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Sarah VanSchoick

sm.vanschoick@ufl.edu

@sarahmarie614

Curriculum Vitae

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Degree Program: M.S.

Entered Program: Fall 2020

Expected Graduation: Spring 2025

Dissertation Topic: Tropical cyclones, flood mapping, socio-economic impacts of natural hazards

Research Statement: My research interests include natural hazards, social vulnerability, and disaster mitigation. During my Bachelor’s program at UF Geography, I used remotely sensed precipitation data to map the spatial distribution of rainfall in tropical cyclones and associated environmental conditions. Since beginning my Master’s program, I have shifted my focus to societal impacts of flood events. To complement the wealth of coursework I’ve completed, I volunteered in Hurricane disaster response operations and worked in floodplain management. My current research project uses satellite imagery to map flooding caused by tropical cyclones in Florida.

Adviser: Dr. Corene Matyas

Educational Background

  • B.S. in Geography, University of Florida, 2020

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