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Opportunities for Urban Resilience to Climate Change: Understanding Local Climate Perceptions, Motivations, and Barriers to Green Infrastructure Use , Emmilene Berski

Women’s Communities and Landscapes in Deadwood, South Dakota in the 1870s–1880s , Jessica Kaye Long

The Spatial Organization of Pre-Colonial African Kingdoms: The Empires of Ethiopia & Mali , Victoria O. Alapo

Commemorating the Past: Nebraska Museum Practices in Interpreting, Memorializing, and Mythologizing History , Carissa Dowden

Film and the Making of a Modern Nebraska (1895-1920): A Historical Geography , William Helmer

Reexamining the Desert: A Study of Place-Based Food Insecurity , Morgan Ryan

Votes and Voters in Time and Space: The Changing Landscape of Political Party Support in Kentucky, 1974-2020 , Glenn Humphress

Federal Land-Use Policy and Resettlement in the Great Plains: An Experiment in Community Development During the New Deal Years, 1933-1941 , Theresa Glanz

Population Sustainability in Rural Nebraska Towns , Andrew Husa

Timing and Formation of Linear Dunes South of the Niobrara River Valley, North-Central Nebraska Sand Hills , Ashley K. Larsen

ASSESSING LANDSLIDE SUSCEPTIBILITY WITH GIS USING QUALITATIVE & QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN KNOX COUNTY, NEBRASKA , Christian J. Cruz

A Historical Geography of Six and Eight-Man Football in Nebraska , Andrew Husa

Utilizing a Consumer-Grade Camera System to Quantify Surface Reflectance , Joseph J. Lehnert

Modeling Gross Primary Production of Midwest Maize and Soybean Croplands with Satellite and Gridded Weather Data , Gunnar Malek-Madani

Spatial Analysis of Ethnic and Racial Segregation in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, 2000 - 2014 , Roy Yao

Dating Late Quaternary Alluvial Fills in the Platte River Valley using Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dating , Jacob C. Bruihler

A Research Framework for the Geographic Study of Exotic Pet Mammals in the USA , Gabrielle C. Tegeder

Using GIS to Assess Firearm Thefts, Recoveries and Crimes in Lincoln, Nebraska , David A. Grosso

A STUDY OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH DWELLING STRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT BASED ON AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF LINCOLN, NEBRASKA , Jeehoon Kim

Geographic Variation of Health Care Spending on Heart Failure in Metropolitan Areas , Kevin McMillan

"We Shall Meet Beyond the River": An Analysis of the Deathscape of Brownville, Nebraska , Ashley J. Barnett

Building a GIS Model to Assess Agritourism Potential , Brian G. Baskerville

Exploring the Nature of Space for Human Behavior in Ordinary Structured Environments , Molly Boeka Cannon

A Historical Geography of Sand Island 1870 - 1944 , Lucas P. Johnson

Proximal Sensing as a Means of Characterizing Phragmites australis , Travis Yeik

Multi-Temporal Analysis of Crop Biomass Using Selected Environmental Variables and Remote Sensing Derived Indices , Nwakaku M. Ajaere

Evaluating Vegetation Response to Water Stress Using Close-Range and Satellite Remote Sensing , Sharmistha Swain

ASSESSING SEASONAL FEATURES OF TROPICAL FORESTS USING REMOTE SENSING , Roberto Bonifaz-Alfonzo

USING A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TO DEFINE REGIONS OF GRAPE-CULTIVAR SUITABILITY IN NEBRASKA , Ting Chen

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Malaria in Paraguay , Nicole M. Wayant

Levels of Response In Experiential Conceptualizations of Neighborhood: The Potential For Multiple Versions of This Place Construct , Cynthia M. Williams

PRESERVATION ETHICS IN THE CASE OF NEBRASKA’S NATIONALLY REGISTERED HISTORIC PROPERTIES , Darren Michael Adams

Intersections of Place, Time, and Entertainment in Rural Nebraska in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries , Rebecca A. Buller

The Changing Landscape of a Rural Region: The effect of the Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir in the Osage River Basin of Missouri , Melvin Arthur Johnson

Detection and Measurement of Water Stress in Vegetation Using Visible Spectrum Reflectance , Arthur Zygielbaum

Patterns and Consequences of Segregation: An Analysis of Ethnic Residential Patterns at Two Geographic Scales , Kenneth N. French

Geographies of Indigenous-based Team Name and Mascot Use in American Secondary Schools , Ezra J. Zeitler

A WATERSHED-BASED CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LAKES IN AGRICULTURALLY-DOMINATED ECOSYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY OF NEBRASKA RESERVOIRS , Henry N. N. Bulley

MODELING BIGHORN SHEEP HABITAT IN NORTHWEST NEBRASKA , Kyle M. Forbes

CLOSE-RANGE AND SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING OF ALGAL BIOMASS IN THE IOWA GREAT LAKES , Eric A. Wilson

EFFECTS OF SPATIAL RESOLUTION AND LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE ON LAND COVER CHARACTERIZATION , Wenli Yang

Spatial Structure and Decision-Making Aspects of Pedestrian Route Selection through an Urban Environment , Michael R. Hill

VACANCY CHAINS AND INTRA-URBAN MIGRATION , Donald Rundquist

Water Power Development on the Lower Loup River: A Study in Economic Geography , Ralph Eugene Olson

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Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies

Doctoral Dissertations and Masters Theses

Yunhe Cue , (Ph.D.)  Bike-sharing: Towards Equitable Urban Transportation .  Advisors: Cindy Zhang & Peter Chen .

Quinn Malloy , (Ph.D.)  Auto-dependency, Equity, and Place: A comprehensive assessment of household spending on transportation in the United States.   Advisors:  Carol Atkinson-Palombo & Norman Garrick .

Jake Layburn , (M.A.)  Health Geographic Perspective on Mpox Outbreak in the United States .  Advisor:  Debarchana Ghosh .

Adam Gallaher , (Ph.D.)  Sustainable Energy Transitions: Exploring Low Carbon Solutions for Transportation and Electricity Production.   Advisor: Cindy Zhang .

Moataz Kilany , (Ph.D.)  Land Use / Land Cover Classification Optimization Using Swarm Algorithms.   Advisor: Cindy Zhang .

Junya Wu (Ph.D.)  Using Excess Heat Factor (EHF) to deepen understanding of heatwaves in the U.S.   Advisor: Anji Seth.

Shamayeta Bhattacharya , (Ph.D.)  SHAKTHI: Studying Healthcare Accessibility among Kothi, Transgender and Hijra Individuals .  Advisor:  Debarchana Ghosh .

Sungmin Jang , (Ph.D.)  The Evolution of American Media Perceptions and Portrayal of Geopolitics on the Korean Peninsula .  Advisor: Nathaniel Trumbull .

Ji Won Suh , (Ph.D.)  Reconstructing and Identifying Historic Land Use Land Cover in Northeastern U.S. .  Advisor: William Ouimet .

Zhijie “JJ” Zhang , (Ph.D.)  Efficient Recognition of Potential Landslides using Open Access Multi-Source Remotely Sensed Images with Deep Learning Approaches .  Advisor: Cindy Zhang .

Jon Leonard , (M.A.)  User Interpretation associated with Manual Digitization of Stone Walls and Relict Charcoal Hearths using airborne LiDAR .  Advisor: William Ouimet .

Benbella, Diane , (Ph.D.)  A Geospatial Analysis of Uganda’s Progress and Challenges Towards the Target of “90-90-90” for Ending the HIV Epidemic .  Advisor:  Debarchana Ghosh .

Buchanan, Mary , (Ph.D.)  Exploring Landscape Futures for Local Food Production in Northeastern Connecticut .  Advisor:  Carol Atkinson-Palombo .

Wang, Wenjie , (Ph. D.)  Some Studies on Land Cover Change in Connecticut and Land Cover Data Quality Improvement .  Advisor: Cindy Zhang .

Zhang, Bo , (Ph.D.)  Predictive Mapping of Spatial Categorical Variables by Markov Chain Random Fields .  Advisor:  Cindy Zhang .

Acharya, Awanti , (Ph.D.)  A Spatial-Hedonic Regression and Difference-in-Differences Based Study of the Impact of Curb Appeal, Cell Towers, and Flipping on House Prices .  Advisor:  Dean Hanink .

Barocci, Antonio , (Ph.D.)  A Geography of Repression. The Spatio-Temporal Analysis of the First Years of the Fascist Special Tribunal 1926-1928 .  Advisor:  Ken Foote

Mkami, Adelina ,  (Ph.D.)  Democracy and Place in Practice: Exploring a Community Food Network .  Advisor:  Ken Foote .

Terbeck, Fabian , (Ph.D.)  Rising Poverty and Diversity in Suburbs: A Decomposition Analysis of Poverty Trends in the Chicago-Joliet-Naperville Metropolitan Area in the 2000s .  Advisor:  Ken Foote .

Zhai, Ruiting , (Ph.D.)  Modeling Land Use/Cover Change and Its Effect on Invasive Species in Long Island Sound Watersheds.   Advisor:  Cindy Zhang .

Li, Xueke ,  (Ph.D.) Improved Understanding of Trends, Variations, and Causes of Atmospheric Aerosols Using Ground Measurements, Satellite Observations, and Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling .  Advisor:  Cindy Zhang .

Megan McCusker Hill, (Ph.D.)  Gully Erosion and Holocene-Anthropocene Environmental Change in southern New England .  Advisor: William Ouimet .

Hui Wang, (Ph.D.)  Investigating the Relationship between Hydrological Variation, Land Use/Cover Change and Climate Change at Regional and Local Scales under Future Scenarios .  Advisor: Cindy Zhang .

Eli Egan-Anderson, (M.A.)  Mapping Relict Charcoal Hearths in the Northeast US Using Deep Learning Convolutional Neural Networks and LIDAR Data .  Advisor: William Ouimet .

Neil Oculi, (Ph.D.)  Vulnerability of Small Island Developing States across Multiple Scales .  Advisor: Scott Stephenson .

Shuowei Zhang , (Ph.D.)  Computing Local Fractal Dimension Using Geographical Weighting Scheme .  Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Weixing Zhang , (Ph.D.)  A Markov Chain Random Field Cosimulation-Based Approach for Land Cover Post-classification and Urban Growth Detection .  Advisor: Cindy Zhang .

Joseph Danko , (Ph.D.)  The Local Socioeconomic Impact of Destination Redevelopments in Detroit and Las Vegas (1990-2010): A Novel Geographically-Weighted Shift-Share Analysis Approach .  Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Eric Hoffman , (Ph.D.)  Developing a Flexible Disaster Relief Supply Chain Model .  Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Qinglin Hu , (Ph.D.)  An Empirical Analysis of the Role of Unionization in Variations in Income Inequality Across Selected U.S. Metropolitan Areas in 1990, 2000 and 2010 .  Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Kevin Nebiolo , (Ph.D.)  Anticipating the Effects of Economic Displacement in Marine Space with Agent Based Models .  Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Mengyao Zhang , (Ph.D.)  A Geographical Analysis of Food Access in the Greater Hartford Area of Connecticut .  Advisor: Debarchana Ghosh .

Andrew Huddy , (Ph.D.)  Farming Alone: Factors Influencing Farmland Conversion Along the Rural Urban Fringe .  Advisor: Jeffrey Osleeb .

Katharine Johnson , (Ph.D.) Investigating Historic Human-Land Use Dynamics in Southern New England Using LiDAR and Geospatial Analysis .  Advisor: Will Ouimet .

Xiaojiang Li , (Ph.D.), Investigating Environmental Inequities in Terms of Street Greenery using Google Street View .  Advisor:  Cindy Zhang .

