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School of Earth, Society & Environment Department of Geography & Geographic Information Science

Catherine Discenza

Biography

Catherine is a Geography PhD student at UIUC, and graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Geography with a specialization in Medical Geography in Global Health. Their research interests lie at the intersection of place, health, and identity, with particular interest in how urban development patterns interact with health and identity factors. Their current work focuses on greenspace, its application in public health research, and its use as a tool for urban development.

 

 

Research Interests

Health Geography

Urban Development

Education

BS in Geography, specialization in Medical Geography in Global Health, University of Florida 2023

School of Earth, Society & Environment Department of Geography & Geographic Information Science

Natural History Building, Second Floor

1301 W. Green St., MC-150

Urbana, IL 61801

(217) 333-1880

Email: geography@illinois.edu

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