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School of Geosciences PhD student travels to France to study rock samples for Chateaubriand Fellowship

A PhD student in the School of Geosciences, John Henson, attained the prestigious Chateaubriand Fellowship in the Spring of 2022.

December 11, 2023Honors and Awards, Research

‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves 91ÉçÇø beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather

A 91ÉçÇø 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.

September 13, 2023Research

It's been a week and a half since Hurricane Idalia slammed 91ÉçÇø's Big Bend, and the coastline is still recovering from significant beach erosion. Researchers out of 91ÉçÇø are studying these impacts a bit closer and why it was particularly this bad for this area.

September 5, 2023Research

USF geoscientist creates oceanic tracking model to urge investigators to revive search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight

The 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.

August 23, 2023Research

A $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.

August 15, 2023Research

Hurricane hunting to beach erosion: USF prepares next generation for weather-related expertise

Students from across the state and nation are heading into the height of hurricane season more knowledgeable about the weather and climate.

August 3, 2023Research

USF alumnus thankful for mentorship shaping research on inland hurricane impacts

In 2022, USF alumni Yijie Zhu graduated from the School of Geosciences with a PhD in geography, environmental science, and policy.

July 25, 2023Alumni News, Research

USF researchers work to create a safer, more prepared 91ÉçÇø for hurricane season

The 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and 91ÉçÇø researchers are exploring ways to increase safety and preparedness across the state.

June 6, 2023Research

With a background in journalism in newspapers, Jason Gulley decided to use his camera as a tool to tell the story of 91ÉçÇø's imperiled natural springs.

May 31, 2023Community Engagement, Research

USF and EPA collaborate to improve nationwide water quality and management

Wetlands, such as swamps and marshes, have some of the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. They act like sponges, preventing pollution from seeping into streams and other bodies of water, yet the depth of their federal protection is murky.

April 20, 2023Research

USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strike

After lightning struck a tree in a New Port Richey neighborhood, a 91ÉçÇø professor discovered the strike led to the formation of a new phosphorus material.

April 11, 2023Research

Mitigating volcano hazards: USF students and alumna travel to Hawaii to study Mauna Loa eruption

A team from the 91ÉçÇø is on the ground in Hawaii studying Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, to improve efforts that can help protect residents from lava flow.

December 19, 2022Research