Natalia Vorotyntseva , (Ph.D.)  Measuring Segregation Patterns and Change: a Co-Location Quotient Approach .  Advisor:  Robert Cromley .

Karen Johnson , (M.A.)  Prejudice and Discrimination in U.S. Graduate Geography Programs: Reports from Domestic and International Students .  Advisor: Ken Foote .

Carissa Rutkauskas , (M.A.)  Latinos College Access: Effect of Cultural, Social, and Human Capital on Enrollment within the Metropolitan Area .  Advisor: Thomas Cooke .

Dmitriy Tarasov , (M.A.)  With a National Park Next to Its Downtown:  Forecasting the Distribution of the Economic Impacts of the Coltsville National Historical Park within Hartford, Connecticut.  Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Kevin Evringham , (Ph.D.) United States Security Alliances in the Asian Pacific: A Pivot from Bi-Lateral to Multi-Lateral in the 21st Century.   Advisor: Nathaniel Trumbull .

Timothy Garceau , (Ph.D.)  A Multi-Scalar Model to Identify the Causes of Decreased Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in the United States.   Advisor: Carol Atkinson-Palombo.

Jose Torres , (Ph.D.) Tourist and Recreational Legacies of World's Fairs .  Advisor: Nathaniel Trumbull .

Shaolu Yu , (Ph.D.) Transnationalism, Mobility and Identity: the Making of Place in Flushing, New York City.   Advisor: Priscilla McCutcheon.

Marcello Graziano , (Ph.D.) Adoption of diffused Renewal Energy Technologies:  Patterns and Drivers of Residential Photovoltaic (PV) Systems in Connecticut, 2005-2013 . Advisor: Carol Atkinson-Palombo .

Kristen Keegan , (Ph.D.) Economic Diversity, Growth and Development in Early Nineteenth Century Connecticut . Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Naomi Lazarus , (Ph.D.) Evaluating Community Resilience under Conditions of an Environmental Disaster: The Case of the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill . Advisor: Jeffrey Osleeb .

George Bentley , (Ph.D.) Analyzing Land Covers in the context of Kuznets Curves . Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Benjamin Franek (Ph.D). On Stream Assessment: Human Perception and Spatiotemporal Delineation of Geomorphic Units . Advisor:  Nathaniel Trumbull.

Jie Lin , (Ph.D.) Intelligent Isopleth Mapping . Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Zhiqiang Liu , (Ph.D.) Geographical Concentration of Manufacturing Industries in China -- Measurements and Determinants . Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Cary Lynch , (Ph.D.) Observed and Projected Climate Variability in the Northeast United States from CMIP5 . Advisor: Anji Seth .

Allison Bradshaw (M.A.)  A Spatial Analysis of West Nile Virus in Texas, 2012 .  Advisor:  Debarchana Ghosh .

Dean Chauvin (M.A.)  Advanced Techniques in Emergency Preparedness and Geoprocessing .  Advisor:  Jeffrey Osleeb .

Logan Thomas , (M.A.)  The Status of Economic and Social Rights in Appalachia .  Advisor: William Berentsen .

Kevin Evringham , (M.A.) The United States Military Realignment on Okinawa . Advisor: Nathaniel Trumbull .

Patrick Gallagher , (M.A.) Creating a Pedestrian Level-of-Service Index for Transit Stops : Evidence from Denver’s Light Rail System . Advisor: Carol Atkinson-Palombo .

Jonathan Pollak , (M.A.) An Integrated Approach for Developing Adaptation Strategies in Climate Planning: A Case Study of Vulnerability in Dukes County, Massachusetts . Advisor:  Carol Atkinson-Palombo .

Christopher Rappa , (M.A.) New England's Retail Landscape: An Analysis of the County-level Restructuring: 1988-2008 . Advisor: Jeffrey Osleeb .

Jebediah Stevens , (M.A.) Exploring Symbolic Aspects of Human-Environment Interaction in a Socially Constructed Coastscape:  Sense of Place in Coastal Maine . Advisor: Nathaniel Trumbull .

Paul Fernald , (Ph.D) Asian Americans in New England: Settlement and Business Patterns, 1980-2002 . Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Benjamin Spaulding , (Ph.D) A Game Theoretic Approach to the Maximal Covering Prevention Location Problem . Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Jeanne Thibeault , (Ph.D) Changing Climate in the Bolivian Altiplano . Advisor: Anji Seth .

Jie Lin , (M.A.) Using Geographically Weighted Regression to Solve the Areal Interpolation Problem. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Marshall Rivers , (M.A.) A Spatial Analysis of Votor Turnout in Windham, Connecticut from 2005 Through 2008. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Daxiang Zhang , (M.A.) Contrail Detection Using Object-oriented Based Classification and Interpolation Based on Geostatistics. Advisor: Chuanrong Zhang .

Peter Hayward , (Ph.D) The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem (MAUP) and Health Disparities . Advisor: Jeffrey Osleeb .

Akito Michimi , (Ph.D) Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Cardiovascular Disease in the United States and England:  A Comparison of Data from National Health Surveillance Databases . Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Melanie Rapino , (Ph.D) Gender Roles and Spatial Entrapment . Advisor: Thomas Cooke .

Graham Boardman , (M.A.) Science to support dam removal decisions: the geomorphic impacts of Poliak Pond Dam on Umpawaug Pond Brook, Connecticut and recommendations for dam removal. Advisor: Melinda Daniels .

Brandon Cramer , (M.A.) Spatial Analysis of Alcohol-Related Mortality in Connecticut, 1985-2004. Advisor: Jeffrey Osleeb .

Stephanie Derrick , (M.A.) Solving the location set covering problem in a bounded plane. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Thomas Fischetti , (M.A.) Economic Restructuring in the United States: 1988-1999. Advisor: Alexander Vias .

Natalie Vibert , (M.A.) Regeneration of Woody Vegetation in the Southern Connecticut River Floodplain. Advisor: Melinda Daniels .

Paul Woodworth , (M.A.) Assessment of Changes in Hydraulic Habitat from the Removal of Poliak Pond Dam on Umpawaug Pond Brook in Redding, Connecticut. Advisor: Melinda Daniels .

C. Patrick Heidkamp , (Ph.D) Credence Attributes and Land Use: Eco-labeled Coffee . Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Kei Man (Betty) Chau , (M.A.) Second Generation Chinese Immigrants’ Degree of Assimilation in the United States. Advisor: Thomas Cooke .

Jason Miller , (M.A.) Interpreting Tectonics From Geomorphic Metrics in the Hsuehshan Range, Taiwan. Advisor: Melinda Daniels .

Nicholas McNamara , (M.A.) Siting Commodities Distribution Points for Emergency Preparedness in Western Connecticut Coastal Towns Using a Loosely-Coupled GIS-SAS Model. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

F. Tyler Huffman , (Ph.D.) Assessing the Impact of Uncertainties and Errors on Multi-Criteria Evaluation Procedures when using Remote Sensing Derived Land Cover Input Data . Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Grant Gritzmacher , (M.A.) A Comparison of Four Methods of Estimating Bed Shear Stress Using Three-Dimensional Velocity Data From Natural Meandering Channels With and Without Large Woody Debris. Advisor: Melinda Daniels .

Bryan Jones , (M.A.) Estimating Age-Specific Inter-Regional Migration Using Infant Migration Propensity: The Case of Iceland. Advisor: William Berentsen .

Heather Pierce , (M.A.) A Planform Analysis of Channel Change on the Housatonic River in Southwestern Massachusetts. Advisor: Melinda Daniels .

Benjamin Spaulding , (M.A.) Integrating the Maximum Capture Location Problem Into a GIS Framework. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Elizabeth Spencer , (M.A.) Riffle Microhabitats: Linking Geomorphology to Aquatic Macoinvertibrate Community Compositions within Riffle Systems. Advisor: Melinda Daniels .

Tatiana Serebriakova , (Ph.D.) Mapping Radiation from External and Internal Sources in Belarus from the Chernobyl Disaster: Implications for Epidemiological Analysis . Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Gregory Cutrera , (M.A.) Analyzing the Accessibility of Grocery Stores to Low-Income Neighborhoods. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Mara Kaminowitz , (M.A.) A Geographic Information System for Assessing Physical and Environmental Risks to Historic Sites in Northeastern Connecticut. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Sarah Marchant , (M.A.) The Shifting Landscape of Concentrated Metropolitan Poverty 1980-2000. Advisor: Thomas Cooke .

Megan McCusker , (M.A.) The Geomorphic Effects of Low-Head Dams upon the Sediment Regime of Connecticut Fluvial Systems. Advisor: Melinda Daniels .

Cathyann Yellen , (M.A.) Examining the ‘Brain Drain': A Temporal and Spatial Pattern Analysis of the Emigration of University of Connecticut Graduates From the State of Connecticut. Advisor: Alexander Vias .

David Merwin , (Ph.D.) A Neural Network Approach to Solving Areal Interpolation Problems . Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Edmund Zolnik , (Ph.D.) A Multilevel Model of U.S. Internal Migration . Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Daniel Grossman , (M.A.) Relieving Congestion Along the I-95 Corridor Through Entrance Ramp Closures: A Shortest Path Approach. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

David Humphreys , (M.A.) Siting of Wireless Network Antennae: A Location Set-Covering Approach Using Three Dimensional Viewshed Analyses. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Martyn Smith (M.A.) A Comparison of Quantitative Methods Used to Measure Coastal Change Using GIS. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Kristopher White , (Ph.D.) Regional Economic Change in the Northern Forest: An Empirical Examination . Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Katherine Blankley , (M.A.) Examining Boundary and Scale Effects in Multi-criteria Evaluation Perfomed Within a Raster Based Geographic Information System. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Kevin Fleming , (M.A.) The Regulation of Public Space in Hartford Connecticut: The Criminalization of the Homeless. Advisor: William Berentsen .

John Hangen , (M.A.) Fallout: The Aftermath of a Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on a Rural Municipality. Advisor: William Berentsen .

C. Patrick Heidkamp , (M.A.) Waterfront Revitalization, Gentrification and Capital on the Waterfront – An Analysis of Waterfront Revitalization in Two Small Port Cities: Portsmouth, NH and Newport, RI. Advisor: William Berentsen .

Chinekwu Obidoa , (M.A.) Geographical Analysis of HIV/AIDS Infection in Nigeria. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Stephen Scobie , (M.A.) Geographic Contingency and Commuting Time. Advisor: Thomas Cooke .

Julie Annino , (Ph.D.) Travel Behavior and Intelligent Transportation Systems . Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Mary Melson , (M.A.) Changes in the Spatial Distribution of Women in Connecticut Between 1940 and 2000. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Amie Tillmann , (M.A.) Screams from the Quiet Corner? A Regression Analysis of Crime in Windham County, Connecticut. Advisor: Thomas Cooke .

April Forsman , (M.A.) An Assessment of Satisfaction Among Residents of New Urbanist Communities. Advisor: Thomas Cooke .

Xiaojing Wei , (M.A.) Analyzing the Relationship Between Motor Vehicle Crash Locations, Ambulance Dispatch Sites and Emergency Room Locations Using Data on Motor Vehicle Crash Occurring on State or Local Roads in Northeastern Connecticut. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Stephen Baker , (M.A.) Geographic Dimensions of Poverty and Affluence within the Bridgeport-Milford PMSA. Advisor: Peter Halvorson .

Paul Fernald , (M.A.) New Gold Mountain: Contrasts in Chinese Migration and Settlement Patterns in Australia. Advisor: Wei Li .

F. Tyler Huffman , (M.A.) Automated Label Point Annotation as a Location Set Covering Problem. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

David Merwin , (M.A.) Applying Artificial Neural Networks for Spatial Interpolation of Digital Elevation Models. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Adam Winters , (M.A.) Analyzing Coverage Areas for Emergency Medical Services in the North Central Connecticut Region. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Edmund Zolnik , (M.A.) Urban Social Indicators: Canada and the USA. Advisor: Thomas Cooke.

