Welcome
The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is comprised of physical, natural and social scientists from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. Our mission is to create, extend and disseminate applied and theoretical scientific knowledge of the Earth’s physical, natural and human systems and their interactions through scholarly research, teaching and service. This is accomplished through the lens of five interdisciplinary themes:
- Global Change
- Sustainability
- Human Environmental Interaction
- Hazards
- Geospatial Perspective
While each of these thematic areas represents distinct faculty expertise, there are considerable opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and research.
The Department houses programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees in the following areas: Geography, Earth Sciences, Geology and Meteorology. Additionally the department contributes to two interdisciplinary graduate programs; Infrastructure and Environmental Systems and Public Policy.
Latest News
A study of how segregation affects urban areas
May 3, 2013
Professor Harrison Campbell, along with colleagues in China and the USA, published a study called "Residential Segregation, Spatial Mismatch and Economic Growth across US Metropolitan Areas" in the journal Urban Studies (http://usj.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/03/01/0042098013477697) which was written up an article in The Atlantic called "Why Segregation Is Bad For Everyone" (http://www.theatlanticcities.com/jUNC Charlotte Undergraduate Research Conference
April 23, 2013
Congratulations to all the students who presented at this year’s UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Research Conference! There were 11 students from our Department (2rd highest representation in the University) and they all did an outstanding job. Congratulations to the GES Winners! 1st Place Daniel Cunningham, Extending the Time Series of Satellite-Based Lightning Observations, Dr. Brian Magi advisorRay Atkinson wins Community Sustainability Award
April 22, 2013
UNC Charlotte geography student Ray Atkinson was one of the 12 community leaders to win a Community Sustainability Award earlier in April, presented by Sustain Charlotte, whcih announced the winners at the 7th Street Public Market in uptown Charlotte. Atkinson received recognition for his work with the UNC Charlotte Cyclists Club.DOE Funds Effort to Forecast Optimal Energy Investments
April 22, 2013
http://clas.uncc.edu/News/unc-charlotte-researcher-leads-effort-to-forec...Adam Picard wins StormStruck WeatherPredict Consulting Scholarship
April 11, 2013
Congratulations to Adam Picard (M.S. Earth Sciences) for winning the nationally-competitive 2013-2014 StormStruck WeatherPredict Consulting Scholarship to continue his research on the fundamental physical processes behind tornado formation in landfalling tropical cyclones. In addition to a $1500 award, Adam will present his research at the Federal Alliance for Home Safety (FLASH) Annual Conference scheduled for 20-22 November 2013 at Walt Disney World.Helpful Links
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Department of Geography & Earth Sciences
UNC Charlotte
McEniry 324
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
704‑687‑5973
Fax: 704‑687‑5966
Department Email: ges@uncc.edu
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