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2005 Department of Geography faculty and staff members.
Back row: Greg Knight, Chris Weaver, Krista Kahler, Deryck Holdsworth,
Alan MacEachren, Alan Taylor, Chris Benner, Adam Rose, Lorraine Dowler,
James McCarthy, Melissa Wright, Rob Brooks, Derrick Lampkin
Middle row: Susan Spaugh, Donna Peuquet, Andrew Carleton, Paul Desanker,
Rob Crane, Roger Downs, Lucky Yapa, Petra Tschakert, Denice Wardrop,
Brent Yarnal
Front row: Jennifer Driver, Beth King, Doug Miller, Michele Henry,
Jodi Vender, Pam Stauffer
View past faculty photos: 1970s, 1996, and 2004.
Contact Administrative Assistants:
Rosie Long and Pam Stauffer: 301A Walker Building
geogaa@geog.psu.edu, 863-7316
The Penn State Department of Geography is a community of colleagues, professionals, and friends. Over 30 faculty members explore research topics in such diverse fields as climatology, biogeography, geospatial technology, remote sensing, economic geography, urban planning, political ecology, environmental resource management, and many more. Their dedication to research and teaching has elevated Penn State's geography program to one of the top in the nation. Our committed staff coolly manages the operations of a department with over 200 undergraduate and graduate students, and an abundance of both academic and outreach opportunities. We invite you to navigate the links below to find resources that will assist you in your work and development.