Geographic Information Sciences (GIS)
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Geography and Environmental Studies
Integrate natural and human systems to solve complex problems facing our world, such as why some communities grow while others lose population, how to design better cities and suburbs or even how policymaking can better serve environmental conservation.
A world of opportunity
Get hands-on experience with the latest technology through internships, student research opportunities and active classes taught by innovative Central Michigan faculty members.
New scholarships available
The Calkins Scholarship has $1500 scholarships available for incoming students of any major in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. Send an unofficial transcript and intended major to ges@cmich.edu.
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CMU gave me a unique advantage by providing a major in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), something that I have found to be very impressive to employers and has provided me with numerous opportunities.
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Alumna goes from graduation to on-air local meteorologist
Since childhood Katherine Schwalm, knew she wanted to be a meteorologist. Within days of her graduation, she'd landed her dream job at a local news station.
Professor receives award to study wind and hail storms
John Allen, Ph.D., received an award from the Disaster Resilience Program to research wind and hail storms in a warming climate
Graduate student creates more stable fuel cell membrane
Graduate student, Jacob Lentz, creates a more stable fuel cell membrane to produce more sustainable energy