Stewart Crone , (M.A.) An Analysis of Redistricting Connecticut Congressional Districts Following the 2000 Census. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Kevin Nolan , (M.A.) Facility Location in a Competitive Environment. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Brian Pop e, (M.A.) Creating a Campus Accessibility Map for the Disabled. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Stephen Martin , (M.A.) The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem and Its Effect on Environmental Equity Studies. Advisor: Dean Hanink.

Paul Samara , (M.A.) Urban Change Detection Using Landsat Thematic Mapper Data During Different Real Estate Market Cycles in Connecticut. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Christine Seidel , (M.A.) A Watershed Analysis Method to Predict Base Flow Water Quality Using GIS and Landscape Spatial Pattern Analysis: Tolland County , Connecticut - Winter Season. Advisor: Robert Andrle .

Matthew Stutts , (M.A.) Evaluating the Spatial Demands for U.S. National Battleground Parks. Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Stacey Barron , (M.A.) Journey-to-work Patterns Among University of Connecticut Employees: An Empirical Examination of Commuting Distances and Times Using Survey Methodology. Advisor: Peter Halvorson .

Jeffrey Crocker , (M.A.) Regional Accessibility Between the European Union and East-Central Europe: An Analysis and Application of the Market Potential and Aggregate Travel Models. Advisor: William Berentsen .

William Kida , (M.A.) Using Delphi to Couple an External Linear Programming Model to ArcView. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Alexander Mavrides , (M.A.) Siting a Municipal Composting Facility in Mansfield, Connecticut and Developing and Efficient Yard Waste Collection Routing Scheme Using Geographic Information Systems. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Jennifer Roberts (M.A.) An Analysis of Availability and Accessibility of Mammography Facilities in Connecticut Using a Singly Constrained Spatial Interaction Model. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Richard Mrozinski , (M.A.) A Methodology for the Spatial Interpolation of Area Units. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Thomas Mueller , (M.A.) Spatial Variation of Mortgage Lending in the Capitol Planning Region. Advisor: Peter Halvorson .

Kristine Noviello , (M.A.) A Comparison of the Air Passenger Industry and the Air Cargo Industry with Respect to Hub Locations. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Michael Olkin , (M.A.) Assessment of Geographical Skills Acquired by Gifted Middle School Students Using GIS in a Constructive Learning Environment. Advisor: Judith Meyer .

Gerald Palmer , (M.A.) A Market Area Analysis of Corporate and Franchise Networks in the Real Estate Brokerage Industry. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Kristopher White , (M.A.) Atlantic Salmon Restoration: A Geographic Analysis. Advisor: Dean Hanink.

Christina Cullen , (M.A.) Public Housing Concentration: Assessment of a New Policy to Change This Pattern. Advisor: Peter Halvorson .

Elizabeth Frederic , (M.A.) Barn Preservation in Maine. Advisor: John Allen .

Michael Jurmu , (M.A.) Morphology of a Wetland Stream. Advisor: Robert Andrle .

Thomas Kolb e, (M.A.) Circum-Pacific Trade and APEC: An Empirical Analysis. Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Ronald Trotta , (M.A.) Religious Participation and Demographic Change: A Study of the Unchurched in America. Advisor: Peter Halvorson .

Jane Evancie , (M.A.) A Methodology for Determining Regional High Technology Agglomeration Potential. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Kevin Joy , (M.A.) Estimating Child Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Transmission Lines in Hartford County, Connecticut. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Jacqueline MacInnis , (M.A.) Spatial Patterns and Determining Factors in the Adoption of Curbside versus Drop-off Recycling. Advisor: John Allen .

Scott November , (M.A.) Multi-objective Analysis of School District Regionalization Alternatives in Connecticut. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Jeffrey Sanders , (M.A.) An Economic Assessment of the Trade and Investment Patterns of U.S. and Mexico with Implications for the North American Free Trade Agreement. Advisor: Dean Hanink .

Paul Davis , (M.A.) Historical Geography of Land Preservation in the Joshua's Tract Area of Connecticut. Advisor: John Allen .

Russell Gaulin , (M.A.) Remote Sensing and GIS Analysis of Land Use Sustainability in Hill Forests of Southeast Asia 's Golden Triangle Region. Advisor: John Allen .

Ted Milligan , (M.A.) Changing Spatial Patterns of Urban Poverty. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Stephen Pritchard , (M.A.) A Method for Highway Corridor Selection using Network Modelling. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Tracy Smith , (M.A.) Institutional Responses to Demographic Change: A Case Study of Religious Denominations in America. Advisor: Peter Halvorson .

Valerie Kier , (M.A.) The Economic Impacts of Ukrainian Independence as Evaluated by Input-Output Analysis and Trade Theory. Advisor: William Berentsen .

Paul O'Packi , (M.A.) A Spatial Decision Support System for Managing a Home-delivered Meals Service. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Danny Stewart , (M.A.) Income as a Measure of Social and Economic Patters Within Various Regional Configurations. Advisor: Peter Halvorson .

Barbara Hackney , (M.A.) Measuring Diversity in Connecticut's Housing Stock. Advisor: Ellen Cromley .

Jennifer Young , (M.A.) Human Manipulation of the Historical Hudson Shoreline. Advisor: John Allen .

Amy Hoyt , (M.A.) An Historical Risk Identification System. Advisor: John Allen .

Stephen Morse , (M.S.) A Multi-objective Approach to Evaluating Line Generalization. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

Richard Annitto , (M.S.) MARKMAP: A Geographic Information System For Market Area Analysis. Advisor: Robert Cromley .

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The topic you choose for your master’s thesis depends on your academic background, life experience and your future plans. To some extent you are free to choose a topic which is relevant for the study program that you attend. We prefer that students contribute to research with relevance for projects within the Department. This motivates both the students and the supervisors. The research at the Department of Geography covers a broad range of fields across human and physical geography, with further links to other disciplines.

In the first semester the department will arrange a seminar where the academic staff at the department presents themselves and their current research projects. This seminar and former master's thesis are a great inspiration to decide what you want to write about.

The department are positive to students that want to write a master’s thesis in cooperation with a company or an external organization. It is important that your NTNU supervisor is involved in this process. He or she must judge the feasibility and academic quality of the project. It is also important that you in collaboration with your supervisor and contact person at the organization/company sign the standard agreement concerning work on a master’s thesis in cooperation with a company/external organization. The agreement is available here .

Agreement for carrying out a master's thesis

All master’s candidates at the Department of Geography have to sign an agreement for carrying out a master’s thesis. The agreement confirms that the topic for the master's thesis is approved, that the supervisory relationship has been established and that the parties (student, supervisor and department) are familiar with the guidelines that apply for carrying out a master's thesis. The master study and the work on the master’s thesis itself is regulated by the Act relating to universities and university colleges, NTNU’s academic regulations and the current study plan for the study program.

First and foremost, the agreement regulates the tutorial relationship. And that means that unless otherwise agreed, the right to tutorial guidance ends once the agreement expires. Contact the department if you need additional time to complete your master’s thesis. If you need longer time, one semester extra, you need to contact the department.

Agreement for carrying out a Master's Thesis

Writing a master’s thesis in collaboration with a company or an external organization

It is possible to write your master`s thesis in collaboration with a company or organization that is independent of NTNU. To facilitate this process, NTNU has developed a standard agreement that should be completed by the student, Department of Geography, the student's supervisor and the company or organization. The NTNU supervisor must judge the feasibility and academic quality of the project before signing. The agreement covers the rights and responsibilities of all parties, as well as terms of use regarding rights to the completed academic work and results of the project.

The agreement is available on this page:  https://www.ntnu.no/bridge/en/standard-agreement-academic-collaboration

Writing your master's thesis

At masters level it is expected high standards when it comes to presenting your work, including an awareness of current standards for contributions to scientific publications, e.g. formatting references and citations.

There are several useful tools for writing academic papers and handling large documents (e.g. Microsoft Word, Endnote). Knowledge of and ability to master the opportunities that exist can be beneficial writing your thesis and in a future employment.  

Reference style

Which style to use depends on the subject / field you are studying. This should be discussed with your supervisor. If your subjects / fields do not have a particular style, select a style and use it consistently. Reference style also varies from journal to journal. Norwegian Geographical Journal, for instance, have a separate reference technique and style. The following styles are often recommended: • American Psychological Association (APA) •  Chicago   •  Harvard

Useful links:

General information about writing your Master's thesis at NTNU.

Collection of personal data - Do I need to report my master's project?

If your masters project involves the collection of personal data, you need to check whether you have to notify the Data Protection Official for Research.

If you are processing personal data electronically and it is  not related to medical or health research,  you need to report your project to the Norwegian Social Science Data Services (NSD). Medical and health research must be approved by the Regional Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics (REK) before the project is initiated. This applies to both research and student projects. The same applies if you are manually processing personal data to be entered into a personal data register.

For more information about personal data and how to report your project go to:  https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Collection+of+personal+data+for+research+projects

Guidelines for grading master's thesis

It is important that students are familiar with the guidelines for grading the master's thesis. The guidelines include a description of formal criteria, the examiner’s role and composition, the right to request an explanation of the grade and the possibility to appeal against the grade. The guidelines also include a general description of what characterizes specific grades and the assessment committee’s checklist.

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Information about submission of the master's thesis

The date for submission is May 15th, or the following workday if the date falls on a weekend, for all master programmes at Department of Geography. As stated in the academic regulations for NTNU, §5-11(12), the deadline for announcing the grades for master’s theses is three months after the submission deadline. 

In the event of delayed submission, documentation/medical documentation is required. The last date in the spring semester is August 31st. Examinations held after this date will have the autumn semester listed on the diploma.

Instructions for thesis submission

Step 1 – Order print copies of the thesis and download a validated pdf  (NTNU Grafisk senter)

• Validate PDF
• Make a title page and cover
• Order 4 printed copies of the thesis (5 if you have an assistant supervisor)
• Download a final PDF of the thesis including title page

The department covers the costs of printing (Kostnadssted 671005 Institutt for geografi, you do not need to fill in Projectnumber or Analyse). The students keep one copy. Please note that pictures and illustrations must be printed in black and white provided that colours are not necessary to understand the content.

Step 2 – Submit the thesis in Inspera

The validated PDF of the thesis including title page must be submitted in Inspera within the deadline.

When submitting your thesis in Inspera you will need to do the following:                            

• register information about the thesis (title, name of supervisor, summary etc.)
• consent to publishing your thesis at the library/NTNU Open.

The examiners will read both the printed and digital version of the thesis, and any discrepancies regarding content or format of the documents could be viewed as academic misconduct.

Step 3 

The administration will pick-up the thesis from the printing office and send it to the examiners and you by mail.

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The Masters in Geography program has two tracks: The thesis track (for students interested in conducting independent research; often these students enter a PhD program following the Masters) or the non-thesis track (for students interested in advancing their expertise without conducting independent research; these students typically enter the workforce following their degree).

Thesis Master’s Track

Digital Degree Checklist The Graduate Program Director and Supervising professor will monitor progress, however it is the  student’s responsibility to understand and fulfill all requirements for their Degree.

Supervision: Students are required to develop a research program of study and research in consultation with and with approval from their supervising professor and committee. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and refine the program until it is at a level of proficiency worthy of a thesis. The supervising professor or committee will not compose thesis programs for students; it is a collaborative process that requires students to learn how to engage and contribute to scholarly knowledge, participate at conference meetings and workshops, master organizational abilities, manage time efficiently, sharpen communication skills, and demonstrate independent research ethics. Students should declare a supervising professor by the beginning of Semester 2 during Year 1. Faculty members are not obliged to accept supervision responsibility, and may make a decision to supervise a student based on the student’s research interests, scholarly potential and academic performance. Students are allowed to switch professors at any time (but a new faculty member must agree to take on the supervisory role and the student must inform the current professor and the Graduate Program Director).

