Who We Are
Geography is the geospatial science that explores the relationship between human and biophysical systems and deals with some of the most critical issues of our time such as environmental hazards, climate change, sustainability of resource management systems, international development, and community and urban planning. Understanding the concept of place, including how and why places differ from each other, is a central concern. Students who have social and economic interests can enter into careers in international development, urban and regional planning, geographic information systems, and environmental consultancy. Students who combine the study of socioeconomic factors and the biophysical world can work in resource management, conservation, environmental assessment, and watershed and coastal planning.
Recent News
- Dr. Robert Walker receives NSF Geography and Spatial Sciences award
October 6, 2016
Dr. Robert Walker has received an NSF award from the Geography and Spatial Sciences program, to fund a project entitled ... - Why Have We Seen A ‘Blob’ East Of Hurricane Matthew’s Eye And Why It Should Concern Us
October 3, 2016
In a recent Forbe’s article, recent Geography alum (and Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech) Dr. Stephanie Zick helped explain ‘Why have we seen ... - CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE MATTHEW Geography Colloquium: Representing the “Real” Behaviour of Biocomplex Systems and the Unintended Effects of Humans – Opportunities, Tools, and Challenges
September 29, 2016
Representing the “Real” Behaviour of Biocomplex Systems and the Unintended Effects of Humans – Opportunities, Tools, and Challenges THIS EVENT HAS ... - Visiting Lectures: Remote Sensing
September 22, 2016
Visiting Lectures Differentiating California Plant Species Across Seasons Using Airborne VSWIR and TIR Imagery Speaker: Ms. Susan Meerdink PhD Candidate, Visualization & Image Processing ... - Geography Colloquium: Graduate Students Discussion Session with Department Chair
September 22, 2016
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 ...