Student of the Month Nov/Dec 2020
During the semester the Department would like to recognize students for their excellence and commitment to making our Department and GW a better community.
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.
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 scholarship.
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.
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.
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