Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences

The Science of Place

Geography is an exciting field that recognizes the complex relationships and linkages of human and natural systems; geography is the science of place. As such, geographers study and analyze many of today鈥檚 pressing issues, which range from climate change, human modification of the Earth鈥檚 systems, environmental hazards, resource assessment and land use to population distributions, urbanization, cultural adaption, political organization of space and globalization.

Students at the Geography convention
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April 3-4, 2025
Geography Convention
56th Geography Convention Banquet | 5 p.m. | Friday, April 4, 2025
Brookings, SD
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Research
Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence

The Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence conducts cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and provides quality education for future scientists, educators and decision-makers. The GSCE is a research and educational collaboration that combines the unique strengths of South Dakota State University and the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) center.

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Research
South Dakota View

South Dakota View is a consortium of educational institutions, government agencies and private sector organizations in South Dakota with a common goal of building partnerships and infrastructure to facilitate the availability, timely distribution and utilization of remotely sensed data. SDView is a charter member of , a nationwide program that focuses on satellite remote sensing data and technologies in support of applied research, K-16 education, workforce development and technology transfer.

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Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences
Physical Address
1101 Medary Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Wecota Hall 109, Box 506
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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