/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 13:02:14 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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.91ÉçÇø: 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.91ÉçÇø: 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 USF 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.91ÉçÇø: 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.91ÉçÇø: 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 USF 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 USF St. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxResearch/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/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!91ÉçÇø: 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/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 91ÉçÇø offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends.External ArticleWed, 17 Apr 2024 14:30:58 USF 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 91ÉçÇø 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.91ÉçÇø: 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.91ÉçÇø: 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 91ÉçÇø 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 91ÉçÇø have been recognized among the top 2% of researchers in their field based on citations in 2022.91ÉçÇø: 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 91ÉçÇø 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 91ÉçÇø Water Institute Symposium.91ÉçÇø: 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 91ÉçÇø 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 91ÉçÇø 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/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.91ÉçÇø: 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-changeResearch/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/news/2023/the-perfect-storm-idalia-leaves-florida-beaches-vulnerable-to-future-inclement-weather.aspxA 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.External ArticleWed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves 91ÉçÇø beaches vulnerable to future inclement weatherA 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.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 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.External ArticleTue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Study looks at why 91ÉçÇø beaches severely eroded after IdaliaIt'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.91ÉçÇø: 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.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/nsf-grant-cris-climate-risk-app.aspxResearch/news/2023/hurricane-hunting-to-beach-erosion-usf-prepares-next-generation-for-weather-related-expertise.aspxStudents from across the state and nation are heading into the height of hurricane season more knowledgeable about the weather and climate.External ArticleThu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Hurricane hunting to beach erosion: USF prepares next generation for weather-related expertiseStudents from across the state and nation are heading into the height of hurricane season more knowledgeable about the weather and climate.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/hurricane-hunting-to-beach-erosion-usf-prepares-next-generation-for-weather-related-expertise.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumnus-thankful-for-mentorship-shaping-research-on-inland-hurricane-impacts.aspxIn 2022, USF alumni Yijie Zhu graduated from the School of Geosciences with a PhD in geography, environmental science, and policy.External ArticleTue, 25 Jul 2023 15:36:16 USF alumnus thankful for mentorship shaping research on inland hurricane impactsIn 2022, USF alumni Yijie Zhu graduated from the School of Geosciences with a PhD in geography, environmental science, and policy.Dr. Jennifer Collins (left) and Yijie Zhu (right) after a graduation ceremony./arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumnus-thankful-for-mentorship-shaping-research-on-inland-hurricane-impacts.aspxAlumni News,Research/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxThe 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and 91ÉçÇø researchers are exploring ways to increase safety and preparedness across the state.External ArticleTue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers work to create a safer, more prepared 91ÉçÇø for hurricane seasonThe 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and 91ÉçÇø researchers are exploring ways to increase safety and preparedness across the state.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxResearchhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/full-circle/scientist-turned-national-geographic-photographer-uses-photos-to-inspire-changeWith 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.External ArticleWed, 31 May 2023 11:56:06 An Explosion of Algae: Scientist turned National Geographic Photographer uses photos to inspire changeWith 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.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/full-circle/scientist-turned-national-geographic-photographer-uses-photos-to-inspire-changeCommunity Engagement,Research/news/2023/usf-and-epa-collaborate-to-improve-nationwide-water-quality-and-management.aspxWetlands, 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.External ArticleThu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 USF and EPA collaborate to improve nationwide water quality and managementWetlands, 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.Aerial view of wetlands in Alaska, near Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks | Photo by: Mark Rains/news/2023/usf-and-epa-collaborate-to-improve-nationwide-water-quality-and-management.aspxResearch/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-discovers-new-phosphorus-material-after-new-port-richey-lightning-strike.aspxAfter 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.External ArticleTue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strikeAfter 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.Geoscientist Matthew