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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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Commencement in the Shoe
Sun, August 9, 2026 - Fri, August 9, 2926
Event Start Time: 12:00 pm
Event Location: The Ohio State University
Students studying in library
Tue, August 25, 2026
Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University
Ohio State Oval
Mon, September 7, 2026
Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University
More than maps 600x400
Fri, September 11, 2026
Event Start Time: 3:30 pm
Event Location: Colloquia Room 340, 3rd Floor, 18th Avenue Library

Recent News

Buckeyes Abroad in Cyprus

Buckeyes Abroad with Professor Stavros Constantinou

Professor Stavros Constantinou leads our GEOG 3755 (Geography of the European Union and the Challenges of Sustainability)— a study abroad summer course in Cyprus. See this Office of International…

Kansas Tornado by Jana Houser

Dr. Jana Houser, storm chaser!

Dr. Jana Houser, storm chaser!

Nearly 30 years after the movie Twister inspired a generation, women are redefining storm chasing—and our very own…

Brandon Rothrock and Harvey Miller

Outreach and engagement kudos!

A hearty congratulations to Brandon Rothrock and Harvey Miller who were both honored at today’s 2026 University Outreach and Engagement Recognition Luncheon…

Distinguished Service Awards Graphic

Faculty advising excellence award for Professor Steven Quiring!

The Council of Graduate Students (C.G.S.) has named Professor Steven Quiring a recipient of the C.G.S. Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes students,…

People Directory

Systems Manager, ASCTech
State Climatologist of Ohio; Assistant Professor - Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist, Department of Extension - CFAES
Professor, Reusche Chair in Geographic Information Science