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The GES Department hosted a GAMLab Showcase event on April 9th in the Fishbowl. The Geospatial Analysis and Mapping Laboratory (GAMLab) at CU Denver is tackling complex human-environmental challenges, including food access and housing, by providing the advanced GIS infrastructure and collaborative expertise necessary for groundbreaking community research. During the...

The CU Denver Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences recently hosted an insightful colloquium, "GIS Science and Technology at the NPS Intermountain Region," featuring experts Doug Wilder and Meghan Thompson from the National Park Service. Held on Wednesday, April 8th, the session provided students and faculty with a deep dive...

Last month, GES welcomed a new cohort of graduate students for the Fall 2025 semester. During the orientation, students had the chance to meet the faculty, learn about the program, and prepare for Grad School. The Fall 2025 cohort comprises over 50 students from around the world who will be...

Nearly 50 CU Denver faculty were recognized on May 5 for their expertise, passion, and service to students at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards, hosted by the Office of Faculty Affairs at the Lawrence Street Center’s Terrace Room. “We have top-notch faculty at CU Denver who make a great impact,...

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Assistant Professor Katharine Kelsey, PhD, leads a research project on how temperature change, flooding, and salinity can change ecosystems worldwide.