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Department of Geography, Environment & Society

Using science, theory, innovative technology and fieldwork, we explore the complex relationships between society and nature, people and places, and the causes and consequences of environmental change.

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Gabe Schwartzman

Graduate Student Gabe Schwartzman Wins Award for Best Paper

Geographer's publication is 'best paper of the year'.

Kathryn Grace

Being Part of the Solution

"When people aren't using resources designed for them, how do we fix the system?" says Associate Professor of Geography Kathryn Grace. Grace is researching how women in Africa…

News

Hiring: Lecturer in Geographic Information Science

We invite applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of lecturer with expertise in Geographic Information Science (GISc) to begin teaching…

Q&A with Marin Kelly (BA ‘21)

Spring 2021 graduate Marin Kelly reflects on her time at the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate in the Department of Geography, Environment & Society and looks…

Vinay Gidwani

Professor Gidwani receives 2020-21 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate & Professional Education

Vinay Gidwani, received a University-wide honor that is awarded to exceptional candidates and reflects the University of Minnesota's strong and enduring commitment to quality…