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.
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August 24, 2016
Graduate Student Orientation Speaker: Dr. Greg Glass Professor, Department of Geography, University of Florida Thursday, August 25, 2016 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington Hall Room 3006 University ... - Farewell to summer MedGeo researcher
August 19, 2016
This summer, Geography’s Ryan Lab and the Emerging Pathogens Institute were proud to host Lauren Fregosi as a summer research intern working ... - A Letter From the Chair
August 16, 2016
Welcome to the Geography Department Fall 2016 Semester. As I look forward to the coming semester, chaos will reign, as ...