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Dubbed "the explainer" by Wired magazine, Michael Wesch is a cultural anthropologist exploring the impact of new media on society and culture. After two years studying the impact of writing on a remote indigenous culture in the rain forest of Papua New Guinea, he has turned his attention to the effects of social media and digital technology on global society. His videos on culture, technology, education, and information have been viewed by millions, translated in over ten languages, and are frequently featured at international film festivals and major academic conferences worldwide. Wesch has won several major awards for his work, including a Wired Magazine Rave Award, the John Culkin Award for Outstanding Praxis in Media Ecology, and he was recently named an Emerging Explorer by National Geographic. He has also won several teaching awards, including the 2008 CASE/Carnegie U.S. Professor of the Year for Doctoral and Research Universities.

Great new mapping tool from National Goegraphic. It's in BETA, but already very good tool. 

Customize maps and download, share by email, print, share through url or social media.

NCSS is accepting application for 2012 award and grants, including Outstanding Teacher of the Year; Grant for Enhancing Geographic LIteracy, the Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award; and the Award for Global Understanding.