GeogGators featured in Center for African Studies’ Annual Research Report

Posted on August 26, 2020

Several UF Geographers had their research highlighted in the Center for African Studies‘ recently published Annual Research Report for 2019-2020, including Dr. Olivier Walther, Ryan Good, Leandra Merz, and Matthew Pflaum. The report also highlighted several working groups, including the Natural Resources in Africa group, which includes several geographers as members.

Meet the Geographer: Bailey Glover

Posted on August 21, 2020

Bailey Glover Pronouns: he/him Graduate Representative 2020/2021 University of Florida Adviser: Dr. Liang Mao Focus Area: GeoSpatial Analysis & Techniques Medical Geography in Global Health (MGGH) Research Statement: Bailey is a PhD student in the department of Geography at the University of Florida. Before starting at UF, Bailey completed his master’s degree in environmental science […]

LAS6938 LAND POLITICS: RACE, RIGHTS, AND POWER IN THE AMÉRICAS

Posted on August 19, 2020

Land Politics: Race, rights, and power in the Américas LAS 6938 | Wednesdays | 11:45a – 2:45p | Synchronous Online Joel Correia, PhD | joel.correia@latam.ufl.edu Focusing on “land politics” in the Américas, we will examine intersections of rights, power, racial formations, and political economy. That is to say, instead of taking land as a given, […]

GEO3372 CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES

Posted on August 19, 2020

GEO3372 CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES FALL 2020 M,W,F Period 8 Learn about natural resource threats and opportunities for conservation Practice applying conservation practices in daily life Collaborate with classmates to solve real-world conservation challenges INSTRUCTOR: Leandra Merz Leandra6@ufl.edu

GEO3427 PLANTS, HEALTH, AND SPIRITUALITY

Posted on August 19, 2020

Course Description Learn about the origin of sacred plants used to achieve a higher state of being and enrich the body and soul. Course Objectives Understand cultural significance of sacred plants Recognize importance of emerging organic food markets and food accessibility GEO3427 PLANTS, HEALTH, AND SPIRITUALITY Semester: Fall 2020 Location: Turlington Instructor: Bailey Glover Email: […]

GEO 3930 GEO6938 EXTREME DROUGHTS

Posted on August 11, 2020

GEO3930/GEO6938 EXTREME DROUGHTS Course description: Examines hydrologic droughts through data analysis and case studies in different settings (rivers, lakes, groundwater, etc.) Successful students will: Describe the two-way relationship between water resources and society Synthesize scientific and social information about drought Semester: Fall 2020 Time: T Per. 3, Th Per. 3-4 (online, some synchronous meetings) Prerequisites: […]

GEA1000: Geography for a Changing World

Posted on August 10, 2020

GEA1000: Geography for a Changing World Fall 2020: 100% online Explore geographic perspectives on issues pertaining to important urban, economics, environmental, and climatic issues in the world. General Education credits: Social & Behavioral Sciences (S) International (N) Instructor: Amobichukwu Amanambu a.amanambu@ufl.edu

GEO6931 Seminar in Cultural & Political Ecology

Posted on August 10, 2020

GEO6931 Seminar in Cultural & Political Ecology Fall 2020 Tuesdays 9:35 – 12:35 Synchronous Online Dr. Cynthia Simmons Fall 2020 Through a Political Ecology lens we will explore varied contemporary human-environment challenges related to: Equity in the Time of Covid-19; Climate Justice; Indigenous Peoples and Nature Under Assault; and the Resurgence and Resilience of Civil […]

Meet the Geographer: Dr. Katy Serafin

Posted on August 10, 2020

Dr. Katy Serafin Pronouns: she/her Assistant Professor of Geography Affiliate Faculty, Florida Climate Institute Affiliate Faculty, UF Water Institute University of Florida Focus Areas: GeoSpatial Analysis & Techniques Earth System Science Global, Environmental, & Social Change Research Statement: I am a coastal scientist who researches extreme sea levels and coastal hazards to better understand how […]

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