Department of Geography
The science of place and space
If you are new to geography, then you might be surprised at what, and how much we do. Geographers utilize high-tech tools to discover and explain spatial patterns in the natural and human worlds. We are active in the study of global warming, natural hazards, globalization, homeland security, rural and economic development, disease outbreaks and much more.
We still make maps, of course; but these days you aren't likely to see a geographer hunched over a drafting table. We use space-based technology and cutting-edge computer technology to create digital maps and interactive representations of the Earth and people.
Why UNI?
UNI's Department of Geography traces its history since 1894
UNI offers the only BS degree in GIS in the state of Iowa
Most research-oriented Masters Program among regional peers
$1,000,000-2,000,000 in external research funding annually
Most graduates publish and/or present at conferences
Home of the 2nd most senior (Beta) chapter of the Gamma Theta Upsilon
“Geographer” was rated a top ten job in science by
U.S. News and World Report with a median salary of $85,430.
Events
Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus
Mon, Apr 08 2024
6:30pm
109 Curris Business Building (John Deere Auditorium)
ITTC234 MA Thesis Defense: Tesleem Ajisafe "A 30-Year Time Series Analysis of the Impact of Climate Change on Corn Yield in Iowa Using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model – 1992 To 2022"
Fri, Apr 12 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
ITTC 234
ITTC228 Thesis Defense: Lucas Kaufmann "The Spatial and Temporal Impacts of Land Use and Climate on the Abundance of Grassland Bird Species in Iowa from 2001 to 2019"
Fri, Apr 12 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm
ITTC 228