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Associations
American Society of Photogammetry and Remote Sensing
Archaeological Institute of America
Association for Environmental Archaeology
Association of American Geographers (AAG)
- The major professional society for individuals engaged in the study of geography.
Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographic Honor Society
Geography Resources: Professional Associations and Research Organizations (University of Colorado - Boulder)
- This site has links to many international organizations.
International Geographical Union
National Council for Geographic Education
Regional
Geography Associations (AAG)
Related Organizations (AAG)
Careers in Geography
Career Guide, American Association of Geographers
https://communicate.aag.org/eseries/scriptcontent/custom/giwis/cguide/
The sections in the helpful website are Exploring Geography, Career Preparation, Jobs and Careers, and Tools and Resources. All topics are covered from choosing an educational institution for your studies to preparing your cover letter and resume to career growth.
Education, American Association of Geographers
http://www.geog.unt.edu/careers.html
This AAG webpage lists links to professional development projects.
GeographyJobs.com http://www.geographyjobs.com/
Search available geography positions and submit your resume for free at this website.
International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
http://www.icma.org/main/
ICMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating excellence in local government by developing and supporting professional local government management. You must join ICMA to get full access to its JobCenter and career resources. Student memberships in 2009 are $25.00 per year.
Jobs and Careers, Geography Department, University of North Texas
http://www.geog.unt.edu/careers.html
This webpage tells you the current jobs of UNT Geography alumni and links to information about job and internship opportunities.
Grants and Scholarships
Geography Scholarships, Next Student.com
http://www.nextstudent.com/directory-of-scholarships/major/0166/academic-Geography-scholarships.aspx
This webpage has an extensive list of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in geography, which are funded by US universities and colleges.
Grants and Awards, Association of American Geographers
http://www.aag.org/Grantsawards/subject_listing.cfm#grantsres
List of research grants, meeting grants and education grants and scholarships offered by AAG.
Grants.gov http://www07.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp
Search a database of grant opportunities offered by 26 US federal agencies.
Geography and Spatial Sciences Program, National Science Foundation
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5410&org=BCS
Directions for applying for NSF grant PD 98-1352. GSS funds research "on the geographic distributions and interactions of human, physical, and biotic systems on the Earth's surface."
Scholarships, Gamma Theta Upsilon Honor Society
http://www.gammathetaupsilon.org/scholarships.html
GTU, the International Geographic Honor Society, funds 11 scholarships annually for undergraduate and graduate students.
Texas Geography Grant Program
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/AAR/GradAndProfEd/GeoEdGrant/
The program provides funding for institutions of higher education with plans for supporting geography education in the state of Texas.
UNT Geography Department
The UNT Geography Department is housed in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building (EESAT). Contact the department at:
Department of Geography
University
of North Texas
P.O. Box 305279
1704 W Mulberry
EESAT 210
Denton, TX 76203
Phone:
(940) 565-2091
Fax: (940) 369-7550
E-mail: geog@unt.edu
