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We are thrilled to announce the results of our recent GeoAI Prompt Contest, a remarkable event that witnessed wide participation from the University of Washington community. This year’s contest received an impressive 55 submissions from universities and high schools across the United States, showcasing the incredible creativity and innovation of participants.
Choosing winners was no easy… Read more
The Department of Geography is pleased to announce two new faculty members that begin their positions this academic year: Chrystel Oloukoï and tish lopez. Read more about them below.
Chrystel Oloukoï
Chrystel Oloukoï joins us as an Assistant Professor after recently completing their Ph.D. in African and African American Studies from Harvard University. They hold a B.A. and M.A. in Geography from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (France). They bring expertise in urban geography,… Read more
In celebration of Geography Awareness Week 2024 (November 18-22) and GIS Day (November 20), the Department of Geography and GeoDat: Society for Geo-Data Science are excited to announce the second annual GeoAI Prompt Contest! This contest aims to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inspire deep thought and creative expression about critical geographical issues facing the humanity and the planet such as climate change, food security, social and economic inequality, and… Read more
The College of Arts & Sciences welcomes students and their families to connect with faculty and staff, learn about a variety of topics, and explore our spaces throughout Family Weekend.
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During the spring or summer quarter 2025, the Humanistic GIS Lab, run by Dr. Bo Zhao, is excited to recruit 1-2 undergraduate interns supported by the Halmo Geography Scholars Program. Students are expected to work 100 hours over the course of the quarter, and… Read more
During the spring quarter 2025, the Anti-Eviction Lab, run by Dr. Erin McElroy, is excited to recruit 1-2 undergraduate interns supported by the Halmo Geography Scholars Program. Students are expected to work 100 hours over the course of the quarter, and… Read more
Welcome to our newest graduate student cohort! Please find their biographies below.
Maro Denton
B.A., Politics, Oberlin College. Pronouns: they/them. My research interests: Revolutionary Ecology; Food Sovereignty; Agriculture; Decolonization; Queer Studies; Insurgent Infrastructure; Dual Power; Counterinsurgency; Revolutionary Marxisms; Insurrectionary Anarchism; Praxis. In my personal time, I enjoy community organizing, talking and reading practical theory, gardening, foraging,… Read more
Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week. This week, attend gallery exhibitions, and more. As the UW community returns to campus, consider taking advantage of campus perks available to UW employees and students: Free admission to the Henry Art Gallery and Burke Museum Discounted tickets to performances by Meany Center,...… Read more
Mia Bennett, University of Washington assistant professor of geography, will spend a week this month in Norway as part of the orientation for the Fulbright Arctic IV Initiative. Bennett is one of 20 scholars selected to collaborate on multi-disciplinary research over the next 18 months.
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