Tag: Kentucky Geological Survey


Karen Thompson Reappointed to the Kentucky Geological Survey Advisory Board

Karen Thompson, P.G., with Smith Management Group has been reappointed by Governor Beshear to serve on the Kentucky Geological Survey’s Advisory Board.  Ms. Thompson’s new board term will expire on September 1, 2017. Karen Thompson is a Registered Professional Geologist with twenty years experience with environmental projects including hazardous waste remediation, groundwater investigations and remedial […]


State Geologist Retires

Dr. Jim Cobb, a friend and colleague, retired last month as the State Geologist and Director of the Kentucky Geological Survey after 34 years of service at UK.  Jim was our 12th state geologist fourth to serve since the Survey was transferred to UK in 1948. He was state geologist from 1999 to 2014.  Dr. […]


Mark your Calendar - Dr. Kacewicz on March 25

Kentucky Geological Survey, KSPG and the University of Kentucky’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences are Hosting Marek Kacewicz the AAPG Distinguished Lecturerer on Monday March 25, 2013. Dr. Kacewicz will be discussing the challenges for basin modelers in the carbonate settings for the petroleum industry. For more information, go to this link: http://www.uky.edu/KGS/announce/aapg_2013.htm