/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 18 Sep 2024 21:33:14 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2024/three-students-earn-prestigious-usf-fellowships.aspxThree student from the USF College of Marine Science were awarded 2024 Office of Graduate Studies Fellowships.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:47:53 Three CMS students earn prestigious USF FellowshipsThree student from the USF College of Marine Science were awarded 2024 Office of Graduate Studies Fellowships.Three incoming CMS students were awarded prestigious USF fellowships, joining eight current CMS students with similar distinctions. /marine-science/news/2024/three-students-earn-prestigious-usf-fellowships.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2024/frank-muller-karger-distinguished-university-professor-recognized-for-pioneering-scientific-research-and-leadership.aspxFrom whale research to satellite-based remote sensing, Frank Müller-Karger has earned recognition as a Distinguished University Professor at the University of South Florida.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:57:01 Frank Müller-Karger, Distinguished University Professor, recognized for pioneering scientific research and leadershipFrom whale research to satellite-based remote sensing, Frank Müller-Karger has earned recognition as a Distinguished University Professor at the University of South Florida.Frank Müller-Karger’s captivating career path went from a budding interest in whale research to pioneering work in studying phytoplankton blooms via satellite technology. He was recently recognized as a Distinguished University Professor at USF./marine-science/news/2024/frank-muller-karger-distinguished-university-professor-recognized-for-pioneering-scientific-research-and-leadership.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2024/six-cms-students-awarded-the-2024-saml-student-award.aspxSix students from the USF College of Marine Science are recipients of the SAML Student Awards for 2024.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Six CMS students awarded the 2024 SAML student awardSix students from the USF College of Marine Science are recipients of the SAML Student Awards for 2024.Student Macarena Martin Mayor working on spectrophotometric techniques in the Byrne lab./marine-science/news/2024/six-cms-students-awarded-the-2024-saml-student-award.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/cms-grads-and-intern-win-the-2023-vembu-subramanian-ocean-scholars-award.aspxCongratulations to CMS graduate students Lydia Ruggle and Emma Grave who recently received the 2023 Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 CMS grads and intern win the 2023 Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars AwardCongratulations to CMS graduate students Lydia Ruggle and Emma Grave who recently received the 2023 Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award.CMS graduate students Lydia Ruggles and Emma Graves, and CMS Ocean Circulation Lab intern, Samantha D’Angelo./marine-science/news/2023/cms-grads-and-intern-win-the-2023-vembu-subramanian-ocean-scholars-award.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/cms-faculty-earn-global-recognition-as-high-impact-researchers.aspxThe Stanford-Elsevier study identifies the top two percent of researchers worldwide across all fields of study, based on their citation impact through 2022.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 CMS faculty earn global recognition as high-impact researchersThe Stanford-Elsevier study identifies the top two percent of researchers worldwide across all fields of study, based on their citation impact through 2022.Nine current CMS faculty and two emeritus faculty are recognized on the list of high-impact researchers, which includes career-long and single-year citations. /marine-science/news/2023/cms-faculty-earn-global-recognition-as-high-impact-researchers.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2022/robert-h-weisberg-was-elected-as-an-agu-fellow.aspxDistinguished University Professor Emeritus Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fellow.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an AGU FellowDistinguished University Professor Emeritus Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fellow.Robert H. Weisberg, a University of South Florida physical oceanographer, stands on the top deck of the R/V W.T. Hogarth research vessel on May 3. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Tampa Bay Times ]/marine-science/news/2022/robert-h-weisberg-was-elected-as-an-agu-fellow.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2022/usf-awarded-20-million-federal-grant-to-protect-coral-reef-and-mangrove-ecosystems.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a USF-lead team of researchers to develop a standardized approach to the protection and replenishment of coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, which serve as a barrier in protecting our coasts.