Who We Are
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. Matyas named Colonel Allan R. & Margaret G. Crow Term Professor
June 10, 2014
Cori Matyas has been named the Colonel Allan R. and Margaret G. Crow Term Professor for the academic year 2014-2015. ... - Bethany Laufer works for the Weather Channel
May 29, 2014
Bethany Laufer is now working as a Meteorological Content Producer at the Weather Channel in Atlanta, Georgia. She will be ... - Multiple Graduate Students Receive Awards
May 1, 2014
Several PhD students ended the spring semester by obtaining notable grants and fellowships from outside the department. Tim Fullman was awarded ... - Amy Panikowski awarded 2014 NSEP David L. Boren Fellowship
April 28, 2014
PhD student, Amy Panikowski, has been awarded a prestigious NSEP David L. Boren Fellowship. The fellowship will allow her to participate ... - Dunkle Award Recipient for 2014
April 24, 2014
The Dunkle Award was established to honor the long time service and devotion of professor and scholar, Dr. John R. Dunkle, ...