Category: News
The Lao American Archives Project comes to Science Hall
In early April 2023, Geography Ph.D. Candidate, Akarath (Ake) Soukhaphon and volunteer, Gerry Duckitt, drove a U-Haul truck from Washington State to Madison, Wisconsin in…
Highlights from Geography’s 2023 Graduation Celebration
The Department of Geography celebrated the class of 2023 during a hybrid event in Science Hall and online on Friday, May 12th. Students from all…
Religion and Tree Planting: A Discussion between Asghar Ali and Phra Ajarn Praseut at the Lao-Thai Theravada Buddhist Temple in Madison
In February, 2023, Asghar Ali arrived in Madison from his home in the Punjab in Pakistan as a visiting Ph.D. student, hosted by Professor Ian…
Geography Featured: Badger Talks Live 2023
Badger Talks Live is a live stream presentation series showcasing unique stories and talents on the UW-Madison campus and beyond. Tune in on Tuesdays in…
Christian Andresen wins NSF Career Award to study Arctic emissions
Assistant professor of geography will measure the impact of climate change on carbon emissions from Arctic wetlands. by Elise T. Mahon | April 20, 2023(Originally…
UW-Madison Geography highlights recent graduate student awards
Several Geography graduate students have recently received awards from professional organizations for research papers and maps, as well as funding awards from agencies like the…
National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program Project: Katie Braun
Congratulations to UW-Madison Geography graduate student Katie Braun on being awarded the National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Her project examines permafrost degradation…
Professor Matthew Turner honored with AAG 2023 Presidential Achievement Award
UW-Madison Professor of Geography Matthew Turner received the 2023 Presidential Achievement Award from the American Association of Geographers (AAG). This is the highest honor bestowed…
UW Geography Alumni Spotlight
From using their geography knowledge in careers here in Madison to across the globe in Afghanistan, continue reading to see where UW Geography degrees have…
Alumni Profile: Dr. Jacquelyn Gill
Name: Dr. Jacquelyn Gill Professional Title: Associate Professor of Paleoecology at the Climate Change Institute and the School of Biology and Ecology at the University…
