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Geography and Geoinformation Science (GGS) is understanding the human and natural complexities of our planet.

In today's digitized age, technology advances the way we live and work. A GGS degree provides students with state-of-the-art geospatial knowledge to pursue careers in industry and academia.

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Geointelligence MS and Graduate Certificate

Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) uses a wealth of datasets to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features (both natural and constructed) and human activity. We offer a MS degree and a Graduate certificate in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence preparing our students  with the necessary skills to pursue careers in the federal workforce, intelligence community, and beyond.

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Drones - the sky is no longer our limit!

Drone-based remote sensing creates rich geospatial datasets of our planet. Drone-based remote sensing is advancing leaps and bounds. 

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Urban Science - connecting data and the world around you

This is data-driven research in relation to urban phenomena such as transportation and mobility, urban change, and related real-world challenges. 

DC Metro area traffic visualization

Location, location, location!

Given our Washington, D.C. metro area location and our students’ expertise, there are numerous internship and employment opportunities in GGS ranging from startup companies to federal agencies. 

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Why GGS at Mason?

100%

job placement for GGS graduates.

$6 Million

 Annual Research Expenditure supported by NSF, NASA, and DoD.

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Computer labs fully equipped with GIS technologies including Esri’s ArcGIS, MatLab, Adobe Creative Cloud, ENVI, and more.

Visit Us On Campus

Come learn more about our program!

 

  • GGS Department Main Offices

    10431 Rivanna River Way Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 993 – 1210 ggs@gmu.edu

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Exploratory Hall at George Mason University Fairfax Campus

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Mar27

Motivating Students in STEM Courses

Mar 27, 2024, 9:00 - 10:15 AM

Zoom

REGISTER TO ATTEND by Monday, March 25, 2024. Do you teach a STEM course but feel that your students lack motivation? If you answered yes, you aren’t alone. Since the pandemic, professors across the country have been expressing that they have noticed a general trend in reduced student motivation. In
Mar28

Master's Thesis Defense - Department of Geography & Geoinformation Science

Mar 28, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Exploratory Hall, Room 2304 (GGS Conference Room) 

or via Zoom: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/5752247897

Candidate: Tyler Cook Master of Science in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science Title: The Economic Effect of COVID-19 on Metropolitan Statistical Areas Committee: Thesis Director: Dr. Timothy Leslie Committee Members: Dr. Nathan Burtch, Dr. Taylor Anderson ABSTRACT: Several key findings were discovered through these analyses
Apr2

Promoting Academic Integrity in STEM Classrooms

Apr 2, 2024, 10:30 - 11:45 AM

Zoom

REGISTER TO ATTEND by March 29, 2024 It seems like academic integrity has always been a concern of STEM faculty, but now with so many new technologies available to students, this topic may seem overwhelming. So, what can be done about this ever-evolving issue? In this workshop, we will discuss