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KGS internship offers students hands-on research, career insight in geology

Students in Kentucky and the surrounding area can apply for the Potter internship, which gives students who may not have experience in geology a chance to work with a mentor and develop their interests.

KGS receives federal grant to collect hazards data, improve future hazards mitigation

The Kentucky Geological Survey received funding from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant program to support four hazard-related projects in Kentucky.

UK researchers expand access to radon mitigation in Kentucky with $2.6 million grant

Researchers form multiple organizations at UK and around the commonwealth are working together to learn how best to protect the public from radon exposure.

UK scientists receive U.S. National Science Foundation grant to search for rare-earth elements in the United States

Dave Moecher and Ryan Thigpen along with colleagues at the Kentucky Geological Survey are hoping to help develop more domestic sources for rare-earth elements.

KGS awarded IMLS grant to preserve nearly 200 years of Kentucky geological data

The Kentucky Geological Survey project will safeguard nearly 200 years of geological, geographical and textual data about Kentucky, ensuring its accessibility for future generations.

Showcase to highlight KGS Potter Internship program

The showcase is an opportunity for the Potter interns to present their summer research projects through five-minute lightning talks and academic posters.

Kentucky Geological Survey to host 63rd annual seminar

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky will host its 63rd annual seminar on May 15 at the Jacobs Science Building, Room 121, on the UK campus.

KGS geologist accompanies landslide disaster assistance team to Sri Lanka

Geologist Matt Crawford, a landslide researcher at the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) took discoveries from Kentucky landslides to international collaborators in Sri Lanka last month.

Kentucky Geological Survey to hold open house for Earth Science Week

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) is hosting its annual open house in celebration of Earth Science Week on Oct. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

KGS receives national funding to preserve Kentucky’s critical mineral collections

The Kentucky Geological Survey will preserve mineral cores from western and south-central Kentucky through Save America’s Treasures, a National Park Service grant program in collaboration with the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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