Kurt Piepenburg

• Professor of Geography and Earth Science
• Richard W. Miller Distinguished Professor in the Natural and Social Sciences

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.

Professor 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 came to Carthage in 1984. Read more.

Education

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

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