Dhaka, one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world, is a place of constant movement, rapid expansion, and an ever-changing skyline. But beneath the rising high-rises and congested streets, something has been quietly disappearing—the city’s green spaces. Trees, parks, and natural buffers are being lost to unplanned urbanization, and with this loss comes a rise […]
SOUTHWORTH, SMITH, SAFAEI, RAHAMAN, ALRUZUQ, TEFERA – Machine Learning versus Deep Learning in Land System Science: A Decision-Making Framework for Effective Land Classification Jane Southworth, Audrey C. Smith, Mohammad Safaei, Mashoukur Rahaman, Ali Alruzuq, Bewuket B. Tefera, Carly S. Muir, Hannah V. Herrero Article first published online: 8 APRIL 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frsen.2024.1374862 ABSTRACT: This review […]
SMITH, MERZ, KSHIRSAGAR – Assessing the effect of article processing charges on the geographic diversity of authors using Elsevier’s “Mirror Journal” system Audrey C. Smith, Leandra Merz, Jesse B. Borden, Chris K. Gulick, Akhil R. Kshirsagar, Emilio M. Bruna Article first published online: 4 Feb 2022 in Quantitative Science Studies DOI: https://doi.org/10.1162/qss_a_00157 ABSTRACT: Journals publishing open […]
PhD student Audrey C. Smith (adviser Dr. Jane Southworth) co-authored a paper with UF Geography almuna Dr. Erin L. Bunting as product of a SESYNC ‘pursuit’ interdisciplinary team of students and faculty from multiple institutions. The paper titled “Interpersonal Conflict over Water is Associated with Household Demographics, Domains of Water Insecurity, and Regional Conflict: Evidence […]
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BUNTING, SMITH – Interpersonal Conflict over Water Is Associated with Household Demographics, Domains of Water Insecurity, and Regional Conflict: Evidence from Nine Sites across Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries Amber L. Pearson, Elizabeth A. Mack, Amanda Ross, Richard Marcantonio, Andrew Zimmer, Erin L. Bunting, Audrey C. Smith, Joshua D. Miller, Tom Evans, andThe HWISE Research Coordination […]
The UF Geography Department is sending a large (virtual) contingent to Seattle for the 2021 meeting of the American Association of Geographers Find out where you can see a GeoGator present their research below: Panelist Joel Correia Panel title: Querying nature, colonialism and decolonialism Date & Time: April 7, 8:00am-9:15am Talk Presentation Session title: Roads, […]
There will be a strong GeoGator presence at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Florida Society of Geographers this Saturday the 20th of February. Whether you want to learn about risk perceptions, coastal flooding, land use change, rural violence, riparian erosion and siltation, extreme rainfall, disease transmission, or park conservation, we’ve got you covered! Physical Geography (Moderator […]
In observation of the 6th International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we celebrate the scientific contributions of female GeoGators – grad students, postdocs, and faculty.
GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEA3600 SPRING 2021 100% ONLINE Learn about Africa’s regional geography, landforms, climate zones, & people Natural resources, wildlife, & conservation How Africa formed & human origins in Africa External influences & impacts of historic events on African development Issues of health, demography, gender, & culture FULFILLS 3 CR HRS Gen Ed: S= […]
This course provides a comprehensive geographical survey of populations & population analysis, including population description, distribution, change & characteristics; demographic processes including migration, refugees & urbanization; and the consequences of development, conflict & population control diseases topics and many others. Course Objectives: Gain familiarity with global population dynamics, differences, and trends Critically evaluate outcomes of […]
GeoGator Doctoral students Carly Muir and Audrey Smith recently participated in a 3 day research meeting at the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) in Annapolis, MD. This is a collaborative project to examine linkages between water scarcity induced conflict and land use/land cover change in Africa. The project was proposed by faculty at Michigan State University, […]
University of Florida PhD students Audrey Smith and Carly Muir are at the Global Land Project Open Science Meeting at the University of Bern, Switzerland. They are presenting the Sustainability Impacts of Large Scale Land Investments session!
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Gea3600 Geography of Africa Summer B 2019 Learn about Africa’s geographic regions, physical landscapes, ecology & climate Natural resources, wildlife & conservation Human origins in Africa & cultural evolution Geopolitical context & role in global economy Contemporary peoples & cultures Issues of development, demography, health FULFILLS Gen Ed: S= Social Science, N= International, […]
Gea3600 Geography of Africa Summer A 2019 – online Learn about Africa’s geographic regions, physical landscapes, ecology & climate Natural resources, wildlife & conservation Human origins in Africa & cultural evolution Geopolitical context & role in global economy Contemporary peoples & cultures Issues of development, demography, health FULFILLS Gen Ed: S= Social Science, N= […]
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UF Geography graduate student Audrey Smith recognized as Graduate Honorable Mention Award for her poster presentation “Maternal and child health in a changing climate: A spatio-temporal analysis of NDVI and under-five stunting in Zambia” at the Women and Gender in Development Conference 2019: Out of the Theory & Into the Field, hosted by Virginia Tech […]
UF Geography grad students Xavier Haro-Carrión, Ryan Good, Audrey Smith recently visited Google’s Washington, DC, office to attend the Earth Engine Workshop during the American Geophysical Union 2018 meeting.
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Five geography grad students formed a team to play in the Big Pink Volleyball tournament to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The GeoGators played two games and finished the playoff round 1-1. We had lots of fun!
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The UF Geography Department is sending a large contingent to New Orleans for the 2018 meeting of the American Association of Geographers Find out where you can see a GeoGator present their research below: Anthropogenic change to fluvial systems, I Geomorphology Specialty Group, Paleoenvironmental Change Specialty Group, Water Resources Specialty Group 4/10/2018 8:20 AM Balcony […]
Learn about Africa’s geographic regions, physical landscapes, climates & people Natural resources, wildlife & conservation How Africa formed & human origins in Africa Impacts of historic events on African development Issues of health, demography, gender & culture
Learn about meteorology, severe weather, and climate: Energy, winds, clouds, precipitation T-storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, heat waves Introductory weather forecasting Climate variability: link with extreme weather?
Geography Colloquium Assessing the Recovery of Rainfall in Central Ghana Speaker: Ms. Carly Muir Graduate Student, Geography Inter-spatial Relationship of Child Health & Satellite-derived Vegetation in Zambia Speaker: Ms. Audrey Smith Graduate Student, Geography Thursday, April 7, 2016 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.
audreyculver@ufl.edu Country of Origin: USA Degree Program: PhD Entered program: Fall 2014 Expected Graduation: Fall 2026 Dissertation Topic: TBD Research statement: TBD Advisor: Dr. Jane Southworth Educational Background MS in XXX BS in XXX
