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The field of geography brings together the Earth’s physical and human dimensions in the integrated study of people, places, and environments. Geographical sciences will play an increasingly important role in determining how society tackles the complex challenges confronting the planet, and faculty in the Department of Geography & Environment and its affiliated centers (including the Center for Remote Sensing, the Center for Energy & Environmental Studies, and the Center for Transportation Studies) are leading investigators in the field. BA, MA, and PhD students pursue studies in four broad areas: remote sensing and geospatial technologies; energy and environmental systems; hydrology, biophysical ecology, and climate; and economic geography and transportation studies.