Jason Polk, Ph.D., is a professor of Environmental Geosciences in Western Kentucky University’s Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences. His research includes karst environments, climate change, water resources and sustainability, isotope hydrology and geochemistry, and environmental geoscience issues. He has conducted research in various places all over the world, including the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, South America, and Iceland.
Polk is the 2021 recipient of the Geological Society of America Karst Division’s Distinguished Service Award, presented to an individual in recognition of distinguished personal service to the karst profession and to the GSA Karst Division. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida.