AAG Remote Sensing Specialty Group

Mission

To foster an understanding of remote sensing science. Emphasis 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.

Membership

The RSSG is a specialty group within the American Association of Geographers (AAG), and membership is obtained through the AAG. Dues are $9 for Regular Membership and $1 for Student Membership.

News

RSSG at AAG Event Photos

RSSG John Jensen Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Shunlin Liang, on March 27, 2025.

RSSG Business Meeting by RSSG Chair, Dr. Chunyuan Diao, on March 27, 2025.

RSSG Outstanding Contribution Award winner, Dr. Philip Dennison (accepted on his behalf by Dr. Mickey Campbell), on March 27, 2025.

RSSG Student Honors Paper Competition winners at AAG Award Reception on March 27, 2025.

RSSG John Jensen Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Soe W. Myint, on April 18, 2024.

RSSG Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Dr. Qihao Weng, on April 18, 2024.

Officers

**Chunyuan Diao**, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign – Chair (2025-2027)

**Chuyuan “Carter” Wang**, Towson University – Vice-Chair (2025-2027)

**Dameng Yin**, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences – Secretary / Treasurer (2025-2027)

**Ying Lu**, Stephen F. Austin State University – Director (2025-2027)

**Xiao Huang**, Emory University – Director (2025-2027)

**Yifan Yang**, Texas A&M University – Student Co-Director (2025-2027)

**Yin Liu**, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign – Student Co-Director (2025-2027)

Bylaws

The RSSG bylaws are available here