/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 14:58:34 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/hiring-for-an-assistant-professor-in-gis-remote-sensing.aspxThe School of Geosciences at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with a start date of August 7, 2025.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:37:29 Hiring for an Assistant Professor in GIS / Remote SensingThe School of Geosciences at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with a start date of August 7, 2025.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/hiring-for-an-assistant-professor-in-gis-remote-sensing.aspxDepartment News/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxLeilani Paxton, a Fall 2024 Doctoral graduate in geography and environmental science and policy was featured as a Boundless Bull.External ArticleMon, 09 Dec 2024 11:04:57 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14Leilani Paxton, a Fall 2024 Doctoral graduate in geography and environmental science and policy was featured as a Boundless Bull.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxDepartment News/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by ßÙßÇÂþ»­ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 10:09:57 USF research explores volcanic caves, advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by ßÙßÇÂþ»­ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearchhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/science-of-the-surge-usf-team-studies-wave-heights-and-reopening-of-midnight-passHurricanes Helene and Milton were both record-breaking storms — hundred-year events that happened a few weeks apart. Amid the destruction, devastation and loss of life, graduate students at the Coastal Research Lab at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ are searching for clues to rebuild stronger.External ArticleThu, 31 Oct 2024 00:29:42 Science of the Surge: USF team studies wave heights and reopening of Midnight PassHurricanes Helene and Milton were both record-breaking storms — hundred-year events that happened a few weeks apart. Amid the destruction, devastation and loss of life, graduate students at the Coastal Research Lab at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ are searching for clues to rebuild stronger.ping and his graduate students collecting data by the shorelinehttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/science-of-the-surge-usf-team-studies-wave-heights-and-reopening-of-midnight-passResearch/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxUSF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.External ArticleWed, 23 Oct 2024 10:24:02 How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impactsUSF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/on-the-history-science-wonderment-florida-springs.aspxFlorida is home to one of the largest concentrations of freshwater springs on the planet. A new book from Chris Meindl, director of the USF Florida Studies Program, chronicles the unique geology, centuries of history and the current state of springs in the sunshine state.External ArticleTue, 22 Oct 2024 10:45:35 On the history, science and wonderment of Florida’s springsFlorida is home to one of the largest concentrations of freshwater springs on the planet. A new book from Chris Meindl, director of the USF Florida Studies Program, chronicles the unique geology, centuries of history and the current state of springs in the sunshine state.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/on-the-history-science-wonderment-florida-springs.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxA team of researchers led by ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.External ArticleFri, 04 Oct 2024 10:24:00 A new app developed by USF researchers tracks flooding in coastal communities during Hurricane HeleneA team of researchers led by ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-field-station-in-idaho-enriches-student-experiences-in-geosciences.aspxThe School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.External ArticleFri, 20 Sep 2024 09:28:52 New field station in Idaho enriches student experiences in geosciencesThe School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-field-station-in-idaho-enriches-student-experiences-in-geosciences.aspxCommunity Engagement,Department News,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/23-cas-alumni-shine-at-this-years-fast-56-awards-ceremony.aspxUSF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 2 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the School of Geosciences.External ArticleFri, 20 Sep 2024 08:42:11 23 CAS alumni shine at this year’s Fast 56 Awards CeremonyUSF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 2 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the School of Geosciences.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/23-cas-alumni-shine-at-this-years-fast-56-awards-ceremony.aspxAlumni News,Honors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxUSF’s Outstanding Research Achievement Awards recognize 27 faculty members for their important achievements. Two recognized are from the School of Geoscience, Jennifer Collins and Matthew Pasek.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 09:34:05 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsUSF’s Outstanding Research Achievement Awards recognize 27 faculty members for their important achievements. Two recognized are from the School of Geoscience, Jennifer Collins and Matthew Pasek.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/marine-researcher-part-of-deep-sea-expeditions-discovering-species.aspxUsing tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, USF Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.External ArticleWed, 04 Sep 2024 11:07:32 Marine researcher part of expeditions discovering species and uncovering benefits of the deep seaUsing tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, USF Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.Heather Judkins and researcher study specimenhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/marine-researcher-part-of-deep-sea-expeditions-discovering-species.aspxResearchhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/30/science/ancient-submerged-cave-bridge-mallorca?cid=ios_appA new analysis of a submerged bridge inside Genovesa Cave reveals humans lived on the Spanish island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea much earlier than believed.