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‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather
A University of South Florida 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 Florida's Big Bend, and the coastline is still recovering from significant beach erosion. Researchers out of University of South Florida 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 Florida for hurricane season
The 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and University of South Florida 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 Florida's imperiled natural springs.
May 31, 2023Community Engagement, Research
With hurricane season approaching, the USF St. Petersburg Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) is working to enhance disaster preparedness, streamline recovery efforts and provide greater access to resources within such communities.
May 25, 2023Community Engagement
The environmental field methods course at USF is designed to give aspiring scientists real-world experience collecting samples in the field and analyzing data in the lab.
April 21, 2023Department News
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 University of South Florida professor discovered the strike led to the formation of a new phosphorus material.
April 11, 2023Research