Geography & Earth Sciences (GEO) Geography & Earth Sciences (GEO) Breadcrumb geo geography and earth sciences About the Department The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences (GEO) offers diverse academic majors in disciplines that have unquestionable relevance for the future of the Army and the Nation.The department's team of highly credentialed faculty and staff build, educate, train, and inspire cadets to think globally and geospatially and apply that understanding to develop culturally appropriate and sustainable solutions.By learning how to think like this, cadets will be valued members of any team on which they serve - especially when solving some of the world's most challenging problems, including access to clean water, energy security, climate change, disasters, food insecurity, restoring urban infrastructure, or understanding and responding to disease. Majors Cadets may choose from three majors offered by the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences. Majors determine course requirements and academic timelines as well as the type of career or branch that a cadet may choose to pursue after USMA graduation. Explore Environmental Science Major at USMA Explore Geography Major at USMA Explore Geospatial Science Major at USMA Research GEO cadets, faculty and staff participate in the pursuit of knowledge through USMA’s variety of outstanding research-oriented centers, institutes, and programs. Cadets may take part in capstone projects, offering hands-on experience in designing solutions for real-world challenges. Learn more about the wide-ranging research conducted by GEO's cadets and faculty. Explore the Center for Environmental & Geographic Sciences Explore the Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations Explore the Center for Languages, Cultures & Regional Studies Internships GEO offers international and domestic summer enrichment internship programs for cadets. Known throughout the academy as Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD), these USMA-run academic enrichment experiences are carefully selected to create excellent opportunities for cadets to practice the skills they learn in the classroom and employ their leadership skills in new and often challenging circumstances. Many of these programs are offered at no other college or university.Cadets broaden their academic and professional horizons through the department's exciting summer internship, work-study, and immersion and enrichment experiences! Explore GEO internship opportunities Clubs and Programs Opportunities for professional and personal growth extend past the classroom; our eligible cadets may choose to join international or national honor societies, profession-oriented organizations, or activities that appeal to personal interests. Those exceptional cadets are recognized as top scholars and professionals in their fields with acceptance into various scholarly honor societies. Visit Lambda Mu Chapter, Gamma Theta Upsilon - Geography Honor Society website Visit Phi Kappa Phi - Multidisciplinary Honor Society website Visit Golden Key - International Honour Society website COL Mark Read Department Head Professor COL Mark Read is an Infantry officer with a wide range of leadership experience in both operational and institutional units. He has led soldiers in light, mechanized, and Stryker formations with service in CONUS, Germany, the Balkans, Iraq, and Kuwait. Read more about COL Mark Read Meet the GEO faculty and staff Follow GEO Contact Us United States Military AcademyMail and Distribution CenterATTN: MADN-GEO646 Swift RoadWest Point, NY 10996-1905Administrative OfficerDepartment of Geography and Earth SciencesPhone: (845) 938-4869 Contact GEO Prospective Staff & Faculty Want to learn more about becoming an academic instructor in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences? Join Team GEO! Explore non-commissioned officer opportunities Explore civilian opportunities Additional Resources The department provides many helpful resources not found elsewhere on West Point. Explore the USMA Weather Station Explore the USMA Map Library