2008 Alaska Park Science Symposium
October 14, 2008
Introduction to UAF Geography Programs Expanded Degree Program
Patricia Heiser1
1Department of Geography, University of Alaska Fairbanks, PO Box 755840, Fairbanks, AK, 99775-5840, USA, Phone 907-474-7068, ffpah@uaf.edu
The UAF Geography Program (UAGP) has undergone a major revision and expansion of its degree options, research direction, and outreach programs. The program now offers three options for a Bachelor of Science in Geography. These include concentrations in Environmental Studies, Landscape Analysis & Climate Change Studies, and Geographic Information & Technology. The B.A. degree has become more specialized in issues surrounding Circumpolar North and Pacific Rim. These new programs are designed to prepare the next generation of geographers, resource mangers, scientists, and policy makers with an integrated understanding of ecological and physical process, spatial analysis, human impacts and adaptations, and the interdisciplinary mindset necessary tackle the complex problems facing our state and our world. A new Professional Masters degree in Natural Resources Management and Geography is an applied graduate program designed for professionals furthering their education in resource management and geospatial sciences. Scenarios Network of Alaska Planning (SNAP) has joined the Geography Program and is leading the charge in predictive modeling and planning for future climate and environmental changes inAlaska. Finally, UAGP has prioritized the development and delivery of geography based K-12 outreach and teacher training resources. New collaborations with Google Earth, AT&T, National Geographic and Alaska Geographic greatly enhance our abilities to reach the teachers, students, and citizens of Alaska with a number of innovative and dynamic educational programs.
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