We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Josef Werne on his selection for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Global Scholar Award for the academic year 2026–2027! This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Werne's outstanding leadership and contributions to his field, and reflects the exceptional scholarship taking place in our department.
Faculty recognition
MAY 2025 - GES Faculty Awarded Nancy Tannery Grant
Nancy Tannery Grants for Open Educational Resources (OER)
The Office of the Provost provided Nancy Tannery Grant for Open Educational Resources (OER) funding to 11 projects during the spring 2025 term.
MAY 2025 - Pitt News: Faculty Mark Collins Highlighted
GES Environmental Studies instructor - Mark Collins: the practical and empathetic “poet of life experience”
Here's a link to the article.
FEB 2025 - GES Instructor Corey Flynn Recognized by Student-Athletes
Congratulations to our very own Corey Flynn (Sustainable Food Systems) on her recent recognition from a member of the Pitt Gymnastics Team, Jaime Pratt, who identified Flynn as a professor, advisor, or administrator who has had a positive impact on her during her tenure at Pitt.
It would not be possible for our student-athletes to succeed in their sport without support, and they showed their appreciation by inviting Flynn to attend the eighth annual Most Valuable Professor gymnastics meet against the University of North Carolina in February.
DEC 2024 - Building a Foundation in Space Research

Meet impactful Pitt innovators in the annual research report where GES faculty member, Mike Ramsey's research is highlighted.
