
Welcome to the Department of Geography
We offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of areas related to the discipline of Geography
Geography is the study of the Earth as the home of humanity. Geographers use critical analysis, powerful technologies, and an integrative, holistic perspective to understand complex 21st century challenges.
Meet our leadership team

Mathew Coleman
Department Chair
coleman.373@osu.edu

Kendra McSweeney
Personnel Chair
mcsweeney.14@osu.edu

Becky Mansfield
Director of Graduate Studies
mansfield.32@osu.edu

Jana Houser
Director of Undergraduate Studies
houser.262@osu.edu

Emily Cody
Assistant to the Chair
cody.50@osu.edu

Zhengyu Liu
Atmospheric Sciences Director
liu.7022@osu.edu
Meet our leadership team

Mathew Coleman
Department Chair
coleman.373@osu.edu

Kendra McSweeney
Personnel Chair
mcsweeney.14@osu.edu

Becky Mansfield
Director of Graduate Studies
mansfield.32@osu.edu

Jana Houser
Director of Undergraduate Studies
houser.262@osu.edu

Emily Cody
Assistant to the Chair
cody.50@osu.edu

Zhengyu Liu
Atmospheric Sciences Director
liu.7022@osu.edu