Dr. Engstrom gives GIS talk… and how it will help your research

Posted on February 18, 2019, updated on February 18, 2019 by chmcclure

On Thursday, February 21, Dr. Johanna Engstrom will give a talk titled “What is GIS and how can it boost your research?” This will be given at Gorgas Library, room 104, from 1″30-3: 00 pm. See the attached flyer for additional information, or check out our Facebook post!

Dr. Keellings to give lightning talk on “Climate Change and Extreme Weather” on February 12

Posted on February 11, 2019 by chmcclure

Dr. David Keellings will be giving a short 10-minute lightning talk on Tuesday, February 12 at 11:00am in Rogers Library for Science and Engineering. The topic is “Climate Change and Extreme Weather.” This talk is part of the “Take a Journey in Science” series: http://guides.lib.ua.edu/TAJS

Dr. Shao published in the Washington Post

Posted on December 7, 2018 by chmcclure

Dr. Shao had an article published in the Washington Post on December 7, 2018. “Can 2018’s extreme weather persuade skeptics that the climate is changing?” https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/12/07/can-2018s-extreme-weather-persuade-skeptics-that-the-climate-is-changing/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.feda080d8c6d

Geography Awareness Week and GIS Day are NEXT WEEK!

Posted on November 7, 2018, updated on June 6, 2019 by chmcclure

Next week, November 11-17, 2018 marks the 31st year of Geography Awareness Week, which was established by a Joint Resolution between House and the Senate in 1987. The original goal of Geography Awareness Week (GAW) was to shine a national spotlight on the role geography plays in preparing students, and citizens, of the United States […]

Alex Fries wins NACIS Student Map and Poster Competition for Best Cartographic Design

Posted on October 23, 2018 by chmcclure

Alex Fries, M.S. student in Geography at UA, attended the North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) conference this past week, October 17-20 in Norfolk, Virginia. Alex entered his map, “Alabama: It’s Landforms and Natural Features” in the Student Map and Poster Competition, won for Best Cartographic Design! Alex was selected the winner by a vote […]

Department of Geography Ph.D. Graduate Manual – 2018

Posted on October 15, 2018 by chmcclure

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY–Graduate Manual PhD 2018

Map Giveaway!

Posted on September 7, 2018 by chmcclure

Free Maps! On September 20-21, the University of Alabama will be giving away free maps from 10:00am-5:00pm. Visit Farrah Hall, 3rd floor on those days! For more information on the Map Library, visit maplibrary.ua.eduMap giveaway flier Sept 2018

Shao article about rebuilding Houston using outdated flood maps

Posted on August 31, 2018 by chmcclure

Dr. Shao recently published an article about the use of outdated flood risk maps to rebuild in Houston, Texas since Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Read the article on The Conversation here.

2017-18 Geography Gazette published

Posted on June 18, 2018, updated on June 18, 2018 by admin

The Department of Geography is proud to produce a newsletter updating faculty, staff, students, and alumni about happenings within the department. If you want to learn more about the department, please check out the attached PDF of the Geography Gazette. 2017-18 Geography Gazette

Students receive awards during Honors Week

Posted on April 6, 2018, updated on April 5, 2018 by admin

As part of The University of Alabama‘s Honors Week, the Department of Geography is pleased to announce the following award winners: Outstanding Graduate Student Award: Kevin Willson Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award: Alysa Delgado Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant Award: Rachel Lombardi Chairperson’s Award: Mariam Khanam Outstanding Undergraduate in Geography Award: Alexander Fries Outstanding Undergraduate in […]