American Association of Geographers
@geographers.bsky.social
AAG brings together members of the global geographic community. We are an academic & professional organization representing educators, researchers, & practitioners in geography. https://www.aag.org/membership/
Embracing disciplines across the humanities and sciences, geography is a social science that explores much more than the points on a map.
As #GeoWeek approaches, Lisa Schamess shares how there’s something for everyone—and everywhere—in this discipline. buff.ly/djGNXG1
#GeoHumanities #GeoSky #GIS
As #GeoWeek approaches, Lisa Schamess shares how there’s something for everyone—and everywhere—in this discipline. buff.ly/djGNXG1
#GeoHumanities #GeoSky #GIS
Because How Would We Understand the World Without It? — Why Social Science?
When I was in elementary school, the way we studied geography was...not fun. It involved a lot of memorizing: state capitals, rivers and mountains, maybe a famous place from history or two. It…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Embracing disciplines across the humanities and sciences, geography is a social science that explores much more than the points on a map.
As #GeoWeek approaches, Lisa Schamess shares how there’s something for everyone—and everywhere—in this discipline. buff.ly/djGNXG1
#GeoHumanities #GeoSky #GIS
As #GeoWeek approaches, Lisa Schamess shares how there’s something for everyone—and everywhere—in this discipline. buff.ly/djGNXG1
#GeoHumanities #GeoSky #GIS
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BIG NEWS: We have a title and description for our talk next month, being delivered by the inimitable Dr. Adam Hanieh! On 12/5 at 10AM Eastern time, come see "Greening the Gulf? Renewables, Fossil Capitalism, and the ‘East-East’ Axis of World Energy"!
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BIG NEWS: We have a title and description for our talk next month, being delivered by the inimitable Dr. Adam Hanieh! On 12/5 at 10AM Eastern time, come see "Greening the Gulf? Renewables, Fossil Capitalism, and the ‘East-East’ Axis of World Energy"!
Did you know... #GeographyAwarenessWeek was established by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987. Held annually during the 3rd week of November, we're joining together with our GeoAdvocates and Partners to celebrate "Making Spaces of Possibility” for #GeoWeek, Nov. 17-21. buff.ly/LefUycS
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Did you know... #GeographyAwarenessWeek was established by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987. Held annually during the 3rd week of November, we're joining together with our GeoAdvocates and Partners to celebrate "Making Spaces of Possibility” for #GeoWeek, Nov. 17-21. buff.ly/LefUycS
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“Thaler’s book, [Saving the Rainforest and Losing the World], is a geographical tour de force that spans continents as it interlinks government halls with plantations in an exemplary global political ecology," according to AAG Review of Books.
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“Thaler’s book, [Saving the Rainforest and Losing the World], is a geographical tour de force that spans continents as it interlinks government halls with plantations in an exemplary global political ecology," according to AAG Review of Books.
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I look forward to attending the annual meeting of the Middle States Division of the @geographers.bsky.social in Montclair, NJ in less than a week (Nov 14-15) www.montclair.edu/earth-and-en...
2025 MSAAG Regional Meeting
The Middle States Division of the Association of American Geographers meeting, as previously announced, will be hosted in the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences (CELS) at Montclair State Unive...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I look forward to attending the annual meeting of the Middle States Division of the @geographers.bsky.social in Montclair, NJ in less than a week (Nov 14-15) www.montclair.edu/earth-and-en...
Student Reminder: If you're seeking travel support to attend #AAG2026, AAG will be awarding #student travel grants of $500 plus the cost of in-person registration to help subsidize travel expenses for students presenting in San Francisco.
Apply by November 15: buff.ly/a8D3pkx
#GeoSky #GISChat
Apply by November 15: buff.ly/a8D3pkx
#GeoSky #GISChat
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Student Reminder: If you're seeking travel support to attend #AAG2026, AAG will be awarding #student travel grants of $500 plus the cost of in-person registration to help subsidize travel expenses for students presenting in San Francisco.
Apply by November 15: buff.ly/a8D3pkx
#GeoSky #GISChat
Apply by November 15: buff.ly/a8D3pkx
#GeoSky #GISChat
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🌟 Deadline Extended!
Apply now for the 2025–26 #UCGIS I-GUIDE Community Champions program!
Design instructional materials integrating #SpatialAI and open, FAIR, reproducible science using the I-GUIDE Platform. $3,000 stipend available!