Duration:  Students are funded for  2 years  (3 years if the supervising professor deems it necessary). Please note that a lack of timely progress can result in loss of funding and/or dismissal from the program.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of Thirty ( 30 ) credit hours

CORE courses (9 hours) – Must be completed with a B or higher GEO5058: Survey of Geographic Thought  (3 hrs; letter-graded) Fall Semester Year 1 GEO5165C Quantitative Geography OR GEO6114 Qualitative Geography (3 hrs; letter-graded) Fall Semester Year 1, Spring Semester Year 1 GEO5118C: Geographic Research  (3 hrs; letter-graded) Spring Semester Year 1

Elective Coursework (15 hours ) – Letter-graded courses must be completed with a B- or higher Elective courses must be selected in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.

15 hours of elective coursework are required; of those 15 elective hours, 9 hours (three classes) of letter graded courses must be taken to meet the 18-hour letter grade requirement set by the University. 1 course (3 hours) of the 3 letter graded courses you take must be offered by the department (GEO, GEA, GIS Prefix). The remaining 6 hours (two courses) can be any combination of DIS (taken S/U), departmental electives, or electives from outside the department (Urban Planning, Statistics, Oceanography etc.).

Thesis – GEO5971 (6 hours) Form Committee: (usually by Year 1, Semester 2 for full-time students) The student must create a thesis committee; this is composed of the supervising professor and at least two faculty members from the Geography Unit. No University Representative is required. Thesis Proposal or Prospectus: A proposal for research will be written during the time students are registering for thesis hours. No forms or courses to register for, Departmental requirement ONLY.

• The completed proposal will then be discussed (not defended) in a meeting with the thesis committee. This meeting is to approve or adjust the scope of the proposed research and to advise the student on issues such as how to define hypotheses, collect data, improve methodologies, test results, and draw conclusions. More than one meeting with the committee may be necessary.
• Thesis Credit Hours : 6 hrs of thesis are required to graduate. Once you begin enrolling in thesis hours it is required that you enroll in a minimum of 2 thesis hours each consecutive semester. You must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 hours of thesis in your graduating semester.

Thesis Defense – GEO9876 (0 Hours) Oral defense of Thesis Announcement & Attendance: The oral defense of the thesis must be announced to the Department and FSU Grad School (via the manuscript clearance portal) at least  2 weeks prior and must include a public presentation. During the thesis defense, all committee members and the student must attend the entire defense in real time, either physically or via distance technology. Grading:   A grade for zero credit will be determined by a majority vote by the committee. Grades are: Pass, Incomplete, or Fail. Pass leads to the award a Master’s degree, incomplete leads to revisions (which may be limited to 30 days or less) and may result in a pass, and fail leads to the non-awarding of the Master’s degree. Credit Hours: Students must enroll in the Thesis Defense course (0) and a minimum of 2 thesis hours in their graduating semester. Forms:  All forms must be submitted electronically through the manuscript clearance portal website: https://clearance.fsu.edu .  Additional information on the manuscript clearance process can be found here .

• Final Content Approval Form, Manuscript Access Form, and Manuscript Signature Form

Coursework Master’s Track

Digital Degree Checklist Duration:  Students are funded for  2 years . Please note that a lack of timely progress can result in loss of funding and/or dismissal from the program. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of Thirty ( 30 ) credit hours CORE courses (9 hours) – Must be completed with a B or higher  GEO5058: Survey of Geographic Thought  (3 hrs; letter-graded) Fall Semester Year 1 GEO5165C Quantitative Geography OR GEO6114 Qualitative Geography (3 hrs; letter-graded) Fall Semester Year 1, Spring Semester Year 1 GEO5118C: Geographic Research  (3 hrs; letter-graded) Spring Semester Year 1 Elective Coursework (21 hours) – Letter- Graded course must be completed with a B- or higher Elective courses must be selected in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.

21 hours of elective coursework are required; of the 21 elective hours, 12 hours (four classes) of letter graded courses must be taken to meet the 21-hour letter grade requirement set by the University. 2 courses (6 hours) of the 4 letter graded courses you take must be offered by the department (GEO, GEA, GIS Prefix). The remaining 9 hours (3 courses) can be any combination of Departmental electives, DIS (taken S/U) or electives from outside the department (Urban Planning, Statistics, Oceanography etc.).

Additional Master of Arts (MA) Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates for the Master of Arts (MA) degree must meet the following requirements:

• Proficiency in a foreign language demonstrated by certification by the appropriate language department, or completion of twelve semester hours in a foreign language with an average grade of at least 3.0 (“B”), or four years of a single language in high school.
• Six or more semester hours of graduate credit in one or more of the following fields: art; classical language, literature, and civilization; communication (not to include speech correction); English; history; humanities; modern languages and linguistics; music; philosophy; religion; and theatre.

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The Master of Science in Geography degree program trains young professionals in areas of human and physical geography, while building on students’ working knowledge of  geospatial techniques . With a faculty-to-student ratio of 1-to-2, our graduate students have exceptional mentorship and research opportunities.

Students supplement required coursework in geographic methods and basic GIS with elective courses that match their specific interests. Possible elective topics include Arctic climate systems, methods for analyzing mortality and birth rates, water resource policy and city planning.

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To fulfill  degree requirements , MS students choose either a thesis option (30 credit hours) or non-thesis/capstone option (36 credit hours). Students taking the non-thesis option must complete a geography capstone course, which can take the form of either an original  research  project supervised by a faculty member or a research and analysis assignment completed during an internship for an external client.

Capstone research can be considered for the department’s Campbell Graduate Research Grants. The grants fund travel and other costs associated with graduate research.

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The highly competitive Campbell Graduate Research Grants are awarded to several graduate students each summer. Past awardees have applied their funding toward research projects in the Arctic, Ghana, Panama, Alabama and around Washington, D.C. Recently, two students received Campbell funding for their capstone research project based out of Mixco, Guatemala. Their project used open-source mapping tools to help vulnerable communities reduce disaster risk and adapt to disasters.

Each March, the department puts out a call for Campbell Research Grant proposals to fund summer projects. Students are encouraged to submit research proposals at the end of their first year in the MS program.

The Geography and the Environment Department offers a number of graduate student assistantships as well as student “grader” positions. Applications for assistantships and grading positions are evaluated following admission to the program, and awards are made on the basis of academic qualifications. Awards are granted for one year, with the understanding that if assistantships are available and if the student maintains good academic standing, the award will be renewed for a second year.

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Columbian College offers additional funding options, including research grants, scholarships and military education benefits.

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The following requirements must be fulfilled:

The general requirements stated under  Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs .

Thesis option—30 credits, including 9 credits in required courses, 6 credits in thesis research, and 15 credits in elective courses. Non-thesis option—30 credits, including 9 credits in required courses, a 3-credit research or capstone internship course, and 18 credits in elective courses.

The student’s program of study is developed in consultation with the advisor and the graduate committee.

*Elective courses also can be taken through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area  with the permission of the advisor.

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The Department of Geography offers a Master of Science degree program in geography based on innovative research and strong collaboration between faculty and graduate students. The master's degree in geography develops specialists for academic, governmental, and industry positions through emphasis on:

• Cutting-edge geographic methods for analyzing and interpreting spatial and temporal processes
• Formulation of original research questions in response to critical debates and gaps in the scientific literature
• Research grounded in primary and secondary data, and findings that contribute meaningfully to geographical science  

There is a thesis option and a non-thesis option .

Governed by the Virginia Tech Graduate School , the degree program consists of a 32-credit hour curriculum that is designed for completion within two years. Explicit course requirements are limited to allow for flexibility in creating an individualized program, although spatial thought and analytics are central elements.

The degree is most commonly earned through the thesis option, in which coursework is complemented with rigorous, faculty-guided research of a geographic nature that culminates in a written thesis that is formally defended, faculty-approved, and submitted to the Graduate School. The less common path to degree completion is the non-thesis option, which combines more extensive coursework with an abridged faculty-guided geographic research project that culminates in a faculty-approved written project report.

A third path for earning the degree is through the accelerated M.S. degree program. Specific to Virginia Tech undergraduate students, the accelerated degree program allows for overlap of the final year of undergraduate study and the first year of graduate study, conceivably yielding undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. Students pursuing the accelerated degree may choose either the thesis or non-thesis option.

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How to apply.

In order to receive full consideration for admission and funding, you must apply on or before Jan. 15 for a fall semester start and Sept. 1 for a spring semester start. Applications are submitted through Virginia Tech’s Graduate School, which outlines how to apply .

The application must include an academic transcript, two-page personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. For international students for which English is not the primary language, results from an English proficiency test (e.g., TOEFL) are required. GRE scores are not required but are considered if submitted. If admitted, an official academic transcript is required prior to enrollment.

Each applicant will be considered for a departmental graduate teaching assistantship (GTA). Typically, the program supports 18 GTAs, with approximately nine awarded each academic year. Each GTA includes tuition, a stipend for the period of mid-August to mid-May for 20 hours per week of teaching assistance, and a health benefits option. GTAs can serve a maximum of two academic years, although students must demonstrate sufficient progress toward degree completion each semester to maintain their positions. Graduate research assistantships (GRAs) are periodically available through individual faculty that have secured research funding support. Terms for GRAs vary depending on funding sources.

Connecting with Faculty

The advocacy o f a faculty member for admission to the program is essential. No student will be admitted to the program without a clear signal of the willingness of a department graduate faculty member to advise them. It is important for the prospective student to ensure their research interests align with those of at least one faculty member, and it is recommended that a prospective student confirm that the potential faculty advisor is accepting new students. There are 15 graduate faculty who mentor students within the program. Please visit the faculty profiles page for information regarding academic backgrounds and specific research areas.

Graduate Faculty                             Subdiscipline                         Timothy Baird                               Human geography Anamaria Bukvic                          Human geography Thomas Crawford                        GIS/remote sensing Andrew Ellis                                  Physical geography Eranga Galappaththi                  Human geography                            Luke Juran                                     Human geography Lisa Kennedy                                Physical geography Junghwan Kim                              GIS/remote sensing Korine Kolivras                             Human geography Fangzheng Lyu                             GIS/remote sensing         Robert Oliver                                Human geography Craig Ramseyer                           Physical geography Lynn Resler                                   Physical geography Santosh Rijal                                GIS/remote sensing Yang Shao                                      GIS/remote sensing Stephanie Zick                             Physical geography

Courses and Degree Requirements

Course descriptions are available from the graduate catalog , while current course offerings are available through the timetable of classes . The requirements for the degree are outlined in the Plans of Study for the thesis option and the non-thesis option .

Please direct inquiries to the director of graduate studies:

Andrew Ellis Department of Geography 227 Wallace Hall Phone: 540-231-8049 Email: [email protected]

Resources for Current Students

General information.

A brief navigation guide  outlines the structure and functioning of the program and includes semester-by-semester timelines for students entering the program in either the fall or spring semesters.

Submission of various forms guides formal advancement toward the degree. Forms originating within the Department of Geography are linked below, with submission timing noted.

Plan of Study, Thesis Option

Plan of Study, Non-Thesis Option

Research Proposal Approval

Progress Appraisal

Supplemental Research Funding

Funding is available from the Sidman P. Poole Endowment to support field research, to purchase specialized field equipment and supplies, and to assist in attending professional meetings, seminars, and workshops. Please see the Poole Endowment page for more information and details on how to apply.

Additional funding opportunities are available through the College of Natural Resources and Environment, including CNRE travel grants and the CNRE Satellite Beacon Program.

