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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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September 28, 2015
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September 21, 2015
The Last Agricultural Frontier in the Brazilian Amazon: Impacts on Smallholders and the Environment Geography Colloquium Speaker: Mr. Williams Castro Graduate Student, Geography Thursday, September ... - NSF Funding UF Research on Climate Change Impacts on Vectorborne Disease
September 21, 2015
GAINESVILLE, Florida — A new 5 year multi-institutional collaborative research grant of $1.85 million funded by the National Science Foundation’s ... - What are the impacts of hunting bans on human health, development, and African wildlife conservation?
September 13, 2015
Geography’s Dr. Brian Child was recently interviewed by the New York Times, for their article A Hunting Ban Saps a Village’s ... - Geography Colloquium: Changing Donor Demands – They Want Real Evidence of Impact!
September 11, 2015
Changing Donor Demands: They Want Real Evidence of Impact! Geography Colloquium Speaker: Dr. Mickie Swisher Associate Professor, Sustainable Agriculture Thursday, September 17, 2015 3:00-3:50 PM (Period 8) Turlington ...