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American Association of Geographers

@theAAG

AAG is an academic & professional organization representing educators, researchers, & practitioners in geography. Also at https://nitter.gq/t.co/7KuoPU2oO9

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined March 2009
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Students! #GeoWeek2026 is right around the corner. Looking to celebrate? AAG is offering two webinars to share what geographers do and how they make a difference in their communities and beyond. Learn about each event and register: buff.ly/3OMjnEB Descriptions below! 🧵
AAG (American Association of Geographers) banner promoting Geography Awareness Week webinars "Meet a Geographer" on November 17 and 19, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET, showing a young woman reading a paper map while seated on a park bench.

ALT AAG (American Association of Geographers) banner promoting Geography Awareness Week webinars "Meet a Geographer" on November 17 and 19, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET, showing a young woman reading a paper map while seated on a park bench.

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🗺️ Meet a Geographer: Mapping Your Future Tues, Nov 17, 1 – 2 PM ET Hear from students majoring in geography and similar fields who will share their journeys, research experiences, and challenges. If someone is interested in pursuing geography, this is the perfect event for them.
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🌎 Meet a Geographer: What Do We Do? Thurs, Nov 19, 2026, 1 – 2:00 PM ET Meet Tim Fullman, Senior Ecologist with The Wilderness Society, based in Anchorage, Alaska, who investigates caribou responses to human activity and development in the Arctic.
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For those who learned GIS since the 1970's, its applications have evolved almost beyond recognition. Today, GIS can assist in all walks of life and human activities. With constantly changing tech, check out "The Guide," developed by @UCSBgeog and @Esri. buff.ly/Gs9D6P1
The Guide: Learning the Geographic Approach circa 2026 - AAG

The Guide: Learning the Geographic Approach circa 2026 - AAG

AAG - The Guide: Learning the Geographic Approach circa 2026 - All -

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Geographers are everywhere: at the forefront of climate change, population shifts, immigration, geohumanities, history, public health, and more. 🌎 Celebrate how geographers are “Mapping the Future” during #GeoWeek next week, from November 16-20. buff.ly/9pINuHc
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For ten years, the Black Geographies Specialty Group has created vital spaces for connection & growth for scholars working at the intersections of race and geography. What began as a vision for a more inclusive discipline has grown into a strong community. buff.ly/rall85P
President's column "Celebration In the Midst of Struggle: BGSG @ 10 at AAG" honoring the AAG Black Geographies group's tenth anniversary; includes AAG President Sara Smith's headshot, a quote from co-chair Kaily Heitz about founders and Black radical intellectuals, and BGSG/AAG logos.

ALT President's column "Celebration In the Midst of Struggle: BGSG @ 10 at AAG" honoring the AAG Black Geographies group's tenth anniversary; includes AAG President Sara Smith's headshot, a quote from co-chair Kaily Heitz about founders and Black radical intellectuals, and BGSG/AAG logos.

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Did you know... #GeographyAwarenessWeek was established by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987? Held annually in the 3rd week of November, we're joining a variety of partners to celebrate this year’s theme, “Mapping the Future.” 🌎 buff.ly/lLbSMUp
Promotional banner for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20) titled "Mapping the Future," showing a foggy sunrise city skyline over water, with sponsor logos (AAG, Esri, NCGE) and the hashtag #GeoWeek2026

ALT Promotional banner for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20) titled "Mapping the Future," showing a foggy sunrise city skyline over water, with sponsor logos (AAG, Esri, NCGE) and the hashtag #GeoWeek2026

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Ready to share your unique insights and expertise? Our #AAG2027 call for field visits and workshops is now open! Whether it's related to our host city of New York City or any issue or skill, this is a perfect platform to engage with meeting participants. buff.ly/qSc7SvN
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Join Esri for a webinar on the power of saying yes in your career. You’ll hear real-life stories and explore practical decision-making tools. Additionally, reflect on how small “yes” moments can build confidence, expand skills, and open unexpected doors. buff.ly/MPmMNHV
Promotional graphic for an Esri YPN webinar titled "The Power of Saying Yes: Making Intentional Choices in Your GIS Career" with date/time December 2, 2026 | 12:00PM–1:00PM (PT), showing three smiling young professionals holding a laptop and a book.

ALT Promotional graphic for an Esri YPN webinar titled "The Power of Saying Yes: Making Intentional Choices in Your GIS Career" with date/time December 2, 2026 | 12:00PM–1:00PM (PT), showing three smiling young professionals holding a laptop and a book.

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#GeographyAwarenessWeek is coming November 16-20, 2026. We’re proud to join our sponsors and partners this year to celebrate #GeoWeek. Are you hosting an event? Check out this year’s ArcGIS Storymap and find out how to list yours: buff.ly/9pINuHc #GeoWeek2026
Promotional graphic inviting departments, geography clubs, and enthusiasts to share #GeoWeek2026 events for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20), overlaid on a field worker operating a drone and featuring AAG, Esri, and NCGE logos.

ALT Promotional graphic inviting departments, geography clubs, and enthusiasts to share #GeoWeek2026 events for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20), overlaid on a field worker operating a drone and featuring AAG, Esri, and NCGE logos.

