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Many of the GES Department faculty worked hard on preparations and hosting of the successful national Geological Society of America (GSA) meeting, which was held in Charlotte from November 3-7 (http://www.geosociety.org/meetings/2012/). There were approximately 5800 attendees and by all accounts the meetings were a great success. The local organizing committee was chaired by Professor John […]
GES Speaker Series 2012-2013 details are now available at http://geoearth.charlotte.edu/Speaker-Series/speaker-series.html. Our next speaker will be Professor Yuh-Lang Lin from NC A&T who will discuss Orographic Effects on Tropical Cyclone Track and Rainfall on Oct 26. He will be hosted by Professor Matt Eastin.
Congratulations to the newest Ph.D. graduates of the Geography and Urban Regional Analysis Doctoral Program, Dr. Elizabeth Delmelle and Dr. Ryan James. Dr. Delmelle’s advisor was Professor Jean-Claude Thill and Dr. James advisor was Associate Professor Harry Campbell.
Ms. Dorning’s dissertation research is titled “Landscape Change and Human Environment Interactions: Implications for Natural Resource Management in Urbanizing Areas”. This Fellowship is among the most prestigious awards given by the Graduate School at UNC Charlotte. Established in honor of Professor Baker, in recognition of her vision and passion for interdisciplinary research, the Fellowship recognizes […]
Sara’s dissertation research is titled “The Best Deal in Town? Associations Between Public Housing and Labor Market Inequality in the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner MSA”. The Faye Jacques Fellowship was established by the friends and family of Ms. Jacques, a longtime employee in the Graduate School, to recognize her dedication to higher education. The fellowship provides a […]
Congratulations to Paul McDaniel, Ph.D. Candidate in Geography and Urban Regional Analysis who has secured a position as Project Researcher with the Center for Citizenship and Immigrant Communities at Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), in Washington, DC. Paul will be working primarily with CLINIC’s Legal Orientation Program for Custodians (LOPC) of Unaccompanied Children – […]
Ray Atkinson (B.S. Geography) has been selected to participate in the 2012-2013 CLASS ACT (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Students – giving Advice, making Connections, and receiving Training) Student Advisory Board. The purpose of the Board is to engage students in initiatives and special projects within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS). […]
This award is sponsored by the Graduate School to recognize outstanding research and scholarship by a doctoral student at UNC Charlotte.
As an EPIC Energy Research Assistantship recipient, Seth will be given a research assistantship worth $15,000 during the 2012-13 academic year. Additionally, his sponsoring mentor, Dr. Diemer, will receive a $5,000 research stipend to furthermore support Seth and his research.