Graduate School Resources

The Graduate School maintains a resources page for current graduate students that includes university announcements, information, and forms.

Masters Candidate FAQ

How should i contact a faculty advisor.

It is important to contact faculty to gauge their interest in being a potential M.S. thesis advisor. Visit their  faculty profiles  and personal websites to identify faculty with common research interests. You will be asked to provide at least one faculty member as a potential advisor in your “Academic and Professional Goals Statement.” Faculty will inform you if they are recruiting a new student and if they are interested in considering your submitted application alongside those of other applicants seeking their supervision. Thus, the application process is competitive based on both the pool of applicants and advisor fit. If you are unable to identify a potential advisor, contact  Andrew Ellis , director of graduate studies. It is difficult to gain acceptance without an advisor as we strive to be a student-centered program with strong mentoring relationships.

I am an international student, can I apply?

International students are encouraged to apply and given full consideration. Graduate teaching and research assistantships provide tuition remission and a stipend for international students. Note that the English proficiency requirement can be waived in cases of English as a national language and/or English as medium of instruction at your undergraduate institution. If admitted, international students work closely with the  Cranwell International Center , which provides a liaison to assist with the visa process. Due to the potential for visa delays outside of our control, it is important for international students to submit applications by the priority deadlines. 

Can I apply for admission to begin in the spring semester?

We prefer to admit students in the fall semester due to course scheduling, funding availability, and intended program design. However, applications are accepted to begin in the spring. It is best to contact  Andrew Ellis , director of graduate studies, to discuss opportunities for a spring semester start.

I don't have a degree in geography; can I seek admission to your program?

Geography is an inherently diverse and interdisciplinary field, so students are not required to have an undergraduate degree in geography. Some of our most successful students have entered with degrees from other fields.

Are GRE scores required?

No, GRE scores are not required. 

What are the application deadlines?

To receive full consideration for graduate teaching assistantship positions, applications must be submitted by Jan. 15 (fall semester start) or Sept. 1 (spring semester start). We consider applications submitted after the deadlines, but they will not receive priority for funding.

Where can I go for additional information on applying to graduate school at Virginia Tech?

Many questions about applying can be answered by reviewing Virginia Tech’s  Graduate School  website.

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Geography Master's Theses

All master’s theses completed through the Graduate College of Western Michigan University since 2012 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. We have a few digital copies of earlier years. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Depicting Racial Residential Segregation: An Empirical Analysis of a Geographical Racial Project in Kent County, Michigan, 2000-2020 , Deanna Hughes

Spatiotemporal Variability of Land Surface Temperature in Chicago, Illinois: A Census-Based Multivariable Analysis of Land Cover Change Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning , S M Redwan Kabir

Maize Production in Ghana: A Case Study of Asante Akim North Municipality , Vincent Osei

Spatial Patterns of Women Enrolled in Undergraduate Higher Education Coursework in the US from 2010 to 2020. , Dorcaslove Naa Oyo Quartey

Spatiotemporal Changes of Urban Growth and Particulate Matter2.5 Concentrations: A regional study using GIS-Remote Sensing techniques , Mizanur Rahman

A Spatiotemporal Analysis of The Impacts of The Natural and Human-Induced Factors on Flood Exposure in Coastal Region of Bangladesh , Farhana Kabir Zisha

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Urban Agriculture and the Future of U.S. Rust Belt Cities: The Example of Detroit, Michigan , Tamanna Akter

Factors Affecting Groundwater Nitrate Concentration in Madinah Area, Saudi Arabia , Majed M. Almutairi

Assessing the Total Economic Value of Parks in Kalamazoo County , Samuel Herman Ayivi

Analysis of Small Lake Water Level Fluctuations by Remote Sensing in Twin Lake, Michigan. , Eric Carballido

Trends of Autumn Phenology in Response to Environmental and Meteorological Variables , Meagan Renee Maguire

Assessment of Industrial Policies in Ghana: A Case Study on the Current Policy of One District One Factory Policy (1D1F) , Ama Nyamekye Obenewa Otoo

The Association Between Criminal Defendants and Health in Kalamazoo County (2012-2016) , Ernest Baffour Tweneboa

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

The Relationship Between Eviction, Rent Burden, And Poor Births In Kalamazoo County, Michigan , Joseph Agati

The Relationship Between Distance to the Woodward Avenue Streetcar and Real Estate Prices in Central Detroit , Alex Biles

Short-Term 2D And 3D Geomorphic Change Detection At A Public Park On Lake Michigan Using UAS Remote Sensing Techniques , Scott Patrick Fitzgerald

The Potential Growth of Synchronized Skating in the Midwestern Section of US Figure Skating , Hanna Marie Fussman

Cultivating Meaningful Consultation And Collaboration: Tribal Environmental Protection In Michigan , Zachary Reed

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Composite Analysis of Mendenhall Glacier Interannual Glacial Health Decline , Hailey Marie Cantrell

Extreme Cold Event Perception and Preparedness of Western Michigan University Students , Connor J. Landeck

Strong Women Breaking Ground: Roles of Women in Agriculture in Michigan , April L. Shirey

Spatiotemporal Distributions of Sargassum on Grand Cayman , Graeme Timmeney

Perception of Groundwater Contamination in Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana , Lydia Serwaah Yeboah

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Social and Demographic Drivers Impacting Family Planning and Family Size in Buraydah City, Saudi Arabia , Sami Abdulkarim Alwulayi

Agritourism Development in Southwest Michigan: Motivations of Agritourists and Operators , Esther Akoto Amoako

Testing a New Photovoice Model: A Meta-Analysis on Participatory Action Research Methodologies in Geographical Research , Nolan Bergstrom

Spatial Patterns in Socio-Economic Factors and Rapid Repeat Pregnancies in Kalamazoo County, MI , Dennis Donkor

Analysis of Interdunal Wetlands and Ecosystem Dynamics using UAS and OBIA in Ludington State Park, Michigan , Claire Gilbert

The Urban Morphology of Hyderabad, India: A Historical Geographic Analysis , Kevin B. Haynes

Using Historical Maps for Contaminated Site Identification and Prediction, and Environmental Justice Implications: A Case Study in Grand Rapids, Michigan , Dana Heusinkveld

Creating a Distribution Model of Invasive Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius Rusticus) in Michigan Streams Using Publically Accessible Data , Robert C. Homan

A Radar and Model Based Synopsis of Surface Soil Moisture State As It Relates to Back-Building Thunderstorm Behavior: Northern Great Plains , Skye Leake

Understanding the Resiliency of the Kalamazoo Mall , Emily Szymanski

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Spatial Variation of Low Birth Weight and Its Association with Socioeconomic Status, Housing Types, and Accessibility in Kalamazoo County , Eugene Kojo Opare Ahwireng

The Use of High and Medium Resolution Imagery to Detect Agricultural Land Cover in Chinese Cities: A Case Study of Nanjing 2000 to 2015 , Erik Breidinger

Planning for a Sustainable Future: Rethinking the Role of Bicycle Parking at Western Michigan University , Gregory J. Carlton

The Effects of Deforestation on Carbon Storage in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia , Rowan E. Cole

An Evaluation of Unmanned Aerial Systems and Structure-From-Motion for Fluvial Large Wood Sensing and Risk Assessment , Daniel Gerke

Understanding Individuals’ Perceptions of Oak Wilt and Its Implications for Invasive Species Management , Matthew Morrissey

Using Remotely Sensed Imagery to Examine Changing Urban Land Cover Across Time and Topography: A Study of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley , Rajesh Sigdel

Habitat Suitability of the Mountain Pine Beetle in Alberta, Canada under Future Climate Scenarios , Nathalie Woloszyn

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Spatial Effects of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Poverty Reduction in Colombia: A Mixed Methods Approach , Mayra Alejandra Yat Aguilar

Spectral Discrimination of Phragmites Australis at Different Phenological Stages in Saginaw Bay, Michigan , Trenton Benedict

Interannual Variations of Snowfall in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and Impacts of Local and Remote Meteorological Conditions , Nirjala Koirala

A Comparison of Alternative Route Alignments for the North Country Trail Through Calhoun County, MI , Whitney K. Lambert

Deer-Vehicle Collisions in Kalamazoo County, Michigan: A Study Using GIS and Statistical Modeling , Alex Todd LaPorte

Deviance Fluidity on the Urban Landscape: Graffiti and Street Art as Non-Normative Placemaking , Alyson M. Mabie

Determinants of Household Water Use in the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan: The Role of Climate and Socioeconomic Factors , Danielle Molenaar

Spatio-Temporal Variability of Precipitation and Drought in the State of Arizona, USA , Samuel Nimako Nyarkoh

Spatial and Temporal Changes in Halal Food Sales and Consumption A Case Study of the City of Dearborn, Michigan , Sam Roodbar

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

State-Wide Patterns in Diabetes Screening Service Utilization: Comparing Medicaid, Blue Care Network and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan , Stephen Anim-Preko

Veterans’ Satisfaction with Veterans’ Administration Healthcare Systems , Dale Arnold

Snow and Non-Snow Events Based Winter Traffic Crash Pattern Analysis and Developing Lake Effect Snow Induced Crash Count Prediction Model , Bandhan Dutta Ayon

Modeling Channel Response to Dam Removal in Lansing, Michigan, Using SWAT , Ryan Filbin

A Longitudinal Study of Prenatal Care and Prenatal Outcomes of Women in Foster Care across Michigan Counties , Lauryn Jianrattanasawat

Tourism Planning and Local Community Participation: Veron – Punta Cana Municipal District, Dominican Republic , Jose Ernesto Fernandez Lorenzo

Cultivating the Concrete Jungle: Examining Urban Agriculture in the Motor City - Detroit, MI , Sultan Muhammad

Assessing Changes in Land Cover in Southeast Louisiana from 2001 to 2011 Using Time-Series National Land Cover Data , Ashley Tarver

Measuring Quality of Life for Internal Migrants Working Urban Renewal Sites in Shanghai, China , Jacob A. Watkins

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

A Location Allocation Model for Retention Basin Placement on Vacant Land in Detroit, MI , Keith Chapman

Redistribution of the Chicago’s Divvy Bike-Share Stations Using Linear Optimization Model: An Equity Perspective , Md Mehedi Hasan

An Intra-Site Spatial Analysis of Fort St. Joseph (20BE23) in Niles, MI , Katelyn Deann Hillmeyer

The Perceptions of Michigan Hunters Regarding Wolves (Canis Lupus) and the ldea of a Wolf-Hunt as a Management Option , Zachary A. Merrill

A Geographic Distribution Analysis and Examination of Social-Psychological Factors and their lmpact on Death Penalty Support in the United States , Katy Moharter

Targeting Interventions to Reduce Chlamydia-Related Disparities in Kalamazoo County using GIS and Statistical Analysis , Claudio Owusu

Spatial, Temporal Variability and Trends within the Tributaries of the Huron River: Effects on the Frequency of Flooding , Cheyenne India Stewart

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Residential Property Values and Historic Districts: A Kalamazoo Case Study , Curtis Aardema

Using an Interactive Mobile Application to Crowdsource Data Collection for Management Issues in Asylum Lake Preserve, Kalamazoo, MI , Alexander Ebenstein

Environmental Impact of Conference Realignment , Bradley Farley

Estimating Sediment and Nutrient Loading in the Davis Creek Watershed Using Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) , Fatma Ulku Karatas

The Demand for Change: A Study of Recreational Amenities for Ramona Park , Nicholas K. Mucha

Tourism and Organic Food Production in Croatia: Case Study of the Cetina Region , Marina Pavletic

The Foundation of Cistercian Monasteries in France 1098-1789: An Historical GIS Evaluation , Jon Eric Klingenberg Rasmussen

