Name in Native Language Character (If Applicable): 胡顺福

Department: Geography

Country of Origin: China

Language(s) Spoken Other Than English: Mandarin (native)

Areas of Research Interest: Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, Multimedia Mapping

How Long Have You Been in the U.S.? Since 1993

How Long Have You Been at SIUE? Since 2002

What Do You Like Most About SIUE? I see SIUE has a great potential to develop into a major metropolitan university. I really enjoy the freedom to contribute my intellectual talents to the community.

What Do You Find To Be the Biggest Difference Between the U.S. and Your Home Country? The biggest difference is the freedom of choice and human rights in America. Here, I can make my dream come true and my kids can get a better education.

Interesting Facts: As a geographer, I love the nature - traveling, camping, and gardening