GEO:AI — Innovations in Spatial Science and AI
Who We Are
Geography is the geospatial science that explores the relationship between human and biophysical systems and deals with some of the most critical issues of our time such as environmental hazards, climate change, sustainability of resource management systems, international development, and community and urban planning.
Career Applications
Understanding the concept of place, including how and why places differ from each other, is a central concern. Students who have social and economic interests can enter into careers in international development, urban and regional planning, geographic information systems, and environmental consultancy. Students who combine the study of socioeconomic factors and the biophysical world can work in resource management, conservation, environmental assessment, and watershed and coastal planning.
Academic Updates
- New OECD award to study Jihadism expansion in West Africa
February 28, 2025
Associate Professor Olivier Walther received an OECD grant for a project that will explore the diffusion of Jihadist groups from ... - Chair’s Corner – February 2025
February 26, 2025
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the exciting developments in UF ... - Evening of Excellence with Dr. Tim Fik on March 6th
February 26, 2025
The Department of Geography will celebrate Dr. Tim Fik‘s retirement at the Evening of Excellence on March 6th. Join us ... - 61st Annual Meeting of the Florida Society of Geographers (FSG)
February 21, 2025
The 61st Annual Meeting of the Florida Society of Geographers (FSG) is taking place at the University of Florida in ... - Support UF Geography on Giving Day
February 5, 2025
UF Giving Day is tomorrow on February 20th! Your contribution supports our students and department by funding annual awards, graduate student ...
Recent Publications
- Transforming abandoned mines into solar farms
March 5, 2025
The demand for renewable energy is becoming increasingly apparent, but a significant challenge lies in the limited availability of land. ... - A big data approach to modelling urban population density functions
March 3, 2025
Urban studies have a long tradition of examining the regularity of urban structure by modelling urban population density functions and ... - How geography influences access to different types of healthcare
February 21, 2025
This new editorial in Sleep Health showcases how an interdisciplinary approach to thinking about how geography influences access to different ... - Mobility disruption and recovery in SW Florida’s elderly-dense communities during Hurricane Ian
February 17, 2025
Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm that struck Florida’s southwest coast, resulted in 156 fatalities, with two-thirds of the victims ... - The COVID-19 Impact on Spatiotemporal Dynamics of US Domestic Migration
February 17, 2025
Understanding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic migration patterns is crucial for addressing resource needs and migration forecasting. ...