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American Association of Geographers

@theAAG

AAG is an academic & professional organization representing educators, researchers, & practitioners in geography. Also at https://xitter.gq/t.co/7KuoPU2oO9

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined March 2009
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Debate in New York City over city-run groceries is not just about food, but something bigger. Of possible interest to those attending annual @theAAG meeting in the Big Apple in Feb 2027. theconversation.com/debate-i… via @ConversationUS
Debate in New York City over city-run groceries is not just about food, but something bigger

Debate in New York City over city-run groceries is not just about food, but something bigger

Many shoppers don’t realize how much of a role the government already plays in grocery markets, because it’s usually not visible.

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Have you ever wondered what a geographer does? How their work impacts places and people? On November 19, meet Tim Fullman, Senior Ecologist with @wilderness.org, who investigates caribou responses to human activity and development in the Arctic. buff.ly/XuC3ZzD
Promotional graphic for "Meet a Geographer: What Do We Do?" webinar on Thursday, November 19, 1–2 PM ET about geography careers, featuring Tim Fullman, Senior Ecologist at The Wilderness Society; virtual on Zoom and free to attend.

ALT Promotional graphic for "Meet a Geographer: What Do We Do?" webinar on Thursday, November 19, 1–2 PM ET about geography careers, featuring Tim Fullman, Senior Ecologist at The Wilderness Society; virtual on Zoom and free to attend.

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🌎 Geography Awareness Week starts on Monday! Get ready and start testing your knowledge with tons of online games that test map knowledge, countries, cities, flags, landmarks, and spatial thinking. Check out these 5 games 👇 🧵
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4) GeoGuessr is an online geography game where you are dropped into a random Google Street View location and must guess where you are on a world map based on clues like road signs, languages, or vegetation. buff.ly/SEp0gka
GeoGuessr - Let's explore the world!

GeoGuessr - Let's explore the world!

GeoGuessr is a geography game which takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings.

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5) Seterra is an educational game that gives you access to over 400 customizable quizzes to challenge you on countries, capitals, flags, oceans, lakes and more. buff.ly/jNed9fI
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We can't wait for #GeoWeek2026! 🌎 Next week, join us for our free webinar on Tuesday, Nov 17, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET. Hear from three students majoring in geography and similar fields who will share their academic journeys, research experience, and challenges. buff.ly/Uk0T7Vd
Geography Awareness Week webinar "Meet a Geographer: Mapping Your Future" — Tuesday, Nov 17, 1–2 PM ET — promotional flyer for a free Zoom student panel featuring three geography-related majors and brief event/registration details.

ALT Geography Awareness Week webinar "Meet a Geographer: Mapping Your Future" — Tuesday, Nov 17, 1–2 PM ET — promotional flyer for a free Zoom student panel featuring three geography-related majors and brief event/registration details.

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Do you know which Indigenous lands you’re on? In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, learn which Native lands you live on and about territories, languages, and treaties, led by Indigenous-led nonprofit Native Land Digital. buff.ly/QQpI4rb
Screen capture of Native Land Digital webpage. Text: Welcome to Native Land Digital. A space where the stories of land and waters are carried by those who walk in ancestral relationship with them.

ALT Screen capture of Native Land Digital webpage. Text: Welcome to Native Land Digital. A space where the stories of land and waters are carried by those who walk in ancestral relationship with them.

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#GeographyAwarenessWeek starts Monday! This year’s theme is "Mapping the Future,” showcasing how geographers thrive in the unknown, finding patterns and possibilities in the most unpredictable places. Find out how to get involved in #GeoWeek Nov. 16-20: buff.ly/lLbSMUp
Promotional banner for the American Association of Geographers' Geography Awareness Week, "Mapping the Future" (November 16–20, 2026), showing a surveyor using a total station, mapping software on monitors, a printed map, and a drone spraying crops over terraced fields.

ALT Promotional banner for the American Association of Geographers' Geography Awareness Week, "Mapping the Future" (November 16–20, 2026), showing a surveyor using a total station, mapping software on monitors, a printed map, and a drone spraying crops over terraced fields.

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Students! #GeoWeek2026 is right around the corner. Looking to celebrate? AAG is offering two webinars to share what geographers do and how they make a difference in their communities and beyond. Learn about each event and register: buff.ly/3OMjnEB Descriptions below! 🧵
AAG (American Association of Geographers) banner promoting Geography Awareness Week webinars "Meet a Geographer" on November 17 and 19, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET, showing a young woman reading a paper map while seated on a park bench.