Pasek/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-discovers-new-phosphorus-material-after-new-port-richey-lightning-strike.aspxResearch/news/2022/mitigating-volcano-hazards-usf-students-and-alumni-travel-to-hawaii-to-study-mauna-loa-eruption.aspxA 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.External ArticleMon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Mitigating volcano hazards: USF students and alumna travel to Hawaii to study Mauna Loa eruptionA 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.USF students Mahsa Afra (left) and Taha Chorsi (right) setting up the radar at Mauna Loa/news/2022/mitigating-volcano-hazards-usf-students-and-alumni-travel-to-hawaii-to-study-mauna-loa-eruption.aspxResearch/news/2022/usf-geoscientists-deploy-to-study-evacuation-behavior-ahead-of-hurricane-ian.aspxAs the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.External ArticleMon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 USF geoscientists deploy to study evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane IanAs the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.Former USF geosciences graduate student Michelle Saunders surveys individuals evacuating during Hurricane Irma in 2017./news/2022/usf-geoscientists-deploy-to-study-evacuation-behavior-ahead-of-hurricane-ian.aspxResearch/news/2022/hidden-in-caves-mineral-overgrowths-reveal-unprecedented-modern-sea-level-rise.aspxThe early 1900s were an exciting time across the world, with rapid advances in the steel, electric and automobile industries. The industrial changes also mark an inflection point in our climate.External ArticleThu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Hidden in caves: Mineral overgrowths reveal unprecedented modern sea-level riseThe early 1900s were an exciting time across the world, with rapid advances in the steel, electric and automobile industries. The industrial changes also mark an inflection point in our climate.Professional divers assisted researchers by searching for mineral overgrowths in Mallorca, Spain cave systems./news/2022/hidden-in-caves-mineral-overgrowths-reveal-unprecedented-modern-sea-level-rise.aspxResearch/news/2022/floridas-state-shell-at-higher-risk-of-extinction-than-previously-thought.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø horse conch population – one of the world’s largest invertebrate animals – is shrinking. Established in 1969 as the 91ÉçÇø state shell with a record length of two feet, it has become symbolic of 91ÉçÇø’s natural resources and widely used in advertising for the state’s tourism industry.External ArticleWed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 91ÉçÇø's state shell at higher risk of extinction than previously thoughtThe 91ÉçÇø horse conch population – one of the world’s largest invertebrate animals – is shrinking. Established in 1969 as the 91ÉçÇø state shell with a record length of two feet, it has become symbolic of 91ÉçÇø’s natural resources and widely used in advertising for the state’s tourism industry.USF graduate students Stephen Hesterberg and Nicole Seiden measure the world's largest 91ÉçÇø horse conch at the Bailey Matthews National Shell Museum. (Credit: Lorin Buckner, Bailey Matthews Shell Museum)/news/2022/floridas-state-shell-at-higher-risk-of-extinction-than-previously-thought.aspxResearchhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/pollution-and-overuse-threaten-floridas-fragile-freshwater-springs?fbclid=IwAR2AMb60s-LkOyQd1IFYF9FbU-jx9bL9cZUXLRtSIpdFMc_sn7OTO6PQJ2sWhen the pandemic shut down Jason Gulley's travels, he shifted his attention to caves in his own backyard. Instead of rappelling a few hundred feet down vertical shafts in splintering ice, he swims deep inside underwater caverns in the porous limestone of the giant 91ÉçÇøn aquifer to document their failing health.External ArticleTue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Pollution and overuse threaten 91ÉçÇø's fragile freshwater springsWhen the pandemic shut down Jason Gulley's travels, he shifted his attention to caves in his own backyard. Instead of rappelling a few hundred feet down vertical shafts in splintering ice, he swims deep inside underwater caverns in the porous limestone of the giant 91ÉçÇøn aquifer to document their failing health.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/pollution-and-overuse-threaten-floridas-fragile-freshwater-springs?fbclid=IwAR2AMb60s-LkOyQd1IFYF9FbU-jx9bL9cZUXLRtSIpdFMc_sn7OTO6PQJ2sResearchhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2021/aug/26/plight-of-florida-manatees-in-pictures-aoeSeagrass beds along 91ÉçÇø’s east coast have collapsed, wiping out an important manatee food source. With nothing to eat, scientists are racing to save this gentle marine mammal.External ArticleThu, 26 Aug 2021 00:13:19 ‘Unusual mortality’: the plight of 91ÉçÇø’s manatees – in picturesSeagrass beds along 91ÉçÇø’s east coast have collapsed, wiping out an important manatee food source. With nothing to eat, scientists are racing to save this gentle marine mammal.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2021/aug/26/plight-of-florida-manatees-in-pictures-aoeResearch/research-innovation/news/2021/bogdan-planetary-cave.aspxUSF School of Geosciences Professor Bogdan P. Onac documents millions of years of Earth’s natural history by exploring caves and lava tubes around the world.External ArticleTue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Could caves on other planets yield the secrets of the universe? USF Geoscientist Bogdan Onac and his international colleagues want to find outUSF School of Geosciences Professor Bogdan P. Onac documents millions of years of Earth’s natural history by exploring caves and lava tubes around the world.Cărișoara Ice Cave's formations and underground glaciers/research-innovation/news/2021/bogdan-planetary-cave.aspxResearch/news/2021/usf-launches-study-to-identify-impact-of-covid19-vaccinations-on-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors.External ArticleTue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 USF launches study to identify impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on hurricane evacuation behaviorsThe 91ÉçÇø is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors.Photo of hurricane/news/2021/usf-launches-study-to-identify-impact-of-covid19-vaccinations-on-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors.aspxResearchhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2021/04/21/a-firsthand-and-photographic-look-at-floridas-manatees/Photographer and scientist Jason Gulley decided to use his camera to make people care about nature. As a research geologist, he has spent the last 16 years studying how humans have impacted our planet.External ArticleWed, 21 Apr 2021 00:05:44 A firsthand and photographic look at 91ÉçÇø’s manateesPhotographer and scientist Jason Gulley decided to use his camera to make people care about nature. As a research geologist, he has spent the last 16 years studying how humans have impacted our planet.