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GES is consolidating its two geospatial labs into a single home for spatial technology, research, and student support. The Facility for Advanced Spatial Technologies (the FAST Lab) is combining with the Geospatial Analysis and Mapping Laboratory (the GAM Lab) , with all services now operating under the GAM Lab name...

Last week, GES welcomed a new cohort of graduate students for the Fall 2026 semester. During the orientation, students had the chance to meet the faculty, learn about the program, and prepare for Grad School. The Fall 2026 cohort comprises 16 students from various backgrounds who will be studying topics...

They are packing their bags! Twelve students—from undergrads to PhDs in GES, CAP, Landscape Architecture and Anthropology —are heading to Singapore for a four-credit deep dive into one of the world's most fascinating urban landscapes. This isn’t your average classroom experience; it’s a full-on exploration of how historic processes, urban...

Imagine you’re at a bus stop, waiting for your ride. Now, imagine it’s July. Across the city, the temperature is in the high 90s. This bus stop has a bit of shade, but still, it’s hot. Would you rather spend that time waiting somewhere along the concrete and asphalt of East Colfax, or tucked between the tree-lined streets of City Park West?

Our very own Kris Christensen was recently nominated by GES students for the Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year award! While university-level accolades are prestigious, Christensen finds this specific nomination to be uniquely humbling and deeply appreciated. To the department, it serves as a testament to the personal impact a...