The Department of Geography offers Undergraduate and Graduate GIScience Certificates that equip students with essential skills and theoretical knowledge for careers in Geospatial Technology.

Jason VanHorn tried many majors as an undergraduate, but nothing seemed right. Thinking back, he remembered an occupational report in seventh grade, and the job he had chosen to investigate was ...

Professionals of STEM fields/industry are conscious of the exponential growth and need for GIS and Remote Sensing in our complex, interdependent, and rapidly changing world/ecosystem. Living in times ...

The world is a mind-boggling place. With so many places to visit and things to discover, it’s no wonder that the world always has a way to surprise you just with simple, scientific facts. Turns out, ...

Are you considering a career in the sciences? Are you interested in exploring the relationship between humans and the environment? Do you enjoy solving complex problems? Students in the geography ...

Geographic Information Scientists (GIScientists) have an ongoing concern with the collection, analysis and display of high precision spatial data. The Department of Geography (GEOG) and the Department ...

Δ See note in Degree Programs section. GradTrac is available to Geographic Information Science and Meteorology majors. See for information about GradTrac. Integrated Baccalaureate and Master’s Degree ...

Get ready for a whirlwind of geographical surprises in our latest video: "25 Startling Geography Facts That Will Surprise You.

Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...

It's crazy to think people once believed the earth was flat. One step too far and you'd be sent tumbling into the depths of the abyss of who knows what or where. Thanks to the explorers who came ...

Our Geography program works to provide students field opportunities in as wide a variety of natural and cultural environments as possible. We aim to instill in students the skill of observation, an ...

Geographers have an ongoing concern with the acquisition, manipulation, and representation of spatial data. The widespread adoption of digital technology coupled with management of very large spatial ...