Innovation and Tradition: Dr. Jon Malinowski's Perspective on West Point's Historical Landscape
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In this episode of Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact, explore the fascinating intersection of history, innovation, and geography at West Point with Dr. Jon Malinowski. With nearly 30 years of experience as a senior civilian faculty member, Dr. Malinowski shares valuable insights into understanding the past through a fresh lens and leveraging modern technology to visualize historical landscapes. Dr. Malinowski takes us on a fascinating journey as he highlights what brings meaning to places and the geographic transformation at West Point within the national context. From mentoring junior faculty to countless hours in the archives, Dr. Malinowski provides a window into his tireless efforts to bring geography—past and present—alive. Lastly, don’t miss out on his newest book with the West Point Press, The West Point Landscape: 1802-1860. 00:00 Welcome to the Show: Introducing Dr. John Malinowski 00:11 Digging into Dr. Malinowski's Background and Expertise 00:49 Unveiling the Secrets of Historical Research 02:34 A Deep Dive into West Point's Geography and History 07:14 Correcting Common Historical Inaccuracies about West Point 11:34 Exploring the Gothic Revival and Landscape Changes at West Point 12:47 The Significance of Landscape in Geography and Personal Connection 14:49 Inspiration and Meaning: Dr. Malinowski's Connection to West Point 17:30 A Scholarly Journey: Dr. Malinowski's Contributions and Latest Book 22:10 Unusual Collaborations and Insights into West Point's Infrastructure 22:49 The Evolution of Infrastructure and Architecture at West Point 23:53 Exploring Unbuilt West Point: The Projects That Never Were 26:19 Innovation and Historical Geography: Bridging Past and Future 28:42 The Unique Blend of Military and Academic Life at West Point 32:03 Mentoring and the Impact of Junior Faculty at West Point 36:31 Understanding 'Place': A Geographer's Perspective 39:56 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Preferences Loved this episode? Remember to rate, review, follow, and share this podcast with others. Resources: The West Point Landscape: 1802-1860 — West Point Press Learn more: Website: https://www.westpoint.edu/academics Interested in Teaching at West Point? Join us: https://bit.ly/TEACHWP Learn more about the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering: Geography and Environmental Engineering | United States Military Academy West Point Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dean.USMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usmadean X: https://www.twitter.com/deanusma Threads:
