Kentucky Geologic Survey

3rd cohort of UKinSPIRE fellows to pursue high-impact international research

Jul 25, 2025, 6:52 AM

The Office of the Vice President for Research and the UK International Center have announced the third cohort of UKinSPIRE fellows.

Students, faculty, staff and guests gather in the MMRB atrium to view research posters

Campus community invited to research showcase for KGS summer interns

Jul 22, 2025, 7:19 AM

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.

Paul Edwin Potter Internship Showcase

Jul 30, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) will celebrate its fourth annual Paul Edwin Potter Internship Showcase on Wednesday, July 30, from 9–11:00 a.m. in the University of Kentucky’s Mining and Mineral Resources Building. All are invited to learn about the wide range of geoscience-related research conducted over 10 weeks this summer in the Mundy's Landing area of Woodford County, Kentucky.

Kentucky Storm Resilience: Documentaries & Discussion

Jul 18, 2025, 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Full Event Details & Tickets Join us for a collaborative event valorizing Kentucky's storm resilience through powerful documentaries and engaging discussions.

KY NSF EPSCoR to host film screening, discussion about Kentucky storm resilience

Jun 30, 2025, 7:20 AM

Kentucky NSF EPSCoR’s CLIMBS project will hold a screening of two documentaries that show how communities have endured weather-related catastrophes and the ongoing work to be better prepared for future disasters.

Photo of UK brick wall at the Gatton Student Center.

11 researchers selected for awards from Materials Science Research Priority Area

Jun 16, 2025, 7:12 AM

The mRPA offers a variety of funding mechanisms to support materials research across UK and expand the RPA’s breadth and depth of work.

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

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

May 22, 2025, 7:16 AM

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

Mike McGlue is guiding the Kentucky Geological Survey’s work on hazard preparedness, geoscience education and workforce development.

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

May 21, 2025, 7:25 AM

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

64th Kentucky Geological Survey Annual Seminar

Jun 10, 2025, 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM

This year’s seminar highlights recent advances in geoscience and hydrogeology research across Kentucky, focusing on karst landscapes, groundwater systems, and natural hazard assessment. The innovative projects discussed include the integration of LiDAR and machine learning to map and monitor sinkholes in the Barren River Area Development District, significantly enhancing hazard evaluation and infrastructure risk assessment, as well as the use of drone-based thermal imaging and subsurface sensors to study groundwater flow and elevation changes across the region.

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

Mar 7, 2025, 7:04 AM

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.

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