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We deal with more than just maps. We are a community of scholars who seek to understand the complex ways humans engage with and create places. We are fascinated by questions of weather, earth, and human movement around the globe. We connect physical science, social science, and the humanities to ask challenging questions and generate new knowledge.

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Upcoming Events

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May 22, 2025

Celebrating the Byrd Center's 65 years of scientific discovery

Event Start Time: 5:30 pm
Event Location: Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center
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May 26, 2025

Memorial Day

Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University
Celebrating Juneteenth: Freedom Day
June 19, 2025

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University
Aerial view of Ohio State Oval
July 4, 2025

Independence Day

Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University

Recent News

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From the field: Dr. Jana Houser’s storm chasing class!

Students in Dr. Houser’s new class, Field Observations of Severe Convective Storms (ATMOSSC 5701), are currently touring the National Weather Center and Radar Innovation Lab in Norman,…

Adam Tjoelker, Jon Anderegg, H Rainak Khan Real

Sharpe Field Library Drone School

Last week, students from the Department of Geography participated in a hands-on drone photogrammetry demonstration run by Adam Tjoelker through the Sharpe Field Library (SFL). The demo…

Alumni with Ellen Mosley Thompson and Steven Qiring

Geography at the 2025 Arts and Sciences Alumni Award Ceremony

A few weeks ago we shared a news story of Geography at the 2025 Arts and Sciences Alumni Award Ceremony. We wanted to share a few more snapshots of the events with you all, please reference the…

Ellen Mosley Thompson, Lonnie Thompson, Steven Quriing

Geography at the 2025 Arts and Sciences Alumni Award Ceremony

Last Friday, Geography was a featured “interactive showcase” at this year’s ASC Alumni Awards ceremony. Adam Tjoelker, Jana Houser, Steven Quiring, Kendra McSweeney, and Mat Coleman were on…