In a recent study published in Remote Sensing, researchers from the University of Florida’s Department of Geography have taken a big step forward in showing how artificial intelligence (AI) can help us better understand the changing landscape of agriculture. The work, led by Ph.D. student Mashoukur Rahaman, with co-authors Dr. Jane Southworth, Dr. Yixin Wen, […]
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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 […]
SOUTHWORTH – The role of people, parks and precipitation on the frequency and timing of fires in a sub-Saharan savanna ecosystem Julius R. Dewald, Imelda K. Moise, Jane Southworth Article first published online: 14 December 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/WF23020 ABSTRACT: Background The Lupande Game Management Area (GMA) and the adjacent South Luangwa National Park (NP) in […]
SOUTHWORTH – Greening the Urban Landscape: Assessing the Impact of Tree-Planting Initiatives and Climate Influences on Miami-Dade County’s Greenness Scott C. Brown, Julius R. Dewald, Joanna L. Lombard, Jane Southworth, Jose Szapocznik Article first published online: 30 December 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16010157 ABSTRACT: In urban settings, trees and greenery play a vital role in environmental well-being […]
FU, SOUTHWORTH, BINFORD – Linking forest management to surrounding lands: a citizen-based approach towards the regional understanding of land-use transitions Di Yang, Chiung-Shiuan Fu, Hannah Herrero, Jane Southworth, Michael Binford Article first published online: 13 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frsen.2023.1197523 ABSTRACT: The Southeastern United States has high landscape heterogeneity, with heavily managed forestlands, developed agriculture, and […]
SOUTHWORTH – Developing Career-Ready Graduates: The Importance of AI Literacy Across the Curriculum Jane Southworth & Kati Migliaccio Article first published online: 4 May 2023 URL: https://media-and-learning.eu/type/featured-articles/developing-career-ready-graduates-the-importance-of-ai-literacy-across-the-curriculum/ ABSTRACT: Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be incorporated into undergraduate education across a diverse university with many different colleges? The University of Florida (UF) […]
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SOUTHWORTH – Developing a model for AI Across the curriculum: Transforming the higher education landscape via innovation in AI literacy Jane Southworth, Kati Migliaccio, Joe Glover, Ja’Net Glover, David Reed, Christopher McCarty, Joel Brendemuhl, Aaron Thomas Article first published online: 21 January 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2023.100127 ABSTRACT: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a ubiquitous concept and tool […]
SOUTHWORTH, RYAN, HERRERO, KHATAMI, BUNTING, HASSAN, MUIR, WAYLEN – Latitudes and land use: Global biome shifts in vegetation persistence across three decades Jane Southworth, Sadie J. Ryan, Hannah V. Herrero, Reza Khatami, Erin L. Bunting, Mehedy Hassan, Carly S. Muir, Peter Waylen Article first published online: 18 January 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frsen.2023.1063188 ABSTRACT: The dynamics of terrestrial […]
HASSAN, SOUTHWORTH – The role of the refugee crises in driving forest cover change and fragmentation in Teknaf, Bangladesh Mohammad Mehedy Hassan, Matthew Duveneck, Jane Southworth Article first published online: 28 December 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2022.101966 ABSTRACT: This research has employed remotely sensed data and image classification techniques for the first time to track three decades […]
SOUTHWORTH – Comparison of NDVI Values from Multiple Satellite Sensors to Monitor for Public Health in an Urban Sub-tropical Setting Julius R. Dewald, Jane Southworth, Scott C. Brown, Jose Szapocznik Article first published online: 24 November 2022 DOI: http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ajgis.20221102.01.html ABSTRACT: Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is commonly used as a measure of greenness in public health research. Changes in […]
MEHEDY, SOUTHWORTH – Mapping fire-impacted refugee camps using the integration of field data and remote sensing approaches Mohammad Mehedy Hasan, Ikramul Hasan, Jane Southworth, Tatiana Loboda Article first published online: 21 November 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2022.103120 ABSTRACT: The impacts of fires on society and the environment are wide-ranging, and examining such fire incidents is of critical […]
