Dr. Jason Post

Assistant Research Professor of Geography

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Education

• Ph.D. Geosciences (Geography),Texas Tech University, 2017 
• M.S. Geography, Texas Tech University, 2014 
• B.S.  Environmental Science, University of California (Los Angeles), 2011 

Courses Taught

Introduction to Geography, World Regional Geography 

Research Interests

Human-Environment Interactions, Urban Fishing, Historical Ecology, Geographies of Urban Nature, Environmental Justice, Aquatic Biogeography, Indigenous Geography, Critical GIS, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and Field Methods  

Curriculum Vitae

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Biography

Jason Post (PhD, Texas Tech University) is a geographer broadly specializing in human-environment interactions. His research focuses on the human dimensions of urban aquatic ecosystems, including species invasions and fishing. Through the innovative use of social media videos, Post studies the diverse experiences and behaviors of urban anglers. He recently co-authored a book chapter Urban Aquatic Ecology, Fishing and Community Connection on The Los Angeles River – Making it Just Blue Enough (Routledge Handbook for Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim). This chapter explores current restoration and revitalization efforts with a critical and social justice lens. Through his work, he advocates for the inclusion of historically excluded and marginalized perspectives such as indigenous voices and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK).  His work on the urban anglers of Los Angeles River has been featured in High Country News (https://www.hcn.org/issues/53.5/south-people-places-the-los-angeles-rivers-overlooked-anglers).  His most recent work focused on the identification of parasitic trematodes transmitted by exotic aquatic snails released into urban waters from the aquarium trade. This ongoing research explores an emerging public health issue while identifying potentially vulnerable populations.  Post also investigates issues of environmental justice. This work aims to examine how historic geographies of segregation influence present-day perceptions of nature and patterns of park use in urban areas.   

Prior to joining the Department of History at Arkansas State University in 2023, Post was an Instructor of GIS at Tohono O’odham Community College, and an Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Technology at Navajo Technical University.  While teaching at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), he designed decolonized and indigenized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) academic programs. Outside of academia, Post has served as a firefighter with specialized training in flood and swiftwater rescue. He enjoys fishing, traveling, and building remote controlled vehicles.