Amobichukwu Amanambu Pronouns: he/him University of Florida Adviser: Dr. Joann Mossa Focus Area: GeoSpatial Analysis & Techniques Earth System Science Research Statement: My interest in studying the Apalachicola watershed is to assess how physical and anthropogenic factors affect the drying (drought) and wetting (floods) of the river given the legal battle between Alabama, Georgia and […]
Dr. Krithi K. Karanth – Chief Conservation Scientist at the Centre for Wildlife Studies She/her When did you attend UF? What degrees/certificates did you earn from the Department of Geography? I was at UF between 1997 and 2001. I got dual degrees – a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a BA in Geography. Environmental […]
Dear colleagues, Many of you may be aware of the recent controversial article in Nature Communications. I am forwarding a statement of concern relating to these issues in an open letter that reaffirms our support for female scientists and scholars at all levels. If you agree with the message, we hope that you will add […]
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Congratulations to Holli Capps (MS award) and Leandra Merz (PhD award) on winning this year’s Ryan Poehling Fellowship awards. More information about this fellowship and about Ryan Poehling, in whose honor these awards are made each year, can be found here.
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IDS2935 Living with Rising Seas How much will sea level rise? What will be impacted by sea level rise? How will humanity adapt to sea level rise? This course examines the complex relationship between humans and coastlines. We will connect the science of sea level rise and coastal change to built, natural, and societal impacts. […]
GEO4930 Senior Seminar – From Graduation to Future COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a bridge to your future after graduation and will prepare you to take steps toward graduate studies or a career in geography or a related field. This course also serves as a capstone class in which your student learning outcomes as a […]
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GEO 3250/6255 Climatology (online) (Undergraduate Prerequisite: GEO2242 or MET1010) Understand the global energy balance Analyze data for past/future climates and extreme events Create a video about a climate-related topic Qualifies for Certificates in Meteorology and Climatology and Applied Atmospheric Science Good prep for MET 4532/6530 Hurricanes (live) and/or MET4560/6565 Atmospheric Teleconnections (online) Instructor: Dr. Corene […]
GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEA3600 SPRING 2021 100% ONLINE Learn about Africa’s regional geography, landforms, climate zones, & people Natural resources, wildlife, & conservation How Africa formed & human origins in Africa External influences & impacts of historic events on African development Issues of health, demography, gender, & culture FULFILLS 3 CR HRS Gen Ed: S= […]
GEO3372 Conservation of Resources Spring 2021 M,W,F Period 6 Course Description: This course is an introduction to the major themes in human-environment relations that determine how we conserve and utilize the earth’s resources. It will cover the importance of conserving resources and assess different conservation strategies. While the themes in this course apply to all […]