The Future of Zoonotic Risk Prediction

Posted on September 20, 2021

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B RYAN – The Future of Zoonotic Risk Prediction Colin J. Carlson, Maxwell J. Farrell, Zoe Grange, Barbara A. Han, Nardus Mollentze, Alexandra L. Phelan, Angela L. Rasmussen, Gregory F. Albery, Bernard Bett, David M. Brett-Major, Lily E. Cohen, Tad Dallas, Evan A. Eskew, Anna C. Fagre, Kristian M. Forbes, Rory Gibb, Sam Halabi, Charlotte C. Hammer, Rebecca Katz, Jason Kindrachuk, Renata L. Muylaert, Felicia B. Nutter, Joseph Ogola, Kevin J. Olival, Michelle […]

Audrey Smith’s Interdisciplinary Work Published in the Journal Water

Posted on September 10, 2021

PhD student Audrey C. Smith (adviser Dr. Jane Southworth) co-authored a paper with UF Geography almuna Dr. Erin L. Bunting as product of a SESYNC ‘pursuit’ interdisciplinary team of students and faculty from multiple institutions. The paper titled “Interpersonal Conflict over Water is Associated with Household Demographics, Domains of Water Insecurity, and Regional Conflict: Evidence […]

How ‘rapid intensification’ fueled Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 31, 2021

Dr. David Keellings was recently interviewed by NBC News about Hurricane Ida for their piece entitled How ‘rapid intensification’ fueled Hurricane Ida Climate change is altering some of the atmospheric and ocean dynamics that power hurricanes. That doesn’t mean more hurricanes — but it does mean more dangerous ones. Long before Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday in southern […]

Geography Colloquium: Mentoring Diverse 2-Year College Students in Geoscience Research During GEOPATHS

Posted on August 31, 2021

Speaker: Dr. Corene Matyas Professor, Department of Geography, University of Florida Thursday, September 9, 2021 2:50-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom, livestreamed on YouTube University of Florida All are welcome to attend. Biography: Dr. Corene Matyas is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Florida. She received her […]

Geography Colloquium: The Varying Effects of Accessing High-Speed Rail System on China’s County Development

Posted on August 22, 2021

Speaker: Dr. Danlin Yu Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University Thursday, September 2, 2021 2:50-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom, livestreamed on YouTube University of Florida All are welcome to attend. Biography: Dr. Danlin Yu has a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Dr. Yu is a […]

GEO2420 Introduction to Human Geography

Posted on June 11, 2021

GEO2420 Introduction to Human Geography An Introduction to Human Geography in Global Context I International I Gen Ed GEO2420 focuses on human and non-human relations that have changed over time to produce effects globally. It provides an analytical lens to examine how and why such changes occur across continents, seas and islands. Its primary goal […]

Welcome new GeoGator faculty!

Posted on May 28, 2021

We have had an exciting Spring 2021 with the hire of 4 new Tenure Track Assistant Professors – Dr. Berry Wen, Dr. Willie Wright, Dr. Johanna Engstrom, and Dr. David Keellings. Geography is growing and we are building new initiatives in GeoAI, Meteorology, and Sustainability. It’s an exciting time to be a GeoGator!

New study to inform Zika control measures

Posted on May 7, 2021

GAINESVILLE, FL – Climate variation and seasonality affect transmission and control of Zika, a study by Dr. Calistus Ngonghala (UF Mathematics, Emerging Pathogens Institute), Dr. Sadie J. Ryan (UF Geography, Emerging Pathogens Institute), and colleagues at the University of Georgia, Stanford University, and Harvard University has found. By comparing experimental Zika transmission data to annual […]

Aghane Antunes and Shreejana Bhattarai win O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship Award

Posted on May 4, 2021

GeoGator PhD students Aghane Antunes and Shreejana Bhattarai among the 2021 recipients of the O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship. The O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship Award has been established to aid scholars who best exemplify Dr. McQuown’s values, achievements and commitment to social issues (including addressing issues and fostering opportunities for women, racial minorities and those of […]

Gabriel Cardoso Carrero’s research receives William H. Miernyk Research Excellence Medal

Posted on April 28, 2021

GeoGator Gabriel Cardoso Carrero and collaborators presented their paper 2018 Red Tide and peer-to-peer accommodations: assessing the economic impacts using a multi-regional input-output model at the 60th Meeting of the Southern Regional Science Association. The Regional Research Institute at West Virginia University presented The William H. Miernyk Research Excellence Medal to lead author Dr. Joao-Pedro Ferreira. […]

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