Outreach and Educational Resources

Despite rapidly evolving and expanding employment opportunities, many students are unfamiliar with the numerous career paths for which a degree in geography can prepare them. This section includes electronic and print-ready resources suitable for a range of uses, both within and beyond the classroom, including:

AAG Careers Publications - Links to publications about careers and professional development, including books, journal articles, and archived items from the AAG Newsletter.

Careers Multimedia Resources - Concise, accessible videos on geography careers and geographers' contributions to enhancing society and the environment.

Handouts and Brochures - Tip sheets, posters, brochures, and handouts for classroom use and outreach activities.

Profiles of Professional Geographers Slideshow - An engaging visual overview of our popular series of career profiles.

Geography Awareness Week - Learn more about the annual celebration of all things geography, held during the third week of November each year.

Geography Faculty Development Alliance Summer Workshops - The Early Career Workshop is geared towards graduate students and faculty who are just beginning their careers in higher education and the Department Leadership Workshop is well-suited for individuals who may soon assume leadership positions within geography departments.