge

MAS-GIS Program

Education:

BS in Geography and Emphasis in writing from Bemidji State University, Mn. '07

Research Interests:

I'm fascinated by studies on space and place, the effects on culture and vise versa. Cosgrove and Relph are fun reads for me. Other passions include sustainability, regional planning and political geography. Anything pertaining to space and it's relatedness to human behaviour, from war, gentrification, marketing, and potlatches...I love it all.

Areas of Specialization:

I am a human geographer at heart, with studies in Africa and Asia.

Professional Experience:

'09' to present, Qaulity Control Field Worker for U.S. Census Bureau 2010

07 to '08, Assistant Hall Director. Northern Arizona University.

'05 to '07, Assistant Hall Director/Assistant Guest Housing and Conferences Coordinator. Bemidji State University.

Awards and Honors:

National Historic Society Scholarship

Service awards from BSU Residential Life and Beltrami, Cass and Hubbard Counnties' Sexual Assault Advocacy Program