Fellowships & Assistantships
The Black Embodiments Studio
Winter 2018 - Winter 2019
The Simpson Center for the Humanities, University of Washington
The Black Embodiments Studio is a writing incubator and lecture series that examines Black expression in the arts. Participation is not limited to arts students. Rather, a large cross-section of working arts professionals through non-arts students participate in the fellowship. During bi-weekly meetings with Professor Kemi Adeyemi, we discuss our weekly Black exhibition visits to develop our arts writing and criticism skills. We also have opportunities to meet with visiting artists, scholars, and curators to discuss works directly with the creators.
Joff Hanauer Endowment for Excellence in Western Civilization Graduate Fellowship
2017-2018
The Simpson Center for the Humanities, University of Washington
A supplemental graduate fellowship awarded to six students for the period Sept. 16, 2017-June 15, 2018 for graduate students whose work and research involves Western civilization, broadly defined. Hanauer Fellows will participate in a bi-monthly seminar led by Galya Diment, Joff Hanauer Distinguished Professor for Western Civilization. The goals of the program are to foster creative and critical work in the Western cultural tradition and to help prepare teachers from different disciplines who have well-reasoned convictions about the place of Western civilization in the curriculum of an American liberal arts institution.
Department of Geography Howard Martin Research Grant
Spring 2017 Cycle
University of Washington
The Department of Geography distributes modest research support for graduate students each year from funds dedicated to the memory of Howard Martin, who was a long-time Professor and founding Chair (1935-50). These funds are used to support research by Geography graduate students that can be meaningfully advanced with small amounts (around $1500) of assistance. Please note that you can only receive Howard Martin funds only once per degree (i.e. once during your MA, and once in your PhD). Funds must be claimed no later than one year after they are awarded. Awards will be decided by the Graduate Committee, subject to the Chair’s approval, and the availability of funds.
Department of Geography Teaching Assistantship
2015-2018
University of Washington
Assisted classes through the winter of 2018. Appointed to the Center for Social Science Comliutation and Research in winter of 2018.
Department of Geography Diversity Scholarship
September 2014
University of Washington
Financial support for minority students entering into graduate education. My sincerest gratitude to the department for granting such a handsome reward to new students. This burst of financial support was extremely helpful during a difficult transition across the country.
GO-MAP Doctoral Student Fellowship
2014-2015
University of Washington
The Graduate Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP) fellowship carries a full stipend and tuition remission for the first year of graduate study.
Ronald E. McNair Graduate Assistantship
2012-2013
Virginia Tech
A year-long teaching assistantship awarded to the department for supporting minority student achievement.
Robert E. Cook Honors College Travel Enhancement Fund Recipient
Spring 2009
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Financial support for undergraduates at the IUP Honors college. This award helped to fund my study abroad in Nagoya, Japan. Sincerest gratitude to Robert E. Cook for providing these opportunities to students, Dr. Janet Goebel for chairing the RECHC and offering composition assistance, and Dr. Kevin Berezansky for managing logistics.
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Fall 2008 - December 2010
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Graduate education preparatory program for underrepresented minority students.
Other Scholarships
National Women's Martial Arts Federation Work Study Scholarship
March 2016
Pacific Association of Women Martial Artists Work Study Scholarship
March 2015
Teaching
University of Washington
Winter 2018 - Present
Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS
A crash course in linking census data to TIGER/Line vector feature classes, basic geoprocessing, field calculation, and cartography
Introduction to SPSS
Introductory statistical methods, importing datasets, and graph design
Introduction to QGIS
This course utilizes health data and centers advanced cartographic methods
Making Maps with Tableau
This course analyzes transportation data from the US Census and reviews map creation, field calculation, graph creation, and Tableau story development
Fall 2017 and Winter 2018
GEOG 277: Geography of Cities
An introductory course on urban studies detailing the origins of urban critical theory and application of contemporary critiques
GEOG 258: Digital Geographies
A comprehensive course discussing the creation and usage of geographic information online, especially through publication services
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
GEOG 277: Geography of Cities
GEOG 258: Digital Geographies
GEOG 469: GIS Workshop
A project-based course during which students help local agencies achieve their goals of implementing geographic information systems of various kinds in their operations, including web-based publication, spatial analysis, and many other methodologies
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
GEOG 360: Principles of GIS Mapping
An introductory seminar detailing the structure, functionality, an application of Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 317: Geographic Information and Spatial Analysis
Basic analytical techniques using ESRI ArcGIS and adjacent platforms, including Tableau and SPSS
