Dr. Simmons presents 2017 Aula Magna at Federal University of Pará, Brazil

Posted on July 7, 2017

Dr. Cynthia Simmons presents a series of invited lectures at a research meeting hosted by the Department of Geography, Federal University of Pará (Universidade Federal do Pará, UFPA), in Pará, Brazil. Dr. Simmons presented “Socio-Ecological Transformations in the Anthropocene: Re-imagining the Amazon?” at the research meeting, and presented this year’s Aula Magna for the doctoral […]

Ryan Good wins 2017 Graduate Assistant Teaching Award!

Posted on June 12, 2017

PhD student Ryan Good has just been awarded the 2017 Graduate Assistant Teaching Award! Congratulations, Ryan!

Dr. Jason Blackburn named Colonel Allan R. & Margaret G. Crow Term Professor!

Posted on June 7, 2017

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Blackburn, who was named a Colonel Allan R. & Margaret G. Crow Term Professor for the 2017-2018 year! These one-year professorships were created by Colonel Allen R. and Mrs. Margaret G. Crow to recognize faculty who demonstrate excellent in scholarship, teaching, and service. These professorships, funded entirely by private sources, allow the […]

Hannah Herrero Wins 2017 University Women’s Club Graduate Scholarship

Posted on June 6, 2017

Congratulations to Hannah Herrero, recipient of the 2017 University Women’s Club Graduate Scholarship! Established in 1922 by President Murphree for women faculty, staff and spouses, the University Women’s Club seeks to offer social and service opportunities to its members. Today any woman interested in the University of Florida is invited to join us. Over the years […]

New research models temperature-driven Zika, dengue, and chikungunya transmission

Posted on May 10, 2017

GAINESVILLE, FL – New research co-authored by UF Geography’s Dr. Sadie Ryan and Ms. Cat Lippi sheds light on the climate suitability for Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitos and transmission rates of Zika, chikungunya, and dengue fever. The study, published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases compares new data driven models of Zika, chikungunya, and dengue […]

Dr. Ian Kracalik wins 2017 Peter Gould Graduate Student Paper Competition

Posted on April 7, 2017

Congratulations to UF‘s Dr. Ian Kracalik for winning the 2017 Peter Gould Graduate Student Paper Competition at the American Association of Geographers 2017 meeting! Go Gators!

Video – Anderson Lecture: A Cultural Ecology of the Anthropocene – Reflecting on the Joint Trajectories of Anthropology and Geography

Posted on March 31, 2017

Anderson Lecture: A Cultural Ecology of the Anthropocene – Reflecting on the Joint Trajectories of Anthropology and Geography For those of you who were unable to attend the 2017 Anderson Lecture with Dr. Eduardo S. Brondizio, the video is now available!

Certificate in Meteorology and Climatology

Posted on March 31, 2017

Supplement your major with an understanding of the atmosphere and awareness of the societal impacts of natural hazards and climate change. The certificate is designed for students seeking employment as climatologists, broadcast meteorologists, water district managers, those interested in environmental issues, to prepare for graduate studies, or those who just love the weather.

Undergrad Certificate: Geospatial Information Analysis

Posted on March 31, 2017

Geospatial information analysis is used increasingly in both research and practice with job opportunities expected to grow 22% from 2010 to 2020. This certificate covers a variety of geospatial technologies and analytic methods, such as digital mapping, geographic information system (GIS), and remotely sensed image processing, aiming to develop spatial thinking ability for students. Lab-based […]

Graduate Certificate: Digital Geography and GIS

Posted on March 31, 2017

The demands for digital geographic data analysts have been increasing in both research and practice during the 21st century. This certificate trains graduate students with a variety of analytic methods and techniques for exploring geospatial datasets, such as Geographic Information System (GIS), remotely sensed image processing, and geo-visualization. Hands-on experiences of geospatial data analysis are […]

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