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 USF awarded $20 million federal grant to protect coral reef and mangrove ecosystemsThe National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a USF-lead team of researchers to develop a standardized approach to the protection and replenishment of coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, which serve as a barrier in protecting our coasts.Active coral restoration at Laughing Bird Caye National Park in Belize/marine-science/news/2022/usf-awarded-20-million-federal-grant-to-protect-coral-reef-and-mangrove-ecosystems.aspxAwards,Diversity/marine-science/news/2022/shannon-burns-awarded-prestigious-john-a-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship.aspxUSF College of Marine Science Ph.D. student, Shannon Burns, is among 86 finalists selected for the highly competitive 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, announced by NOAA and Sea Grant.Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Shannon Burns awarded prestigious John A. Knauss Marine Policy FellowshipUSF College of Marine Science Ph.D. student, Shannon Burns, is among 86 finalists selected for the highly competitive 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, announced by NOAA and Sea Grant.The Capitol Building in Washington, DC. /marine-science/news/2022/shannon-burns-awarded-prestigious-john-a-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2022/dr-frank-muller-karger-receives-2021-william-t-pecora-award.aspxDr. Frank Muller-Karger, biological oceanography professor who leads the Institute for Remote Sensing at the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science, has been honored with the prestigious 2021 William T. Pecora Award for his extraordinary contributions and leadership using remote sensing to further our understanding of the ocean.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Dr. Frank Muller-Karger Receives 2021 William T. Pecora AwardDr. Frank Muller-Karger, biological oceanography professor who leads the Institute for Remote Sensing at the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science, has been honored with the prestigious 2021 William T. Pecora Award for his extraordinary contributions and leadership using remote sensing to further our understanding of the ocean.Dr. Serge Andrefouet was visiting USF when he processed this 2001 Landsat-7 satellite image of sand and seaweed beds in the Bahamas, which won NASA’s Tournament Earth 2020 contest. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory / Serge Andrefouet, USF./marine-science/news/2022/dr-frank-muller-karger-receives-2021-william-t-pecora-award.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2022/usf-cms-student-natalia-lopez-figueroa-awarded-noaa-margaret-a-davidson-graduate-fellowship.aspxCMS Ph.D. candidate Natalia López Figueroa was awarded a Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship administered by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management.Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 USF CMS student Natalia López Figueroa awarded NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Graduate FellowshipCMS Ph.D. candidate Natalia López Figueroa was awarded a Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship administered by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management.Natalia López Figueroa, CMS Ph.D. candidate/marine-science/news/2022/usf-cms-student-natalia-lopez-figueroa-awarded-noaa-margaret-a-davidson-graduate-fellowship.aspxAwards,Diversity,News/marine-science/news/2022/academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida-announces-selection-of-15-new-members-for-2022.aspxDr. Mya Breitbart, a professor and microbiologist at the USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS), is among 15 prominent scholars from throughout the state of Florida who were selected for membership to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida Announces Selection of 15 New Members for 2022Dr. Mya Breitbart, a professor and microbiologist at the USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS), is among 15 prominent scholars from throughout the state of Florida who were selected for membership to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).Mya Breitbart in the lab. Credit, Amanda Sosnowski at Terrene Visions./marine-science/news/2022/academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida-announces-selection-of-15-new-members-for-2022.aspxAwards,News/research-innovation/news/2022/aaas-10-usf-faculty-members-fellows-honors.aspxThe American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named 10 University of South Florida researchers as new Fellows.External ArticleWed, 26 Jan 2022 09:00:00 Ten USF faculty members receive national recognition as AAAS Fellows for academic researchThe American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named 10 University of South Florida researchers as new Fellows.The new AAAS Fellows span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of Fellows at USF to 92./research-innovation/news/2022/aaas-10-usf-faculty-members-fellows-honors.