Student Groups

Connect with peers in the Department of Geography.

Student organizations are a great way to meet people with similar interests, create networks, and gain experience.

students working on map project

Geography Club

Geography Club provides a place for undergraduate and graduate students to work together on events and projects that are related to geography… And there is a lot in the world around us related to geography! Students work to promote geography and geographical thinking on campus and in the community through events such as humanitarian mapathons, visiting local schools, networking with alumni, and learning more about the research labs in the department.

Students interested in joining Geography Club can fill out the form below or send an email to indicate their interest and be connected to the club president for info. You do not have to be a geography student to join, and we welcome anyone who is just interested in what geography is and what geographers do.


UO Student Chapter of the ASPRS

As a student chapter, the UO ASPRS strives to provide students access to and interaction with professionals in fields using remote sensing and geospatial analysis. The chapter raises and provides money for student member travel grants and research funding awards, and actively attends Columbia River Region ASPRS activities and workshops. In addition, the student chapter brings guest lecturers to the UO campus to speak on topics of interest in the geospatial sciences.

We offer:

  • Remote sensing and spatial analysis training opportunities
  • Scholarships and grants from the national chapter
  • Travel and conference support
  • Research grants
  • A community for learning

Founded in 1934, the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is a scientific association serving over 7,000 professional members around the world. Our mission is to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies. The mission of the ASPRS is to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences and to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.