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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Summer Rupper's Research Featured in @theU
Seismic monitoring may improve early warnings for glacial lake outburst floods
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Geography In The News
GIS Major and student garden steward featured in @TheU
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Geography Department Faculty Summer Rupper's research featured on the AGU's news website
Spy Satellite Reveals Accelerated Pace of Himalayan Glacier Melt
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Mapping gender-based violence
U researchers hope to raise awareness of gender-based violence in Utah and beyond.
Events
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Sep 25
Friday
10am - 11amGeography Colloquium: "Mapping the missing millions"
Zoom
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Sep 25
Friday
1pm - 3pmFriday Forums: Confronting Our Racism
Virtual
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Sep 29
Tuesday
3pm - 4pmSocialize with SOC
Zoom
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Sep 30
Wednesday
9am - 11:30amCaring for the Family Caregiver: Moving Our Policy, Practice, Training and Research Beyond the Patient
Zoom
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Oct 01
Thursday
2:30pm - 4pmAnthropology Colloquium: Exploring Neotropical primates
Zoom
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Oct 06
Tuesday
3pm - 4pmSocialize with SOC
Zoom
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