Geometric Analysis of Moisture Budgets and Precipitation Structures in U.S. Landfalling Tropical Cyclones Geography Colloquium Speaker: Ms. Stephanie Zick Graduate Student, Geography Thursday, October 1, 2015 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.
BLACKBURN – Human Brucellosis Trends: Re-emergence and Prospects for Control Using a One Health Approach in Azerbaijan (1983–2009) I. T. Kracalik, R. Abdullayev, K. Asadov, R. Ismayilova, M. Baghirova, N. Ustun, M. Shikhiyev, A. Talibzade and J. K. Blackburn Article first published online: 25 Sep 2015 in Zoonoses and Public Health DOI: 10.1111/zph.12229 ABSTRACT: Brucellosis is one […]
BINFORD – Land-cover change within and around protected areas in a biodiversity hotspot Karen M. Bailey*, Robert A. McCleeryb, Michael W. Binfordc & Christa Zweigd Article first published onine: 24 Sep 2015 in Land Use Science DOI:10.1080/1747423X.2015.1086905 ABSTRACT: The landscape surrounding protected areas influences their ability to maintain ecosystem functions and achieve conservation goals. As anthropogenic […]
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The Independent Florida Alligator profiled the Geography Club’s return from dormancy this week. In an interview with the Alligator, Geography Department phd student and Geography Club Graduate Liaison Hannah Herrero highlighted how the club will provide mentorship to undergrad geography majors, as well as friendship and camaraderie, with an upcoming camping trip next month at Manatee Springs State […]
The Last Agricultural Frontier in the Brazilian Amazon: Impacts on Smallholders and the Environment Geography Colloquium Speaker: Mr. Williams Castro Graduate Student, Geography Thursday, September 24, 2015 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.
GAINESVILLE, Florida — A new 5 year multi-institutional collaborative research grant of $1.85 million funded by the National Science Foundation’s Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (NSF EEID) program will support research on the effect of temperature on 13 different diseases transmitted by insects. It will also measure the capacity for two common disease-carrying mosquitoes […]
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Geography’s Dr. Brian Child was recently interviewed by the New York Times, for their article A Hunting Ban Saps a Village’s Livelihood.
Changing Donor Demands: They Want Real Evidence of Impact! Geography Colloquium Speaker: Dr. Mickie Swisher Associate Professor, Sustainable Agriculture Thursday, September 17, 2015 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.
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Linking Land Change to Agri-food Networks: The Maize-Cattle Complex in Neoliberal Mexico Geography Colloquium Speaker: Dr. Yankuic Galvan-Miyoshi Adjunct Associate Scientist, Geography Thursday, September 10, 2015 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.
Cecil the Lion: Issues in Wildlife Conservation in Africa Geography Colloquium Speaker: Dr. Brian Child Associate Professor, Geography & African Studies Thursday, September 3, 2015 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.
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