/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:34:59 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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.University of South Florida: 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,Researchhttps://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/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/commencement-profile-cawley-aidan-rocky.aspxWhen Aidan Cawley came to USF 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 USF 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/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 Engagementhttps://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 University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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,Researchhttps://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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/innovationnews/USF-developing-app-to-identify-neighborhood-level-climate-flood-risks-101723.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://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 Florida'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 Florida's imperiled natural springs.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/full-circle/scientist-turned-national-geographic-photographer-uses-photos-to-inspire-changeCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/town-hall-to-focus-on-disaster-preaparedness-and-recovery-efforts-in-vulnerable-neighborhoods.aspxWith 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.External ArticleThu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 Town hall to focus on disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in vulnerable neighborhoodsWith 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/town-hall-to-focus-on-disaster-preaparedness-and-recovery-efforts-in-vulnerable-neighborhoods.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/town-hall-to-raise-awareness-about-disaster-preparedness.aspxJalessa Blackshear, who works as a community organizer, is helping professors from the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus’ Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) organize a July 12 town hall in south St. Petersburg in the hopes of creating a network of assistance in the event of a disaster.External ArticleWed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 USF St. Petersburg to host town hall to raise awareness about disaster preparedness in south St. PetersburgJalessa Blackshear, who works as a community organizer, is helping professors from the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus’ Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) organize a July 12 town hall in south St. Petersburg in the hopes of creating a network of assistance in the event of a disaster.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/town-hall-to-raise-awareness-about-disaster-preparedness.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.usforacle.com/2022/02/07/change-for-the-community-fenda-akiwumi-brings-cultural-values-to-usf/Growing up traveling the world with her parents, professor of the School of Geosciences and Director of the Institute on Black Life (IBL) Fenda Akiwumi leads with a holistic perspective of different cultures.External ArticleMon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Change for the community: Fenda Akiwumi brings holistic worldview to IBL, researchGrowing up traveling the world with her parents, professor of the School of Geosciences and Director of the Institute on Black Life (IBL) Fenda Akiwumi leads with a holistic perspective of different cultures.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://www.usforacle.com/2022/02/07/change-for-the-community-fenda-akiwumi-brings-cultural-values-to-usf/Community Engagement