Inside the Inferno: What the Maui Fires Mean for Hawaii—and the World
As wildfires devastated Hawaii, Geography Professor Lisa Benton-Short explained how climate change fanned the disaster’s flames.
News & Events
Department Newsletter
Exclusively for alumni, the Department of Geography newsletter features alumni and department updates, as well as event information. If you are one of our alumni, update your contact information with the GW Office of Alumni Relations to start receiving this and other exclusive alumni benefits.
Geography Department News
Climate Change and the Thawing Permafrost
Professor Streletskiy talks climate change and the thawing permafrost with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck.
Professor Rain takes Geography Students to the Streets of DC
From bike lanes to bus stops, the geography majors in David Rain’s capstone class are traveling throughout the District to understand curbside use.
A Single Geography Class Inspires Career in Coffee
Cameron Waggener, BA ’17, began his career by opening the Washington, D.C., area’s first bicycle coffee shop.
Applying GPS Technology to Conservation in Colombia
Sarah Cassius, BA ’19, spent a summer interning in Medellin, Colombia, where she applied her geography background to help conserve land.
Special Events
Mapathon
Hosted by a student group, Mapathons are held at least once each semester to contribute to international aid efforts. Using open-source mapping software, participants help map areas that are identified as at risk for or have recently experienced disasters. All members of the GW community are invited to join a Mapathon event — no experience required.
Geography Bowl
The American Association of Geographers hosts the annual World Geography Bowl, a quiz tournament featuring teams of undergraduate and graduate students from schools across the Mid-Atlantic region. The winning team and individuals win prizes, and all participants receive a travel stipend to offset expenses.
Visit the Department of Geography Facebook page to see upcoming events and read recaps of past competitions and prizes. Contact the department to participate.