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2021/04/21/a-firsthand-and-photographic-look-at-floridas-manatees/Research/research-innovation/news/2021/nsf-grad-research-fellowship.aspxThree USF students earned widely regarded honorable mentions: USF seniors Jack Edwards (Physics), and Stephanie Peak (Chemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology), and PhD student Franco Villegas-Garin (Geology).External ArticleWed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF Senior Withers Selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship; Three Other USF Students Earn Honorable MentionsThree USF students earned widely regarded honorable mentions: USF seniors Jack Edwards (Physics), and Stephanie Peak (Chemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology), and PhD student Franco Villegas-Garin (Geology).Graduate Research Fellowship Program/research-innovation/news/2021/nsf-grad-research-fellowship.aspxHonors and Awards,Researchhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2021/02/11/tampa-scientist-explores-greenland-ice-holes-with-eye-on-climate-change/The frozen cavern is a few hundred feet below the surface of the Greenland ice sheet and near-silent, save for an occasional boom or groan from cracks splintering in the distance or around the scientist's feet.External ArticleThu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 See a Tampa scientist’s views of mysterious Greenland ice holesThe frozen cavern is a few hundred feet below the surface of the Greenland ice sheet and near-silent, save for an occasional boom or groan from cracks splintering in the distance or around the scientist's feet.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2021/02/11/tampa-scientist-explores-greenland-ice-holes-with-eye-on-climate-change/Research/news/2021/international-geosciences-team-reconstructs-6-million-years-of-sea-level-stands-in-western-mediterranean.aspxThe pressing concern posed by rising sea levels has created a critical need for scientists to precisely predict how quickly the oceans will rise in coming centuries.External ArticleThu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 USF-led international geosciences team reconstructs 6.5 million years of sea level stands in the Western MediterraneanThe pressing concern posed by rising sea levels has created a critical need for scientists to precisely predict how quickly the oceans will rise in coming centuries.An aerial photograph of the carbonate coastal morphology in Mallorca./news/2021/international-geosciences-team-reconstructs-6-million-years-of-sea-level-stands-in-western-mediterranean.aspxResearch/news/2021/volcanology-team-develops-new-approach-to-understanding-massive-volcanic-eruptions.aspxA USF geosciences team has developed a new way to reconstruct the sizes of volcanic eruptions that occurred thousands of years ago.External ArticleMon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 USF volcanology team develops new approach to understanding massive volcanic eruptionsA USF geosciences team has developed a new way to reconstruct the sizes of volcanic eruptions that occurred thousands of years ago.USF volcanology team develops new approach to understanding massive volcanic eruptions/news/2021/volcanology-team-develops-new-approach-to-understanding-massive-volcanic-eruptions.aspxResearch/news/2020/usf-led-geosciences-team-discovers-ancestral-puebloans-survived-from-ice-melt-in-new-mexico-lava-tubes.aspxUSF geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac and his team discovered that Ancestral Puebloans survived devastating droughts by traveling deep into the caves to melt ancient ice as a water resource.External ArticleWed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF-led geosciences team discovers Ancestral Puebloans survived from ice melt in New Mexico lava tubesUSF geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac and his team discovered that Ancestral Puebloans survived devastating droughts by traveling deep into the caves to melt ancient ice as a water resource.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/usf-led-geosciences-team-discovers-ancestral-puebloans-survived-from-ice-melt-in-new-mexico-lava-tubes.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/workshop-to-target-vital-role-of-technology-in-addressing-local-impacts-of-climate-change.aspxThis year witnessed historic wildfires that burned throughout the west and an Atlantic hurricane season that spilled into the Greek alphabet to name all the storms. The frequency of extreme weather events indicates to many scientists and planners that the impacts of climate change are here today and only getting more pronounced, especially for a coastal region like Tampa Bay.External ArticleTue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Workshop to target vital role of technology in addressing local impacts of climate changeThis year witnessed historic wildfires that burned throughout the west and an Atlantic hurricane season that spilled into the Greek alphabet to name all the storms. The frequency of extreme weather events indicates to many scientists and planners that the impacts of climate change are here today and only getting more pronounced, especially for a coastal region like Tampa Bay.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/workshop-to-target-vital-role-of-technology-in-addressing-local-impacts-of-climate-change.aspxEvents,Research