Modeling, Measurement, Visualization and Computation: techniques for the collection, analysis, interpretation and display of geospatial data, using tools such as GeoAI, GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS, and Spatial Statistics. Sub Areas GEOAI: Geographic Artificial Intelligence Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Spatio-Temporal analysis Geospatial Modeling Remote Sensing Courses GIS 2002 The Digital Earth GIS 2114 The World & […]
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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Major contemporary issues in global environmental change and sustainability are increasingly relevant for environmental management and development practice in both the developed and developing worlds. Global socio-ecological problems call for multidisciplinary solutions that transcend the usual boundaries of science and decision-making. Sub-areas Resilience Biodiversity Sea Level Rise Anthropocene Climate Change Human Impacts Urban Geography Natural Resources […]
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Disastrous natural hazards, both fast and slow, and violent conflicts affect many people worldwide, often impacting already fragile environments and conservation areas. These crises have significant political, economic, and social implications that can reverse development gains, further entrench poverty and inequality, thereby increasing the risk for future crises. Sub-areas Outbreaks Extreme Events Natural Hazards Protected Areas Wildlife Economy Natural Resources Social Vulnerability Humanitarian […]
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This is the science of the atmosphere, land, biota, and water from a geospatial perspective. By combining contemporary issues such as climate change, environmental extremes, and hazards, this focus area emphasizes the integrative nature of physical and environmental geography. Earth systems scientists use biophysical understanding to identify and solve problems for management and policy. Sub-areas […]
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, […]
Geography is a diverse field. Throughout the month of March, we will be highlighting the work of Women Geographers, some of whom are #GeoGators. Tierney Shimansky Tierney is a Master’s student who studies land management and conservation in southern Africa. Dr. Yin-Hsuen Chen Yin-Hsuen is a fluvial geomorphologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of […]
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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.
HARO-CARRIÓN, SOUTHWORTH, WAYLEN – Spatiotemporal changes in vegetation greenness across continental Ecuador: a Pacific-Andean-Amazonian gradient, 1982–2010 Xavier Haro-Carrión, Peter Waylen, & Jane Southworth Article first published online: 30 DEC 2020 Journal of Land Use Science DOI: 10.1080/1747423X.2020.1866705 ABSTRACT: The tropics are greening, but little is known about greening patterns in the tropical Andes. Using Normalized […]
ASH, HASSAN, SOUTHWORTH – A Quantitative Framework for Analyzing Spatial Dynamics of Flood Events: A Case Study of Super Cyclone Amphan Mohammad Mehedy Hassan, Kevin Ash, Joynal Abedin, Bimal Kanti Paul, Jane Southworth Article first published online: 21 OCT 2020 Remote Sensing DOI: 10.3390/rs12203454 ABSTRACT: Identifying the flooding risk hotspot is crucial for aiding a […]
The Department of Geography Commencement for the GeoGator Class of 2020 was held online for the very first time on the 2nd of May, 2020. Watch the whole ceremony here! https://youtu.be/Z5_jfndqzrg Excerpts Dr. Jane Southworth addresses GeoGator Class of 2020 Dunkle Award Winner Sara Shir addresses GeoGator Class of 2020 Dr. Jason Blackburn addresses GeoGator Class […]
BUNTING, CHILD, HERRERO, KHATAMI, MUIR, SOUTHWORTH – An Evaluation of Vegetation Health in and around Southern African National Parks during the 21st Century (2000–2016) Hannah Herrero, Jane Southworth, Carly Muir, Reza Khatami, Erin Bunting, and Brian Child Article first published online: 30 MAR 2020 Applied Sciences DOI: 10.3390/app10072366 ABSTRACT: Roughly 65% of the African continent […]
KHATAMI, MUIR, SOUTHWORTH – Operational Large-Area Land-Cover Mapping: An Ethiopia Case Study Reza Khatami, Jane Southworth, Carly Muir, Trevor Caughlin, Alemayehu N. Ayana, Daniel G. Brown, Chuan Liao, and Arun Agrawal Article first published online: 16 MAR 2020 Remote Sensing DOI: 10.3390/rs12060954 ABSTRACT: Knowledge of land cover and land use nationally is a prerequisite of […]
