News & Events newsletter and special events section
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.
Latest Issues:
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 (PDF), 2013 (PDF), 2012 (PDF)
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.
Geography Department News
Student of the Month Jan/Feb 2021
February 25, 2021
Department News
GW Geography Alumna Named George J. Mitchell Scholar
Former geography major Maura Welch, B.A. ’13, plans to study comparative social change at Ireland’s Trinity College Dublin after receiving a prestigious scholarship for American students to pursue graduate studies.
Researchers Follow Social Distancing’s Path
Associate Professor of Geography Michael Mann is using GPS data to create a block-by-block map of the Washington, D.C., region, pinpointing social distancing behavior. Once completed, the model will be able to detect patterns by comparing real-time information to social distancing metrics.
Radical warming in Siberia leaves millions on unstable ground
Geography Professor Dmitry (Dima) Streletskiy quoted in Washington Post article on climate change in Siberia.
Geography Researcher Aims to Map Gentrification in D.C.
Senior Gavin Derleth plans to quantify and analyze the impact of gentrification on neighborhoods and members of the local community.
