Sugar Loaf Island Research
Dr. Hannah Sirianni joins the Coastal Geography and Terrain Analysis Lab's research crew as they head to Sugar Loaf Island located in Morehead City, NC. The team is conducting topographic surveys...
Richard Butler Archives
Message From The Chair: Congratulations to the class of 2023!
The Department of Geography, Planning and Environment was honored to celebrate the accomplishments of our newest MS graduates during our recognition ceremony on May 6. Pictured with Department Chair Jeff...
Dr. Anuradha Mukherji to Lead NOAA-RISA Funded Project
Dr. Anuradha Mukherji will lead a research project that focuses on the Intended and Unintended Consequences of Buyout Programs as an Adaptive Response to Compound Flood Events and Coastal Inundation...
Kayode Nelson Adeniji Receives NSF Travel Award & Invitation to NHERI Summer Institute
Nelson Adeniji has been selected to receive a National Science Foundation Travel Award to participate in the 2023 Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) Summer Institute at the University of...
Dr. Hannah Sirianni & Colleagues Receive NC Sea Grant
Dr. Hannah Sirianni and her colleagues have been awarded a $460,000 North Carolina Sea Grant to help communities develop strategies for coastal protection. Hannah is a co-Pi and will work...
Katherine Ladnier (MS 2021)
Current Position & Responsibilities "My role as Planner Assistant with the McDowell County Planning Department is a blend of office and field work. I am responsible for walking lots with...
Giovanni Kieninger
Major(s): Environmental Geography, with a minor in atmospheric science and a certificate in GIS Fun Fact: This is my 4th year as a marching pirate Interest in geography & future...
Jose “Trey” Velez
Pronouns: He/Him Major(s): Geographic Information Systems and Technology (BS) Hometown: Dalton, Georgia Fun Fact: Currently works as an Environmental Technician, aka. Creel Clerk, aka. Recreational Port Agent for NC Division...
Rob Howard Awarded an Environmental Enhancement Grant
Rob Howard (Co-Director, ECU Center for Geographic Information Science) has been awarded an Environmental Enhancement Grant from the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office. He will be working with co-PIs Mike...
Dr. Petersen-Perlman Part of WRC Project to Receive $5M CoPe Award
Dr. Petersen-Perlman is part of a $5M Coastlines and People project led by the ECU Water Resources Center and sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The project team includes faculty...