ALT AAG (American Association of Geographers) banner promoting Geography Awareness Week webinars "Meet a Geographer" on November 17 and 19, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET, showing a young woman reading a paper map while seated on a park bench.

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🗺️ Meet a Geographer: Mapping Your Future Tues, Nov 17, 1 – 2 PM ET Hear from students majoring in geography and similar fields who will share their journeys, research experiences, and challenges. If someone is interested in pursuing geography, this is the perfect event for them.
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🌎 Meet a Geographer: What Do We Do? Thurs, Nov 19, 2026, 1 – 2:00 PM ET Meet Tim Fullman, Senior Ecologist with The Wilderness Society, based in Anchorage, Alaska, who investigates caribou responses to human activity and development in the Arctic.
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For those who learned GIS since the 1970's, its applications have evolved almost beyond recognition. Today, GIS can assist in all walks of life and human activities. With constantly changing tech, check out "The Guide," developed by @UCSBgeog and @Esri. buff.ly/Gs9D6P1
The Guide: Learning the Geographic Approach circa 2026 - AAG

The Guide: Learning the Geographic Approach circa 2026 - AAG

AAG - The Guide: Learning the Geographic Approach circa 2026 - All -

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Geographers are everywhere: at the forefront of climate change, population shifts, immigration, geohumanities, history, public health, and more. 🌎 Celebrate how geographers are “Mapping the Future” during #GeoWeek next week, from November 16-20. buff.ly/9pINuHc
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For ten years, the Black Geographies Specialty Group has created vital spaces for connection & growth for scholars working at the intersections of race and geography. What began as a vision for a more inclusive discipline has grown into a strong community. buff.ly/rall85P
President's column "Celebration In the Midst of Struggle: BGSG @ 10 at AAG" honoring the AAG Black Geographies group's tenth anniversary; includes AAG President Sara Smith's headshot, a quote from co-chair Kaily Heitz about founders and Black radical intellectuals, and BGSG/AAG logos.

ALT President's column "Celebration In the Midst of Struggle: BGSG @ 10 at AAG" honoring the AAG Black Geographies group's tenth anniversary; includes AAG President Sara Smith's headshot, a quote from co-chair Kaily Heitz about founders and Black radical intellectuals, and BGSG/AAG logos.

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Did you know... #GeographyAwarenessWeek was established by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987? Held annually in the 3rd week of November, we're joining a variety of partners to celebrate this year’s theme, “Mapping the Future.” 🌎 buff.ly/lLbSMUp
Promotional banner for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20) titled "Mapping the Future," showing a foggy sunrise city skyline over water, with sponsor logos (AAG, Esri, NCGE) and the hashtag #GeoWeek2026

ALT Promotional banner for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20) titled "Mapping the Future," showing a foggy sunrise city skyline over water, with sponsor logos (AAG, Esri, NCGE) and the hashtag #GeoWeek2026

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Ready to share your unique insights and expertise? Our #AAG2027 call for field visits and workshops is now open! Whether it's related to our host city of New York City or any issue or skill, this is a perfect platform to engage with meeting participants. buff.ly/qSc7SvN
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Join Esri for a webinar on the power of saying yes in your career. You’ll hear real-life stories and explore practical decision-making tools. Additionally, reflect on how small “yes” moments can build confidence, expand skills, and open unexpected doors. buff.ly/MPmMNHV
Promotional graphic for an Esri YPN webinar titled "The Power of Saying Yes: Making Intentional Choices in Your GIS Career" with date/time December 2, 2026 | 12:00PM–1:00PM (PT), showing three smiling young professionals holding a laptop and a book.

ALT Promotional graphic for an Esri YPN webinar titled "The Power of Saying Yes: Making Intentional Choices in Your GIS Career" with date/time December 2, 2026 | 12:00PM–1:00PM (PT), showing three smiling young professionals holding a laptop and a book.

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#GeographyAwarenessWeek is coming November 16-20, 2026. We’re proud to join our sponsors and partners this year to celebrate #GeoWeek. Are you hosting an event? Check out this year’s ArcGIS Storymap and find out how to list yours: buff.ly/9pINuHc #GeoWeek2026
Promotional graphic inviting departments, geography clubs, and enthusiasts to share #GeoWeek2026 events for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20), overlaid on a field worker operating a drone and featuring AAG, Esri, and NCGE logos.

ALT Promotional graphic inviting departments, geography clubs, and enthusiasts to share #GeoWeek2026 events for Geography Awareness Week (Nov 16–20), overlaid on a field worker operating a drone and featuring AAG, Esri, and NCGE logos.

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