Meet your geography and environmental studies advisors
Personalized advising from faculty who know your goals
At Central Michigan University, Geography and Environmental Studies students receive one-on-one advising from faculty members who are active researchers, educators and professionals in their fields. Your advisor will help you select courses, explore research opportunities, prepare for internships and develop a plan for a successful career or graduate study.
Whether your interests include geographic information science (GIS), environmental sustainability, urban planning, climate science, remote sensing or community development, you'll work with faculty who share your passion and are committed to your success.
Find a faculty mentor that fits your interests
Geographic Information Science (GIS), Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technology
Interested in mapping the world through data? Our GIS faculty specialize in spatial analysis, environmental modeling, remote sensing, and geospatial technologies used by government agencies, environmental organizations, and private industry.
Geospatial Data Science, Cartography, Geovisualization, Conservation, GIS, Applied Geography
Applied Remote Sensing, Spectral Analysis, Environmental Science, Wetland Ecology
Geographic Information Science
GIS, Physical Geography, Environmental Justice
Environmental Modeling, Geo-Computation, Land-Water Dynamics, Coastal Ecology
Atmospheric Modeling, Remote Sensing, Data Assimilation
Sustainability and Environmental Studies
Study today's most pressing environmental challenges while working alongside faculty researching sustainability, resilience and environmental policy.
Sustainability, Energy Transitions, Socio-Ecological Systems, Applied Geography
Community Resilience, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development
Science Education
Environmental Education, STEM Education, Inclusive Learning
Urban Planning, Community Development, and Human Geography
Help shape the communities of tomorrow through planning, transportation, placemaking and economic development.
Land Use Management, Community Development, Placemaking, Community-Engaged Research
Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, GIS Applications, Travel Behavior, Fuel Emissions
Environmental Modeling and Physical Geography
Explore the science behind Earth's systems through modeling, hydrology, atmospheric science and ecosystem research.
Coastal Ecology, Hydrology, Environmental Modeling
Wetland Ecology, Environmental Science
Atmospheric Modeling, Remote Sensing
Physical Geography
Need help choosing an advisor?
Not sure where to start? Contact one of our program coordinators below and we'll connect you with the faculty member whose expertise best matches your interests.
Geography and Urban and Community Planning
Questions about:
- Geography major
- Urban and Community Planning
- Career pathways in planning and transportation
Sustainability, Environment and Society
Questions about:
- Sustainability, Environment and Society major
- Sustainability and Environmental Policy minor
- Environmental Justice certificate
- Marketing Environmental Sustainability certificate
- Environment-related minors and certificates
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Questions about:
- Geographic Information Science major
- GIS minor
- Cartographic Design certificate
- Careers in GIS and geospatial technologies
