Travelocity Awards Professor Neal G. Lineback for Excellence in Geography Education

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Travelocity, along with The Geographic Education National Implementation Project, has recognized Appalachian State University professor Neal G. Lineback with the 2003 Travelocity Award for Excellence in Geography Education. This prestigious award honors professionals who have positively impacted the field of Geography Education in the United States. Lineback's work, particularly through his "Geography in the News" series, has made geography accessible and interesting to thousands of students and teachers. The series takes a deeper look at major news stories, presenting a broader picture of geography.

Key Takeaways:

  • Neal G. Lineback, a professor at Appalachian State University, received the 2003 Travelocity Award for Excellence in Geography Education.
  • The award recognizes professionals who have positively impacted the field of Geography Education in the United States.
  • Lineback's "Geography in the News" series has been published since 1987 and takes a deeper look at major news stories, presenting a broader picture of geography.
  • The series has been reprinted in various journals and is available online for classroom use.
  • Lineback has also developed the World Geography Bowl, a popular regional and national competition, to encourage students to learn geography.
  • He was awarded the Association of American Geographers' Distinguished Service Award in 1999 for his efforts.
  • Lineback recruits undergraduate and graduate students to help research, write, and produce maps for the "Geography in the News" series.
  • The series has covered various topics, including Continuing Problems in Abkhazia: Another Microstate, Ramadan: Fourth Pillar of Islam, and Alpine Tunnel Collisions.
  • Lineback's passion for geography education has helped make the subject accessible and interesting to thousands of students and teachers.

Statistics:

  • 41 million members: The number of Travelocity members
  • 6th largest travel agency: Travelocity's ranking
  • 2003: The year Neal G. Lineback received the Travelocity Award for Excellence in Geography Education
  • 1987: The year the "Geography in the News" series began
  • $5,000: The value of the Travelocity Award
  • 1999: The year Lineback was awarded the Association of American Geographers' Distinguished Service Award

Sources:

  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelocity(R) press release
  • About Travelocity page on the Travelocity website
  • Associate Press release on the VOLLMER website