As a geospatial science student at Radford, you’ll use geography and information technology to understand the people, places, and processes of the earth. In Virginia’s only undergraduate geospatial science program, you’ll foster a more complete understanding of our world and empower smarter, data-driven decisions with a focus on environmental studies.
80%
80%
of majors complete a research internship
100%
100%
of students complete a senior capstone project
100%
100%
of students gain hands-on learning experience
Students have the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with faculty members. For example, Stockton Maxwell, Ph.D., recruits students to conduct field research in both the Rocky Mountains and Peru!
“Faculty engagement with students in and out of the classroom is the foundation of what we do well at Radford University. In my experience, students who connect with faculty on research and scholarship projects are more likely to find their passion and build the skills needed to make it a reality. From a faculty perspective, student engagement and achievement is the currency of my career. Every young mind that I turn on is a point of pride because I have helped them overcome barriers and become successful scholars and citizens.”
Stockton Maxwell, Ph.D., associate professor of geospatial science
“I remember seeing Dr. Foy and Dr. Maxwell talk about the geospatial science department and their eye-opening experiences with their studies. I had no idea what geospatial science was at the time, but I wanted to do it, and it was the best choice I have ever made. Radford University’s geospatial science department helped me realize my own potential.”
Erin Rittenhouse ’22
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