Julia Nevarez, Ph.D.

Ph.D., Environmental Psychology, Graduate Center, CUNY

Urban Development, Urban Theory, Data Analytics and Visualization, Data Governance, Extreme Weather Impacts/Climate Change, Public Space, Interdisciplinary Research

Senior Seminar, Capstone Course in Sociology, Urban Sociology, Qualitative Methods in Social Research, Social Statistics, Topics in Sociology, Introduction to Sociology (Undergraduate), Qualitative Methods, Sociological Analysis, Research Practicum and Thesis Supervision (Graduate)

• The Urban Library: Creative City Branding in Spaces for All

This book examines the role, history and function of public libraries in contemporary societies as motors that drive development. It includes showcases of the main Seattle Public Library, Spain Library Medellin, Colombia, Library of Alexandria in Egypt and more.

• Governing Disaster in Urban Environments: Climate Change Preparation and Adaption after Hurricane Sand

Governing Disaster in Urban Environments provides a comprehensive account of relevant debates, conceptualizations, and practical considerations for the governance of disaster at multiple scales. 

•  On Global Grounds:Urban Change and Globalization

• Dr. Nevárez Book Launch: Governing Disasterin Urban Environments: Climate Change Preparation and Adaption after Hurricane Sandy
• Disciplinary Mapping of Data Analytics and Visualization in Urban Research
• What to do about climate change?

NSF Build and Broaden Grant: 2023-Ongoing

" Building Social Science Data Analytics and Visualization Skills in Cross-Disciplinary Urban Research"  

Urban Research Award - 2026

For outstanding contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activity focused on urban environments and communities.