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2024 15:30:04 Ancient humans built a bridge inside a cave on Mallorca nearly 6,000 years agoA new analysis of a submerged bridge inside Genovesa Cave reveals humans lived on the Spanish island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea much earlier than believed.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/30/science/ancient-submerged-cave-bridge-mallorca?cid=ios_appResearch/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxLed by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2024 09:06:07 What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlementLed by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.Bogdan underwater/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/piaccart-students-gain-interdisciplinary-research-experience-on-climate-change.aspxTen undergraduate students took part in the Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) this summer. The program provided them with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on the impacts of climate change.External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 09:25:22 PIACCART students gain interdisciplinary research experience on climate changeTen undergraduate students took part in the Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) this summer. The program provided them with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on the impacts of climate change.women using a technical machine/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/piaccart-students-gain-interdisciplinary-research-experience-on-climate-change.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/research-experience-program-provides-insiders-look-at-what-it-takes-to-measure-hurricanes-strength.aspxThe Research Experience for Undergraduates program at USF provided participants the opportunity to visit the Aircraft Operations Center of NOAA’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ for an insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strength.External ArticleWed, 28 Aug 2024 09:28:27 Research experience program provides insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strengthThe Research Experience for Undergraduates program at USF provided participants the opportunity to visit the Aircraft Operations Center of NOAA’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ for an insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strength.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/research-experience-program-provides-insiders-look-at-what-it-takes-to-measure-hurricanes-strength.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-advances-understanding-and-collaboration-during-hurricane-risk-research-symposium.aspxThe AAG’s Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate held its 8th annual session, organized by AAG member and School of Geosciences’ Professor Dr. Jennifer Collins and USF alumnus Yijie Zhu.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 16:46:43 School of Geosciences professor advances understanding and collaboration during hurricane risk research symposiumThe AAG’s Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate held its 8th annual session, organized by AAG member and School of Geosciences’ Professor Dr. Jennifer Collins and USF alumnus Yijie Zhu.Dr. Jennifer Collins delivering the opening address at the Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Collins)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-advances-understanding-and-collaboration-during-hurricane-risk-research-symposium.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.External ArticleFri, 12 Jul 2024 09:29:02 USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.Community members in East Tampa identifying neighborhood amenities and walking distances during the East Tampa community engagement workshop for the heat vulnerability study/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxA group of undergraduate students visiting USF as part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters preparing to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.External ArticleTue, 02 Jul 2024 09:11:30 Students join hurricane hunters as they prepared for historic Hurricane Beryl missionA group of undergraduate students visiting USF as part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters preparing to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.clouds in the skyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-student-megan-blair-recognized-for-research-on-perceptions-of-hurricane-ian-evacuation-behaviors.aspxGeography graduate student Megan Blair earned the Application Novelty award at the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium held in Honolulu, Hawaii for her research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviors.External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 14:51:24 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ student Megan Blair recognized for research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviorsGeography graduate student Megan Blair earned the Application Novelty award at the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium held in Honolulu, Hawaii for her research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviors.(From left) Geography master’s student Megan Blair with Dr. Jennifer Collins, associate professor in the School of Geosciences and lead organizer of the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Collins)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-student-megan-blair-recognized-for-research-on-perceptions-of-hurricane-ian-evacuation-behaviors.aspxCommunity Engagement,Honors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-leads-permafrost-thaw-study.aspxProfessor Timothy Dixon from the School of Geosciences is leading a NASA and Army Corps of Engineers-funded study on permafrost thaw, aiming to understand its impacts on methane emissions. Using lidar and radar sensors, the team collects data at Big Trail Lake to track changes and predict future environmental effects.Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:52:49 School of Geosciences Professor Leads Permafrost Thaw StudyProfessor Timothy Dixon from the School of Geosciences is leading a NASA and Army Corps of Engineers-funded study on permafrost thaw, aiming to understand its impacts on methane emissions. Using lidar and radar sensors, the team collects data at Big Trail Lake to track changes and predict future environmental effects.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-leads-permafrost-thaw-study.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-recognized-as-fellow-by-american-association-advancement-of-science.aspxDr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.External ArticleThu, 30 May 2024 14:34:27 School of Geosciences professor is recognized as a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceDr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-recognized-as-fellow-by-american-association-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bugging-out-in-the-city-exploring-insect-diversity-in-tampas-urban-farms-and-gardens-with-usfs-agroecology-lab.aspxSchool of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estelí Jiménez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the USF Agroecology Lab.External ArticleWed, 29 May 2024 15:51:09 Bugging Out in the City: Exploring insect diversity in Tampa's urban farms and gardens with USF's Agroecology LabSchool of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estelí Jiménez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the USF Agroecology Lab.A lubber grasshopper found resting on some vegetation at the Ybor St. Community Garden. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bugging-out-in-the-city-exploring-insect-diversity-in-tampas-urban-farms-and-gardens-with-usfs-agroecology-lab.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxThe Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. More than 40 students from across the country are spending their summer at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.External ArticleThu, 23 May 2024 10:04:58 Students from across the country will spend the summer at USF conducting ocean and weather researchThe Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. More than 40 students from across the country are spending their summer at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/commencement-profile-cawley-aidan-rocky.aspxWhen Aidan Cawley came to ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg, he never expected to be involved in so many campus activities. Or have the chance to become Rocky. But as time passed, the environmental science major became more outgoing and confident. Three years later, his e-mail signature looks like a resume.External ArticleWed, 01 May 2024 09:36:41 Graduate involved in campus life also took on secret role as mascotWhen Aidan Cawley came to ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg, he never expected to be involved in so many campus activities. Or have the chance to become Rocky. But as time passed, the environmental science major became more outgoing and confident. Three years later, his e-mail signature looks like a resume.Aidan Cawley partially revealed himself as Rocky during the Rocky Awards on April 18, 2024.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/commencement-profile-cawley-aidan-rocky.aspxAlumni News,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/interdisciplinary-cas-team-helps-identify-new-urban-tree-canopy-locations-in-tampa.aspxDr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two USF College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.External ArticleFri, 26 Apr 2024 14:16:51 Interdisciplinary CAS team helps identify new urban tree canopy locations in TampaDr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two USF College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.Urban tree canopy in Robles Park, located in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Zarger)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/interdisciplinary-cas-team-helps-identify-new-urban-tree-canopy-locations-in-tampa.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-student-finds-calling-in-environmental-stewardship.aspxDharsh Saravana, an environmental science and policy student and vice president of the USF Agrarian Club, has found their calling in environmental stewardship with hopes to one day address urban food resilience, diversity of food systems, and food sovereignty for vulnerable populations in urban spaces.External ArticleWed, 24 Apr 2024 13:49:37 CAS student finds calling in environmental stewardshipDharsh Saravana, an environmental science and policy student and vice president of the USF Agrarian Club, has found their calling in environmental stewardship with hopes to one day address urban food resilience, diversity of food systems, and food sovereignty for vulnerable populations in urban spaces.USF College of Arts and Sciences student Dharsh Saravana is majoring in environmental science and policy and double minoring in math and GIS. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-student-finds-calling-in-environmental-stewardship.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/undergraduate-geosciences-student-awarded-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-for-phd-pursuit-at-university-of-michigan.aspxAbigail Reed Earns NSF Fellowship for PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan!Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:36:44 Undergraduate Geosciences Student Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship for PhD Pursuit at University of MichiganAbigail Reed Earns NSF Fellowship for PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan!ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/undergraduate-geosciences-student-awarded-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-for-phd-pursuit-at-university-of-michigan.aspxHonors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-urban-studies-minor-supports-internship-experience-in-environmental-protection.aspxGeosciences senior Evalyse Sanabria’s knowledge gained from minoring in urban studies in the School of Public Affairs strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.External ArticleMon, 22 Apr 2024 11:48:51 Student's urban studies minor supports internship experience in environmental protectionGeosciences senior Evalyse Sanabria’s knowledge gained from minoring in urban studies in the School of Public Affairs strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.Evalyse Sanabri with her collegaues from the Environmental Protection Commissio/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-urban-studies-minor-supports-internship-experience-in-environmental-protection.aspxCommunity Engagement/research-innovation/news/2024/four-usf-faculty-among-150th-anniversary-class-of-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxContributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.External ArticleThu, 18 Apr 2024 14:18:50 Four USF faculty among the 150th anniversary class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceContributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.2023 AAAS Fellows profile photos/research-innovation/news/2024/four-usf-faculty-among-150th-anniversary-class-of-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2024/usf-experts-ready-to-contribute-to-hurricane-and-storm-related-coverage.aspxExperts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends.External ArticleWed, 17 Apr 2024 14:30:58 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ experts ready to contribute to hurricane- and storm-related coverageExperts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends.Hurricane Season sign in front of lightning-streaked sky/news/2024/usf-experts-ready-to-contribute-to-hurricane-and-storm-related-coverage.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/two-geosciences-graduate-students-shine-as-winners-at-usfs-annual-graduate-student-research-symposium.aspxSunhye Kim emerged as a winner at USF's Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, while Erica Fancher claimed the Graduate Research People's Choice award, showcasing their outstanding presentations.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:35 Two Geosciences Graduate Students Shine as Winners at USF's Annual Graduate Student Research SymposiumSunhye Kim emerged as a winner at USF's Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, while Erica Fancher claimed the Graduate Research People's Choice award, showcasing their outstanding presentations.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/two-geosciences-graduate-students-shine-as-winners-at-usfs-annual-graduate-student-research-symposium.aspxHonors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/breaking-boundaries-ages-grad-awards-propel-geochronology-research-forward.aspxThe AGeS-Grad program provides up to $10,000 for collaborative science projects like Yuly Paola Rave Bonilla's geochronology research, enabling hands-on lab experience and mentorship in modern analytical techniques.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:33:22 Congratulations to Yuly Paola Rave Bonilla: Advancing Geochronology with AGeS-Grad SupportThe AGeS-Grad program provides up to $10,000 for collaborative science projects like Yuly Paola Rave Bonilla's geochronology research, enabling hands-on lab experience and mentorship in modern analytical techniques.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/breaking-boundaries-ages-grad-awards-propel-geochronology-research-forward.aspxHonors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/usf-geosciences-faculty-excel-named-among-top-2-of-researchers-by-stanford-ranking.aspxEight esteemed faculty members from the School of Geosciences at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ have been recognized among the top 2% of researchers in their field based on citations in 2022.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:31:11 USF Geosciences Faculty Excel, Named Among Top 2% of Researchers by Stanford RankingEight esteemed faculty members from the School of Geosciences at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ have been recognized among the top 2% of researchers in their field based on citations in 2022.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/usf-geosciences-faculty-excel-named-among-top-2-of-researchers-by-stanford-ranking.aspxHonors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/geosciences-professors-19-years-of-glacier-research-advances-knowledge-on-impact-of-climate-change.aspxDr. Jason Gulley, a professor in the School of Geosciences, has devoted his career to studying glacier caves, conducting interdisciplinary global research, and actively engaging in science communication to address environmental topics to international audiences.External ArticleThu, 21 Mar 2024 16:18:23 Geosciences professor’s 19+ years of glacier research advances knowledge on impact of climate changeDr. Jason Gulley, a professor in the School of Geosciences, has devoted his career to studying glacier caves, conducting interdisciplinary global research, and actively engaging in science communication to address environmental topics to international audiences.Dr. Jason Gulley exploring glacial caves in Nepal. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jason Gulley)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/geosciences-professors-19-years-of-glacier-research-advances-knowledge-on-impact-of-climate-change.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/abby-reed-makes-history-with-best-poster-award-at-uf-water-institute-symposium.aspxAbigail Reed, undergraduate student in ESP, was the first undergraduate student to ever win the best poster award at the University of Florida Water Institute Symposium.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:34:30 Abigail Reed Makes History with Best Poster Award at UF Water Institute SymposiumAbigail Reed, undergraduate student in ESP, was the first undergraduate student to ever win the best poster award at the University of Florida Water Institute Symposium.