News & Events
Open Research Day to Highlight Geographical Sciences for Sustainable Development
Join us from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 for an insightful afternoon showcasing the impactful research at the Department of Geographical Sciences. The theme of this year’s Open Research Day is “Supporting Sustainable Development Goals through Geospatial Data Sciences."
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Student Q&A: Stella Shanker, Geography '26
While many people discover geographical sciences gradually, Stella, majoring in geography with a minor in remote sensing, had a clear passion from an early age. She talks about the incredible opportunities she already enjoyed at UMD, such as interning at NASA, her interests, and the possibilies that lie ahead of her as a geographical scientist.
Quick Chat with Colin Hartnett
Meet the friendly face behind the front desk at GEOG! Hailing from Southborough, Massachusetts, Colin graduated from GEOG in the spring of 2023 and came back as a graduate assistant in the fall.
Police Chief Magazine: 'The Looming Threat of Infectious Zoonotic Diseases'
Associate Professor Meredith Gore warns of the escalating threat posed by wildlife trafficking as a conduit for infectious zoonotic diseases.
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