Congratulations to David Hernández-Uribe of the University of Illinois Chicago, recipient of the 2026 Geological Society of America (GSA) Young Scientist Award (Donath Medal). The prestigious award recognizes scientists age 35 or younger…
The devastating glacier collapse and flooding in Nepal is raising important questions about whether similar events could occur in the United States. Andrew Malone, Clinical Associate Professor, recently spoke with FOX 32 Chicago…
UIC environmental science professor Max Berkelhammer provided expert perspective to NBC Chicago on what these increasingly challenging conditions mean for the region. Berkelhammer explained that when the system’s reservoirs reach capacity, there is…
The Geoscience Consortium for Undergraduate Research and Education (GeoCUR) has selected Dr. Andrew Malone of the University of Illinois Chicago as the recipient of the GeoCUR Early Career Undergraduate Mentor Award. This honor…
Nine undergraduate students affiliated with the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department presented their research at this year’s UIC’s Undergraduate Research Forum on April 21st. Their poster presentations highlighted the breadth of research opportunities…
Prof. Max Berkelhammer recently spoke briefly to ABC 7 News about the early snowfall we’ve been experiencing in Chicago. As of early December, the several areas in the Chicago region have already experienced…
Louis Quigley, a senior majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences, was awarded first place in the Engineering and Physical Sciences category at the 2024 UIC Undergraduate Research Forum. In his research titled “The…
