The Department of Geography and Urban Studies teaches and researches the intersection of nature, society and urbanism. Below, you’ll find content highlighting everything our Geography and Urban Studies, Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Studies communities are doing to learn about the changing environment and humans’ impacts on it, to research society and people through geospatial technology, and to sustainably develop cities and towns. Read the stories below and please contact us if you have a story of your own you think we should tell.
Media Mentions
via Grid on June 08, 2022
Christina Rosan Featured in Grid Magazine
Christina Rosan, GUS Associate Professor and Fellow at the Center for Sustainable Communities, was featured in a Grid article on Disparities in...
via WalletHub on May 10, 2022
Professor Jerry Stahler Featured in WalletHub
Professor Jerry Stahler was featured in WalletHub's recent study about Drug Use by State.
via University of California Press on February 10, 2022
Christina Rosan Publishes New Book: Reimagining Sustainable Cities
Geography and Urban Studies Associate Professor Christina Rosan, publishes her new book titled ...
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via The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 19, 2021
Christina Rosan publishes Article in The Philadelphia Inquirer
Associate Professor Christina Rosan, Geography and Urban Studies, published an article in The...
via NBC on August 13, 2021
Philadelphia Heat Wave
Geography and Urban Studies Associate Professor Christina Rosan appears on NBC News to discuss urban heat islands.
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via The Philadelphia Inquirer on August 12, 2021
Renter Protections Are Crucial to Achieving Climate Justice
By Sterling Johnson
Geography and Urban Studies PhD student Sterling Johnson argues that just planting trees isn't enough to offset the climate catastrophe.