Florence M. Margai (1963-2015)

Dr. Margai was a Professor of Geography and Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Binghamton University. She served as Interim Director of the Institute of Global Cultural Studies from 2014-2015. Dr. Margai was a professor at Hunter College in the Department of Geological Sciences prior to becoming a member of the faculty at Binghamton. Her work focused on the geography of health, environmental hazards and environmental justice. She also worked on health promotion and disease prevention campaigns with multiple non-profit organizations. Dr. Margai was a renowned researcher, especially as related to disease, health hazards, and environmental degradation. Her groundbreaking work entitled “Environmental Health Hazards and Social Justice” is a major resource for scholars and public policy officials. a member of the American Executive Committee Association of Geographers.