Association of American Geographers (AAG)

Overview

Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a professional organization that advances geography research, education, and applications. Founded in 1904, AAG serves as the primary scholarly organization for geographers in the United States and internationally.

Key Concepts

Specialty groups focus on specific subfields (GIS, urban, climate, etc.). Annual meeting is the largest gathering of geographers in North America. Annals of the AAG is the premier geography research journal. Professional development includes resources for academic and applied geographers.

Focus Areas

  • Geographic research and scholarship
  • Geographic education (K-12 and higher education)
  • Applied geography and GIScience
  • International collaboration
  • Public policy engagement

Publications

PublicationDescription
Annals of the AAGResearch journal
The Professional GeographerApplied/professional focus
AAG Review of BooksBook reviews
GeoHumanitiesArts and humanities

Appendix

Created: 2025-12-13 | Modified: 2025-12-13

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