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CHILD, HERRERO, KHATAMI, SOUTHWORTH, WAYLEN, YANG – A Healthy Park Needs Healthy Vegetation – The Story of Gorongosa National Park in the 21st Century Hannah Herrero, Peter Waylen, Jane Southworth, Reza Khatami, Di Yang, Brian Child Article first published online: 03 FEB 2020 Remote Sensing DOI: 10.3390/rs12030476 ABSTRACT: Understanding trends or changes in biomass and […]
Come find out about the University of Florida in South Africa program at the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, January 29 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Reitz Union North Lawn. We will also be hosting an informational session on our University of Florida in South Africa program on Wednesday, February 5th from […]
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MEHEDY, SOUTHWORTH – Mapping Time-Space Brickfield Development Dynamics in Peri-Urban Area of Dhaka, Bangladesh Mohammad Mehedy Hassan, Levente Juhász, and Jane Southworth Article first published online: 11 OCT 2019 International Journal of Geo-Information DOI: 10.3390/ijgi8100447 ABSTRACT: Due to the high demand for cheap construction materials, clay-made brick manufacturing has become a thriving industry in Bangladesh, […]
BUNTING, CHILD, HERRERO, SOUTHWORTH – Integrating Surface-Based Temperature and Vegetation Abundance Estimates into Land Cover Classifications for Conservation Efforts in Savanna Landscapes Hannah Victoria Herrero, Jane Southworth, Erin Bunting, Romer Ryan Kohlhaas, and Brian Child Article first published online: 07 AUG 2019 Sensors DOI: 10.3390/s19163456 ABSTRACT: Southern African savannas are an important dryland ecosystem, as […]
Departmental Update and Annual Progress Speaker: Dr. Jane Southworth Chair, Department of Geography, University of Florida Thursday, September 6, 2018 2:50-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3012 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.
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BUNTING, SOUTHWORTH, HERRERO, RYAN, WAYLEN – Understanding Long-Term Savanna Vegetation Persistence across Three Drainage Basins in Southern Africa Erin L. Bunting , Jane Southworth, Hannah Herrero, Sadie J. Ryan, and Peter Waylen Article first published online: 25 JUN 2018 Remote Sens. 2018, 10(7), 1013 DOI: 10.3390/rs10071013 ABSTRACT: Across savanna landscapes of southern Africa, people are […]
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 […]
The GeoGator swag has arrived! Come down to 3141 Turlington Hall so you can join President Fuchs in showing your GeoGator pride!
HERRERO, SOUTHWORTH, BUNTING, CHILD – Using Repeat Photography to Observe Vegetation Change Over Time in Gorongosa National Park HANNAH V. HERRERO, JANE SOUTHWORTH, ERIN BUNTING, and BRIAN CHILD Article first published online: JUN 2017 African Studies Quarterly ABSTRACT: Protected areas are important conservation tools, as they can be managed to preserve baseline ecosystem health, including that […]
The Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a grant of $1.6 million to study the impacts of land transactions and investments on agricultural production, ecosystem services, and food-energy security in Ethiopia. Dr. Jane Southworth, chair of the Department of Geography at the University of […]
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Geography is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Associate positon for Dr. Southworth with her research group to work on (1) time series analysis of remotely sensed and climate data in savanna systems; (2) land grabs in Ethiopia analyzed via remotely sensed data; and (3) land cover analysis in […]
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BUNTING, SOUTHWORTH – Utilization of the SAVANNA model to analyze future patterns of vegetation cover in Kruger National Park under changing climate Erin L. Bunting, Timothy Fullman, Gregory Kiker, Jane Southworth Article first published online: 17 OCT 2016 Ecological Modelling DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2016.09.012 ABSTRACT: Within southern Africa’s savanna ecosystems, woody and herbaceous species have differing growth characteristics that […]
Graduate Students Discussion Session with Department Chair Speaker: Dr. Jane Southworth Professor and Chair, Geography Department, University of Florida Thursday, September 29, 2016 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3006 University of Florida All are welcome to attend.
