Our world-renowned faculty are engaged in tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental and societal challenges -- including urban climate, disaster relief, protecting biodiversity, equitable community development, the transition to renewable energy, and sustainable growth.
The School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is home to thought leaders and innovators who are generating the knowledge needed to help our world navigate new and uncharted territories. Our faculty includes members of the National Academy of Sciences, Fulbright Scholars and global influencers in their areas of expertise. This expertise is being used in our research centers and in our classrooms to educate the innovators of tomorrow.