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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…

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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…

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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…

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Visualizing Historic Vegetation with Range Mapper

Adrian George, Ph.D. candidate in the UW-Madison Department of Geography, recently published a paper titled “Range Mapper: An Adaptable Process for Making and Using Interactive,…

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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…

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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…

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UW Science Expeditions Open House held in Science Hall

The UW Science Expeditions campus open house event was held over the weekend of April 14-16, 2023. It featured activities and open houses across campus…

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Geography students participate in American Association of Geographers annual conference

The American Association of Geographers (AAG) held its annual conference from March 23-27, 2023 in Denver, Colorado (with a virtual option, as well). The meeting…

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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…

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Cart Lab Design Challenge 2023: Visualizing the Evolution of the Great Plains

By: Professors Robert Roth and Joe Mason, and graduate student Jake Steinberg The UW Cartography Lab and University of Wisconsin-Madison Geography Lab held its 9th…

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