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/abby-reed-makes-history-with-best-poster-award-at-uf-water-institute-symposium.aspxHonors and Awards,Researchhttps://www.tampabeacon.com/news/usf-partners-with-vista-gardens-to-study-bugs/article_9625cc68-d4c2-11ee-a304-bf3eb3b2fadf.htmlStudents in the School of Geosciences and through a five-year project with ßÙßÇÂþ»­ assistant professor Estelí Jiménez have selected 15 local urban and community gardens to take part in the project: Urban Farms and Community Gardens as Spacers for Biodiversity Conservation and Food Sovereignty, funded by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research.External ArticleFri, 01 Mar 2024 10:20:45 USF partners with VISTA Gardens to study bugsStudents in the School of Geosciences and through a five-year project with ßÙßÇÂþ»­ assistant professor Estelí Jiménez have selected 15 local urban and community gardens to take part in the project: Urban Farms and Community Gardens as Spacers for Biodiversity Conservation and Food Sovereignty, funded by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research.USF professor Esteli Jimenez Living Agroecology Lab has selected the community garden as one of 15 in the Tampa Bay area.https://www.tampabeacon.com/news/usf-partners-with-vista-gardens-to-study-bugs/article_9625cc68-d4c2-11ee-a304-bf3eb3b2fadf.htmlCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/school-of-geosciences-filed-station-construction-update.aspxIn a momentous stride toward enhancing the educational landscape for geology students, construction is well underway at the new USF Geosciences Field Station nestled in Idaho. The groundbreaking commenced on August 2023, marking the inception of a project aimed at establishing a fully operational field station in the western United States.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 School of geosciences field station construction updateIn a momentous stride toward enhancing the educational landscape for geology students, construction is well underway at the new USF Geosciences Field Station nestled in Idaho. The groundbreaking commenced on August 2023, marking the inception of a project aimed at establishing a fully operational field station in the western United States.Photo of the new structure in Idaho/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/school-of-geosciences-filed-station-construction-update.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-earns-aag-honors-celebrating-a-legacy-of-advancements-in-the-field-of-geography.aspxSchool of Geosciences professor, Dr. Jennifer Collins, is awarded the 2024 Distinguished Scholarship Honors by the American Association of Geographers.External ArticleFri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 School of Geosciences professor earns AAG Honors, celebrating a legacy of advancements in the field of geographySchool of Geosciences professor, Dr. Jennifer Collins, is awarded the 2024 Distinguished Scholarship Honors by the American Association of Geographers.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-earns-aag-honors-celebrating-a-legacy-of-advancements-in-the-field-of-geography.aspxHonors and Awards,Researchhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/everest-melting-caves-himalayan-glaciers-climate-changeJason Gulley has spent 19 years crawling through the insides of glaciers, from Alaska to Nepal. Sometimes these caves, carved through the ice by running water, are large enough for a truck to drive through. Other times, they’re so narrow that he slides along the slippery floor on his belly. If he pauses, his clothing can freeze to the ice.External ArticleWed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 These caves mean death for Himalayan glaciersJason Gulley has spent 19 years crawling through the insides of glaciers, from Alaska to Nepal. Sometimes these caves, carved through the ice by running water, are large enough for a truck to drive through. Other times, they’re so narrow that he slides along the slippery floor on his belly. If he pauses, his clothing can freeze to the ice.Jason Gulley navigates cave in Nepal's Ngozumpa Glacierhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/everest-melting-caves-himalayan-glaciers-climate-changeResearchhttps://www.aag.org/2024-aag-awards-recognition/The 2024 AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honor is awarded to Jennifer Collins for her research in physical climatology and human geography, most notably for her studies of hurricanes, hurricane risk, and hurricane evacuation behavior.External ArticleTue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Professor Jennifer Collins earns AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honor for her hurricane researchThe 2024 AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honor is awarded to Jennifer Collins for her research in physical climatology and human geography, most notably for her studies of hurricanes, hurricane risk, and hurricane evacuation behavior.Photo of Professor Jennifer Collinshttps://www.aag.org/2024-aag-awards-recognition/Honors and Awardshttps://eventful.usf.edu/rsvp/Geology-Alumni-Society-Annual-Banquet#rsvp_nowJoin the Geology Alumni Society for their annual banquet! Sponsorship and registration proceeds to benefit RAD, GFSOF, GFSEF and SUFSSF. A portion of the registration and sponsorship proceeds will be used to help fund upcoming GAS programs and events.External ArticleMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Register Now: Geology Alumni Society Annual BanquetJoin the Geology Alumni Society for their annual banquet! Sponsorship and registration proceeds to benefit RAD, GFSOF, GFSEF and SUFSSF. A portion of the registration and sponsorship proceeds will be used to help fund upcoming GAS programs and events.Text that reads Geology Alumni Society Annual Banquethttps://eventful.usf.edu/rsvp/Geology-Alumni-Society-Annual-Banquet#rsvp_nowAlumni News,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-geosciences-phd-student-travels-to-france-to-study-rock-samples-for-chateaubriand-fellowship.aspxA PhD student in the School of Geosciences, John Henson, attained the prestigious Chateaubriand Fellowship in the Spring of 2022.External ArticleMon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 School of Geosciences PhD student travels to France to study rock samples for Chateaubriand FellowshipA PhD student in the School of Geosciences, John Henson, attained the prestigious Chateaubriand Fellowship in the Spring of 2022.Photo of John Henson/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-geosciences-phd-student-travels-to-france-to-study-rock-samples-for-chateaubriand-fellowship.aspxHonors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/yasin-elshorbany-outstanding-undergraduate-teaching-awardee.aspxThe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award program celebrates exceptional teaching at the undergraduate level, recognizing those who go above and beyond to foster student learning.Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Yasin Elshorbany: Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching AwardeeThe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award program celebrates exceptional teaching at the undergraduate level, recognizing those who go above and beyond to foster student learning.Photo of Professor Yasin Elshorbany/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/yasin-elshorbany-outstanding-undergraduate-teaching-awardee.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-angelika-kirkham.aspxLetter of Introduction from Osvaldo Meireles: Please join me in welcoming Angelika Hart as the new Academic Program Specialist for the School of Geosciences!Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Welcome New Academic Program Specialist: Angelika Hart!Letter of Introduction from Osvaldo Meireles: Please join me in welcoming Angelika Hart as the new Academic Program Specialist for the School of Geosciences!Photo of a birdhouse/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-angelika-kirkham.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-shannon-letscher.aspxLetter of Introduction from Dr. Joni Downs Firat: I want to formally introduce you to our new teaching and lab manager for the Center for Geochemical Analysis (CGA)/ICP lab, Shannon Letscher.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Welcome Lab Manager for the Center for Geochemical Analysis (CGA)/ICP lab, Shannon Letscher!Letter of Introduction from Dr. Joni Downs Firat: I want to formally introduce you to our new teaching and lab manager for the Center for Geochemical Analysis (CGA)/ICP lab, Shannon Letscher.Image of Center for Geochemical Analysis/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-shannon-letscher.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/innovationnews/USF-developing-app-to-identify-neighborhood-level-climate-flood-risks-101723.aspxThe USF Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience will use outreach efforts similar to this town hall meeting on flooding to get community input on the CRIS-HAZARD app USF is developing in partnership with Georgia Teach Community.External ArticleTue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 With community help, USF developing app to show neighborhood-level flooding, climate risksThe USF Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience will use outreach efforts similar to this town hall meeting on flooding to get community input on the CRIS-HAZARD app USF is developing in partnership with Georgia Teach Community.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/innovationnews/USF-developing-app-to-identify-neighborhood-level-climate-flood-risks-101723.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2023/the-perfect-storm-idalia-leaves-florida-beaches-vulnerable-to-future-inclement-weather.aspxA ßÙßÇÂþ»­ expert on erosion and coastal resiliency is working with Pinellas County to help identify beaches in need of nourishment following Hurricane Idalia, which washed away parts of the coast as it roared past Tampa Bay earlier this month.External ArticleWed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weatherA ßÙßÇÂþ»­ expert on erosion and coastal resiliency is working with Pinellas County to help identify beaches in need of nourishment following Hurricane Idalia, which washed away parts of the coast as it roared past Tampa Bay earlier this month.Graduate students Sophia Gutierrez and Elizabeth Royer conducting the quarterly beach survey after Hurricane Idalia/news/2023/the-perfect-storm-idalia-leaves-florida-beaches-vulnerable-to-future-inclement-weather.aspxResearchhttps://www.foxweather.com/watch/play-6a1378b84000e3dIt's been a week and a half since Hurricane Idalia slammed Florida's Big Bend, and the coastline is still recovering from significant beach erosion. Researchers out of ßÙßÇÂþ»­ are studying these impacts a bit closer and why it was particularly this bad for this area.External ArticleTue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Study looks at why Florida beaches severely eroded after IdaliaIt's been a week and a half since Hurricane Idalia slammed Florida's Big Bend, and the coastline is still recovering from significant beach erosion. Researchers out of ßÙßÇÂþ»­ are studying these impacts a bit closer and why it was particularly this bad for this area.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.foxweather.com/watch/play-6a1378b84000e3dResearch/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-creates-oceanic-tracking-model-to-urge-investigators-to-revive-search-for-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight.aspxThe new method can reconstruct the drift path and origin of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers onboard.External ArticleWed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF geoscientist creates oceanic tracking model to urge investigators to revive search for missing Malaysia Airlines flightThe new method can reconstruct the drift path and origin of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers onboard.sideview exterior of jet on a runway/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-creates-oceanic-tracking-model-to-urge-investigators-to-revive-search-for-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/nsf-grant-cris-climate-risk-app.aspxA $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant will allow researchers to develop a web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data in coastal communities to identify flooding risks and inform policy.External ArticleTue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF receives $1.5 million national grant to develop app that identifies climate risks in vulnerable coastal communitiesA $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant will allow researchers to develop a web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data in coastal communities to identify flooding risks and inform policy.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/nsf-grant-cris-climate-risk-app.aspxResearch