Spatial Patterns of Drought Persistence in Xinjiang (A.R), China , Guzhaliayi Sataer

The Adoption and Diffusion of LEED Certification in the Great Lakes Region: 2008-2015 , Douglas Vander Hulst

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Credit Card System in Ghana: An Investigation of Why Credit Cardsare Not Widely Used in Ghana and How Widespread Use May Be Implemented , Emmanuel Andoh

A Climatological Study of Drought in Southern Michigan , Rudy Bartels

Predictive Modeling in the Search for Vertebrate Fossils: Geographic Object Based Image Analysis (GEOBIA) in the Eocene of Wyoming , Bryan Bommersbach

Salmonid Habitat Restoration on the Chocolay River, Michigan , Ross J. Crawford

Local Planning and High-Speed Rail: Responses and Perceptions in a Developing Amtrak Corridor , John-Luke D'Ambrosio

Michigan's Clay Bluffs: The Description and Comparison of an Erosion-Dependent Natural Community , Nathaniel G. Fuller

No Fracking Way! A Study on the Spatial Patterns of and Changes in Perception and Distance from a Michigan Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing Site , Shannon McEwen

Managing Dispersed Recreation in the Allegheny National Forest , Anne Santa Maria

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Managing Tribal Lands and Resources in Michigan: Tribal, State, and Federal Influence , Elise M. Crafts

GIS-Based Flood Analysis for Adequate Flood Mitigation in an Unplanned Urban Area; The Case of Pikine Dagoudane in Dakar County, Senegal , Sokhna Helene Diop

Change and Continuity: Euro-American and Native American Settlement Patterns in the St. Joseph River Valley , Allison M. Kohley

The Effectiveness of the New Town Policy in Managing Growth and Congestion in Mega Cities: A Case Study of Lagos, Nigeria New Town Policy , Abolaji Samson Olanipekun

Data Storage Alternatives for a Gridded Crop Disease Risk Forecasting System , Paul J. Roehsner

Location and Competitive Strategy in Retail: The Case of GameStop in Michigan , Karl P. Schrantz

Economic Autonomy of the Miskitu Women of the North Atlantic Autonomous Region, Nicaragua: Do Current Development Polices Apply to Matrifocal Societies? , Ariana M. Toth

Roatan Honduras and Perceptions of Divers’ Location Choices in the Caribbean , Juli Dawn Tripicchio

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Understanding Flight Delays at U.S. Airports in 2010, Using Chicago O'Hare International Airport as a Case Study , Paul Blackwood

Prospects for an International Charter "Space and Major Disaster" Remote Sensing Response to Drought Disasters - An Anhui, China Case Study , Joseph Burkhead

Foreign Direct Investment in Italy 2000-2010: Spatial Patterns and Implications , Enzo Crescentini

Understanding Wildfire Hazard Vulnerability of Residents in Teton County, Wyoming , Lucas Kanclerz

Agriculture, Influence, and Instability Under the Ancien Régime : 1708-1768 , Adam J. Polk

Assessing the Impacts of Dams on Nutrient and Sediment Loading in the Kalamazoo River Using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) , Daniel Henry Serfas

Attitudes and Perceptions of Local Residents and Tourists Toward the Protected Area of Retezat National Park, Romania , Andrea Blanka Szell

A Perception Analysis of Downtown Residents: The City of Lansing, MI. Food Desert in Context , Thomas J. Veldman

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Implementing a Street and Property Identification System: A Case Study of Accra, Ghana , Grace Akpene Ecklu

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Master of Arts (M.A.) Geography

The  M.A. in Geography  is a thirty-hour degree that combines broad training in the field with a specialty. It also includes a thesis. The M.S. in Geography expands the student's knowledge of how earth systems work and how humans interact with its components. The Geography Ph.D. program offers student concentrations in the following areas: cultural-regional geography of Africa, East Asia, Latin America, Russia/Eurasia, and the United States; geographic information science (including cartography and remote sensing); and physical/environmental geography. 

The department envisions master's theses to be demonstrations of a student's ability to formulate a geographic research problem, collect and analyze relevant data or appropriate literature, arrive at logical conclusions, and present the entire exercise in an acceptably professional form. Theses are more often learning experiences than substantive contributions to the field. The Ph.D. dissertation, on the other hand, is a major research effort designed to contribute significant new knowledge to geography.

Guidelines for Proposals.

Although a dissertation proposal is necessarily more elaborate than that for a M.A. thesis, all proposals are expected to contain three basic elements:

• Problem statement—the research problem and/or questions presented in concise terms.
• Relevant literature—a demonstration of how the proposed research relates to existing knowledge.
• Outline of methodology—an outline of the general methodology if not specific techniques to be utilized in solving the research problem or answering the basic research questions.
• A projected timeline for completion

While these are the minimum content requirements for all proposals, students should consult with their advisor early in the proposal writing process with regard to specific format, length, or content requirements. It is expected that the student will consult closely with the advisor during the development and drafting of the proposal and that the student will receive the advisor's approval of the proposal before submitting it to committee members and scheduling the M.A. thesis proposal defense or the Ph.D. oral exam.

Thesis and Dissertation Format

Because of the diversity of Geography as a discipline, the Department does not specify a required format for theses and disssertations. The preferred format varies from subfield to subfield and from advisor to advisor; therefore, you should consult with your advisor early in your graduate studies with regard to your advisor's required format. In all cases, of course, the thesis or dissertation must meet University guidelines.

Submission of Thesis/Dissertation for Committee Examination

Students should submit theses and dissertations directly to their advisors, and this advisor's approval must be received before a “clean and complete” version of this document is passed on to other committee members and the final oral defense is scheduled. A "clean" manuscript is typed in legible fashion with a minimum of handwritten corrections and is "complete" in the sense that the entire text is provided, together with table of contents, notes, bibliography, appendices, and supporting materials such as tables, graphs, maps, and illustrations. Graphics and maps should be carefully laid out with complete information in a format (size and shape) that is appropriate for inclusion in the final document. The thesis/dissertation need not, and in fact should not, be in final form for binding. The presumption is that some changes will be necessary and these are easier to recommend and implement if the copy is "clean and complete" but not "final." 

Presentation

All M.A. and Ph.D. defenses must have a public component, which typically will involve an oral presentation by the student. These defenses must be announced via departmental email, the departmental Web page, and flyers posted in Lindley Hall. Once the presentation has been given and the public has been given a chance to ask questions, the public will be required to leave, and committee members will be able to ask questions in a private session.

Publication of Thesis and Dissertation Research

It is an expectation of the Department of Geography that all thesis and dissertation research be of publishable quality. All graduate students, under the guidance of their advisors and graduate committees, are strongly encouraged to develop a plan to publish their research in peer-reviewed journals, edited books, or other appropriate venues. Elements of that plan may include publishing abstracts and making presentations at scholarly conferences, submitting conference proceedings papers, and structuring the thesis or dissertation so as to facilitate publications.

Program and Coursework

The program at the M.A. level continues the general training of the bachelor's degree, but also provides for the development of some concentration in preparation for employment or further study. Upon a student's admission to the department, the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) will appoint an advisor. Early in the first semester (preferably in the first week of classes), the student should meet with this advisor to outline a tentative program of coursework for the degree. Such programs should be solidified by the time of enrollment for the second semester and submitted to the GSC for approval. The student and advisor then continue to discuss and update programs each semester, bearing in mind that any substantive changes must be approved by the GSC. Program sheets are available in the department office and must be filed before the proposal defense can be scheduled. All candidates must pass a proposal defense and then submit and successfully defend a thesis in a final oral defense.

Current course requirements can be viewed in the KU online catalogue .

Ideally, work on the M.A. thesis should begin during the second full-time semester so that field, laboratory, or library work can be done the following summer. During this second semester of the M.A. program, the student should decide on the general area of thesis research and select a member of the Geography faculty who is competent in that area and is willing to supervise the thesis and serve as the student's general advisor. In consultation with the faculty advisor, the student should invite two additional members of the graduate faculty to serve on the M.A. Committee. At least one of the additional committee members must be a member of the Geography faculty - all committee members must be approved by the GSC. Additional committee members beyond the minimum of three may be appointed to the M.A. Committee if desired and if approved by the GSC. Members of the M.A. Committee conduct the proposal defense, read the thesis, and conduct the final thesis defense.

Proposal Defense

Each M.A. student will undergo a proposal defense with members of his or her M.A. committee to demonstrate that he or she is prepared to conduct research that will result in a satisfactory thesis. This examination should take place after a substantial portion of the coursework is complete and after at least one full draft of the proposal has been submitted to the advisor for review. The proposal defense may address all components of the proposal, including the problem statement, the literature review, and, particularly, the methods of research and analysis to be applied.

At the conclusion of the proposal defense, the committee awards an evaluation of either Satisfactory or Needs Revision. In cases where the committee determines that the proposal needs to be revised, the student is provided specific criticisms that need to be addressed. Once the criticisms have been addressed, the proposal is circulated to the advisor and then to the committee members. There is no need for the committee to formally meet again unless the advisor deems it necessary. Once the proposal is determined to be satisfactory by all committee members, the advisor forwards the decision to the Graduate Studies Committee.

M.A. Final Examination

A final general examination in geography is required of all M.A. students. This examination, a defense of the thesis, is normally held during the semester of the student's final enrollment in course work but cannot occur until the entire thesis has been completed and has received approval from the advisor. The examination should be scheduled for a two-hour time slot, and in no case is it to extend beyond three hours. This final examination is separate from, and should not be confused with, the proposal defense, which is held earlier in the program when the proposal is complete and the student is ready to begin research.

Continuous Enrollment

All master's students who have completed required coursework for their degrees are required to be continuously enrolled until all requirements for the degree are completed. No enrollment is necessary for the summer term unless the degree will be completed at that time. The Graduate School has established a maximum time limit of seven years between initial graduate enrollment and completion of all degree requirements.

Submission of Thesis

When the thesis has been completed, a thesis defense is scheduled. The student must submit a list of committee members, the proposed date and time of the defense, and the thesis title three weeks prior to the scheduled defense. After a successful defense, both electronic and hardbound copies need to be prepared. Both should include an abstract of no more than 150 words. A hardbound copy (8 1/2" x 11") is required for the department. The KU Libraries recommend the following binders that can bind paper copies of your thesis and additionally offer print-from-electronic file services: 1)  Heckman Bindery   or 2)  Acme Bookbinding .  Bound copies can also be obtained through UMI Dissertation Publishing. The student must turn in a receipt showing that arrangements have been made for such work prior to the deadline for graduation set by the Graduate School.  It is also customary for the student to provide a bound copy for the advisor.

The thesis must be submitted to the Graduate School and UMI Dissertation Publishing electronically using Portable Document Format (PDF). Instructions for this process are available at the KU graduate school website. See also  UMI’s website . In addition to this electronic submittal, a student must submit a paper copy of the title page and an “acceptance page” with original signatures to the College Graduate Studies office in 102 Strong Hall. Formats for both of these are at the graduate school website. A copy of the title page should also be turned in to the Geography office.

KU M.A. Students Continuing for the Ph.D.

Departmental M.A. students desiring to continue at KU for their Ph.D. studies must apply to the Graduate Studies Committee. The application consists of a letter requesting admission accompanied by letters of evaluation from at least two KU faculty members in a position to judge the student's performance at the graduate level; one of these letters must be from the chair of the student's M.A. committee. A student is eligible to apply any time after successfully passing his or her M.A. examination. No more than nine hours of coursework completed within the M.A. program and in excess of the thirty-hour minimal requirement therein will be allowed to count toward Ph.D. requirements.

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Master's Thesis in Geography

Postgraduate course, course description, objectives and content.

