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. Jane Southworth becomes the new Geography Department Chair
August 16, 2016
As of today Dr. Jane Southworth will serve as the Chair of the Geography Department, as Dr. Michael Binford steps ... - Geography grad hired by Texas A&M University
August 2, 2016
Spring 2016 PhD graduate Dr. José Javier Hernández Ayala has accepted the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Physical Geography ... - Assessing welfare of captive elephant populations
July 14, 2016
GAINESVILLE, Florida – A new collection of research articles, jointly edited by Dr. Sadie Ryan and published by PLoS ONE ... - Dr. Mao promoted and awarded tenure!
July 5, 2016
The Geography Department is proud to announce that Dr. Liang Mao has been promoted to Associate Professor (effective 16 August ... - NSF funding UF research on Zika virus
May 12, 2016
GAINESVILLE, Florida — Dr. Sadie Ryan (Assistant Professor of Medical Geography in the Department of Geography and UF’s Emerging Pathogen Institute) ...