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2021/dr-michelle-guitard-cms-alum-and-paleoceanographer-wins-prestigious-usf-award.aspxCongratulations, Dr. Guitard! She was recently honored in a virtual event, which included this short video in which she shared her research interests.Rocky D. BullFri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Dr. Michelle Guitard, CMS alum and paleoceanographer, wins prestigious USF awardCongratulations, Dr. Guitard! She was recently honored in a virtual event, which included this short video in which she shared her research interests.Dr. Michelle Guitard, CMS alum and paleoceanographer./marine-science/news/2021/dr-michelle-guitard-cms-alum-and-paleoceanographer-wins-prestigious-usf-award.aspxAwards,News/research-innovation/news/2021/faculty-outstanding-research-achievement-awards-22.aspxCongratulations, Dr. Brad Seibel! He is one of 22 USF faculty members who didn’t allow the pandemic to impede productivity.External ArticleMon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Brad Siebel is being recognized with an Outstanding Research Achievements AwardCongratulations, Dr. Brad Seibel! He is one of 22 USF faculty members who didn’t allow the pandemic to impede productivity. Octopus arms. Photo credit, Comparative Environmental Physiology (CEPh) Laboratory/research-innovation/news/2021/faculty-outstanding-research-achievement-awards-22.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/2020-fellowship-and-awards-virtual-celebration.aspxOn October 1, we celebrated our talented graduate students and the critical fellowships that support their research and education.Rocky D. BullWed, 07 Oct 2020 15:00:00 2020 Fellowship and Awards Virtual Celebration: Video AvailableOn October 1, we celebrated our talented graduate students and the critical fellowships that support their research and education.2020 Fellowship and Awards Virtual Celebration/marine-science/news/2020/2020-fellowship-and-awards-virtual-celebration.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/brock-murch-one-of-nasas-unsung-heroes.aspxBrock Murch, Senior System Administrator for the Optical Oceanography Lab at the USF College of Marine Science, was just recognized as an “unsung hero” by NASA.Rocky D. BullTue, 29 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Brock Murch: One of NASA’s Unsung HeroesBrock Murch, Senior System Administrator for the Optical Oceanography Lab at the USF College of Marine Science, was just recognized as an “unsung hero” by NASA.Brock Murch, Senior System Administrator /marine-science/news/2020/brock-murch-one-of-nasas-unsung-heroes.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/jessica-caggiano-chosen-as-a-future-investigator-in-nasa-earth-and-space-science-and-technology.aspxJessica Caggiano, was recently awarded funding through the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) competition.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Jessica Caggiano Chosen as a Future Investigator in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST)Jessica Caggiano, was recently awarded funding through the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) competition.Jessica Caggiano was recently awarded funding through the NASA FINESST competition. /marine-science/news/2020/jessica-caggiano-chosen-as-a-future-investigator-in-nasa-earth-and-space-science-and-technology.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-sciences-clifford-merz-named-senior-member-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxDr. Merz, who serves as Program and HF Radar Operations Director for the Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System, is one of 38 leading academic inventors nationwide named as new NAI senior members.Rocky D. BullTue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:00 USF College of Marine Science’s Clifford Merz Named Senior Member of National Academy of InventorsDr. Merz, who serves as Program and HF Radar Operations Director for the Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System, is one of 38 leading academic inventors nationwide named as new NAI senior members.Cliff Merz, Ph.D./marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-sciences-clifford-merz-named-senior-member-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/five-usf-faculty-elected-2020-members-of-the-academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida.aspxPlease join us in congratulating Chuanmin, who was elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL)!Rocky D. BullTue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Five USF Faculty Elected 2020 Members