Bridging the Gap Between People, Place, and Planet
Welcome to the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences (GES) at CU Denver! In an era of unprecedented social transformation and environmental change, our department serves as a vital bridge between the natural and social sciences. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, our ‘urban laboratory’ extends from the city’s streets to the Rocky Mountain peaks. We empower students to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges from climate resilience and ecosystem health to social justice and resource management. By combining a rigorous scientific education with hands-on training in state-of-the-art geospatial technologies, we prepare our graduates for impactful careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. At GES, you don't just study the world; you gain the tools to protect and reshape it.
