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2025 KGS open house: A celebration of earth science

The Kentucky Geological Survey at the UK is hosting its 25th annual open house, 6-7:30 Tuesday, Oct. 28, in and around the Mining and Mineral Resources Building on the UK campus.

From student to scientist: tackling flooding in Eastern Kentucky

Meredith Swallom’s path into geology was driven by a lifelong love of science, but it was UK that gave her direction.

Campus community invited to research showcase for KGS summer interns

The Kentucky Geological Survey at UK invites the public to learn about the wide range of geoscience-related research conducted over 10 weeks this summer.

Kentucky Geological Survey seminar to explore ‘Geology in the Modern World’

Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky will host its 64th Annual Seminar on June 10.

KGS director leads effort to strengthen Kentucky’s extreme weather resilience

Kentucky Geological Survey director, Michael McGlue, is spearheading a bold initiative to prepare communities and build a future-ready geoscience workforce.

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.

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