What is the AAG?
The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a nonprofit scientific and educational society founded in 1904. For 100 years the AAG has contributed to the advancement of geography. Its members from more than 60 countries share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography, which they cultivate through the AAG's Annual Meeting, two scholarly journals (Annals of the Association of American Geographers and The Professional Geographer), and the monthly AAG Newsletter. The AAG promotes discussion among its members and with scholars in related fields, in part through the activities of its affinity groups and 53 specialty groups. The meetings and activities of our regional divisions provide the opportunity to network with colleagues near you.

Who are AAG members?
AAG members are geographers and related professionals who work in the public, private, and academic sectors. They work in a wide range of careers, as community college instructors, federal, state and local government employees, planners, cartographers, scientists, non-profit workers, entrepreneurs, businesspeople, elementary and secondary educators, graduate students, retirees, university administrators, and so on from all over the world. More than 300 volunteer leaders serve on our AAG Council and our many other committees and groups. Meet a few of our profiled members. You can join the AAG as an individual member or as a corporate organization.

What does the AAG do?
The AAG conducts educational and research projects that advance geographic understanding, geographic literacy, and geographic learning. Learn more about some of the educational programs and projects currently on-going at the AAG. The AAG advances professional studies in geography and encourages the application of geographic research in education, government, and business. With its staff based in Washington, D.C., the AAG is known for forming partnerships and developing and managing programs, international outreach, and outcomes to the policymaking sector. Learn more about the AAG’s outreach network and innovative collaborative programs. Industry and faculty honors and awards provide recognition to outstanding contributors in the profession. Our grants programs help to support an array of geographic activity for the benefit of the discipline and of society. For general geographic inquiries, we offer the service Ask A Geographer, to link you to our experts.

Since its founding in 1904, the AAG's dedicated people, strong intellectual base, and vision have helped to serve the professional needs of geographers and to advance geography. With your continued support, we are poised to continue that role into the next century.