Mission: To make fundamental contributions to the advancement of geographic science by: Conducting disciplinary and integrati ... ve research in the physical and social sciences that spans local to global scales, with an emphasis on a geospatial perspective of our changing planet and its sustainability. Equipping undergraduate and graduate students to meet the challenges associated with the continuing evolution of geographic science while providing them with vibrant and fulfilling educational experiences. Applying geographic science to societal and environmental issues in our state, the nation and the global community. Vision: To lead the development of academic, educational, and research directions of human and natural systems, land cover/and land use change and geospatial information science, harnessing the integrative nature of geographic science to answer fundamental questions of global importance. read more