Kenneth C. Martis Tel: (304) 293-9662  Fax: (304) 293-6522 Email: kmartis_at_mail.wvu.edu       Title: Professor, Geography 1985-1986 Benedum Distinguished Scholar Faculty Research Associate, Regional Research Institute

Education:

Ph.D., University of Michigan, Geography, 1976
curriculum vitae

Research Interests:

 Geographical aspects of American political culture
 Spatial variables operating within legislative bodies, especially the United States Congress,
   especially roll call voting behavior, elections, and congressional districts
 The geographical aspects of parliamentary elections
 Legislative redistricting
 Natural resource, conservation and environmental history and policy
 Historical geography
Geographic education

Awards & pics:

 Martis is the 16th WVU professor to win the Carnegie Foundation WV Professor of the Year award
 Martis receives the 2007 WVU Foundation Outstanding Teacher Award
  Martis featured
  RRI Summer Social, 2006