Apply by Nov 17, 2025 👉 i-guide.io/community-ch...
Apply now for the 2025–26 #UCGIS I-GUIDE Community Champions program!
Design instructional materials integrating #SpatialAI and open, FAIR, reproducible science using the I-GUIDE Platform. $3,000 stipend available!
Apply by Nov 17, 2025 👉 i-guide.io/community-ch...
November 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
🌟 Deadline Extended!
Apply now for the 2025–26 #UCGIS I-GUIDE Community Champions program!
Design instructional materials integrating #SpatialAI and open, FAIR, reproducible science using the I-GUIDE Platform. $3,000 stipend available!
Apply by Nov 17, 2025 👉 i-guide.io/community-ch...
Apply now for the 2025–26 #UCGIS I-GUIDE Community Champions program!
Design instructional materials integrating #SpatialAI and open, FAIR, reproducible science using the I-GUIDE Platform. $3,000 stipend available!
Apply by Nov 17, 2025 👉 i-guide.io/community-ch...
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New in AAG's Geography in the News series: A look at caring and managing agricultural land around the world, and how we can use indigenous methods to preserve #biodiversity. With vocabulary and questions for study, GITN articles are suited to high school and undergraduate classrooms. buff.ly/uiHSe8g
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New in AAG's Geography in the News series: A look at caring and managing agricultural land around the world, and how we can use indigenous methods to preserve #biodiversity. With vocabulary and questions for study, GITN articles are suited to high school and undergraduate classrooms. buff.ly/uiHSe8g
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I am an approved speaker for the @geographers.bsky.social Visiting Geographical Scientist Program, which supports bringing geographers on multi-institutional visits.
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Visiting Geographical Scientist Program - Approved Speakers - AAG
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November 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I am an approved speaker for the @geographers.bsky.social Visiting Geographical Scientist Program, which supports bringing geographers on multi-institutional visits.
www.aag.org/visiting-geo...
www.aag.org/visiting-geo...
We have 2 Community College awards seeking applicants! 🧵
The Darrel Hess scholarship is looking to award students from two-year institutions/colleges who are transferring to four-year colleges and universities. Awardees will receive $1,500 to be used for any educational expenses: buff.ly/xZQNxSk
The Darrel Hess scholarship is looking to award students from two-year institutions/colleges who are transferring to four-year colleges and universities. Awardees will receive $1,500 to be used for any educational expenses: buff.ly/xZQNxSk
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We have 2 Community College awards seeking applicants! 🧵
The Darrel Hess scholarship is looking to award students from two-year institutions/colleges who are transferring to four-year colleges and universities. Awardees will receive $1,500 to be used for any educational expenses: buff.ly/xZQNxSk
The Darrel Hess scholarship is looking to award students from two-year institutions/colleges who are transferring to four-year colleges and universities. Awardees will receive $1,500 to be used for any educational expenses: buff.ly/xZQNxSk
We understand individuals may be affected by the ongoing government shutdown. If you are currently furloughed or facing temporary financial constraints, we can issue an invoice, so that you can register and submit your abstract by the deadline. Please contact us with your request at meeting@aag.org.
Don't forget! AAG has extended the 2026 Annual Meeting abstract deadline to today, Thursday, November 6!
Submitted abstracts may be edited through January 29, 2026. Learn more about how to share your research and about our #AAG2026 Themes: buff.ly/36P1PJB
Submitted abstracts may be edited through January 29, 2026. Learn more about how to share your research and about our #AAG2026 Themes: buff.ly/36P1PJB
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We understand individuals may be affected by the ongoing government shutdown. If you are currently furloughed or facing temporary financial constraints, we can issue an invoice, so that you can register and submit your abstract by the deadline. Please contact us with your request at meeting@aag.org.
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Help tell the world about geography!
Sign up now to become a GeoAdvocate during #GeographyAwarenessWeek, Nov 17-21!📍🗺️
@geographers.bsky.social will send you materials to share with your networks on social media, your students, and your colleagues ➡️ bit.ly/3Nj2B3N
#GeoWeek #GeoWeek2025 #TakeAction
Sign up now to become a GeoAdvocate during #GeographyAwarenessWeek, Nov 17-21!📍🗺️
@geographers.bsky.social will send you materials to share with your networks on social media, your students, and your colleagues ➡️ bit.ly/3Nj2B3N
#GeoWeek #GeoWeek2025 #TakeAction
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Help tell the world about geography!
