University of Louisville Geographic and Environmental Sciences

08/19/2026

The Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP) is accepting applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program.

Eligible students are those:
• Enrolled for the Fall semester at a two- or four-year Kentucky college or university, and
• Participating in an educational or research program in GIS, remote sensing, surveying, or an allied geospatial field.

The GIS/geospatial project they submit can be a former project or ongoing work, it doesn't need to be something brand new.

Apply Soon!
Questions: [email protected]
Deadline: August 31, 2026

10/23/2025

Check out this latest feature on 's very own Lin Wu! We are so proud of you!

🌍 When Lin Wu found UofL’s Geography program, they discovered what they call “UofL’s best kept secret.”

A Geography major with minors in Sustainability and Public Health, Lin is passionate about community-engaged research, environmental justice, and using GIS to make cities more equitable.

They’re also the Honors Student Council VP of Outreach and a Lead Cardinal Guide in Admissions — all while helping advance NSF-funded research on nature-based solutions in Louisville and across the U.S.

📍Explore Geography at UofL and read more about Lin’s research as an undergraduate at the link: https://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/mapping-change-how-one-student-uses-geography-connect-communities-and-nature-based-solutions

10/21/2025

THE COUNTDOWN TO HAS BEGUN!

It's time to show support for our students and programs in the Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences (DGES). Contributions, large or small, directly strengthen our students’ learning experiences and our department’s capacity to serve them.

starts at 6:02 pm today (October 21) and lasts through midnight tomorrow (October 22).

Donors can contribute directly to any of the three departmental funds below:

Department Gift Account (G0491): supports student conference travel, fieldwork, and other academic enrichment activities.

Leonard G. Pardue Fund (E0371): honors outstanding non-traditional students

Dakan Technology Fund for CGIS (G2298): enhances technology and resources in the Center for GIS.

Donors can make a secure online donation at the following link during RSL:

👉 Give to DGES –

Raise Some L and make your gift today to join me in moving forward together!

10/20/2025

TOMORROW! It's time to UofL’s annual day of giving, Raise Some L (RSL), will take place on October 21 at 6:02PM through midnight on Oct.22. This event is a wonderful opportunity to show support for our students and programs in the Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences (DGES). Contributions, large or small, directly strengthen our students’ learning experiences and our department’s capacity to serve them.

Donors can contribute directly to any of the three departmental funds below:

Department Gift Account (G0491): supports student conference travel, fieldwork, and other academic enrichment activities.

Leonard G. Pardue Fund (E0371): honors outstanding non-traditional students

Dakan Technology Fund for CGIS (G2298): enhances technology and resources in the Center for GIS.

Donors can make a secure online donation at the following link during RSL:

👉 Give to DGES – https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/62972/donations/new?designation_id=e0371&designation_id_1=g0497&designation_id_2=g2298&a=7129886

10/16/2025

Next week! Our next seminar will feature our very own Dr. Scott Gunter. Thursday 10/23 at 2:30 pm.

10/16/2025

Mark your calendars for ! We are excited to host multiple amazing panelists at this year's event. Scan the QR code to learn more and hope to see you there!

10/14/2025

It's almost time to UofL’s annual day of giving, Raise Some L (RSL), will take place on October 21 at 6:02PM through midnight on Oct.22. This event is a wonderful opportunity to show support for our students and programs in the Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences (DGES). Contributions, large or small, directly strengthen our students’ learning experiences and our department’s capacity to serve them.

Donors can contribute directly to any of the three departmental funds below:

Department Gift Account (G0491): supports student conference travel, fieldwork, and other academic enrichment activities.

Leonard G. Pardue Fund (E0371): honors outstanding non-traditional students

Dakan Technology Fund for CGIS (G2298): enhances technology and resources in the Center for GIS.

Donors can make a secure online donation at the following link during RSL:

👉 Give to DGES – https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/62972/donations/new?designation_id=e0371&designation_id_1=g0497&designation_id_2=g2298&a=7129886

10/01/2025

Check out this latest feature on DGES student Katherine Drechsel, an Applied Geography major on the meteorology track who put her passion for meteorology into action as part of the Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP), building a mobile weather cart with the help of her mentor Dr. Scott Gunter!

From storm chaser at heart to hands-on researcher! 🌩️🔧

Applied Geography major on the meteorology track Katherine Drechsel turned her fascination with weather into real-world skills this summer through the Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP).

Under the mentorship of Assistant Professor Scott Gunter, she built a mobile weather cart from the ground up—collecting heat data that will help to shape Louisville’s new LOUMED Commons park.

Her experience shows how UofL students don’t just learn the science—they do the science. ⚡

From soldering pipes to running fieldwork, Katherine gained the kind of career-ready skills that set her apart in meteorology and beyond.

👉 Read Katherine’s full story and see how experiential learning at UofL can launch your career in science: https://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/chasing-storms-building-solutions-uofl-student-crafts-mobile-weather-cart-address-urban-heat

09/25/2025

is hiring! We seek a broadly trained environmental geologist whose teaching and research will strengthen the department’s Environmental Sciences program. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to hydrogeology, environmental geology, soil and rock mechanics, groundwater contamination, geohazards, or applied geological analysis in support of environmental systems. Applicants whose work bridges geology with environmental sustainability, climate resilience, water resources, or geospatial modeling of the health effects of the physical environment are especially encouraged to apply. Find out more via higheredjobs.com ID R107575

05/16/2025

Congratulations to graduate Kassidy Haynes on this recognition!! Check out her story below.

On her first day volunteering in a Spanish class, Kassidy Haynes walked in nervous—until she met a young boy who was new to the country, scared, and in tears.

As she spoke to him in Spanish and helped him feel seen and safe, her own jitters disappeared. That moment shaped everything that followed. 💬💛

Now, a recent graduate with three degrees:
📍 Spanish — Helped her connect, comfort, and communicate
🌍 Geography — Inspired research into land, history, and justice
🌱 Sustainability (Sustainable Societies Track) — Fueled her passion for equitable, lasting change

From elementary school classrooms to research conferences and more, Kassidy’s education and experiential learning at UofL empowered her to turn empathy into action.

Read more about her journey and what’s next. 🔗https://louisville.edu/artsandsciences/news/all/finding-her-voice2014and-purpose2014in-three-intersecting-disciplines-spanish-geography-and-sustainability



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