Geographers Redefine Immigration Trends
For generations, many people believed that most immigrants to the United States were people with limited education or training who came for economic opportunity
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Department Newsletter
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Geography Department News
At Geography Mapathons, Students Make Their Mark on the World
Geography students have helped combat malaria in Mozambique, mudslides in Sierra Leone and an Ebola outbreak in Guinea.
CALM Project Awarded $1.2 Million for Permafrost Observation
The CALM project, led by Associate Professor of Geography Nikolay Shiklomanov, won a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation.
A Climate Change Mission in the Arctic
A cohort of GW undergraduate and graduate students traveled to the Siberian tundra to see first hand how climate change has ravaged a polar environment.
CUER Project Mapping the Developing World
Ryan Engstrom, associate professor of geography and director of CUER, uses high-spatial resolution satellite data to map slums in developing world cities.
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.