Mapping and GIScience Information Session

 

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Interested in technology, data, geography or solving real-world problems? Join us to learn about the University of Kentucky's new Bachelor's in Mapping and GIScience—an innovative STEM program that prepares students to use digital mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing and emerging technologies like GeoAI to understand and solve challenges facing our communities and our world.
 
During this information session, you'll hear from faculty, explore what you'll learn in the program, discover the wide range of career opportunities available to graduates and have the chance to ask questions. 
 
Whether you're a prospective first-year student, transfer student, parent, or school counselor, this is a great opportunity to learn how Mapping and GIScience can prepare you for a rapidly growing, technology-driven career.
 
 
During the session, you'll learn about:
  • What makes the Mapping and GIScience major unique
  • Career paths in geospatial technology, environmental science, business, public health, urban planning, and more
  • Hands-on learning experiences and industry-relevant technology
  • Admission requirements and how to apply
  • Opportunities to connect with faculty
 
 

 

Date:
Location:
Virtual (Zoom)

Mapping and GIScience Information Session

 

banner mapping and GIScience program new major alert

 
Interested in technology, data, geography or solving real-world problems? Join us to learn about the University of Kentucky's new Bachelor's in Mapping and GIScience, an innovative STEM program that prepares students to use digital mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing and emerging technologies like GeoAI to understand and solve challenges facing our communities and our world.
 
During this information session, you'll hear from faculty, explore what you'll learn in the program, discover the wide range of career opportunities available to graduates and have the chance to ask questions. 
 
Whether you're a prospective first-year student, transfer student, parent, or school counselor, this is a great opportunity to learn how Mapping and GIScience can prepare you for a rapidly growing, technology-driven career.
 
During the session, you'll learn about:
  • Career paths in geospatial technology, environmental science, business, public health, urban planning, and others.
  • Hands-on learning experiences and industry-relevant technology.
  • Admission requirements and how to apply.
  • Opportunities to connect with faculty.
 
 

 

Date:
Location:
UK Main Campus, Patterson Office Tower Room 202

Dr. Pradyumna P. Karan Memorial Lecture

The Dr. Pradyumna P. Karan Memorial Lecture Series at the University of Kentucky honors the doctoral program that Dr. Karan launched in 1968. Every year, the graduate students of said program select the lecturer to be the speaker for this lecture. Supported by an initial donation by the family of Dr. Karan, this memorial lecture series is meant to serve the graduate program and the department.

The speaker for the 2027 Dr. Pradyumna P. Karan Memorial Lecture is Jennifer L. Fluri, Ph.D., from the University of Colorado-Boulder.

 

Schedule of Events, Friday, Feb. 26, 2027:

  • A Friday afternoon talk by Fluri is at 3 p.m. in Gatton B&E 191. Read more about the lecture here.
  • A reception at the Commonwealth House of the Gaines Center for the Humanities immediately following the lecture.

Lecture information is forthcoming.

For more information on the Series itself, please visit: Dr Pradyumna P. Karan Memorial Lecture Series in Geography.

Date:
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Location:
Gatton Business and Education Bldg. - Rm. 191
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