Stories tagged with: Department of Geography

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Faculty Experts

Heat domes, atmospheric rivers and omega blocks: Explaining what these and other weather terms mean

OHIO expert Dr. Ryan Fogt provides brief and easy-to-understand explanations of a wide range of weather terms you may not be sure about, while also discussing other questions we had about the weather.

The OHIO campus, the Hocking River and the hills behind it are shown at sunset in Fall
Faculty Experts

How will an El Niño affect our weather this year?

Ohio University expert Dr. Ryan Fogt explains what an El Niño is and what changes it could bring to our weather this year, as well as how it could affect weather patterns around the globe.

Two geology students study paperwork during a lab at Ohio University beside geology equipment set up on the ground.
Geology Career Paths & Preparation

How a master's in Geological Sciences turns field data into career opportunities

Explore geology career paths in environmental consulting, resource management, and government. See how OHIO’s online M.S. builds field, GIS, data, and writing skills.

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OHIO News

Ohio University shares update on proposed plans to restructure select academic programs in compliance with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act

These program mergers will ensure compliance with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (AOHEA) low degree conferral protocols.

emergency workers wade through flood waters with sandbags in the foreground
Experiental Learning

Playing for real: OHIO students tackle simulated disasters to build community resilience

The hands-on simulation challenged students from multiple majors to share resources and solve life-or-death problems during an intense, four-hour mock flood scenario.

Cutler Hall on College Green.
Student Research

Student Enhancement Awards presented to 26 OHIO students

Ohio University has presented Student Enhancement Awards to 26 students from a wide range of majors.

Justin Goodwin on a bike
Urban Geography

Planning a city: Tackling the challenges of growth in central Ohio

From parking to housing, urban planner Justin Goodwin shares how the City of Columbus is enhancing the urban experience for its citizens.

Students listening to a talk about infrastructure in historic Dublin, OH.
Experiential Learning

Urban geography students take field trip to central Ohio

Urban planning students visited a data center, suburban downtown, and gentrifying neighborhoods in central Ohio.

OHIO students walk underneath colorful trees in Fall on OHIO's Athens Campus
Alumni Success

OHIO alumni move successfully into environmental careers

Recent graduates with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service are seeing their academic work pay off quickly with jobs in the private sector.

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Snow on campus

Forever...frozen?

See how students made the most of the latest winter storm, and hear from our faculty expert about what made this one for the ages.

Jean-Gabriel Shepherd
Alumni Success

Ohio University alumnus Jean-Gabriel Shepherd finds his path in public service, cybersecurity

A 2010 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor of arts in geography, Jean-Gabriel Shepherd has built a career blending technical expertise, compassion, and an appreciation for learning and teaching.

Gracie Vaughn, Alli Mancz and Sydney Roseberry
Student Experiences

Ohio University geography students share internship experiences

OHIO students learned about internship opportunities and other programs available to them at a special event in November, and also heard from fellow students about their internship experiences.

Left: a man with glasses and business professional attire inspects scientific equipment on a rooftop overlooking Ohio University’s West Green. Right:  a man in casual attire stands partway up a weather tower, addressing a group of elementary school students
Anniversaries

Weathering It All

This student-centered lab has provided local forecasting since 1984.

Condensation on a window demonstrating humidity.
Faculty Experts

It’s the heat AND the humidity: OHIO’s Ryan Fogt discusses record-breaking mugginess of June and July

Nearly half of the U.S. population experienced record heat and humidity in June and July of 2025. Ohio University Professor of Meteorology and climatologist Ryan Fogt discusses the forces behind the uncomfortable conditions.

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Alumni Success

Turning passion into planning

Four OHIO alumni are turning their passion for planning into impactful careers, using their education to drive sustainable, community-centered change across the country.

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