Sign up now to become a GeoAdvocate during #GeographyAwarenessWeek, Nov 17-21!📍🗺️
@geographers.bsky.social will send you materials to share with your networks on social media, your students, and your colleagues ➡️ bit.ly/3Nj2B3N
#GeoWeek #GeoWeek2025 #TakeAction
Sign up now to become a GeoAdvocate during #GeographyAwarenessWeek, Nov 17-21!📍🗺️
@geographers.bsky.social will send you materials to share with your networks on social media, your students, and your colleagues ➡️ bit.ly/3Nj2B3N
#GeoWeek #GeoWeek2025 #TakeAction
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Celebrate Geography Awareness Week at Brown! From Nov 17-21, IBES & partners will host a career panel, photo contest, workshops, colloquia, and tours highlighting how GIS skills can be used in + beyond the classroom.
Full schedule: https://ibes.brown.edu/news-events/2025-geography-awareness-week
Full schedule: https://ibes.brown.edu/news-events/2025-geography-awareness-week
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Celebrate Geography Awareness Week at Brown! From Nov 17-21, IBES & partners will host a career panel, photo contest, workshops, colloquia, and tours highlighting how GIS skills can be used in + beyond the classroom.
Full schedule: https://ibes.brown.edu/news-events/2025-geography-awareness-week
Full schedule: https://ibes.brown.edu/news-events/2025-geography-awareness-week
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The Geography Department at the University of Victoria has just posted a job ad for an Assistant Professor position in Indigenous Geographies. Please share widely, and feel free to reach out if you're interested in applying or have questions. @geographers.bsky.social @cangeographers.bsky.social
The Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Indigenous Geographies, preferably with a focus on Human–Environment Relationships.
Read more 👉 www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
Read more 👉 www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Geography Department at the University of Victoria has just posted a job ad for an Assistant Professor position in Indigenous Geographies. Please share widely, and feel free to reach out if you're interested in applying or have questions. @geographers.bsky.social @cangeographers.bsky.social
Don't forget! AAG has extended the 2026 Annual Meeting abstract deadline to today, Thursday, November 6!
Submitted abstracts may be edited through January 29, 2026. Learn more about how to share your research and about our #AAG2026 Themes: buff.ly/36P1PJB
Submitted abstracts may be edited through January 29, 2026. Learn more about how to share your research and about our #AAG2026 Themes: buff.ly/36P1PJB
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Don't forget! AAG has extended the 2026 Annual Meeting abstract deadline to today, Thursday, November 6!
Submitted abstracts may be edited through January 29, 2026. Learn more about how to share your research and about our #AAG2026 Themes: buff.ly/36P1PJB
Submitted abstracts may be edited through January 29, 2026. Learn more about how to share your research and about our #AAG2026 Themes: buff.ly/36P1PJB
#GeographyAwarenessWeek is coming November 17-21 and we’re proud to partner with our sponsors Esri and the National Council for Geographic Education this year to celebrate "Making Spaces of Possibility.”
Hosting an event? Check out the #GeoWeek2025 StoryMap and get involved: buff.ly/ohFkOQp
Hosting an event? Check out the #GeoWeek2025 StoryMap and get involved: buff.ly/ohFkOQp
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#GeographyAwarenessWeek is coming November 17-21 and we’re proud to partner with our sponsors Esri and the National Council for Geographic Education this year to celebrate "Making Spaces of Possibility.”
Hosting an event? Check out the #GeoWeek2025 StoryMap and get involved: buff.ly/ohFkOQp
Hosting an event? Check out the #GeoWeek2025 StoryMap and get involved: buff.ly/ohFkOQp
#Patagonia has some long-distance intruders. How did North American beavers’ habitat take over South American forests? These furry creatures are admired for their important roles in North America – but these impacts don’t translate well to the #islands of Tierra del Fuego. buff.ly/xkF1Zji #GeoSky
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#Patagonia has some long-distance intruders. How did North American beavers’ habitat take over South American forests? These furry creatures are admired for their important roles in North America – but these impacts don’t translate well to the #islands of Tierra del Fuego. buff.ly/xkF1Zji #GeoSky
With academic freedom increasingly under siege in the US, the scope of speech repression is nearly unprecedented. AAG President Bill Moseley shares that despite these efforts, geographers are needed as public intellectuals to continue to voice perspectives on policies and programs. buff.ly/d2U5e9P
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
With academic freedom increasingly under siege in the US, the scope of speech repression is nearly unprecedented. AAG President Bill Moseley shares that despite these efforts, geographers are needed as public intellectuals to continue to voice perspectives on policies and programs. buff.ly/d2U5e9P
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🌎 #OSMGeoWeek is just around the corner!
