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What Is Geography?

Geography is the study of natural Earth systems, human societies and the interaction between them. Geography bridges the physical and social sciences.  Geographers work with powerful technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), digital Earth imagery (remote sensing) and spatial modeling. And geographers are not afraid to get their boots muddy! Geography has a long-standing field tradition, often involving travel to spectacular locations - some of them in our own backyard.

Geographers use a collaborative and integrated approach to help understand complex 21st century challenges such as climate change, globalization, sustainability, urbanization, and living with hazards. Rewarding careers exist in the private and public sectors, and education.

Geography is a STEM subject in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Cartography, Geospatial Intelligence, and basic earth science.

Department News

  • Summer Rupper co-author on comprehensive study of 21st century glacier change
  • Geography Awareness Week Celebration
  • Mitch Power Helps Launch NMHU's new Education Program
  • Bret Ruether awarded USGIF scholarship
  • Geography welcomes new faculty Dr. Alexander Hohl!

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23 Dec 2019
Geography Department Closed
24 Dec 2019
Holiday / UofU Closed
25 Dec 2019
Holiday / UofU Closed
26 Dec 2019
Holiday / UofU Closed
27 Dec 2019
Geography Department Closed
31 Dec 2019
Geography Department Closed
01 Jan 2020
Holiday / UofU Closed

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Stacy Morris - Undegraduate Advisor
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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