GEOG 360: Principles of GIS Mapping
University of Washington
Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
GEOG 1004: Introduction to Human Geography
Principle concepts in human geography, with a particular focus on urban geographies and demographics
GEOG 4074/5074: Medical Geography
A comprehensive course on environmental health, spatial epidemiology, and research methods
GEOG 4204: Geography of Resources
A multiscalar review of water systems and conflict for resources
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
GEOG 1004: Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG 4054: Geography of Wine
An overview of wine cultures and climatology primarily in Europe and th US
Geography Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant
University of Washington Departmet of Geography | 2017
Summa Cum Laude
Virginia Tech | 2014
Magna Cum Laude
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 2010
American Association of Geographers/National Council for Geographic Education Award
Indiana Univerity of Pennsylvania Department of Geography | May 2011
Exceptional Student Award, African American Cultural Center Fall Pre-Commencement Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | December 2010
Provost Scholar
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Fall 2008
Dean's List
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Fall 2006 - Fall 2010
Conference Presentations
A. Masilela (2019) "Developing Liberatory Curricula in the Martial Arts: Anti-Racism and Beyond"
- Martial Arts Studies Research Network Annual Conference
- Chapman University in Orange, CA | May 23-24, 2019
A. Masilela (2019) "Hands that hurt and heal: Trainer as "Care-giver" and Trainee as "Cared-for" in Martial Arts and Self-Defense Practice"
- Taking Care: A Conference for Engaging the Politics, Process, and Ethics of Care Work
- The University of Washington in Seattle, WA | May 3-4, 2019
A. Masilela (2019) "Considering Context for the Development of LIberatory Curricula in the Martial Arts"
- American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting
- Washington, DC | April 5, 2019
A. Masilela (2016) "Migration, Segregation, and the Proliferation of Martial Arts in the Western United States: An Overview"
- Association of Washington Geographers Annual Meeting
- Seattle, WA | May 21, 2016
A. Masilela (2014) "Discerning Neighborhood Characteristics as Contributing Factors to Infant Mortality in the Northern Plains"
- American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting
- Tampa, FL | April 8, 2014
A. Masilela (2014) "Discerning Neighborhood Characteristics as Contributing Factors to Infant Mortality in the Northern Plains"
- 3rd Annual College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Forum on Human Rights: "Engendering Human Rights"
- Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA | February 28, 2014
- Awarded Best Graduate Student Presentation
A. Masilela (2012). "Conservation in Crisis: A Story of Community Resistance Against Hydraulic Fracturing in the Yellow Creek Conservation Zone"
- South Eastern Division of the Association for American Geographers Annual Meeting
- Asheville, NC | November 18-20, 2012
A. Masilela, Z. Afshar, T. Iwase and M. Turner (2010). "A GIS-Based Analysis of Nuisance Properties in the Indiana Borough: 2007 & 2009 |An Ongoing Study)".
- Undergraduate Research at the Capitol Event, sponsored by the Legislative Office for Research Liaison
- Harrisburg, PA | October 5, 2010
- 5th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Indiana, PA | April 1, 2010
- Tied 1st for Best Poster from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Presentation to the Indiana Borough Police and the Borough Planning Department
- Indiana, PA | April 24, 2010
A. Masilela (2008). "Digitally Re-mastered: Relearning the Nation's Highway System Through Computer Generated Simulations"
- The 16th Annual University of Buffalo National McNair Research Conference
- SUNY Buffalo, NY | July 2008
- McNair Scholars Program Summer Research Symposium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Indiana, PA | June 2008
Guest Lectures
"Introduction to QGIS"
- Presented in GEOG 381: Mapping and Health
- University of Washington Department of Geography | Spring 2018
"Gendered Discourses of Public Space: Utilizing softball as liberatory praxis and a conduit for feminist political organizing"
- Presented in GEOG 476: Women and the City
- University of Washington Department of Geography | Winter 2017
"Careers in GIS: Selling yourself in a world of non-geographers"
- Presented in GEOG 360: Principles of GIS Mapping
- University of Washington Department of Geography | Spring 2016
Workshops Attended
"Presenting Data and Information: A One-Day Course by Edward Tufte"
- Pittsburgh Westin Convention Center
- Pittsburgh, PA | April 19, 2010
Student Representative at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Allies (PASSHE LGBTQIA) Consortium
- Penn State University
- State College, PA | October 30-31, 2009
Student Representative and Executive Committee Panelist at the PASSHE LGBTQIA Consortium Leadership Conference and Executive Committee Meeting
- Bloomsburg University
- Bloomsburg, PA | October 2-3, 2009
Panels
WGS 1824: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studiesconducted by Barbara Ellen Smith, Ph.D.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | November 14, 2012
SOC 202: Social Issues conducted by Rachael Goss, M.A.
- Point Park University
- Pittsburgh, PA | February 2, 201
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Safe Zone Training conducted by Melinda Cowels, MA and Dr. Lynne Alvine, Ph.D.
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Indiana, PA | November 12, 2009