Lab Activities

Here, you will find an overview of the summer programs, workshops, field campaigns, and collaborative activities led by the Center for Geospatial Intelligence and Environmental Security at Kentucky State University. Our lab brings together remote sensing, GIS, machine learning, and field-based methods to study the environmental challenges shaping Appalachian Kentucky and beyond, from ecological change and forest structure to soil quality, water resources, and the long-term recovery of reclaimed mine lands.

The activities documented here span satellite and UAV-based data collection, geospatial modeling, soil and vegetation sampling, and the training of students in cutting-edge geospatial tools. Through partnerships with federal agencies, academic institutions, and community stakeholders, we aim to generate research that is both scientifically rigorous and directly useful for environmental management, policy, and education.