Geography and Geospatial Sciences
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Geography in the Media
- Kansas State University Modernizes Geospatial Research with Geocat on AWS
In collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AWS Partner, ROK Technologies, the university is developing Geocat: a scalable, cloud-native ArcGIS Enterprise platform designed to serve students, faculty, and extension professionals. - Explore GIS Topics in Map Monday Workshops
Have you ever been curious about using spatial data software for a research project? Are you interested in learning how to use geographic data to visually tell a story? Now is the time to get started! The Geographic Information Systems Spatial Analysis Laboratory, GISSAL, will host a series of beginner-friendly, hands-on workshops for K-State faculty, staff and students during the fall semester. The series will also include a kick-off session for experienced ArcMap users to begin, or master, the transition to ArcGIS Pro. - Nellis, Former K-State Geographer and Provost, to be Recognized with Honorary Degree
Kansas State University will award an honorary doctorate to M. Duane Nellis, an internationally recognized scholar and national higher education leader who committed 17 years of his nearly four-decade career in higher education to K-State. - Two K-State Professors Receive One of U.S. Science's Highest Distinctions
Plant pathologist Eduard Akhunov and geographer Bimal Paul have been named American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows in recognition of significant scientific contributions.
Department News and Events
- Read the K-State Globe
The October 13, 2025 edition of the K-State Globe is now available. Keep up-to-date on announcements, research, and opportunities in Geography and Geospatial Sciences! - Geography and Geospatial Sciences Department Awards Scholarships
Eighteen students recently received awards, scholarships, and research fellowships from the K-State Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences during the recent reception cereomony held on May 6, 2025. - Read the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences Annual Newsletter
Catch up on news and the activities of geography faculty, staff, students, and alumni during 2023!