The overall mission of the Department of Geography is to conduct theoretical and applied geographic research in a dynamic and responsive manner that educates and inspires students to become critical and committed citizens who contribute to solutions for our planet.
Department head: Brian King
Associate Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Bronwen Powell
Associate Head of Undergraduate Programs: Chris Fowler
Associate Head of Resident Graduate Programs: Trevor Birkenholtz
Director of Online Geospatial Education: Anthony Robinson
Degrees offered: B.S., B.A., M.S., M.GIS, Ph.D., minors, and certificates
Visit Department Website: https://geog.psu.edu
Penn State is leading a new network — the Eastern Fire Network (EFNet) — through a $1.74 million, three-year grant.
ICDS' Mid-Scale Seed Grant Program has awarded over $540,000 in total to 24 Penn State faculty members across eight teams representing six colleges and three campuses.
To help communities better respond to smoke-related health risks, researchers at Penn State are examining how people in the Northeast receive, interpret and act on air-quality alerts.
Three Penn State undergraduates will present their research from their fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Connection projects at Geography's Coffee Hour at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences has announced the appointment of two new members to the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) board of directors, and four new members to the college’s Development Council.
Penn State researchers and collaborators are forging a reforestation plan to counter climate-related disasters: deadly rainstorms, landslides and mudslides that have ravaged infrastructure, homes, farmland and livestock in recent years.
Penn State will soon celebrate its 11th GivingTuesday, and the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences will be raising money to support the Millennium Scholars Program.
A multi-institutional team led by geography researchers at Penn State built and tested four AI agents in order to introduce a conceptual framework of autonomous geographical information systems and examine how this shift is redefining the practice of GIS.
Geography alumnus Bob Myers, who has worked for decades as an attorney, continues to take courses at Penn State. He earned a master's degree in Geographic Information Systems and a master of science in spatial data science. He also recently toured Penn State's Geographics Lab, which he contracted to assist on a project in honor of his late brother.
Penn State geography alumnus Benjamin DeAngelo is stepping into a new role — one that allows him to apply a career’s worth of climate expertise in a more direct and collaborative way. He recently launched Operation Future, a consulting and advisory service focused on climate adaptation and resilience.
Penn State is leading a new network — the Eastern Fire Network (EFNet) — through a $1.74 million, three-year grant.
ICDS' Mid-Scale Seed Grant Program has awarded over $540,000 in total to 24 Penn State faculty members across eight teams representing six colleges and three campuses.
To help communities better respond to smoke-related health risks, researchers at Penn State are examining how people in the Northeast receive, interpret and act on air-quality alerts.
Three Penn State undergraduates will present their research from their fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Connection projects at Geography's Coffee Hour at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences has announced the appointment of two new members to the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) board of directors, and four new members to the college’s Development Council.
Penn State researchers and collaborators are forging a reforestation plan to counter climate-related disasters: deadly rainstorms, landslides and mudslides that have ravaged infrastructure, homes, farmland and livestock in recent years.
Penn State will soon celebrate its 11th GivingTuesday, and the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences will be raising money to support the Millennium Scholars Program.
A multi-institutional team led by geography researchers at Penn State built and tested four AI agents in order to introduce a conceptual framework of autonomous geographical information systems and examine how this shift is redefining the practice of GIS.
Geography alumnus Bob Myers, who has worked for decades as an attorney, continues to take courses at Penn State. He earned a master's degree in Geographic Information Systems and a master of science in spatial data science. He also recently toured Penn State's Geographics Lab, which he contracted to assist on a project in honor of his late brother.
Penn State geography alumnus Benjamin DeAngelo is stepping into a new role — one that allows him to apply a career’s worth of climate expertise in a more direct and collaborative way. He recently launched Operation Future, a consulting and advisory service focused on climate adaptation and resilience.
