geography

Joann Mossa, Ph.D., has been named a Later Career Fellow by the American Association of Geographers (AAG), one of the organization’s highest honors.

Associate Professor of Geography David Keellings, Ph.D., and his research team have developed the Heat Severity and Coverage Index, which factors in humidity to more accurately measure heat wave severity.

The Early Career Research (ECR) Program’s vision is to empower the next generation of Earth science researchers.

Initiated by the Department of Geography, UCAR membership applies to the entire university giving both students and faculty access to UCAR’s resources and opportunities.

UF medical geographer Sadie Ryan, Ph.D. is among the international scientists whose work is featured in the forthcoming “10 New Insights in Climate Science” report, which will be presented at the United Nations COP30 Climate Conference on Nov. 10.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences congratulates several faculty members on their recent appointments as leaders of their respective departments.

The Department of Geography’s new OmniGlobe installation hopes to redefine the university’s approach to immersive education and data visualization in the classroom.

Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Professor of Geography Corene Matyas, has identified the patterns of rain rates within storms to help more accurate predictions of major storms.

A new study published by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, including several from the University of Florida, suggests prediction models used by decision makers in attempting to control the spread of COVID-19 were incomplete.

In the first study of its kind, Emma MacKie and Katy Serafin describe the effect of climate change on Antarctic ice shelves.

Department of Geography faculty members Jane Southworth and Corene Matyas have been named fellows by the American Association of Geographers.

Meet a sociologist, a medical geographer and a chemist whose passion for research and teaching is emblematic of the luminous faculty within CLAS.

Emeritus Professor of Geography Stephen Golant was given the M. Powell Lawton Award.

Seven CLAS professors earned this prestigious annual award, recognizing their excellence in teaching and research.

Meet the UF researchers addressing the world’s biggest water-related issues.

UF geographer Katy Serafin works with colleagues at Stanford University to introduce a collaborative flood risk management model, to enhance transparency and community involvement in California’s flood response strategies.

Bob Hesterman and Stephen Goldman were recognized for their accomplishments and service.

A team of medical geographers find that climate change is causing a worrisome expansion and relocation of mosquito populations across the Americas, increasing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and threatening previously unaffected areas.

A new study shows that back-to-back atmospheric river events don’t just result in economic damage but also lead to compounded risks.

As climate change increases the risks of infectious diseases, a new study led by UF medical geographers reveals the critical need for more tools to predict and manage these threats.