Department of Geography

Smith Hall will have no elevator service from June 17 through the end of December. Floors 2 and above are accessible only by stairs. Please contact faculty or staff members directly to arrange alternative meeting locations, if needed. You may also contact the department main office for assistance: geog@uw.edu or (206) 543-5843.

Racquel West named 2018 McNair Scholar

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Ph.D. student Maggie Wilson receives European Union research grant

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Geography Department featured in The Daily

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Staying Positive and Curious, Matt Manolides Finds Success with GIS

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Amelia Schwartz Receives Award from UW Center for Human Rights for Work on Indigenous Water Rights

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Professor Megan Ybarra and Edgar Sandoval featured in Society and Space Forum

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Racquel West named 2018 McNair Scholar

Ph.D. student Maggie Wilson receives European Union research grant

Geography Department featured in The Daily

Staying Positive and Curious, Matt Manolides Finds Success with GIS

Amelia Schwartz Receives Award from UW Center for Human Rights for Work on Indigenous Water Rights

Professor Megan Ybarra and Edgar Sandoval featured in Society and Space Forum