MSU Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences

10/14/2026

We're hiring! Join the team at Michigan Natural Features Inventory and help advance conservation across Michigan. We're currently seeking a Natural Resources Communications Manager to lead outreach and storytelling efforts, and a GIS Analyst to support biodiversity conservation through geospatial data, mapping, and technology solutions. Explore both opportunities and help us spread the word!

10/13/2026

We're looking forward to our Fall Undergraduate Open House! Join us on Friday (10/16) anytime between 2:-3:30 pm to learn more about our programs, clubs, events, and more while enjoying some delicious c***r and donuts. All new, current, and interested students are welcome!

10/10/2026

It was a beautiful night for a parade, and we were so thrilled to welcome all of our Spartans home to East Lansing!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who played a part in making this year’s MSU Homecoming Parade another fun and memorable success! We couldn’t do it without:

MSU Geography Club 🌱
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msuweatherclub
Triple G
MSU Geography Alumni Advisory Board
MSU Geography Community Building Committee
...and all of our incredible donors and friends!

A special shoutout to Dr. Ethan Theuerkauf for rallying the GEO community and expertly navigating our boat float through the parade route!

And thank you to MSU Alumni Office for a wonderful event!

10/09/2026

Welcome home, Spartans! Whether you're arriving from across town, across Michigan, or across the globe, it’s great to have you back where it all began. Have an incredible Homecoming weekend! Go Green! 💚💚💚

Happy Homecoming, Spartans, and welcome back home. Enjoy your visit! 💚

10/08/2026

Attention Undergrads! Join us for our Fall Open House! All new, current, and interested students are welcome!

10/08/2026

Looking to boost your skills? Our courses and professional certificate programs in Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Data and Visualization will develop your geographic awareness and geospatial technology skills and expand your career opportunities. New session starting October 19.

https://professional.ongeo.msu.edu

10/08/2026

The countdown is on! Join us tomorrow (10/9) as we take to the streets of East Lansing in the 2026 Homecoming Parade to welcome home our Spartan Alumni from near and far. ALL ARE WELCOME! 💚💚💚

10/05/2026

Calling all Spartan Geographers!

We’d love to have you join us for the MSU Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Come roll with us and show your Spartan Geography pride! Go Green!

To stay up to date with the latest details, please RSVP using the link in the comments.

10/02/2026

As anticipation of El Niño’s impact this year builds, Senior Academic Specialist Ryan Shadbolt provides an overview of the science behind these weather patterns and their potential effects.

See the link in the comments to learn more.

10/01/2026

Beyond the Boom: How Rural Communities Adapt

Global development research often focuses on the explosive growth phase of agricultural booms—but what happens when that growth slows down?

In a new paper, research led by MSU Geography and ESPP Ph.D. student Leo Baldiga examines post-boom dynamics in Central Thailand's aquaculture sector. The study shows how smallholder farming families navigate long-term land changes and reshape their livelihoods to build lasting resilience.

See the link in the comments to learn more.