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Michael Reed
Associate Professor of Geography
Glendale Community College
1500 North Verdugo Road
Glendale, California 91208
mreed@glendale.edu
EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego, California. M.A., Geography, 1999. Research in cultural studies and international tourism. Coursework in cultural geography, physical geography, vegetation, and Geographic Information Systems. GPA 3.95.
Cabrillo Community College, Aptos, California, 1996. Coursework in geography and Spanish Language.
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, B.A., American History, 1992. Minor emphasis in Brazilian History. Additional coursework in anthropology, psychology, economics, religious studies, philosophy, English literature, and education.
TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor of Geography and Environment, Glendale Community College, autumn of 2000 to present.
full-time, tenured instructor of Cultural Geography, Physical Geography, California geography, GIS, and Human Impact on the Environment classes.
developed and taught Geographic Information Systems (GIS) courses.
directed construction of computer mapping laboratory.
maintained Geography Department weather station and weather Internet web site.
advised the Student Association for Global Awareness (SAGA ), 2003-2005
executive vice-president of the faculty guild, 2005-2006
acted as Sustainability Coordinator and chair of the Environmental Affairs Committee, 2009-2011
acted as advisor to the Environmental Club, 2010-2013
Geography Instructor, San Diego State University, Spring, 1999 – Spring, 2000.
taught U.S. regional geography, introductory cultural geography, and two physical geography laboratory classes.
Tour Guide, American Adventures, Los Angeles, California, Summer 1996 and 1997.
guided and coordinated nationwide small group camping tours for foreign tourists.
responsible for extensive historical, cultural, and geographical knowledge of North America.
Reporter, The Goleta Sun, Goleta, California, 1994
wrote, edited, and researched local news and feature articles for a weekly community newspaper
admitted to University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
PUBLICATIONS
Waves of Commodification: A Critical Investigation Into Surfing Subculture. Master’s thesis. December 29, 1999. San Diego State University
Pacifica Radio Report on Healthy Forests Initiative. Reporter and commentator for evening news radio segment that aired August 4, 2003. Interviewed on air during massive southern California wildfires of October, 2003.
PRESENTATIONS
March 20, 2025: A New Dark Age? Science, Reason, and America's Future
April 4, 2016: Good News for a (Climate) Change
March 26, 2015: Green is Good: How Environmental Choices Might Save Your Life
April 28, 2011: Earth, A Global Health Check-Up
November 17, 2010: The Dark Side of Chocolate and Coffee
AWARDS
California Geographical Society, Student Paper Competition, Second Place, California State University, Channel Islands, April, 1999.
Title: Men and Waves, Conquest and Exploration in Surfing Subculture
COMMUNITY SERVICE
National Geography Awareness Week, 1997, 1998, 2001, & 2003
volunteer guest lectures and slide presentations at various San Diego elementary schools.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Pacific Coast Geographers
California Geographical Society
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