American Association of Geographers@theAAG

AAG is an academic & professional organization representing educators, researchers, & practitioners in geography. Also at geographers.bsky.social

 Washington, D.C.
aag.org
Joined March 2009
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So proud of my friend Karen Seto of @Yale, the first U.S. woman to win the Vautrin Lud Prize, the highest award in the field of geography!!!!!! 🌎🌍🌏 environment.yale.edu/news/ar… cc @theAAG

Karen Seto Honored With Geography’s Top Prize

A pioneer of satellite analysis of urbanization and global environmental change, Seto is the first U.S. woman to win the Vautrin Lud Prize. She champions the field of geography as more important than...

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🌎 Looking for new ways to make learning meaningful and relevant for your students? Join "Inspiring Geographic Thinking: From Ideas to Classroom Practice," a workshop for educators, future teachers, and faculty to bring geographic thinking into classrooms. buff.ly/84n4yIu
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This Thursday, join Mark Yarish and Ivan Ramírez to explore the sword-edge realities of NYC’s environmental restoration and urban reinvention efforts. Learn about how restoration and community participation have interacted in high-profile projects: buff.ly/hF5x0IJ
AAG webinar banner promoting "Environmental Justice and Environmental Repair in NYC: Who Benefits and Why Principles Matter" on Oct 22, 2026, 1–2 PM ET, featuring speakers Ívan J. Ramírez (Univ. of Colorado Denver) and Mark Yarish (Brooklyn sustainability researcher).

ALT AAG webinar banner promoting "Environmental Justice and Environmental Repair in NYC: Who Benefits and Why Principles Matter" on Oct 22, 2026, 1–2 PM ET, featuring speakers Ívan J. Ramírez (Univ. of Colorado Denver) and Mark Yarish (Brooklyn sustainability researcher).
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#GeoWeek2026 is just under a month away! You can join AAG and other worldwide from November 16-20 and celebrate “Mapping the Future” From hosting events to sharing information about the discipline, there are so many ways to get involved: buff.ly/VOPfOrz
Geography Awareness Week 2026 banner titled "Mapping the Future" inviting geographers to join—Become a GeoAdvocate, be a Promotional Partner, publicize events, and get AAG classroom resources—background shows two people consulting a map on a grassy hillside.

ALT Geography Awareness Week 2026 banner titled "Mapping the Future" inviting geographers to join—Become a GeoAdvocate, be a Promotional Partner, publicize events, and get AAG classroom resources—background shows two people consulting a map on a grassy hillside.
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Missed the abstract deadline? Don’t worry – AAG has extended the 2027 Annual Meeting abstract deadline to next Thursday, October 22. 🌎 Learn more about how to submit and our #AAG2027 Themes: buff.ly/WEQVs7x
American Association of Geographers announces a deadline extension for 2027 annual meeting abstracts — new due date October 22, 2026 — over a photo of a busy conference lobby with attendees mingling near registration.

ALT American Association of Geographers announces a deadline extension for 2027 annual meeting abstracts — new due date October 22, 2026 — over a photo of a busy conference lobby with attendees mingling near registration.
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When New York transforms industrial landscapes, who benefits environmentally, socially, and economically? Join Mark Yarish and Ivan Ramírez to explore the sword-edge realities of New York’s environmental restoration and urban reinvention efforts: buff.ly/LDfyFMJ
AAG webinar banner promoting "Environmental Justice and Environmental Repair in NYC: Who Benefits and Why Principles Matter" on Oct 22, 2026, 1–2 PM ET, featuring speakers Ívan J. Ramírez (Univ. of Colorado Denver) and Mark Yarish (Brooklyn sustainability researcher).

ALT AAG webinar banner promoting "Environmental Justice and Environmental Repair in NYC: Who Benefits and Why Principles Matter" on Oct 22, 2026, 1–2 PM ET, featuring speakers Ívan J. Ramírez (Univ. of Colorado Denver) and Mark Yarish (Brooklyn sustainability researcher).
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REMINDER: Whether you’re planning on sharing an oral presentation or poster, all abstracts for #AAG2027 are due tonight, Thursday, October 15! buff.ly/WEQVs7x
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NatGeo Society's Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship is open! GTF is a professional opportunity where Fellows turn experience into transformative ways to teach students and bring geographic awareness into their environments and communities. 🗺️ Apply by Oct 22: buff.ly/UU7sAjj

The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship - National Geographic Society

The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship offers pre-K–12 educators life-changing, field-based learning aboard National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyages.

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Help tell the world about geography! Sign up now to become a GeoAdvocate during #GeographyAwarenessWeek. We’ll send you materials to share with your networks on social media, your students, and your colleagues. buff.ly/jCGTwOc #GeoWeek #MappingTheFuture
Invitation to participate as a Geo Advocate for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20, #GeoWeek2026), explaining sign-up and outreach support; overlaid on a photo of people jumping on a beach with AAG, Esri, and NCGE sponsor logos.

