American Association of Geographers

06/12/2026

Have you heard? Volume 78, Issue 3 of “The Professional Geographer” has been published online with 14 new articles in academic or applied geography, with a special focus on “Moving the Needle on Gender Equity: An Analysis of the Status of Women and Marginalized Groups in Geography.” https://buff.ly/UqP2MDH

All AAG members have full online access to all issues through the Journals section of the AAG Member Dashboard.

Volume 78, Issue 3 of The Professional Geographer

06/11/2026

Registration is now open for : Grounded Relations and Desirable Futures

Don't miss out on participating in AAG’s next Annual Meeting, from February 8-12, 2027, in New York City. Both registration and submissions are open, with the theme for the meeting being "Grounded Relations and Desirable Futures." https://buff.ly/bx2B7p6

Keep an eye out this summer as we provide more information on programming and special events.

06/10/2026

NEW “Annals of the American Association of Geographers” Alert: Articles Ranging from Social Inequalities to LLM Performance in Cartography

Volume 116, Issue 5 of the Annals of the AAG has been published online with 13 new articles on contemporary geographic research. Journal articles’ themes range from urban mobility and access to fresh food to carceral infrastructure planning and racial capitalism. https://buff.ly/SX6pPkc

Are you a member? All AAG members have full online access to all issues of the Annals through the Journals section of the AAG Member Dashboard.

06/09/2026

NCGE recognizes educators and advocates who have made outstanding contributions to geography education. Submit nominations online.

06/09/2026

The president of the National Council for Geographic Education advocates for geographic knowledge.

06/09/2026

As we celebrate Pride throughout June (and year-round), it's critical to recognize the importance of support and mentorship for LGBTQIA+ colleagues’ advancement and success in academia.

From graduate students to tenured professors, the findings of this year’s State of Geography report, “The Status of Women and Underrepresented Groups in Geography: A Multidimensional Analysis”, examine levels of satisfaction, barriers, and successes in the discipline. A wide range of recommendations in the report address the challenges faced by and concerns of traditionally underrepresented groups in geography, including LGBTQ perspectives.

Read the full Report:

06/08/2026

Happy Pride Month! In celebration of , AAG is offering free access to articles on q***r and trans geographies from June 5 until July 15, 2026. These articles are available for download here: https://buff.ly/191lpXQ

To find out more about LGBT2QIA+ geographies, visit the AAG Q***r and Trans Geographies Specialty Group: https://buff.ly/33vjTZi

06/08/2026

The Battle for SBE and Science Funding: What you can do

As Congress advances its discussion of the FY2027 budget, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and its Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) continue to be in jeopardy. We urge our members to continue to call on their legislators to protect funding for geography.

Read more about what AAG Council Member Antoinette Van Winklerprins told The Atlantic about what’s at stake for SBE, which funds 63% of the nation’s social science research.

The National Science Foundation division that covers social, behavioral, and economic sciences is in the crosshairs.

06/04/2026

Don't miss out: registration closes soon for AAG's Development and Leadership Workshops!

Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16: AAG's Department Leadership Workshop focuses on helping members respond effectively to these challenges through strong management practices, shared decision-making, and a deeper understanding of the opportunities and constraints geography departments may face in the coming years. https://buff.ly/DLDu3VG

Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26: AAG's Early Career Workshop series is designed to support geographers as they prepare for or navigate the initial years of academic careers. Topics range from work-life balance, guidance on designing courses, strategies for navigating the publication process, to tools to better understand tenure and promotion expectations. https://buff.ly/LcTzn5W

Learn more about the Healthy Departments Initiative: https://buff.ly/f6KOIYz

06/03/2026

It’s that time of year! We're ecstatic to have incoming President, Sara Smith, take on her new position for AAG Council in July. For the last President’s Column of his term, President Bill Moseley talks with President Sara Smith about her experiences within the discipline and her aspirations for her upcoming leadership at AAG.

Read more about the new directions for the 2026-27 presidency. https://buff.ly/PTXzRa4