Graduate Programs:
MSGIS
The MSGIS is a professional degree that allows students to specialize in Geographic Information Science. The MSGIS gives students the in-depth experience required for advanced careers in GIS.
Masters
The Geography MS is a great avenue to an advanced career in Geography, or to a PhD. The Geography MS is research-focused degree that provides excellent opportunities to collaborate with faculty and with other grad students.
PhD
The PhD is the pinnacle degree in the field of Geography, and provides the advanced training required for careers in research and academia. PhD students develop a research-intensive dissertation in close collaboration with their advisor and committee.
News
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Center for Natural & Technological Hazards Students Thrive with NSF Support
Two undergraduate students affiliated with the U’s Center for Natural & Technological Hazards (CNTH) received support through National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates awards in order to conduct research on hazards and disasters.
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Geography Faculty in the News
Geography Research Assistant Professor Jenn Shah's research shows new ways to look at stream health
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Geog Alumni in the News
Utah scientists get dirty to save threatened cactus
Events
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Feb 27
Saturday
10am - 11amGeography Colloquium: Dr. Thomas Minckley, University of Wyoming
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Feb 27
Saturday
1pm - 3pmFriday Forums: “Racial Equity and Philanthropy”
Virtual
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Mar 03
Wednesday
12pm - 1pmJordin Hartley PhD Dissertation Defense
Zoom
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Mar 05
Friday
10am - 11amMatt McCullough PhD Dissertation Defense
Zoom
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Mar 19
Friday
10am - 11amGeography Colloquium: Maricarmen Hernandez, University of New Mexico
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Mar 22
Monday
3pm - 4pmAsk An Ambassador: Internships
Virtual and Zoom
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