The course aims at providing the student methodological and analytical skills and the abilities to develop, discuss and analyse geographical problems. The student will develop independent working methods and verbal and written presentation skills. The student shall carry out a practical/theoretical research project under supervision which after 2 years will lead to a completed Master thesis.

The subject shall facilitate the understanding of the various stages of a geographical research project, how it is carried out, and how the findings are disseminated. The Master thesis is linked to and carried out within one of the study directions of Geography.

In cooperation with a supervisor, the student shall formulate a research problem and obtain an overview of relevant theories and previous related research connected to the theme and/or area of research. Further to this, the student shall complete an independent practical and/or theoretical piece of work linked to their research problem. In most cases, the study includes a component of fieldwork and data collection. A combination of the practical and theoretical components will set the foundations for the Master thesis. The final thesis shall be in the range of 80-100 pages long.

The thesis shall give an account of a research problem, theory, methodologies and results. The student must provide a straightforward explanation of the thematical, theoretical and methodological bases of the study. Additionally, the empirical findings should be presented in a clear and concise manner. During the evaluation of the thesis, the application of relevant theory, methodologies and analysis will be scrutinised.

Learning Outcomes

A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

The student

• Has advanced knowledge in one of the study directions of Geography and specialised knowledge within a specific field
• Has advanced understanding of the scientific theories and methods within Geography
• Can analyse geographical research problems on the basis of Geography's history, traditions, unique character and role in society
• Can develop, discuss and analyse a geographical research problem and obtain an overview of relevant theories and previous work relevant to the theme and/or research area.
• Can select and apply geographical methods to perform a comprehensive analysis of a given problem
• Can collect sources and information, analyse and critically evaluate various sources of information and apply these to structure and express academic reasoning.
• Can apply existing theories, methods and interpretations within the specialisation of Geography and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving.
• Can perform an independent research project under supervision in line with ethical research norms
• Can perform a high level analysis and presentation of geographical data

General competence

• Can undertake the entire process of a research project
• Can analyse research ethical problems in Geography
• Can apply geographical knowledge and skills in new fields and carry out advanced tasks and projects
• Can disseminate a comprehensive, independent piece of work, both in written and verbal forms, and apply the scientific terms of Geography
• Can communicate geographical problems, analyses and conclusions, to specialists as well as the general public
• Can work independently and diligently within a specific time frame
• Is capable of good academic writing, argumentation and use of references

Level of Study

Semester of instruction.

Milestone 1, 2 and 3 must be approved before the thesis can be submitted.

Milestone 1 comprises the seminar part of GEO310 (project description). Milestone 2 is held as a seminar before fieldwork. Milestone 3 is a seminar held after fieldwork with poster presentation.

Milestone seminars are held in groups for students with similar themes, along with their supervisors. The aim of the seminars is to exercise verbal presentations of the status of the project, and receive feedback from supervisors and students. Supervisors as well as students serve as discussants at the presentations.

The final examination is comprised of two parts:

• The submitted
• An oral exam containing:
• Public presentation (approx. 20 min.) of the most important results of the thesis
• An oral exam of the thematic fields of the thesis

The oral exam may adjust the grade of the thesis.

The student must submit the thesis before the deadline on May 15.

The master's thesis can be written in English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish

Retake exam

The submitted thesis: 

Students with valid absence as defined in the UiB regulations § 5-5 can apply for an extended submission deadline to [email protected]. The application must be submitted before the deadline for submission has expired.

An oral exam containing: 

Public presentation (approx. 20 min.) of the most important results of the thesis and an oral exam: A retake exam will be arranged for students with valid absence. Students with valid absence as defined in the UiB regulations § 5-5 can apply for new oral exam.

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• Exam part: Master's thesis Submission deadline 02.12.2024, 14:00 Examination system Inspera Digital exam
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Master's Thesis in Human Geography

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The course involves independently writing a Master's thesis in Human Geography.In this course, students individually write a thesis corresponding to 30 credits. This means one semester full time studies.

Bachelor degree and 75 HECs at the Second Cycle incl. 60 HECs in Human Geography incl. Space and Society - Theory and Method in Human Geography, or corresponding courses. English B.

Course structure

This is accomplished through individual work, individual supervision and seminars. Depending on the question developed for the thesis, this course may involve different types of field studies; in the close vicinity, on other places or internationally. The master’s thesis may be included in a master’s degree.

Teaching format

Obligatory teaching is seminars and individual tutoring or advising. The language of the course is English.

Tutorials are conducted in English or Swedish. Other teaching takes place in English

Detailed information, including grading criteria, is presented at the course introduction and via the collaboration and learning environment Athena.

Learning objectives

After completing the course, the student is expected to independently and at an appropriate academic level – be able to: 

• Formulate a research question and systematically integrate and reflexively discuss theoretical reasoning, methodological applications and data in a Master’s essay.
• Review other students’ theses at a level appropriate to second cycle study.
• Present independent insight on the possibilities and limits of academic research, the roll of academic research in society, and people’s responsibility for how research is used. 
• Identify in all research situations issues and norms related to research ethics and review one’s own and the work of others from an ethical standpoint.

Examination takes place through a master thesis, opposition to and defense of the master thesis.

Several teachers assess and grade within the course.

Examiner: Karen Haandrikman, Department of Human Geography

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Geography and the Environment: Theses and Dissertations

Introduction.

Theses and dissertations are documents that present an author's research findings, which are submitted to the University in support of their academic degree. They are very useful to consult when carrying out your own research because they:

• provide a springboard to scope existing literature
• provide inspiration for the finished product
• show you the evolution of an author's ideas over time
• provide relevant and up-to-date research (for recent theses and dissertations)

On this page you will find guidance on how to search for and access theses and dissertations in the Bodleian Libraries and beyond.

Definitions

Terms you may encounter in your research.

Thesis: In the UK, a thesis is normally a document that presents an author's research findings as part of a doctoral or research programme.

Dissertation: In the UK, a dissertation is normally a document that presents an author's research findings as part of an undergraduate or master's programme.

DPhil: An abbreviation for Doctor of Philosophy, which is an advanced research qualification. You may also see it referred to as PhD.

ORA: The Oxford University Research Archive , an institutional repository for the University of Oxford's research output including digital theses.

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The Bodleian Libraries collection holds DPhil, MLitt and MPhil theses deposited at the University of Oxford, which you can consult. You may also be interested to read theses and dissertations beyond the University of Oxford, some of which can be read online, or you can request an inter-library loan.

Help with theses and dissertations

To find out more about how to find and access theses and dissertations in the Bodleian Libraries and beyond, we recommend the following:

• Bodleian Libraries theses and dissertations Links to information on accessing the Bodleian Libraries collections of Oxford, UK, US and other international theses.
• Oxford University Research Archive guide
• Help & guidance for digital theses Information on copyright, how to deposit your thesis in ORA and other important matters
• Guide to copyright The Bodleian Libraries' Quick guide to copyright and digital sources.

Prize winning undergraduate dissertations are available in print in the Social Science Library opposite the printing and photocopying room. These start from the year 2000 onwards. Prize winning dissertations from 1979 to 1999 are located offsite but can be ordered to the Social Science Library by searching for the title on SOLO. A full list of the titles is located with the dissertations in the library and is also  here .

Prize winning dissertations from 2019 are also available on the SOGE intranet  here .

There is also a a listing of all non-prize winning dissertations by year from 2003 which includes their abstracts, located by the dissertations. 

BCM, ECM, NSEG & WSPM MSc Dissertations

MSc dissertations with a Distinction are located in the Social Science Library opposite the printer and photocopier room. All dissertations with a Distinction are available in printed format for the years 1995 to 2017. Dissertations from 2018 onwards are only available electronically on the SOGE intranet  here .

DPhil theses in print format are kept off-site at the Bodleian Book Storage Facility. They can be found on SOLO by a keyword search including the word ‘thesis’. Alternatively there is a browseable list by year on the SOGE intranet with links to SOLO  here .

DPhil theses in print format can only be requested to the Weston Library for consultation.

Many of the more recent DPhil theses are also available to read online unless they have an embargo. These are on the university repository,  ORA . The SOGE intranet  browseable list  also includes links to the online full text in ORA where available.

Further information about finding theses, both in Oxford and in other universities can be found  here . 

Depositing your thesis

It is mandatory for students completing a research degree at the University of Oxford (registered to a programme of study on or after 1st October 2007) to deposit an electronic copy of their theses with the Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) in order to meet the requirements of their award. To find out more, visit the Oxford University Research Archive guide.

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Geography - master of science.

The master's program in geography is designed to enable the student to achieve professional competence in the discipline. This program is intended to increase substantive and technical proficiency.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Social Science, students must meet the requirements specified below.

All students seeking the master's degree in geography are expected to have completed courses in physical, human, and regional geography; in quantitative methods; and in geographic information science. Applicants who have not completed all of these requirements may be admitted provisionally and must remedy all course deficiencies before the degree is granted. Any course work complete to correct course deficiencies may not be counted towards the requirements for the degree.

REGULAR STATUS:  The requirements for admission to the program include:

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university preferably with an undergraduate major in geography or at least 14 credits in geography and related fields.
• A grade–point average of at least 3.40 at the time of application in both (1) all geography courses and (2) all courses completed during the junior and senior years.
• Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test.

Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Geography

The Master of Science in Geography is available only under Plan A (with thesis). The student must complete a total of 30 credits distributed as follows:

• BA Human Geography
• BA Environment & Sustainability
• BSc Geographical Sciences
• BSc Atmospheric Science
• BA Urban Studies
• Minor in GIS & Geographical Computation
• Certificate in Climate Studies and Action
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Our MSc Geography program introduces students to independent research while deepening their knowledge within a selected aspect of Geography.

Program Overview

The MSc Geography program is flexible, research-intensive, and student-driven. Students will be mentored by outstanding scholars who are recognized researchers in various geographical themes including: Biogeography, Climatology, Geomorphology, Hydrology and Glaciology, Environment and Sustainability, and Geographic Information Science.

Students in the MSc Geography program are able to select between a thesis and non-thesis option to complete their degree, each with their own separate program requirements.

Thesis Program Requirements

The thesis option for the Masters of Science in Geography requires students to complete the 30 credits under the following requirements:

• GEOG 599: Thesis (15 credits)
• A minimum of 15 credits of coursework:
• 500-level courses and above : Minimum 9 credits, including GEOB 500
• 300-level and above : maximum 6 credits

Non-Thesis Program Requirements (**not currently offered**)

The non-thesis option for the Masters of Science in Geography requires students to complete 30 credits under the following requirements:

• GEOG 548: Major Essay (0 credits)
• Courses 500-level and above: 24 credits
• Courses 300-level and above: 6 credits maximum

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146 Impressive Geography Research Topics Every Student Will Like

Are you a student seeking inspiration for your next geography research project? Look no further! In this article, we present you with a treasure trove of 146 original and top-quality geography research topics, completely free of charge. Whether you’re pursuing a degree in geography or simply passionate about exploring the world around you, these topics cover a wide range of fascinating subjects.

From human geography and cultural landscapes to physical geography and environmental sustainability, we’ve got you covered. Each topic is carefully crafted to ignite your curiosity and help you delve deeper into the field. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery as you uncover unique research ideas that will captivate both you and your readers.

Areas Of Geography

Geography is a field of study that explores the Earth’s physical features, human activities and their interactions. It examines the spatial patterns, processes, and relationships between the environment and society. Geographers investigate the Earth’s surface, analyzing its landscapes, climate, ecosystems and resources, as well as the distribution of populations, cultures, economies, and political systems. There are several types of geography, each focusing on specific aspects of the Earth’s physical and human dimensions:

Physical geography examines natural phenomena like landforms, weather and ecosystems. Human geography studies human activities, such as population distribution, urbanization and cultural landscapes. Economic geography explores the spatial patterns of economic activities, trade and resource distribution. Political geography analyzes the political systems, boundaries and geopolitical relationships between regions. Environmental geography investigates the interactions between humans and the environment, including environmental issues and sustainability. Geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing employ technology to analyze spatial data and maps.

