Department of Geography, Geology, and The Environment

Geography alumni students at the 2022 Illinois Geographical Society Annual Meeting.
Krystina Wayne (2022) Senior Award Winner,
Brent Crain (2016) IGS Board Member,
Nick Goodwin (2014) Distinquished Geographer Award 2022, and
Andrew Schmidt (2022) Senior Award Winner.
Geography alumni

Gray haired man in sun glasses and a blue diving suit

What’s canoe with you? The discovery, recovery, and study of the Lake Mendota dugout canoesWhat's canoe with you? Dr. Jim Skibo talks about the discovery, recovery, and study of the Lake Mendota dugout canoes.

Steve and Lori Nalefski standing in front of a mountain

Thanks to you: Nalefskis support geology studentsSteve ’83 and Lori (Walenga) Nalefski ’84 have established an endowed scholarship for declared geology majors.

Cartoon Reggie Redbird climbing an illustrated mountain with a red flag on top.

Elevate a Redbird’s Experience effort launching to support student programsIllinois State's faculty place a high value on experiential learning programs that impact students' personal and professional development outside the classroom.

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Schedule a visit with The Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment and see what our many programs have to offer!
Geography Major
Social Science Geography Teacher Education Major
Environmental System Science & Sustainability Major
Geology Major
Earth & Space Science Teacher Education Major

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Geology Field Camp

Geology Field Camp is the capstone experience in most undergraduate geology programs. It provides students the opportunity to apply their accumulated knowledge and skills to the investigation and interpretation of unfamiliar geologic areas.

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Events

Dec2

SOA brown bag talk with Dr. Jim Skibo12/2/22 at 12:00 PMSchroeder Hall 114

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