The UCA Department of Geography supports student participation in research and field studies. These experiences are important components of preparing students for the practice of Geographic techniques after graduation. In the future, this page will provide information about current research projects, upcoming or potential opportunities, and requests for travel funding from the Department.
Current Research Projects
[check back soon for updated information]
Conference Opportunities
- Preserving the Natural State Forum – Winthrop Rockefeller Institute | Morrilton, Arkansas: September 6-8, 2024. Registration ongoing. More Info.
- American Association of Geographers Southwest Regional Conference – San Marcos, Texas: October 6-8, 2024. Registration ongoing; abstract submission ends 9/9/24. More Info.
- American Association of Geographers Annual Conference – Detroit, Michigan: March 24-28, 2025. Registration ongoing; price increases on 9/5/24 and 2/6/25 (no price increases for student registrations); abstract submission ends 10/31/24; abstract editing ends 2/6/25. More Info.
Request for Travel Support
Students interested in traveling to an off-campus academic conference should submit the information requested in the following form. All fields are required. In the absence of an existing formal abstract, students should use the Abstract field to summarize their project; this does not need to be the abstract submitted when officially registering for a conference, but should have the approval of your faculty advisor or research supervisor. Projects may be related to work on a formal faculty research agenda or a project generated as part of normal coursework. Estimated travel costs should be itemized to the degree possible. Submission of a request does not guarantee funding for travel.
The following form requires a uca.edu email address for access. If you have trouble accessing the form on this page, please use this direct link. If you cannot access either version, contact Dr. O’Connell at soconnell@uca.edu.