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We deal with more than just maps. We are a community of scholars who seek to understand the complex ways humans engage with and create places. We are fascinated by questions of weather, earth, and human movement around the globe. We connect physical science, social science, and the humanities to ask challenging questions and generate new knowledge.

Are you ready to map the future with us?

Upcoming Events

SP26 Speaker Series Paul Markowski
Fri, April 3, 2026
Event Start Time: 3:30 pm
Event Location: Colloquia Room 340 18th Avenue Library
Students in GEOG 5942 - Severe Storm Forecasting
Mon, April 27, 2026
Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University
Ohio State Oval
Tue, April 28, 2026
Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University
Exterior view of Hayes Hall
Wed, April 29 - Tue, May 5, 2026
Event Start Time: 8:00 am
Event Location: The Ohio State University

Recent News

Brandon Rothrock

Community engaged research

Congratulations to Brandon Rothrock, who has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Community Engaged Graduate Student Award from Ohio State’s Office of Outreach and Engagement. This prestigious…

Adam Tjoelker

Ohio State Geography in Washington D.C.

Last week, Geography PhD student Adam Tjoelker travelled to Washington, DC to lobby for congressional support of science funding. Adam was selected to participate in these meetings as part of the…

H Rainak Khan Real with his poster

Hayes Research Forum results!

Congratulations to H. Rainak Khan Real who placed 2nd in this year’s Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum! Real’s poster, in the the mathematical and physical sciences category, was titled “The…

Students conducting weather balloon experiments

Students in the field!

Students from The Ohio State University’s Atmospheric Science Program, housed in the Department of Geography, have been participating in real-world data collection this winter. Led by faculty members…