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Toledo Geography@ToledoGeographyOct 31
Congratulations to all our students today at the 2026 meeting of East Lakes Division @theaag held OSU including 3rd place student presentation award winners Theodora Mary Fletcher (MA paper) and Yusuf Tayo (PhD paper)
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Across #NYC, grassroots organizers, cultural workers, and community stewards are actively transforming urban spaces. This Wednesday, explore how placemaking and relationships with land & memory offer living blueprints for deeply rooted, liberated futures. buff.ly/FAMLH0G
AAG webinar poster titled "Rooted Futures: Black Land Stewardship, Mutual Aid, and Spatial Care in New York City" — Nov 4, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET; shows headshots and names of panelists Teona Williams, Cody Israel, mariam osman, and Aleeia Abraham.

ALT AAG webinar poster titled "Rooted Futures: Black Land Stewardship, Mutual Aid, and Spatial Care in New York City" — Nov 4, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET; shows headshots and names of panelists Teona Williams, Cody Israel, mariam osman, and Aleeia Abraham.

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It's not too late to create an #AAG2027 session! Each panel session is 80 minutes long and includes 4-6 panelists examining a topic, followed by a question-and-answer section. Submit your session idea by this Thursday, November 5: buff.ly/xU1Yr9o
Announcement from the American Association of Geographers: Session Organizing Deadline Approaching — #AAG2027 sessions due by November 5, 2026, over an elevated urban park walkway with autumn trees.

ALT Announcement from the American Association of Geographers: Session Organizing Deadline Approaching — #AAG2027 sessions due by November 5, 2026, over an elevated urban park walkway with autumn trees.

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AI is rapidly changing how students learn, write code, and analyze data. Join Esri on November 5 to examine how educators can help students use AI as a learning and problem-solving partner while developing core geographic and analytical skills. buff.ly/JQ24wpg
Webinar announcement: Strategies for Integrating Thoughtful AI into GIS Teaching and Learning — November 5, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM PT; colorful, undulating data-point background with Esri logo.

ALT Webinar announcement: Strategies for Integrating Thoughtful AI into GIS Teaching and Learning — November 5, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM PT; colorful, undulating data-point background with Esri logo.

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anna o.O@valuetrutherOct 29
Calling all Marxist Geography lovers! CUNY Geog students invite you to a workshop the weekend before @theAAG. We envision the event to be collaborative, rigorous, & convivial. Let's find one another & sharpen our analytic tools together. Deadline 11/15 marxgeog.commons.gc.cuny.edu
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Across NYC, stewards are actively transforming urban space. Next Wednesday, join four panelists to explore how community-led placemaking and relationships with land and memory offer living blueprints for deeply rooted, liberated futures: buff.ly/FAMLH0G
AAG webinar poster titled "Rooted Futures: Black Land Stewardship, Mutual Aid, and Spatial Care in New York City" — Nov 4, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET; shows headshots and names of panelists Teona Williams, Cody Israel, mariam osman, and Aleeia Abraham.

ALT AAG webinar poster titled "Rooted Futures: Black Land Stewardship, Mutual Aid, and Spatial Care in New York City" — Nov 4, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET; shows headshots and names of panelists Teona Williams, Cody Israel, mariam osman, and Aleeia Abraham.

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Free Webinar for #Educators 🌎 Tomorrow, join "Inspiring #Geographic Thinking: From Ideas to Classroom Practice," a workshop for #educators, future teachers, and faculty interested in bringing geographic thinking into the classroom. buff.ly/84n4yIu
Geography Awareness Week webinar titled "Inspiring Geographic Thinking: From Ideas to Classroom Practice" — Oct 28, 2026, 3–4:30 PM ET, virtual on Zoom and free; promotional graphic shows an instructor pointing at a world map and lists two panelists.

ALT Geography Awareness Week webinar titled "Inspiring Geographic Thinking: From Ideas to Classroom Practice" — Oct 28, 2026, 3–4:30 PM ET, virtual on Zoom and free; promotional graphic shows an instructor pointing at a world map and lists two panelists.

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William Moseley@WilliamGMoseleyOct 24
It was great to be at the New England -Saint Lawrence Valley Regional meeting of @theAAG this weekend at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point campus. It was a beautiful locale with many inspiring presentations. Thanks to the organizers! – at Windsor Locks, CT
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#GeographyAwarenessWeek is right around the corner! This year’s theme is "Mapping the Future,” showcasing how geographers thrive in the unknown, finding patterns and possibilities in the most unpredictable of places. Get involved this November 16-20! buff.ly/eMXKtNC
Promotional graphic for Geography Awareness Week (November 16–20, #GeoWeek2026) titled "Mapping the Future," showing hands gently holding a globe over a soft green background with sponsor logos across the bottom.

ALT Promotional graphic for Geography Awareness Week (November 16–20, #GeoWeek2026) titled "Mapping the Future," showing hands gently holding a globe over a soft green background with sponsor logos across the bottom.

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Dr. Dawn Wright + @deepseadawn.bsky.social 🇺🇦@deepseadawnOct 22
So proud of my friend Karen Seto of @Yale, the first U.S. woman to win the Vautrin Lud Prize, the highest award in the field of geography!!!!!! 🌎🌍🌏 environment.yale.edu/news/ar… cc @theAAG
Karen Seto Honored With Geography’s Top Prize

Karen Seto Honored With Geography’s Top Prize

A pioneer of satellite analysis of urbanization and global environmental change, Seto is the first U.S. woman to win the Vautrin Lud Prize. She champions the field of geography as more important than...

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