Dr. Justin Podur

Professor

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Biography

Justin Podur is a Professor and Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at York University. He holds a PhD, MScF, and BSc (Honours) in Forestry and Physics, all from the University of Toronto. His research primarily focuses on political conflict, exploring wars and their impacts on developmental and environmental aspirations. Podur integrates historical research and current geopolitics, drawing from his background in scientific research related to forest fires and climate change. He leads graduate supervision in the Geography program, emphasizing landscape ecology and geographic information systems. His notable publications include 'Extraordinary Threat: Empire, Media, 20 Years Coup Attempts Venezuela' and 'Haiti’s New Dictatorship: Coup, Earthquake UN Occupation'. He actively contributes to media projects and academic discourse, engaging in a multidisciplinary approach to address contemporary conflicts.

Research Interests

Courses

Foundations of Environmental Management – Policy, Resources, Conservation Environmental Analytics Introductory Statistical Analysis Spatial Analysis Problem Solving GIS

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.