Maria Fadiman

Maria Fadiman is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Florida Atlantic University. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Texas at Austin (2003), MA in Latin American Studies from Tulane University (1998), and BA in Latin American Studies from Vassar College (1991).

• Research focuses on ethnobotany, cultural-environmental interactions, and sustainable development
• Teaches courses like Latin America Culture (GEA 4410), Culture Conservation and Land Use (GEO 6337), and Plants and People (GEO 6317)
• Active in tropical rainforest studies across Ecuador, Brazil, Philippines, and Africa

Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in Environmental Science, Linguistic Geography, and Medical Ethnobotany. Key article trends include:

• 2023 heat vulnerability assessments in Florida
• 2022 linguistic conservation approaches in Africa
• 2019-2020 Nepal Himalaya biodiversity studies
• 2018 cultural continuity analysis in Palau
• 2013-2008 Amazonian resource stewardship

Her work emphasizes reciprocal relationships between communities and ecosystems, bridging scientific analysis with cultural preservation.