of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of FloridaPlease join us in congratulating Chuanmin, who was elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL)!Chuanmin Hu, Ph.D. /marine-science/news/2020/five-usf-faculty-elected-2020-members-of-the-academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/carey-schafer-announced-as-a-gulf-research-program-policy-fellow.aspxUSF College of Marine Science graduate & communications fellow Carey Schaefer, announced as a Gulf Research Program Policy Fellow.Rocky D. BullWed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Carey Schafer announced as a Gulf Research Program Policy FellowUSF College of Marine Science graduate & communications fellow Carey Schaefer, announced as a Gulf Research Program Policy Fellow.USF College of Marine Science graduate & communications fellow Carey Schaefer/marine-science/news/2020/carey-schafer-announced-as-a-gulf-research-program-policy-fellow.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/dr-cheryl-hapke-named-2020-distinguished-lecturer.aspxHapke will receive the award at the 2020 GSA Annual Meeting in Montreal, Quebec in October.Rocky D. BullThu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Dr. Cheryl Hapke Named 2020 Distinguished LecturerHapke will receive the award at the 2020 GSA Annual Meeting in Montreal, Quebec in October.Dr. Cheryl Hapke/marine-science/news/2020/dr-cheryl-hapke-named-2020-distinguished-lecturer.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2019/pamela-hallock-muller-awarded-the-prestigious-raymond-c-moore-medal.aspxPamela Hallock Muller recently received the prestigious Raymond C. Moore Medal, which is presented by the the Society for Sedimentary Geology for sustained excellence in paleontology.Rocky D. BullTue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 Pamela Hallock Muller Awarded the Prestigious Raymond C. Moore MedalPamela Hallock Muller recently received the prestigious Raymond C. Moore Medal, which is presented by the the Society for Sedimentary Geology for sustained excellence in paleontology.Dr. Pamela Hallock Muller receiving the Raymond C. Moore Medal from Dr. Lynn Soreghan, President of SEPM and James Roy Maxey Professor of Geology at the University of Oklahoma. /marine-science/news/2019/pamela-hallock-muller-awarded-the-prestigious-raymond-c-moore-medal.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2019/mya-breitbart-elected-as-a-2019-fellow-into-the-american-society-for-microbiology.aspxMya Breitbart, who has been elected as a new Fellow in the American Society for Microbiology in recognition of her groundbreaking achievements in studying viruses.Rocky D. BullTue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Mya Breitbart Elected as a 2019 Fellow into the American Society for MicrobiologyMya Breitbart, who has been elected as a new Fellow in the American Society for Microbiology in recognition of her groundbreaking achievements in studying viruses.Mya Breitbart Elected as a new Fellow into ASM /marine-science/news/2019/mya-breitbart-elected-as-a-2019-fellow-into-the-american-society-for-microbiology.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2018/frank-e-muller-karger-elected-as-2018-aaas-fellow.aspxEight USF Faculty Members Named New AAAS Fellows.Rocky D. BullWed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Frank E. Müller-Karger Elected as 2018 AAAS FellowEight USF Faculty Members Named New AAAS Fellows.Eight USF Faculty Members Named New AAAS Fellows./marine-science/news/2018/frank-e-muller-karger-elected-as-2018-aaas-fellow.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2018/amelia-shevenell-awarded-nsf-grant-to-study-past-ocean-ice-sheet-interactions-in-east-antarctica.aspxThe USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) has been awarded a National Science Foundation Grant ($305,139) to determine the influence of ocean temperatures on coastal glaciers in East Antarctica over the past 18,000 years.Rocky D. BullSat, 29 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Amelia Shevenell awarded NSF Grant to study past ocean-ice sheet interactions in East AntarcticaThe USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) has been awarded a National Science Foundation Grant ($305,139) to determine the influence of ocean temperatures on coastal glaciers in East Antarctica over the past 18,000 years.The Totten Glacier in East Antarctica/marine-science/news/2018/amelia-shevenell-awarded-nsf-grant-to-study-past-ocean-ice-sheet-interactions-in-east-antarctica.