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
- 2015 Robert L. and Glen Anderson lectureship
March 26, 2015
Dr. Kristie L. Ebi is the 2015 Anderson lecturer and is Professor in Global Health from The University of Washington ... - Dawn Nekorchuk’s Team Win 2015 UF Global Health Case Competition
February 18, 2015
Dawn Nekorchuk, a Ph.D. student in medical geography, competed and was part of the winning team in the 2015 UF ... - Grand Slam for UF at FSG
February 9, 2015
The weekend’s Florida Society of Geographer’s Annual meeting in Jacksonville, FL turned out great for UF Geography: out of six ... - GRA Fellowships available
January 16, 2015
The Department of Geography at the University of Florida is seeking exceptional students to work as part of an interdisciplinary ... - Jessy Van Horn and James Richardson Win Prize
December 11, 2014
Two alums of 2014, Jessy Van Horn and James Richardson, shared the $500 prize for the best graduate student poster ...