Department News

More than 40 researchers from the University at Albany have been ranked among the world’s top researchers, according to a Stanford University study published annually through Elsevier.

Professor David Banks will host a panel on cannabis policy that will be moderated by the Times Union’s managing editor Brendan Lyons. The event will be presented by the Department of Geography & Planning on Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Campus Center West Boardroom on the UAlbany Uptown Campus.

Even when classes are not in session, UAlbany students find ways to gain valuable experience through a variety of summer internships, research, volunteer, and other applied learning opportunities.

Three dozen students from eight SUNY campuses received paid summer internships to gain experience in research and policy at state agencies with environmental and sustainability missions.

Geography & Urban Studies and Planning double major Benjamin Richardson received the 2024 President Award for Undergraduate Research, nominated by Associate Professor and Interim Chair Dr. Rui Li.

Students were offered an inside look at the GIS industry during an open house in the Lecture Center.

A new report released by the New York State Attorney General’s Office found a wide disparity in homeownership across New York among racial groups.

Join the Department of Geography & Planning, Geography & Planning Student Association (under sponsorship of UAlbany's University Auxiliary Services) as we celebrate Geospatial Technologies—GIS— that help us make better decisions for the sustainability of our environment and society. GIS Day will feature GIS Exhibitions, a career panel, a resume clinic and the chance to be connected to internship opportunities. It will be held on campus at the Lecture Center Concourse East (next to Lecture Center 10) on Wednesday, November 15.