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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Indigenous land-use reduced catastrophic wildfires on the Fish Lake Plateau
U researchers found that 1,000 years ago, the Fremont used cultural burning to reduce the risk for large-scale wildfire activity in mountain environments.
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SnowEx 2021
Our very own Dr. McKenzie Skiles is participating in SnowEx NASA research. A number of geography graduate students are helping with SnowEx observations this season: Matt Olson, Joachim Meyer, Dillon Ragar, and Ted Zerivitz.
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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
Events
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Apr 19
Monday
3pm - 4pmAsk An Ambassador: How I Found My Major
Virtual and Zoom
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Apr 23
Friday
10am - 11amGeography Colloquium: Proposals
Zoom
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Apr 28
Wednesday
12pm - 2pmStudent Research Day
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Apr 28
Wednesday
3pm - 4pmFulbright Info Session
Virtual
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May 06
Thursday
6:30pm - 7:30pmUniversity General Commencement
Virtual
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May 07
Friday
11:30am - 12:30pmCSBS Undergraduate Convocation
Rice-Eccles Stadium (STAD)
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