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The Department of Geography and Meteorology offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography consisting of four concentrations:

1) Human Geography
2) Travel and Tourism
3) Geographic Information Science
4) Meteorological Studies


The Department of Geography and Metorology also offers a standalone Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and Climatology that meets the requirements set forth by the American Meteorological Society and for employment with the National Weather Service. The department also offer opportunities for Broadcast Meteorology. The faculty are committed to providing excellence in research and instruction, and are well known for their collaborative projects with students and the community alike.

Dr. Call and 12 students from METC 410 visited WTHR-TV 13 on Wednesday. They toured the station and watched a newscast f...
10/08/2026

Dr. Call and 12 students from METC 410 visited WTHR-TV 13 on Wednesday. They toured the station and watched a newscast from behind the scenes. Lindsey Monroe, a BSU graduate and past student in the class herself, was their host.

Thank you to Lindsay, as well as Sean Ash and Robb Ellis, for taking time out of their busy day in order to provide an insider’s perspective!

For our next featured graduate in our Spotlight on Alumni series, we have Natalie Fitzpatrick. She majored in Meteorolog...
10/01/2026

For our next featured graduate in our Spotlight on Alumni series, we have Natalie Fitzpatrick. She majored in Meteorology as well as Geography (with a concentration in GIS) and graduated in 2021.

Since May of 2022, Natalie has worked with the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, where she serves as a GIS Analyst, working with the CAD/911 system to provide critical geographic information that supports emergency response and public safety operations. Natalie is also a licensed drone pilot, using her skills and technology to assist with law enforcement and emergency response efforts. She works with Emergency Response Services (ERS) and serves as a meteorologist for the Sheriff’s Office, providing important weather information and support during emergencies and critical incidents.

Through her work in GIS, emergency services, aviation, and meteorology, Natalie has developed an impressive and unique skill set. Her dedication, technical expertise, and commitment to helping others make her a wonderful example of how education, passion, and hard work can lead to a meaningful career in public service.

Way to go, Natalie!

The next individual we’d like to feature as part of our Spotlight on Alumni series is Dan Council. He currently serves a...
09/15/2026

The next individual we’d like to feature as part of our Spotlight on Alumni series is Dan Council. He currently serves as an Outreach Coordinator covering Northern Indiana for the Indiana Geographic Information Office.

Dan graduated with concentrations in GIS and Human Geography. Immediately after college, he interned with the Porter County GIS office. He then moved to Canada to pursue a Master’s in Spatial Analysis from Toronto Metropolitan University, where he focused on business applications of GIS and economic geography. After spending 3 years working at Environics Analytics, a company known for geodemographic analysis and segmentation for marketing purposes, he moved back to his hometown of La Porte.

Dan has kept close ties to Ball State and our students. We’re proud of his fine work and glad he’s back in Indiana!

We have received a giant map of Indiana, which measures 10' x 16' and comes with an educational kit for teachers and K-1...
09/02/2026

We have received a giant map of Indiana, which measures 10' x 16' and comes with an educational kit for teachers and K-12 students. The map is available at the GIS Research and Map Collection at Bracken Library (BL224). This is an invitation for everybody, especially Social Studies students and teachers. We are looking for people to collaborate and create lesson plans based on the map. For contact, please get in touch with Dr. Seemann ([email protected]).

In the Spotlight on Alumni Series, we aim to share some professional achievements held by our graduates. Here, we have T...
08/31/2026

In the Spotlight on Alumni Series, we aim to share some professional achievements held by our graduates.

Here, we have Tyler Ryan, a proud 2020 graduate in Meteorology. He started out in the TV industry in Youngstown, Ohio at WFMJ. In 2022, he moved to the Quad Cities as a weekend meteorologist at WHBF/KLJB. After a short time there, Tyler was able to move home and work in Indianapolis at Fox59 and CBS4.

He left Broadcast Meteorology in 2026 to pursue his dream of working for the National Weather Service. Tyler currently works for the Weather Forecast Office in Des Moines, Iowa.

Whether it’s Broadcast or Applied Meteorology, our faculty in the School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Sustainability are there to support your career ambitions!

Outstanding in Dad Jokes AND Teaching? Congrats to Ball State’s Outstanding Teaching Award winner, Dr. David Call!
08/21/2026

Outstanding in Dad Jokes AND Teaching? Congrats to Ball State’s Outstanding Teaching Award winner, Dr. David Call!

05/27/2026

… and the lightning show was amazing!

05/27/2026

This storm followed us to the neighboring hotel.

Day 12 of METC490: Storm coming from Mexico was spectacular!
05/27/2026

Day 12 of METC490: Storm coming from Mexico was spectacular!

Days 9-11 of Dr. Call’s storm chase class: Texas -> Oklahoma -> Colorado -> Kansas -> Nebraska -> South Dakota -> Nebra...
05/25/2026

Days 9-11 of Dr. Call’s storm chase class: Texas -> Oklahoma -> Colorado -> Kansas -> Nebraska -> South Dakota -> Nebraska -> Kansas -> Oklahoma -> back to Texas. Some amazing storm structure in between!

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Muncie, IN
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