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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

Exterior view of Hayes Hall
April 23 - April 29, 2025

Final Exams SP25

Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University
Commencement in the Shoe
May 4, 2025

Commencement Spring 2025

Event Start Time: 12:00 pm
Event Location: Ohio Stadium 411 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, OH 43210
Students studying in library
May 6, 2025

First Day of Class SU25

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

Recent News

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…

AAG students participating in the Geography bowl

Ohio State geographers excel at the 2025 World Geography Bowl

At the 2025 World Geography Bowl at the AAG meeting in Detroit, the ELDAAG team placed fourth out of eight teams. Aniket Sangwan, Adam Tjoelker, and Summer Ha were among the six students in the…

Dr. Sandy Wong receiving her award

Dr. Sandy Wong wins AAG award!

Dr. Sandy Wong has won the 2025 Emerging Scholar Award in Health and Medical Geography. The Health and Medical Geography Specialty Group (HMGSG) of the AAG recognized Sandy as an early career…