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.
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 University Advancement to start receiving this and other exclusive alumni benefits.
Department News
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.
Humans Ignite Wildfire Forecasts
Assistant Professor of Geography Michael Mann found that people are at least as dangerous as nature when it comes to California’s devastating blazes.
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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