Kenny French
PhD Candidate, Geography Program
M.A., 2002, Geography, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S., 1999, Geography, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Office: 933 Oldfather Hall
Email: kfrench@unlnotes.unl.edu
Phone: 402.472.2671
Research Interests
My main area of research is in the sub-field of urban geography, especially in regards to residential patterns of the city. Current research involves the analysis of ethnic residential segregation and the geography of rap.
Teaching Experience
2003 - 2006. Introduction to Human Geography Instructor
2002 - 2003. Geography of World Regions Instructor
2000 - 2002. Physical Geography Lab Instructor
Research Experience
2006 - Present. Research assistant on the Atlas of the Great Plains
Professional Presentations
2007. "The Globalization of Rap: From Da South Bronx to Da World." Association of American Geographers, San Francisco, California.
2006. "Measuring and Mapping Ethnic Residential Segregation: An Analysis of Residential Patterns in Wichita, Kansas, From 1960 to 2000." Great Plains-Rocky Mountain and West Lakes Divisions of the Association of American Geographers, Lincoln, Nebraska.
2004. "Ethnic Groups on the Urban Fringe: An Analysis of Residential Patterns in Omaha, NE, 1960-2000." Association of American Geographers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Honors
2006. Recipient, Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students, UNL Teaching Council and Parents Association.
2002. Recipient, Arts & Sciences Teaching Assistantship Award
Activities
2005 - 2006. Secretary, UNL Geography Student Organization
2005 - 2006. Secretary, Alpha Phi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon
2001 - 2002. President, UNL Geography Student Organization
2001 - 2002. President, Alpha Phi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon
2000 - 2001. Treasurer, UNL Geography Student Organization
2000 - 2001. Treasurer, Alpha Phi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon
Background Information
- Traveled to Nepal (to visit family, United Kingdom, France (the French were nice to me), Canada, and the Sand Hills of Western Nebraska
- International rap music aficionado
- Nicknames: K-Diddy, K-Dizzle on the Globe-izzle, K-Dawg, Lite Rock Kenny, Mr. Freedom, and many more\0x2026
- If you have any nickname suggestions, please let me know. Thank you. Peace!
