• Geographic Information Science and Systems: To promote the development and practice of geographic information science and systems in all aspects of geographic inquiry
  Chair: Jeremy Mennis, Temple University, jmennis@temple.edu
• Spatial Analysis and Modeling:To foster and maintain interaction, cooperation and community among individuals interested in the analysis of geo-referenced data, modeling of spatio-temporal processes and the use of analytical and computational techniques in solving geographic problems. The specialty group promotes the scientific study of physical, environmental and socioeconomic geography and the development, use and teaching of analytical cartography, GIS, remote sensing, spatial statistical, mathematical and computational techniques for spatial analysis.
  Chair: Ningchuan Xiao, The Ohio State University, xiao.37@osu.edu
• Cartography Specialty Group: To encourage cartographic research, promote education in cartography and map use, and facilitate the exchange of ideas and information about cartography, promote interest in and correct utilization of maps and other cartographic products, promote and facilitate the cartographer's role within the geographic profession, promote and coordinate activites and directions with other professional organizations involved with cartography.
  Chair: David K. Patton, PhD, Central Michigan University, patto1d@cmich.edu
• Graduate Student Affinity Group: To support the missions of the AAG by increasing participation of graduate students in the life of the profession and by better preparing graduate students for careers in Geography.
  Chair: Nicholas Crane, Ohio State University, nicholasjoncrane@gmail.com
• Population: The purpose of the Population Specialty Group is to (a) to promote research, teaching and service in the general field of population geography; (b) to stimulate the exchange of information among members of PSG; (c) to encourage the development of population geography as a science and a profession; and (d) to develop close relations and interchange with other sciences, especially those dealing with population.
  Chair: Suzanne Davies Withers, University of Washington, swithers@u.washington.edu
• Qualitative Research: To promote the use and understanding of qualitative reseach approaches, methods, and tools for the purposes of education, research, and public service in the discipline of geography.
  Co-Chairs: Jennifer Fluri, Dartmouth College, jennifer.fluri@dartmouth.edu
                    Jeffrey Sasha Davis, sashadavisvt@gmail.com
• Remote Sensing: To foster an understanding of remote sensing science. Emhasis is placed on developing a meaningful dialogue among geographers interested in understanding and applying remote sensing technology in research, instruction, public service, and private enterprise.
  Chair: Kelley Crews, University of Texas at Austin, kacm@uts.cc.utexas.edu
• Transportation Geography: To encourage and facilitate interactions among individuals who are interested in research, practice, and education of transportation-related topics.
  Chair: Joe Weber, University of Alabama, jweber2@bama.ua.edu
• Urban Geography: To facilitate communication of information and ideas among urban geographers and other urban specialists through a newsletter, meetings, correspondence, website, listserve, and other media.
  Chair: James DeFilippis, Rutgers University, jdefilip@rutgers.edu

For a list of other AAG Speciality Groups please visit the AAG website.