Kurt Piepenburg

• R. William Miller Distinguished Professor in the Natural and Social Sciences
• Professor of Geography and Earth Science

Professor Kurt Piepenburg teaches courses in geomorphology, meteorology, physical geography, remote sensing and field methods. He has served as chair of the Geography and Earth Science Department, and the conservation program. He held the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College at Carthage from 1995-2009, and also served the College as the Dean of Students from 1990 through 1994.

Prof. Piepenburg has directed two student field experiences on the eastern Caribbean island of Antigua, during which students completed field analyses of abandoned Holocene beaches and water quality in English Harbour. He has a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He earned his B.A. from Carthage College. He joined the Carthage faculty in 1984.

Education

• Ph.D., M.S. — University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• B.A. — Carthage College

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