Last month, GES welcomed a new cohort of graduate students for the Fall 2025 semester. During the orientation, students got the chance to meet the faculty, learn about the program, and how to prepare for Grad School. The Fall 2025 cohort is comprised of over 50 students from around the world who will be studying topics ranging from geospatial analysis to public policy. The GES Department is excited to welcome our new students to the program, and we look forward to the contributions they will make to the feilds of Geography and Environmental Science over the next couple years.
Dr. Amanda Weaver speaks to incoming Graduate Students
Dr. Thomas Duster provides a presentation about the graduate program
The orientation started with an introduction speech from Dr. Bryan Wee to welcome the students to CU Denver. Following was a presentation from Dr. Gregory Simon about what the department is, what programs are offered, and who the faculty are. Dr. Thomas Duster provided further information on what each program entails, and the courses required. The GES Department offers two graduate programs: Master of Arts in Applied Geography and Geospatial Science, and the Master of Science in Environmental Sciences. Both programs offer a thesis and non-thesis track, and multiple specializations for students to further their education. You can find more information down below:
Master of Science After lunch, current grad students spoke in a panel to answer questions and offer advice on managing coursework, building connections, and how to become more involved in the program. Dr. Amanda Weaver also provided a presentation on what expectations to set for Graduate School, such as time management, who to reach out to for help, etc. If you are interested in learning more about the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, you can check out the department website. Various programs are offered at both the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate level.
