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Conway, Moira A.

Conway, Moira A.

Associate Professor
Geography
610-683-4837
Graduate Center 108
conway@kutztown.edu
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  • Degrees
    Ph.D., Earth and Environmental Science (Geography), City University of New York Graduate Center

    M.Sc., Culture and Society, London School of Economics

    M.A., Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University

    B.A. History, University of Delaware
  • Course Regularly Taught
    Introduction to GIS
    Economic Geography
    Transportation Geography
    Land Use Planning
    Cultural Geography
  • Publications
    Peer Reviewed Publications

    Conway, M., Conway, A. (2021). Multi-modal interactions on urban streets: New conflicts and emerging challenges in a mixed-use neighborhood: A case study of New York. Applied Geography,Volume 134 (2021).

    Conway, M, Malandruccolo, D., Hinkel, J. (2019) Modeling Geographic Barriers to Ovarian Cancer. Pennsylvania Geographer 57(2), 16-31

    Conway, M. (2016). Gambling with Philadelphia: Examining the Impacts of Commercial Casinos in a Large American City. The Journal of Gambling Business and Economics 10(3), 32-53.

    Kluike, M., & Conway, M. (2016). The Location of Creativity and U.S. Companies in Germany. The Professional Geographer, 6(4), 686-694.

    Conway, M. (2015). Vulnerability Modeling of Casinos in the United States: A Case Study of Philadelphia. Applied Geography, 63, 21-32.


    Publications in Book Volumes

    Conway, M. (2012). Policy Decisions and Environmental Justice for Casinos in Pennsylvania (USA). In Yeakey, C. C. (Ed.), Living on the Boundaries: Urban Marginality in National and International Contexts. Bingley: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

    Conway, M., Ruck, J., Shileto, D., Viegas, L. (2004). Community and Neighborhood in Philadelphia. In Dougherty, P. H. (Ed.) Geography of the Philadelphia Region: Cradle of Democracy. Association of American Geographers.

    Media Article
    Real Clear Politics PA: https://www.realclearpennsylvania.com/articles/2022/08/10/pa_communities_must_consider_the_impact_of_warehousing_growth_847341.html
  • Research Interests
    GIS and Spatial Analysis Methods
    Economic Development in Cities
    Urban and Sustainable Transportation
    Ecommerce and warehousing
    Medical Geography