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Geography is the geospatial science that explores the relationship between human and biophysical systems and deals with some of the most critical issues of our time such as environmental hazards, climate change, sustainability of resource management systems, international development, and community and urban planning. Understanding the concept of place, including how and why places differ from each other, is a central concern. Students who have social and economic interests can enter into careers in international development, urban and regional planning, geographic information systems, and environmental consultancy. Students who combine the study of socioeconomic factors and the biophysical world can work in resource management, conservation, environmental assessment, and watershed and coastal planning.

 

Recent News

  • Dr. Bob Walker joins the Department

    September 29, 2014

    Dr. Bob Walker joins the Department
    Dr. Bob Walker has joined the Department in a joint position with the Center for Latin American Studies, and was ...
  • Dr. Cynthia Simmons joins the department

    September 26, 2014

    Dr. Cynthia Simmons joins the department
    Dr. Simmons has joined the department as an Associate Professor and was previously at Michigan State University. Dr. Simmons is ...
  • HuiPing “Gloria” Tsai to take up post-doc

    September 12, 2014

    HuiPing "Gloria" Tsai to take up post-doc
    Gloria Tsai (Ph.D. 2012) will be taking up a post-doctoral position at the Center for Environmental Restoration and Disaster Reduction ...
  • Andy Noss to MDP

    September 10, 2014

    Andy Noss to MDP
    On September 8 Andy Noss began to serve as coordinator for the Master of Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) program, which ...
  • Natalia Hoyos gains tenure track position

    June 20, 2014

    Natalia Hoyos gains tenure track position
    Dr. Natalia Hoyos (Ph.D., 2004) has just been appointed to the Faculty of the Department of History and Social Sciences ...