Category: Alumni
Alumni Profile: Robin Schmidt
Our latest alumni profile is with Robin Schmidt, who received a BS in Geography with an independent major in Environmental Policy in 1980 and an…
Geography Alumni Profile: Axis Maps
This week’s Geography Alumni profile is with three of the key leaders behind Axis Maps: David Heyman (Managing Director), Ben Sheesley (Design Lead), and Andy Woodruff (Development Lead)….
Geography Alumni Interview: Jonathan Goodell
Welcome to the inaugural post in this year’s series of UW-Madison Geography alumni interviews! Our first interview is with Jonathan Goodell, Class of 2015. Over…
A Conversation with New Alumnus Evan Applegate
What did you study? I studied Cartography & GIS, with a focus in remote sensing; my thesis used 25 years of Landsat satellite imagery to…
Cartography led to a sweet spot for alumna Gail Ambrosius
Reprinted from L&S: http://ls.wisc.edu/news/cartography-led-to-a-sweet-spot-for-alumna-gail-ambrosius The revered Madison chocolatier turned a passion for geography into a business that honors where her ingredients are grown. From a…
Exciting & Free Events, Join us on November 11!
Join the Buzz in Science Hall We hope you will join us for part—or all—of the day. If you have questions, please feel free to…
County collecting and map perfecting: a glimpse into the mind of Professor Rob Roth
What is your postion at UW Madison? I am an Assistant Professor responsible for the cartography courses at UW and serve as the Faculty Director…
Science Hall After Dark
On Friday, November 11, 2016 we will celebrate 75 years of making maps in Science Hall; we hope you will join us! Check this site…
From White Privilege to White Supremacy: An Illustrated Interview with Laura Pulido
Geographer and professor of ethnic studies at the University of Southern California, Laura Pulido, is known for her work on environmental justice, racialization, and activism. She…
Knowing where you're going makes it easier to get there
The Geography Department’s spring student professional development workshop series kicked off on March 11th with Interview Like a Pro. Joining workshop leaders Tanya Buckingham (Assistant Director,…