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2018/cms-professor-frank-muller-karger-awarded-nsf-big-data-grant-to-improve-coastal-floodplain-maps.aspxThe USF College of Marine Science (CMS) has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant ($1,000,000) to establish a Big Data Regional Innovation Hub for a three-year study in collaboration with Texas A&M University and Google Earth Engine.Rocky D. BullTue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 CMS Professor Frank Muller-Karger Awarded NSF Big Data Grant to Improve Coastal Floodplain MapsThe USF College of Marine Science (CMS) has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant ($1,000,000) to establish a Big Data Regional Innovation Hub for a three-year study in collaboration with Texas A&M University and Google Earth Engine.IMARS Group at USF College of Marine Science /marine-science/news/2018/cms-professor-frank-muller-karger-awarded-nsf-big-data-grant-to-improve-coastal-floodplain-maps.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2018/cms-faculty-tim-conway-awarded-nsf-grant-to-study-dust-dissolution-in-the-ocean.aspxCMS Assistant Professor Tim Conway was recently awarded a grant by NSF Chemical Oceanography ($374,080) for a three year process study which will investigate how iron dissolves from atmospheric dust into the ocean.Rocky D. BullMon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 CMS Faculty Tim Conway Awarded NSF Grant to Study Dust Dissolution in the OceanCMS Assistant Professor Tim Conway was recently awarded a grant by NSF Chemical Oceanography ($374,080) for a three year process study which will investigate how iron dissolves from atmospheric dust into the ocean.R/V Atlantic Explorer /marine-science/news/2018/cms-faculty-tim-conway-awarded-nsf-grant-to-study-dust-dissolution-in-the-ocean.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2018/graduate-student-receives-national-academies-of-science-gulf-research-program-science-policy-fellowship.aspxDr. Cockrell will spend the year working on science communication, policy, and resource management issues in Florida with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Tallahassee.Rocky D. BullFri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Graduate Student Receives National Academies of Science Gulf Research Program Science Policy FellowshipDr. Cockrell will spend the year working on science communication, policy, and resource management issues in Florida with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Tallahassee.Marcy Cockrell, a recent Doctoral Graduate from the Marine Resource Assessment Program at USF CMS /marine-science/news/2018/graduate-student-receives-national-academies-of-science-gulf-research-program-science-policy-fellowship.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2018/ryan-venturelli-receives-a-2018-gsa-graduate-student-research-grant.aspxThis research involves the application of coral clumped isotopes to understand changes in temperature, seawater isotopic composition, and salinity along the Florida Keys Reef Tract throughout the last 11,000 years.Rocky D. BullTue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Ryan Venturelli receives a 2018 GSA Graduate Student Research GrantThis research involves the application of coral clumped isotopes to understand changes in temperature, seawater isotopic composition, and salinity along the Florida Keys Reef Tract throughout the last 11,000 years.Ryan Venturelli receives a 2018 GSA Graduate Student Research Grant/marine-science/news/2018/ryan-venturelli-receives-a-2018-gsa-graduate-student-research-grant.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2018/michelle-guitard-invited-to-sail-on-iodp-expedition-382.aspxGuitard will sail on the JOIDES Resolution as a Physical Properties specialist. Post-expedition, Guitard intends to generate ocean temperature records from sites north and south of the Polar front to understand the role of ocean heat on Antarctic ice sheet dynamics during the mid-Pleistocene transition, ~1 million years ago.Rocky D. BullFri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Michelle Guitard, invited to sail on IODP Expedition 382Guitard will sail on the JOIDES Resolution as a Physical Properties specialist. Post-expedition, Guitard intends to generate ocean temperature records from sites north and south of the Polar front to understand the role of ocean heat on Antarctic ice sheet dynamics during the mid-Pleistocene transition, ~1 million years ago.Michelle Guitard USF College of Marine Science/marine-science/news/2018/michelle-guitard-invited-to-sail-on-iodp-expedition-382.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2018/cms-student-featured-in-oceanography-student-newsletter.aspxEach month, a student member of The Oceanography Society is selected to share a short “spotlight” piece related to their experiences as a graduate student.Rocky D. BullFri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 CMS Student Featured in Oceanography Student NewsletterEach month, a student member of The Oceanography Society is selected to share a short “spotlight” piece related to their experiences as a graduate student.USF College of Marine Science establishes the Vembu Subramanian MSAC Award /marine-science/news/2018/cms-student-featured-in-oceanography-student-newsletter.aspxAwards,News