These subfields together provide a comprehensive understanding of the Earth’s complexities and its relationship with human society.

Easy Geography Research Paper Topics

Want to write your paper in just a couple of hours? Explore a curated list of accessible and easy geography research paper topics that will make your geography research paper writing a breeze:

• The impact of climate change on coastal regions
• Exploring the relationship between geography and tourism
• Analyzing urbanization trends in developing countries
• Investigating the effects of deforestation on biodiversity
• Examining the role of geography in natural disaster management
• Studying the cultural landscape of a specific region
• Analyzing the geography of food production and distribution
• Exploring the impact of transportation on urban development
• Investigating the geography of renewable energy sources
• Analyzing the spatial patterns of population growth
• Studying the impact of globalization on local economies
• Examining the geography of water resources and management

Human Geography Research Topics

Improve your chances of getting a top grade! Delve into the complex interplay between humans and their environment with this comprehensive list of human geography research topics:

• Exploring the social implications of gentrification in urban areas
• Analyzing the influence of gender on migration patterns
• Investigating the impact of globalization on cultural identity
• Examining the geography of poverty and social inequality
• Studying the relationship between health and geographical location
• Analyzing the spatial distribution of ethnic communities in cities
• Investigating the geography of political power and governance
• Exploring the role of geography in shaping human behavior
• Analyzing the impacts of urban sprawl on communities
• Studying the geography of education access and quality
• Examining the spatial patterns of crime and its socio-economic factors
• Investigating the geography of healthcare provision and disparities

Cultural Geography Research Topics

Interested in cultural geography? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of cultures and their geographical influences with this captivating list of cultural geography research topics:

• Analyzing the cultural landscapes of indigenous communities
• Exploring the impact of globalization on cultural diversity
• Investigating the geography of language and its preservation
• Examining the influence of religion on cultural landscapes
• Studying the role of cultural heritage in tourism development
• Analyzing the geography of cultural festivals and events
• Investigating the spatial patterns of cultural diffusion
• Exploring the impact of migration on cultural identities
• Analyzing the geography of music and its regional variations
• Investigating the role of food culture in shaping identities
• Examining the spatial distribution of cultural institutions
• Studying the geography of art and its impact on communities

Physical Geography Research Topics

Do you want to write about physical geography? Investigate the natural processes and phenomena shaping our planet through this collection of compelling physical geography research topics:

• Analyzing the processes of coastal erosion and their impacts
• Investigating the formation and characteristics of river systems
• Examining the effects of climate change on glacial landscapes
• Analyzing the spatial patterns of soil erosion and conservation
• Investigating the biogeography of specific ecosystems
• Exploring the impacts of climate on vegetation patterns
• Analyzing the geography of water resources and hydrology
• Investigating the formation and classification of landforms
• Examining the spatial distribution of biodiversity hotspots
• Studying the interactions between humans and the natural environment
• Exploring the impacts of urbanization on natural landscapes

Geography Thesis Topics

Are you busy planning your thesis? Engage in an in-depth exploration of geographic concepts and theories with this thought-provoking list of geography thesis topics:

• Investigating the geographical aspects of sustainable development
• Analyzing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities
• Exploring the role of geography in disaster risk reduction
• Studying the geography of migration and refugee movements
• Examining the relationship between urban planning and social equity
• Analyzing the spatial patterns of energy consumption and renewable solutions
• Exploring the geographical dimensions of political conflicts and peacebuilding
• Investigating the role of geography in land use planning and conservation
• Examining the impacts of globalization on local economies

Urban Geography Thesis Topics

Are you interested in writing about urban geography? Analyze the complexities of urban landscapes and urbanization processes with this curated selection of urban geography thesis topics:

• Analyzing the effects of gentrification on urban neighborhoods
• Investigating the role of urban design in creating sustainable cities
• Examining the spatial patterns of urban sprawl and its consequences
• Studying the geography of social segregation in urban areas
• Analyzing the impacts of transportation systems on urban mobility
• Investigating the relationship between urbanization and public health
• Exploring the geography of informal settlements and slums
• Analyzing the impacts of urban green spaces on quality of life
• Investigating the geography of urban food systems and food security
• Examining the role of technology in shaping smart cities
• Studying the spatial distribution of cultural and recreational amenities in cities

PhD Research Topics In Geography

Expand the boundaries of geographical knowledge and contribute to the field with this diverse and stimulating list of PhD research topics in geography:

• Analyzing the geography of environmental justice in urban areas
• Investigating the impacts of climate change on indigenous communities
• Examining the role of geography in disaster risk governance
• Studying the spatial patterns of land use change in rapidly urbanizing regions
• Analyzing the impacts of transportation infrastructure on accessibility and equity
• Investigating the geographical dimensions of health inequalities
• Exploring the relationship between globalization and urbanization processes
• Analyzing the geography of political conflicts and territorial disputes
• Investigating the impacts of natural resource extraction on local communities
• Studying the spatial dynamics of international migration and its consequences
• Exploring the geography of innovation and knowledge economies in cities

Captivating Research Topics In Geography

Looking for some captivating research topics in geography? Ignite curiosity and scholarly interest with this awesome collection of research topics that delve into various aspects of geography:

• Investigating the geography of mega-cities and their challenges
• Analyzing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable coastal regions
• Exploring the spatial patterns of cultural landscapes and heritage sites
• Studying the geography of borderlands and transnational interactions
• Examining the impacts of tourism on local communities and environments
• The role of geography in understanding human-environment interactions
• Analyzing the spatial distribution of environmental pollution and its impacts
• Exploring the geography of global food systems and agricultural practices
• Investigating the impacts of natural disasters on urban resilience
• Examining the role of geography in understanding urban inequalities
• Studying the geography of geopolitical conflicts and their implications
• Exploring the impacts of technological advancements on landscapes

Interesting Geography Research Topics

Discover a wide range of interesting geography research topics that will pique your professor’s curiosity and offer new insights into the world of geography:

• Analyzing the impacts of climate change on glacier retreat and water resources
• Investigating the geography of renewable energy transition and its challenges
• Examining the spatial patterns of urban heat islands and their mitigation strategies
• Studying the impacts of land use change on biodiversity conservation
• Investigating the role of geography in understanding cultural diversity
• Exploring the geography of disease outbreaks and their spatial spread
• Investigating the impacts of natural hazards on human vulnerability and resilience
• Examining the spatial distribution of ecological corridors
• Studying the geography of regional economic disparities and development strategies
• Exploring the impacts of transportation infrastructure on urban accessibility
• The role of geography in understanding weather patterns

Good Geography Research Topics For 2023

Looking for some current topics to write about? Choose from a list of good geography research topics for 2023 that showcase the relevance and significance of geography in today’s world:

• Impacts of population growth on urban infrastructure and services in geography
• Geography of water scarcity and its implications for communities
• Spatial patterns of environmental conservation and protected areas in geography
• Impacts of land degradation on agricultural productivity and food security
• Geography of natural resource management and sustainable practices
• Relationship between climate change and human migration patterns in geography
• Spatial distribution of environmental justice and marginalized communities
• Impacts of urbanization on water pollution and ecosystem degradation
• Geography of renewable energy sources and their integration into the grid
• Role of geography in understanding regional conflicts over natural resources
• Impacts of deforestation on biodiversity loss and ecosystem services

Geography Topics For Research For College

Need some great geography topics for research for college? Explore a comprehensive list of geography research topics tailored for college-level studies, offering opportunities for critical analysis and exploration:

• Impacts of transportation infrastructure on urban air quality in geography
• Geography of urban gentrification and displacement
• Spatial patterns of urban food waste and its environmental consequences
• Impacts of tourism development on fragile ecosystems in geography
• Geography of environmental migration and its social implications
• Role of geography in understanding climate adaptation strategies
• Spatial distribution of environmental inequalities and environmental racism
• Impacts of land use change on water quality in agricultural regions
• Geography of geopolitical conflicts and territorial disputes
• Impacts of industrial pollution on urban health and well-being
• Role of geography in understanding disaster preparedness

Interesting Geography Topics For High School

Get the most interesting geography topics for high school. Foster geographical curiosity and critical thinking skills with this intriguing list of essay topics designed specifically by our best dissertation service writers for high school students:

• Analyzing the impacts of climate change on the polar regions
• Investigating the geography of natural hazards
• Examining the spatial distribution of endangered species
• Studying the impacts of urbanization on wildlife habitat fragmentation
• Exploring the geography of cultural diversity and multiculturalism in cities
• Investigating the role of geography in understanding climate variability
• Analyzing the spatial patterns of population distribution and density
• Investigating the geography of international migration and refugee flows
• Examining the impacts of tourism on local communities and cultures
• Studying the geography of natural resources
• Exploring the role of geography in understanding global inequality

Engaging Geographical Research Topics

Embark on a captivating journey of geographical exploration with this diverse collection of engaging geographical research topics, connecting people, places and the environment through insightful investigations:

• Urban sprawl impacts on land use and ecosystem services in geography
• Geography of renewable energy transition and its challenges
• Spatial patterns of urban heat islands and impacts on residents
• Impacts of climate change on coastal erosion and shoreline management
• Geography of water scarcity and implications for human populations
• Role of geography in understanding geopolitical conflicts and peacebuilding
• Spatial distribution of environmental pollutants and health effects
• Impacts of globalization on local economies and cultural landscapes
• Geography of gender inequalities and spatial dimensions
• Impacts of natural disasters on vulnerable communities and recovery
• Role of geography in understanding migration dynamics and urbanization
• Geography of political borders and their social and economic implications

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Why is choosing a great topic important when writing a geography essay?

Choosing a great topic ensures that your essay is engaging, relevant, and allows you to demonstrate your understanding of key geographical concepts while capturing the reader’s interest.

How can I choose a great topic for my geography essay?

To choose a great topic, consider current geographical issues, areas of personal interest and the availability of reliable sources. Additionally, ensure that the topic aligns with your essay’s objectives and requirements.

What are some strategies for narrowing down a geography essay topic?

To narrow down your topic, focus on specific geographical regions, phenomena, or concepts. Consider exploring the intersections between different aspects of geography, such as human and physical geography, to create a unique and well-rounded essay topic.

Can I get assistance in choosing a great topic for my geography essay?

Yes, you can seek guidance from your instructor, consult reputable academic resources or utilize online platforms that provide topic suggestions. Engaging in discussions with peers or experts in the field can also help generate ideas and refine your topic choice.

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Guidelines to prepare a Master  Thesis

The  guidelines  summarize the procedures to be followed by students planning to write a thesis for their master degree. They discuss prerequisites, administrative and organizational issues as well as time constraints. Moreover, students find guidance about structure and elements generally contained in a Master Thesis.

These guidelines come along with helpful appendices (also available as a docx file from your supervisor):

• Appendix 1 : Application for admission to the Master Thesis (in German as "Antrag auf Zulassung zur Masterarbeit" with English translation)
• Appendix 2 : Grading scheme for a Master Thesis
• Appendix 3 : Layout of the title page
• Appendix 4 : Example for a table of contents

Titles of completed Master Theses

• Changes of water sources for precipitation in Europe under a warming climate
• Acoustic facies mapping of Yermak Plateau in the Arctic Ocean
• The influence of climate on the growth of urban trees in Bremen
• Oxygen and carbon isotopes in subfossil tree rings – potential climate proxies?
• Paleoenvironments of Powell Basin, Antarctica since the Penultimate Glacial Period

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