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Geography invites critical and creative thinking about our impact on the Earth, the equal distribution of resources, and sustainable living across the globe. Our programs cover social, cultural, economic, and natural science topics including landscape analysis, water resources, fire management, landscape ecology and biogeography, ecological restoration, climatology, and climate change.

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Fall 2023 class registration re-opens for all students Monday, August 7th. Geography Majors, Minors, & Certificate holders: meet this summer with department chair, Dr. LaDona Knigge(opens in new window), either in-person or online, to map out your Academic Year 2023-24 enrollment plan.

Note for our Distance Learners:  did you know you can access GIS software remotely via Chico State's online Wildcat Lab?  Wildcat Lab is a cloud service (web browser-to-PC) with over 50 software programs licensed by our campus. These are programs that you will find in our on-campus labs, including ArcGIS Desktop and Pro programs. To view a full list of the software, visit the Wildcat Lab webpage(opens in new window).

Geography in the News:

Professor Don Hankins is one of five Chico State faculty recognized in May 2023 for professional achievement(opens in new window) in pyrogeography research and service.

The Climate-Conscious College(opens in new window), article interview with Professor Mark Stemen et. al., by The Chronicle of Higher Education (Feb. 2023).

Faith Churchill, a geography and planning student earns recognition for her project in helping Chico State to become a designated safe-place for beneficial pollinators. 

See the 2020 issue of Chico State Today with Dr. Jacquelyn Chase and Peter Hansen on their work on "population displacement due to the 2018 Camp Fire".

Don Hankins' interview with NPR's Science Friday regarding "how indigenous burning practices could prevent massive wildfires.