Join the global OSM community for a week of online mapathons, in-person editing parties, and other events from Nov 17 - 22nd. You can add your event to the worldwide GeoWeek calendar on the OpenStreetMap US website.
🔗 openstreetmap.us/events/osmge...
Join the global OSM community for a week of online mapathons, in-person editing parties, and other events from Nov 17 - 22nd. You can add your event to the worldwide GeoWeek calendar on the OpenStreetMap US website.
🔗 openstreetmap.us/events/osmge...
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🌎 #OSMGeoWeek is just around the corner!
Join the global OSM community for a week of online mapathons, in-person editing parties, and other events from Nov 17 - 22nd. You can add your event to the worldwide GeoWeek calendar on the OpenStreetMap US website.
🔗 openstreetmap.us/events/osmge...
Join the global OSM community for a week of online mapathons, in-person editing parties, and other events from Nov 17 - 22nd. You can add your event to the worldwide GeoWeek calendar on the OpenStreetMap US website.
🔗 openstreetmap.us/events/osmge...
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National Geographic Explorer and Penn State Geography’s Tiza Mfuni is attending the National Geographic Explorer’s Festival in Johannesburg, where he also led a session on self-reflection for collaboration.
November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
National Geographic Explorer and Penn State Geography’s Tiza Mfuni is attending the National Geographic Explorer’s Festival in Johannesburg, where he also led a session on self-reflection for collaboration.
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ACLS is offering Digital Justice Seed Grants of $10k-50k and Development Grants of $50k-100k for digital humanities projects focused on the histories and interests of historically marginalized communities through the ethical use of digital tools & methods: acls.org/DigitalJustice
November 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
ACLS is offering Digital Justice Seed Grants of $10k-50k and Development Grants of $50k-100k for digital humanities projects focused on the histories and interests of historically marginalized communities through the ethical use of digital tools & methods: acls.org/DigitalJustice
Reminder: AAG has extended the 2026 Annual Meeting abstract deadline to this Thursday, November 6. We accept all submitted abstracts and organized sessions for presentation.
Need to make some edits? Submitted abstracts may be edited through Thursday, January 29, 2026. buff.ly/36P1PJB #AAG2026
Need to make some edits? Submitted abstracts may be edited through Thursday, January 29, 2026. buff.ly/36P1PJB #AAG2026
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Reminder: AAG has extended the 2026 Annual Meeting abstract deadline to this Thursday, November 6. We accept all submitted abstracts and organized sessions for presentation.
Need to make some edits? Submitted abstracts may be edited through Thursday, January 29, 2026. buff.ly/36P1PJB #AAG2026
Need to make some edits? Submitted abstracts may be edited through Thursday, January 29, 2026. buff.ly/36P1PJB #AAG2026
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Hey @geographers.bsky.social and ALL researchers! The AAG Qual Research Specialty Group is hosting a (free) Webinar, "Disrupting the Metrics of Research Evaluation and Impact: The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment", on Nov. 13th, 11am-12pm ET. Register here: bit.ly/48QyvmF
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: My Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Rethinking the Metrics of Research Evaluation and Valuation: The Qualitative Research Specialty Group Presents The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment with Dr. Kelly Cobey
November 13th,...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Hey @geographers.bsky.social and ALL researchers! The AAG Qual Research Specialty Group is hosting a (free) Webinar, "Disrupting the Metrics of Research Evaluation and Impact: The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment", on Nov. 13th, 11am-12pm ET. Register here: bit.ly/48QyvmF
Hey teachers! You can get classroom resources from AAG for Geography Awareness Week, containing posters, stickers, bookmarks, and more. Get your kit today: buff.ly/r98uH5h #GeoWeek2025
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Hey teachers! You can get classroom resources from AAG for Geography Awareness Week, containing posters, stickers, bookmarks, and more. Get your kit today: buff.ly/r98uH5h #GeoWeek2025