The Department of Geography's annual newsletter, Geograph, showcases the department's latest research discoveries, stories about outstanding alumni and students, departmental news, and more.
Features
Jamil Bey, receives top award from Geological Society
Improved wildfire smoke model identifies areas for public health intervention
Doctoral student receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Bahrami secures NASA FINESST grant for ice sheet meltwater research
Karl Zimmerer elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Gridiron & geography
Q&A with Ida Djenontin: How definitions shape global forest conservation efforts
Turning Research into Action: Ortiz Paves Way for Youth Climate Engagement
Science Snapshots
- Geography professor explores historical cartography in ‘The Living Black Atlas’
- Penn State Climate Consortium awards 11 climate action workshops
- IEE seed grants awarded to two geography faculty members
- Stable profits, land preservation matter to farmers debating solar leases
- Youth perspectives study on sustainability funded by EMS Sustainability Council
- Mitigating barriers for children walking and biking to school
- New Spatial Data Science Certificate
- Online geospatial certificate program receives accreditation
- 2024 Murphy Award honors Air Force veteran
- Cathryn Hunt Wins Esri Innovation Program Student of the Year Award
Retirements
Three Decades of Dedication: Todd Bacastow Celebrates Retirement
Taylor’s research legacy shines light on California wildfires, forest ecology
Around the department
Washington D.C internship bridges policy & study for geography major
Undergrad explores food sustainability at Taproot Kitchen
First-Year Reflections
Walker Building Renovation Project
Issue Number
9
Issue Label
Geograph 2024
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