Speaker: Dr. Michael von Fricken Associate Professor Department of Environmental & Global Health College of Public Health and Health Professions University of Florida Thursday, October 26, 2023 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Recorded for YouTube Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom University of Florida Abstract: Dr. von Fricken shares his experiences working in Mongolia and Kenya utilizing […]
This webpage lists the courses that will be offered by UF Geography Department faculty in the Spring 2024 semester. Click on the images to reveal the text on each slide. Each course also provides a links to find further details. Jump to a section: Quest General Education AI & GIS Meteorology Earth Hazards Human Geog […]
Speaker: Dr. Alexandra Ramos Valle Project Scientist Mesoscale & Microscale Meteorology Lab National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Thursday, October 19, 2023 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Recorded for YouTube Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom University of Florida Abstract: This talk will present various studies exploring the primary atmospheric drivers of storm surge flooding and the […]
Speaker: Dr. Bob Walker Professor Department of Geography University of Florida Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Recorded for YouTube Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom University of Florida Abstract: “Apocalyptic Species” is a piece of work describing a recent trip I made to Patagonia, visiting Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. It […]
Speaker: Dr. Oronde Drakes Decision Support Branch Integrated Information Dissemination Division United States Geological Survey Thursday, October 5, 2023 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Recorded for YouTube Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom University of Florida Abstract: Social circumstances interact with physical conditions to produce different levels of suffering and recovery from hazard events. Understanding and modeling […]
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The 2024 UF Geography Celebration weekend will be March 22-23! Friday, March 22 will feature the following events: 11:45am – Undergraduate and Alumni Career Panel in Turlington 3012. Students and alumni can trade class, interview, and career stories as well as provide advice and mentoring tips. 12:30pm – Department Luncheon for undergraduate and graduate students, […]
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Hallett Assistant Research Professor Tropical Conservation and Development Program Center for Latin American Studies University of Florida Thursday, September 7, 2023 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Recorded for YouTube Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom University of Florida Abstract: Depredation of cattle and corresponding retaliatory killing represents the primary threat to the globally significant […]
Speaker: Dr. Dasol Kim Postdoctoral Student Department of Geography University of Florida Thursday, September 7, 2023 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Recorded for YouTube Turlington Hall 3018 and Zoom University of Florida Abstract: Tropical cyclones (TCs) show diverse spatial patterns of rainfall, which is an important factor in damage caused by TCs. This study classifies rain […]
Dr. Corene Matyas was all over the airwaves this week talking about Hurricane Idalia as it approached and impacted Florida. Hear her interview with CBC Vancouver here. Dr. Matyas was interviewed live with Jake Tapper on CNN. Hear Dr. Matyas’ interview with ABC News radio in Australia here. Dr. Matyas was quoted […]
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Congratulations to #GeoGator Gabrielle Quadrado, winner of the 2023 AWG Florida Student Research Grant co-sponsored by the AWG Foundation. The grant is intended to assist undergrad and graduate students with their work in a geoscience-related field. Way to go Gabrielle!
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