John Cartwright

John Cartwright is a Lecturer at Mississippi State University's Department of Geosciences, focusing on geospatial technologies and coastal resilience. His work bridges academic research with practical applications to address environmental challenges along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

His research interests include:

• Using geospatial tools for watershed management
• Studying surficial erosion in coastal watersheds
• Developing coastal resilience strategies
• Training natural resource managers in geospatial technologies

The GEO Project, under his leadership, provides foundational research and technical training to address long-term coastal challenges through the Northern Gulf Institute and MSU Extension Service.

Scientific awards include:

• NOAA Graduate Research Fellow