ALT Invitation to participate as a Geo Advocate for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20, #GeoWeek2026), explaining sign-up and outreach support; overlaid on a photo of people jumping on a beach with AAG, Esri, and NCGE sponsor logos.
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AI is rapidly changing how students learn, write code, analyze data, and interact with GIS. Join @Esri on November 5 to examine how educators can help students use AI as a learning and problem-solving partner while continuing to develop core skills. buff.ly/JQ24wpg
Webinar announcement: Strategies for Integrating Thoughtful AI into GIS Teaching and Learning — November 5, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM PT; colorful, undulating data-point background with Esri logo.

ALT Webinar announcement: Strategies for Integrating Thoughtful AI into GIS Teaching and Learning — November 5, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM PT; colorful, undulating data-point background with Esri logo.
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From jargon to impact: Teaching undergraduates the art of public communication. How @ConversationUS can support authentic learning and help them become civic storytellers. We highlight our article in Professional Geographer @theAAG in the national blog theconversation.com/from-jar…

From jargon to impact: Teaching undergraduates the art of public communication

Teaching public storytelling to students can help them communicate better in the world.

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Registration Now Open: 2026 Scholars at Risk US General Assembly From November 12–14, scholars, higher education leaders, students, and partners will share practical ways to support threatened scholars and defend academic freedom in the US and worldwide. buff.ly/8jUnHqC
Announcement for SAR US General Assembly in Chicago, IL, November 13–14, 2026, with a red "SAVE THE DATE" banner over a blue-tinted photo of a historic gated entrance.

ALT Announcement for SAR US General Assembly in Chicago, IL, November 13–14, 2026, with a red "SAVE THE DATE" banner over a blue-tinted photo of a historic gated entrance.
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Don't forget to join AAG’s Climate Action Committee for an informal virtual coffee hour tomorrow at 11AM ET/8 AM PT. Come chat and gather information on how geographers can support emissions reductions within AAG and the academic field. buff.ly/76gHrb7 [login required]
AAG Climate Action Committee virtual coffee hour announcement: three people clinking coffee cups with latte art, event October 9, 2026 at 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT, with the American Association of Geographers seal in the corner.

ALT AAG Climate Action Committee virtual coffee hour announcement: three people clinking coffee cups with latte art, event October 9, 2026 at 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT, with the American Association of Geographers seal in the corner.
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New! The Marble Fund Seed Grant Award for Computational Geography provides grants to US-based early-career faculty (those who have earned their PhD within 10 years). Two grants of up to $8,500 are available to those who are eligible to serve as a PI. buff.ly/2f1EGSe
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Hey teachers! Geography Awareness Week is quickly approaching. 👀 You can get classroom resources from AAG for #GeoWeek2026, containing posters, stickers, bookmarks, and more. 🌎 Get your kit today: buff.ly/jCGTwOc
Teacher guiding students over a classroom map, promoting "Mapping the Future" for Geography Awareness Week 2026 and inviting teachers to request classroom resource kits from the American Association of Geographers.

ALT Teacher guiding students over a classroom map, promoting "Mapping the Future" for Geography Awareness Week 2026 and inviting teachers to request classroom resource kits from the American Association of Geographers.
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Tenant organizing in NYC's five boroughs has a complex history. Neighborhood context, history, and relationships matter greatly to organizers and movement participants. Join holden taylor to examine what has worked and what lessons learned can be applied: buff.ly/M88qdh9
AAG webinar titled "Tenant Movements in Mamdani’s New York" scheduled Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2–3 PM ET, summarizing NYC tenant organizing history and featuring a speaker portrait alongside a brief biographical note.

ALT AAG webinar titled "Tenant Movements in Mamdani’s New York" scheduled Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2–3 PM ET, summarizing NYC tenant organizing history and featuring a speaker portrait alongside a brief biographical note.
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Students, don't miss out on these award opportunities. Whether you're a PhD candidate or undergraduate student, there are awards for you. Submit your applications by next Thursday, October 15, 2026: (🧵)
Promotional banner from the American Association of Geographers announcing Student Awards with an October 15 deadline and a call to nominate or apply today, set against a dark background with warm golden bokeh lights.

ALT Promotional banner from the American Association of Geographers announcing Student Awards with an October 15 deadline and a call to nominate or apply today, set against a dark background with warm golden bokeh lights.

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Master's students are encouraged to apply for AAG's Marble Fund Award for Innovative Research in Quantitative Geography. Awardees will receive a $2000 prize, a formal certificate of merit, and a $1000 travel grant is available to attend #AAG2027 in person. buff.ly/s94vtgV

AAG Marble Fund Award for Innovative Master’s Research in Quantitative Geography - AAG

AAG - AAG Marble Fund Award for Innovative Master’s Research in Quantitative Geography - Education Grants -

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AAG's Marble-Boyle Undergraduate Achievement Award recognizes excellence in academic performance by students putting strong efforts to bridge geographic and computer science. Awardees receive a prize of $1,500 and more. buff.ly/v5I9qCZ

AAG Marble-Boyle Undergraduate Achievement Award - AAG

AAG - AAG Marble-Boyle Undergraduate Achievement Award - Education Grants -

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