In the late 1990s, the University of Pennsylvania had a problem: The neighborhood surrounding the university was unsafe.
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Welcome to the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
Student Employment Opportunities
There are a number of internship and employment opportunities in geography and planning. SGSUP students have the chance to work on campus with research teams and for exciting employers like the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
Academic Advising
Our advisors are here to help you succeed. If you are pursuing a major, minor, certificate or BIS concentration in geography, GIS or urban planning, an advisor can help you stay on track for graduation and achieve your academic and career goals. You can schedule your appointment in advance or walk in.
Our Faculty
Our faculty members are world-renowned researchers who publish extensively in leading journals and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration. Among our internationally known leaders are four members of the National Academy of Sciences, a National Science Foundation Young Investigator award winner, two Guggenheim scholars, and members of the National Research Council Geographical Sciences Committee.
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December 3, 2018
With a hometown known for a booming urban center, it is not much of a surprise that Hanan Alhashmi decided to pursue an education that could benefit its development.
