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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Chelsea Ackroyd Paper Published in Frontiers in Earth Science
Chelsea Ackroyd's Paper Trends in Snow Cover Duration Across River Basins in High Mountain Asia From Daily Gap-Filled MODIS Fractional Snow Covered Area was published in the journal Frontiers in Earth Science
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Geography Faculty in the news
Geography Assistant Professor McKenzie Skiles was interviewed for a KSL article regarding the future of snow in the Western United States
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In Memoriam: Dr. Chung-Myun Lee
Dr. Chung-Myun Lee, Professor Emeritus of Geography passed away on November 8, 2021 at the age of 96.
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Geography Grad Students in the News
Geography PhD student Susana Velasquez-Franco was featured in @TheU
Events
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Jan 26
Wednesday
12pm - 1pmUtah Period Project
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Jan 28
Friday
10am - 11amGeography GROW Seminar: Jani Radebaugh presents "Wind-dominated landscapes of Earth, Mars, Titan and Pluto"
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Feb 04
Friday
10am - 11amGeography GROW Seminar: Sarah Crump
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Feb 11
Friday
10am - 11amGeography GROW Seminar: AAG Practice
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Feb 18
Friday
10am - 11amGeography GROW Seminar: AAG Practice
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Mar 04
Friday
10am - 11amGeography GROW Seminar: Karin Ardon-Dyer
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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