Land-cover change within and around protected areas in a biodiversity hotspot

Posted on September 24, 2015

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 […]

Geography Club in the Alligator

Posted on September 24, 2015

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 […]

Geography Colloquium: The Last Agricultural Frontier in the Brazilian Amazon: Impacts on Smallholders and the Environment

Posted on September 21, 2015

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.

NSF Funding UF Research on Climate Change Impacts on Vectorborne Disease

Posted on September 21, 2015

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 […]

What are the impacts of hunting bans on human health, development, and African wildlife conservation?

Posted on September 13, 2015

Geography’s Dr. Brian Child was recently interviewed by the New York Times, for their article A Hunting Ban Saps a Village’s Livelihood.

Geography Colloquium: Changing Donor Demands – They Want Real Evidence of Impact!

Posted on September 11, 2015

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.

Geography Colloquium: Linking Land Change to Agri-food Networks – The Maize-Cattle Complex in Neoliberal Mexico

Posted on September 9, 2015

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.

Geography Colloquium: Cecil the Lion – Issues in Wildlife Conservation in Africa

Posted on September 1, 2015

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.

Bacillus anthracis Diversity and Geographic Potential across Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad: Further Support of a Novel West African Lineage

Posted on August 20, 2015

BLACKBURN – Bacillus anthracis Diversity and Geographic Potential across Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad: Further Support of a Novel West African Lineage Jason K. Blackburn , Moses Ode Odugbo, Matthew Van Ert, Bob O’Shea, Jocelyn Mullins, Vincent Perrenten, Angaya Maho, Martin Hugh-Jones, Ted Hadfield Published: 20 August 2015 in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003931 ABSTRACT: Zoonoses, diseases […]

Graduate students at NASA 2nd GPM Applications Workshop

Posted on June 16, 2015

Graduate students Stephanie Zick and José J. Hernández Ayala attended the NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission and Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) 2nd User Workshop on June 9-11th, 2015 at College Park, Maryland. This workshop brought together all different levels of users, focusing on a broad range of applications areas including disasters, weather forecasting, […]

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