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IUPUI Department of Geography
425 University Boulevard
213 Cavanaugh Hall
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Ph 317 274-8877
Fax 317 278-5220
Email geogdept@iupui.edu
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Geography is the
study of spatial patterns and processes associated with a wide variety
of phenomena in both the natural world and the world of human
affairs. The spread of disease, the sprawl of cities, the
distribution of plants and animals, or the diffusion of culture and
ideas all exhibit a spatial component that is the focus of Geography.
Geographers increasingly use advanced
information technologies to improve our understanding of the
world. Innovations in computer cartography, remote sensing,
geographic information systems, and the global positioning system are
revolutionizing the way we look at the Earth. This specialty
within the field of Geography is known as Geographic Information
Science.
The IUPUI Department
of Geography offers undergraduate and graduate degrees including the BA
in Geography and MS in Geographic Information Science. Certification
programs in GIS are offered at the graduate and undergraduate
levels. An education as a geographer prepares students for
successful careers in fields such as environmental management, urban
planning, conservation, public health, recreation and tourism,
transportation planning, international affairs, among many others.
The IUPUI Department
of Geography emphasizes excellence in teaching, original research, and
student/faculty interaction. Our faculty have expertise in
geographic information science, urban and rural landscapes,
biogeography, environmental science, and political and economic
geography. Regional specialties include Latin America and
the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America.
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Recent News and Announcements

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IUPUI Geography Welcomes Gilbert Nduru as Visiting
Associate Professor
The IUPUI Department of Geography is
pleased to welcome Gilbert Nduru, PhD as Visiting
Associate Professor of Geography for the Spring 2008 semester. Gilbert
is Chair of the Department of Geography at Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. His
research interests integrate perspectives from human and physical
geography with geographic information science methods. Gilbert will be
collaborating with our faculty to further develop joint research and
teaching opportunities as part of the Moi / IUPUI strategic partnership
and the Institute for Research on Social Issues in the School of
Liberal Arts. He will also teach
G303 Weather and Climate during the Spring 2008 term. Welcome to IUPUI Gilbert!
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Geography Club Students
Participate in Sea Turtle Conservation Project
IUPUI
Geography Club students traveled to Costa Rica to participate in the
Asociación ANAI Sea Turtle Conservation Project. The main
objective of the program is to protect sea turtle nests from human
poachers and beach erosion. Each season, as part of the conservation
effort, the project recruits volunteers, both national and
international, to help in the research and conservation work.
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Bob
Beck Publishes Physical
Geography Textbook
Prof.
Bob Beck, Trustee's Lecturer in Geography, has recently
published the physical geography textbook Physical Systems of the Environment,
through the Kendall/Hunt Company, Bob's text provides
a unique personal perspective, drawing many examples from local Indiana
landscapes, to introduce diverse and fascinating topics in physical
geography. Physical Systems of the Environment
serves as the primary text for Bob's G107
course of the same title, which can be taken online or in a traditional
classroom setting at IUPUI. Additional information about
the book is available through the publishers
website. Outstanding work Bob!
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Rudy Banerjee Joins IUPUI
Geography
Faculty
IUPUI Geography welcomes Prof. Aniruddha "Rudy" Banerjee
as Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science. Rudy
earned
his PhD in Geography from the University of Iowa with a research
specialization in geographic information science and environmental
epidemiology. He also holds a Master of Science in Urban &
Regional Planning, a Graduate Certificate in Transportation Studies
(both from Iowa), and a Bachelor of
Architecture from the University of Calcutta. Rudy most recently
served as a research scientist at the
Prevention Research Center in Berkley, California where his work
focused on geo-spatial science applications in preventative
health. Welcome aboard Rudy!
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IUPUI
Geography Awarded Grant to Study Physician Distribution in Indiana
Profs.
Jeff Wilson (Geography), Jim Brokaw (School of Medicine), and Eric
Wright (SPEA) were
awarded a grant from
the Indiana University Research Support Funds program to study
the spatial and temporal distribution of physicians practicing in
Indiana. This interdisciplinary research project focuses on
determining factors that
contribute to physician choice to practice in primary care specialties
and in medically under served areas of the state.
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IUPUI
Geography - Caribbean
Atlas
Project
Profs.
Tim Brothers, Jeff Wilson, and Owen Dwyer were awarded a grant from
Indiana
University's New Frontiers in the Arts and Humanities program to
develop a new atlas of the Caribbean. Entitled Caribbean Landscapes: An Interpretive Atlas,
the book
integrates essays, satellite imagery, astronaut photography from the
International
Space Station, and ground photos to develop interpretations of the
Caribbean's diverse landscapes. The atlas will be published through Caribbean Studies Press.
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Jeremy Webber
Receives William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion
Jeremy
Webber, a
Geography graduate, is one of ten campus recipients of the
William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion. The Plater Medallion
honors
students who demonstrate exemplary commitment to their communities.
Jeremy's work with the Center for
Earth and Environmental
Science (CEES) as both a service learning assistant and student
researcher displays his commitment to environmental research and
education. Jeremy is currently pursuing graduate studies in
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