The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at UNC Charlotte focuses its teaching and research programs in the study of Human Systems, Earth Systems Science and Geographic Information Science and Technologies. While each of these thematic areas represents distinct faculty expertise, there are considerable opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and research. The Department houses programs leading to degrees in the following areas: Geography, Earth Sciences, Geology and Meteorology.

The department of Geography and Earth Sciences would like to welcome Dr. Eric Delmelle and Dr. Janni Sorensen. Dr. Delmelle and Dr. Sorensen will be joining our department in the fall of 2008.