Iworlds: Global Information Geographies

This course examines the ways that existing and emerging information technologies are helping to transform place and the way in which the world interacts. It covers the intertwining of society and technology and how different cultures produce distinct technologies and use similar technologies in unique ways. Of particular focus will be the history and evolution of mapping technologies to present days systems such as global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), and the geoweb.

Global Conflicts

This course will focus on the dynamics and effective of conflicts over boundaries, territory, environmental resources, and civil and political rights. A geographic lens will be used to understand contemporary world conflicts. This course introduces students to an understanding of conflict as both grounded in localities and an effect of global interconnections ? political, economic, and cultural. The course will focus on six major contemporary conflicts. Students will become versed in the debates and possible options for solution of these problems.

Political Science Professors, Others Available as Media Sources

A portrait of Michael ZilisWhile the 2020 general election is still more than seven months away, the COVID-19 crisis has paused much of the presidential campaign. Meanwhile, state and county officials across the U.S. are already preparing ways to allow voters to cast their ballots safely. UK faculty members with expertise in politics have been monitoring the evolving situation and are available to comment: 

A&S, Other Colleges Bring Students Together in Online Learning

It’s been an unprecedented transition — moving every class at the University of Kentucky to a remote learning format, mostly online. 

Creating a “new normal” for an entire campus community is a daunting task. But together, faculty, staff and students have risen to the challenge — exemplifying what’s truly possible in the face of adversity.

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