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Michelle Ruiz

she/her(s)/ella

michi28@ufl.edu

Focus Area:
Earth System Science
Catastrophes, Conservation, and Conflict

Country of Origin: Colombia

Degree Program: PhD

Entered Program: Fall 2022

Expected Graduation: Spring 2026

Dissertation Topic: TBD

Research Statement: I am interested in the societal impacts of natural hazards, hurricane risk and vulnerability, and risk communication.

Adviser: Dr. Kevin Ash

Educational Background

  • M.S. in Geography, Texas A&M University, 2014
  • B.S. in Geography, University of Florida, 2010

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