Department of Geography and Geology
Represent the world around us and plan for a sustainable future. Students gain practical experience with the latest applications and techniques in geographic information systems, environmental science, community sustainability, and physical and cultural geography.
Building Solutions for Tomorrow
Program Facilities
UWSP students have access to state-of-the-art computer equipment for the facilitation of map production and geographic analyses. Our students are trained in the field with weather and climate studies, submeter GPS data collection, large scale urban mapping, and much more!
Research Projects
GIS Center faculty and staff engage in research opportunities that help enrich the GIS curriculum and provides solutions to challenging spatial problems. GIS Center research also provides our students with life experiences only obtained by working on real-world problems first-hand.
Center for the Small City
The Center for the Small City focuses on small cities, towns, and rural areas within micropolitan areas, (settlements with fewer than 50,000 people.) CSC sponsors a biennial national conference that brings academics, small city elected officials and staff together to discuss the development, needs, and problems affecting small cities.
GIS Center
The GIS Center conducts Geographic Information Systems training, outreach, and research. Our community outreach and research help Wisconsin citizens and communities confront various types of geospatial challenges.
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Strong Foundations for Innovation
Our graduates have expertise and tools in spatial solutions to better understand the relationship between people, places and the planet.
Department Scholarships
Scholarships in the Department of Geography and Geology can either require an application, paper for a geography or geology course, or be granted by faculty nominations.
Alumni to Know
Our graduates are in demand. Nationally and regionally, there is a pressing need for professionals educated in GIS and related spatial analysis techniques. Prepare yourself for purposeful work through your courses in the Department of Geography and Geology.
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Meet Your Department of Geography and Geology Faculty!
Our faculty have extensive experience and are committed to providing individual attention in small classes. Our faculty offices are located in the Science Building.
Doug Miskowiak
- GIS Instructional Administrator
- Geography and Geology Chair
College of Letters and Science, Department of Geography and Geology
715-346-4789
Samantha Kaplan
- Professor
- Global Affiliate Scholar – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
College of Letters and Science, Department of Geography and Geology, Ed.D. Global Affiliate Scholars
Ismaila Odogba
- Professor
- Co-Director, Center for the Small City
- Global Affiliate Scholar – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
College of Letters and Science, Department of Geography and Geology, Ed.D. Dissertation Committee Members, Ed.D. Global Affiliate Scholars