Arctic Researchers Partner with Indigenous Communities
Professor Vera Kuklina will lead a team of researchers in an investigation of the shifting Arctic landscape’s impact on Indigenous peoples and local communities
News & Events
Department Newsletter
Exclusively for alumni, the Department of Geography and Environment 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.
Speaker Series
September 6, 2024 | Department meet-and-greet
October 18, 2024 | Dr. Brenden McNeil, West Virginia University | “Tree crown economics”
November 1, 2024 | Dr. Max Gallien, Institute of Development Studies | “Smugglers and States: Negotiating the Maghreb at Its Margins”
November 15, 2024 | Jessica Graybill, Colgate University | "From the Arctic, with angst? Considering the unintended consequences of Russia’s war on Ukraine"
December 6, 2024 | Jarred Toups, Foursquare ITP | "Dude, Where's My Bus? The Geographic Questions of Metro’s Bus Network Redesign"
Department News
Geography Department Welcomes New Faculty
The geography department welcomes Dr. Moses Kansanga and Dr. Aman Luthra.
In Memoriam: A Tribute to GW Geography Professor Emeritus Dorn C. McGrath, Jr
It is with great sadness that the Department of Geography announces the death of Professor Emeritus Dorn C. McGrath, Jr. on January 25, 2021.
Congratulations to the Geography majors who were invited to join Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa!
Geography Students Chart Next Generation of Mappers
GW’s YouthMappers are leading new national initiatives to train students in mapping technology and expand opportunities for women in the geospatial community.
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 and Environment's Facebook page to see upcoming events and read recaps of past competitions and prizes. Contact the department to participate.