American Association of Geographers

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

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 Trump Administration Is Done With Social Science The National Science Foundation division that covers social, behavioral, and economic sciences is in the crosshairs.

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

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

Happy !

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. Pride Month is not only a celebration, but a time to reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we have left to go regarding liberation for the LGBTQ+ community and for all.

We asked members of the ACLS community to share resources on LGBTQ+ liberation consisting of existing research, published works, podcasts, and any other mediums. Check out the list here: https://bit.ly/3xb2Cll

As our cities grow more complex and environmental crises mount, urban sustainability is no longer a theoretical discussion; it’s an existential necessity. But data alone isn’t enough.

To truly transform our cities, we need stronger collaboration between geographers and built environment professionals, from architects, engineers, and planners, working together to connect data with real-world impact. Read more from Oluwaseun Ipede’s perspective article:

Building Healthier Cities: A Call for Geographers and Building Professionals to Collaborate through Geospatial Data - AAG AAG - Building Healthier Cities: A Call for Geographers and Building Professionals to Collaborate through Geospatial Data - All -

Want to rewatch your favorite session? View recordings from the Annual Meeting until June 19, 2026. Registered attendees can sign in now: https://buff.ly/3VWTFdl

Watch selected plenaries on AAG’s YouTube: https://buff.ly/10X5azl

📣 Registration is now open for AAG’s 2026 Early Career Faculty Development and Department Leadership workshops this June!

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

Don't forget! 📣 AAG Internship applications close this Friday for three undergraduate and graduate students to join our team this Summer and Fall.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in developing programming for Geography Awareness Week and conference support, as well as administrative assistance for DOI development, awards, and volunteers.

Learn more about the different positions: https://buff.ly/thk2Xbs