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.

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Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

Central Michigan University

Dow Science Complex 296A

Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Phone: 989-774-3323

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Latest News
CMU ranked among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report

CMU ranked among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report

CMU ranks in the top 10% of U.S. four-year colleges, excelling in U.S. News 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
Posted September 24, 2024
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CMU postdoctoral researcher earns global recognition in UNESCO science communication competition

CMU postdoctoral researcher earns global recognition in UNESCO science communication competition

CMU postdoctoral researcher Violeta Martinez earns global recognition, placing third in UNESCO’s Short Talks, Big Impacts competition for her innovative research on water contamination.
Posted March 17, 2026
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CMU faculty awarded National Science Foundation grant to expand STORM field research program

CMU faculty awarded National Science Foundation grant to expand STORM field research program

Central Michigan University faculty have received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to expand the STORM field research program, providing rising sophomore meteorology majors with hands-on atmospheric science training.
Posted March 04, 2026
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Upcoming Events

SET Lessons Learned Seminar: Industry Perspective from DTE Energy

SET Lessons Learned Seminar: Industry Perspective from DTE Energy

Robert A. Richard, President and COO of DTE Gas, will speak at the School of Engineering & Technology’s Lessons Learned Seminar on March 18, 2026, sharing insights on gas operations, real-world engineering challenges, & leadership in the energy industry.
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PI Day Celebration

PI Day Celebration

Everybody is invited as we celebrate PI in all kinds of fun and tasty ways.Good, Games, Activities, Rewards, Raffles.Sponsored by the CMU Chapter of the American Mathematical Society.March 5, 20265-7 p.m.Pearce Hall 225
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Cocoa and Conversation

Cocoa and Conversation

Join the conversation! Connect with other CSE students and discuss what's happening in the College of Science and Engineering. Come ready with questions, concerns, and ideas. Hot cocoa and sweet treats provided.
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