Alumni

The PhD in Geography, Planning, and Design is appropriate for those seeking careers in research and teaching, in government, or in professional consulting – all of which require a research specialization. So far, over 60 graduates of the program have become faculty members, postdoctoral scholars, researchers, and consultants. Graduates from our program have received positions at diverse academic and professional organizations, and currently, alumni serve on the faculty of the University of Washington, University of Utah, University of Nebraska, Penn State University, Portland State University, Colorado State University, Middle East Technical University (Turkey), Queensland University of Technology (Australia), and many others. Recent graduates also work for federal agencies including the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the Federal Reserve Bank, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Others hold prominent research positions abroad in Kenya, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and elsewhere.

Selected Alumni Profiles