MSU Department of Geography

News

Research by Brad Peter and Joe Messina is highlighted by the AAG!

A framework, based on remote sensing and landscape analysis, was developed by Peter, @DrJoeMessina, and Snapp to alleviate food insecurity and facilitate the restoration of marginal agricultural areas utilized by […]

Professor Joe Darden with his SROP Undergraduate Mentees

Professor Joe Darden with his SROP undergraduate mentees, Sarawit Fesshaie (on Joe’s right, photo left) and Ashton Jordan (on Joe’s left, photo right). They’ve conducted quantitative research on gentrification, race, […]

The Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University Makes History

The MSU Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences has admitted and will fund three African American women graduate students for the 2018 academic year. This will be the first […]

Fatoumata (Fatima) Binta Barry was selected into the Young Professionals Program at the World Bank

Over the next five years, Fatima will be stationed in Washington D.C. and will travel to various countries. The qualifications Fatima demonstrated for this highly competitive position were her commitment […]

Sharon Ruggles wins Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award!

Sharon Ruggles was recognized today as one of six people across the university this year to win the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award. This Award is one of the most […]

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Events

Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:00 am

RE: DISSERTATION DEFENSE NOTICE: C. Fung

Ms. Cadi Fung will be defending her dissertation Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. at, 673 Auditorium Rd, Room 105 Geography Bldg. Title: SPACES OF CONFLICT AND CONSERVATION IN […]

Monday, August 6, 2018 11:00 am

THESIS DEFENSE NOTICE: C. Lown

Mr. Cody Lown will defend his thesis: Title: Railroad Investment and the Development of the Chicago Region, 1850-1910 The defense will consist of two steps: a 30-60 minute uninterrupted presentation […]

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