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Welcome to the Geography Department Fall 2016 Semester. As I look forward to the coming semester, chaos will reign, as many exciting changes will envelop the Geography Department! As of August 16th, I am now the new Department Chair, and I am looking forward to my coming term with much excitement. I have been a […]
As of today Dr. Jane Southworth will serve as the Chair of the Geography Department, as Dr. Michael Binford steps down. Dr. Southworth has previously served as Graduate Coordinator and Associate Chair and has strong connections across campus, as a member of the Land Use and Environmental Change Institute (LUECI), the Florida Climate Institute, the […]
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HERRERO, SOUTHWORTH, BUNTING – Utilizing Multiple Lines of Evidence to Determine Landscape Degradation within Protected Area Landscapes: A Case Study of Chobe National Park, Botswana from 1982 to 2011 Hannah V. Herrero, Jane Southworth, and Erin Bunting Article first published online: 28 JUL 2016 Remote Sensing DOI: 10.3390/rs8080623 ABSTRACT: The savannas of Southern Africa are an important […]
SOUTHWORTH – Demonstrating correspondence between decision-support models and dynamics of real-world environmental systems Ray Huffaker, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Miguel A. Campo-Bescós, Jane Southworth Article first published online: 24 May 2016 Environmental Modelling & Software DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2016.04.024 ABSTRACT: There are increasing calls to audit decision-support models used for environmental policy to ensure that they correspond with the […]
Two Geography undergraduate students were recognized with the Champions for Change Award at the Earth Day celebration this week. Ms. Paula Roetscher (double major in Geography and Sustainability Studies and a minor in Arabic Language and Literature) and Mr. Tyler James (major in Psychology, minor in Geography) both received the award for their research and advocacy work. The Champions […]
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SOUTHWORTH, BUNTING – Dynamics of the relationship between NDVI and SWIR32 vegetation indices in southern Africa: implications for retrieval of fractional cover from MODIS data Michael J. Hill, Qiang Zhou, Qingsong Sun, Crystal B. Schaaf, Jane Southworth, Niti B. Mishra, Cerian Gibbes, Erin Bunting, Thomas B. Christiansen. & Kelley A. Crews Article first published online: 02 […]
SOUTHWORTH – Anthropogenic change in savannas and associated forest biomes Michael J. Hill & Jane Southworth Article first published online: 15 FEB 2016 Journal of Land Use Science DOI: 10.1080/1747423X.2016.1145949 ABSTRACT: Savannas are multi-layered tree–grass–forb systems which exhibit a high level of diversity in vegetation structure and arrangement, and complex ecosystem functions dependent upon highly seasonal climates subject […]
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The University of Florida is looking for a new faculty member in the area of ‘Health and Social Change in Africa’. This preeminence position is for exceptional candidates at the Assistant level, or Associate or Full Professors. This position would be in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) which is home to many departments, […]
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This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of the science of weather and climate and current scientific developments in such areas as extreme weather prediction, global climate change, and improved forecasting of events. In addition, the course will address the impact of extreme climate and weather events on society and the environment. The […]
MARSIK, SOUTHWORTH – Effects of road infrastructure on forest value across a tri-national Amazonian frontier Christopher Baraloto, Paula Alverga, Sufer Baéz Quispe, Grenville Barnes, Nino Bejar Chura, Izaias Brasil da Silva, Wendeson Castro, Harrison da Souza, Iracema Elisabeth de Souza Moll, Jim Del Alcazar Chilo, Hugo Dueñas Linares, Jorge Gárate Quispe, Dean Kenji, Matthew Marsik, Herison Medeiros, […]
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SOUTHWORTH, BUNTING, RYAN, HERRERO, WAYLEN – Changes in vegetation persistence across global savanna landscapes, 1982–2010 J. Southworth, L. Zhu, E. Bunting, S.J. Ryan, H. Herrero, P.R. Waylen & M.J. Hill Article first published online: 14 Aug 2015 Journal of Land Use Science DOI: 10.1080/1747423X.2015.1071439 ABSTRACT: We present a global analysis of the changing face of […]
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RYAN, SOUTHWORTH, HARTTER – The process of landscape fragmentation outside park borders occurs through the actions of people living near the boundaries. In the Kibale National Park landscape in Uganda Authors: Dr. Sadie Ryan, Dr. Jane Southworth, Dr. Joel Hartter, Nicholas Dowhaniuk, Rebecca Fuda and Dr. Jeremy Diem. Publication information: Applied Geography 2015, Vol. 58 pp. […]
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