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Integrating Research and Practice to Promote More Resilient Family Agriculture

Geography PhD candidate Mr. David Hanson will be participating in a panel discussion at the “Integrating Research and Practice to Promote More Resilient Family Agriculture” workshop on March 30th. The workshop is a collaboration between the Tropical Conservation & Development Program, the Center for Latin American Studies, and the UF Brazil Institute. The objectives of the workshop are: to […]

Geography Colloquium: The Influence of Large-scale Climate Drives on the Hydroclimatology and Hydropower Production in the Southeastern United States

The Influence of Large-scale Climate Drives on the Hydroclimatology and Hydropower Production in the Southeastern United States Speaker: Ms. Johanna Engstrom Graduate Student, Geography Thursday, March 10, 2016 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.

Geography Colloquium: Growing Needs – Nutrition Security and Child Health among Datoga Pastoralists

Growing Needs: Nutrition Security and Child Health among Datoga Pastoralists Speaker: Dr. Alyson Young Assistant Professor, Anthropology & African Studies Thursday, February 25, 2016 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.

Geography student helps make Gainesville Florida’s first ‘Welcoming City’

GAINESVILLE, FL – UF Geography senior Paula Roetscher was delighted when the Gainesville City Commission unanimously agreed to make Gainesville Florida’s first ‘Welcoming City’ at their Thursday evening meeting. The City Commission will make the decision official at their March meeting. This was a big victory for Ms. Roetscher, a double major in Geography and Sustainability […]

Geography Colloquium: Traditional Neighborhood Development and Transit-Oriented Development: Does Coordination of Land Use & Transportation Still Matter?

Traditional Neighborhood Development and Transit-Oriented Development: Does Coordination of Land Use & Transportation Still Matter? Speaker: Dr. Ruth Steiner Professor, Urban & Regional Planning Thursday, February 18, 2016 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.

Geography Colloquium: Tropical Cyclone Rainfall over Puerto Rico: Processes, Patterns and Impacts

Tropical Cyclone Rainfall over Puerto Rico: Processes, Patterns and Impacts Speaker: Mr. José Javier Hernández Ayala Graduate Student, Geography Thursday, February 10, 2016 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.

Geography Colloquium: On Analyzing Occupation Interdependence in Urban Economies and Modeling Coupled Natural-Human Systems

On Analyzing Occupation Interdependence in Urban Economies and Modeling Coupled Natural-Human Systems Speaker: Dr. Rachata Muneepeerakul Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering Thursday, February 4, 2016 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.