/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 18 Sep 2024 21:25:37 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2024/reu-scholars-make-waves-on-campus.aspxEleven students participated in the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the College of Marine Science and led by Ana Arellano this summer. The participants engaged in various interdisciplinary ocean research and science communication experiences.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:40:03 REU scholars make waves on campusEleven students participated in the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the College of Marine Science and led by Ana Arellano this summer. The participants engaged in various interdisciplinary ocean research and science communication experiences.The Making Waves cohort celebrates after presenting their research posters at the USF St. Petersburg Undergraduate Research Symposium at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. Photo Credit: Jess Van Vaerenbergh/marine-science/news/2024/reu-scholars-make-waves-on-campus.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Diversityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxUndergraduate students from across the country spent their summer on USF's St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.External ArticleThu, 25 Jul 2024 17:38:53 Students from across the country spent their summer at USF conducting ocean and weather researchUndergraduate students from across the country spent their summer on USF's St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.Undergraduates went on field trips that included NOAA Hurricane Hunters in Lakeland, the National Weather Service in Ruskin and a research cruise through Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxDiversity,News/marine-science/news/2024/engineering-for-ocean-science-research.aspxDeveloped by COMIT at the College of Marine Science, the uncrewed surface vehicle called TREVOR (Test Robotics Environment Vehicle for Ocean Research) demonstrates a cost-effective way to conduct marine research.Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:13:33 Engineering for Ocean Science ResearchDeveloped by COMIT at the College of Marine Science, the uncrewed surface vehicle called TREVOR (Test Robotics Environment Vehicle for Ocean Research) demonstrates a cost-effective way to conduct marine research.In this video, College of Engineering student Jaden Crute discusses the development of TREVOR during her internship with COMIT. /marine-science/news/2024/engineering-for-ocean-science-research.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Diversityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxMore than 40 students from across the country will spend the summer at USF St. Petersburg, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.External ArticleThu, 23 May 2024 07:51:32 Students from across the country will spend the summer at USF conducting ocean and weather researchMore than 40 students from across the country will spend the summer at USF St. Petersburg, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.Xiomara Cruz and Juleika Vega Perez attend University of Peurto Rico and are participating in the summer REU program at USFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxDiversity,News/marine-science/news/2022/usf-cms-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-2022.aspxIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th, Ana Arellano conducted a Q&A with members of our Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community here at the USF College of Marine Science.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 USF CMS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th, Ana Arellano conducted a Q&A with members of our Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community here at the USF College of Marine Science.Hispanic Heritage Month 2022/marine-science/news/2022/usf-cms-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-2022.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Diversity/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/bulls-eye-for-jedi-on-the-high-seas-er-a-freshwater-lake.aspxLast year NSF launched a two-year pilot program called All-ABOARD, which stands for “Alliance-Building Offshore to Achieve Resilience and Diversity.” The goal of this program, hosted by Columbia University, is to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives in STEM fields—especially the geosciences, which are one of the least racially diverse fields of science.Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 Bull’s Eye for JEDI on the high seas (er … a freshwater lake!)Last year NSF launched a two-year pilot program called All-ABOARD, which stands for “Alliance-Building Offshore to Achieve Resilience and Diversity.” The goal of this program, hosted by Columbia University, is to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives in STEM fields—especially the geosciences, which are one of the least racially diverse fields of science.Both USF and Salsbury University All-Aboard teams take a selfie in front of Ragland Bottom Center Hill Lake in Sparta, TN during a group geology scavenger hunt. /marine-science/news/2022/bulls-eye-for-jedi-on-the-high-seas-er-a-freshwater-lake.aspxDiversity,News/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/2021/usf-cms-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month.aspxIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th, I did a Q&A with members of our Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community here at the USF College of Marine Science.Rocky D. BullMon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF CMS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th, I did a Q&A with members of our Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community here at the USF College of Marine Science.Hispanic Heritage Month/marine-science/news/2021/usf-cms-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Diversity/marine-science/news/2021/usf-team-selected-to-join-new-nsf-diversity-program.aspxThe goal of this two-year program hosted by Columbia University to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives in STEM.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 USF Team Selected to Join New NSF Diversity ProgramThe goal of this two-year program hosted by Columbia University to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives in STEM.The All-ABOARD pilot project aims to build diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences. In the fall, or as soon as pandemic restrictions lift, four teams will take part in a unique in-person retreat that will partially take place on a research ship (such as this one, the RV Sally Ride) operated by the U.S. Academic Fleet. Photo: U.S. Navy/marine-science/news/2021/usf-team-selected-to-join-new-nsf-diversity-program.aspxDiversity,News/marine-science/news/2021/former-dean-betzer-gives-keynote-at-gomurc.aspxEmeritus Dean, Dr. Peter Betzer gave a keynote address at the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshop.Rocky D. BullWed, 03 Mar 2021 07:00:00 Former Dean Betzer Gives Keynote at GOMURCEmeritus Dean, Dr. Peter Betzer gave a keynote address at the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshop.Emeritus Dean, Dr. Peter Betzer/marine-science/news/2021/former-dean-betzer-gives-keynote-at-gomurc.aspxDiversity/marine-science/news/2020/matchmaker-matchmaker-make-me-a-match.aspxNew Virtual Research Program Exceeds Expectations During COVID-19 Shutdown.Rocky D. BullMon, 30 Nov 2020 16:00:00 Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a Match!New Virtual Research Program Exceeds Expectations During COVID-19 Shutdown.Transmission electron micrograph of a phage that infects a marine bacterium called Vibrio natriegens, an emerging model organism for marine lab studies. Under Breitbart’s mentorship, Yonas described the genome, which he reported in Microbiology Resource Announcements./marine-science/news/2020/matchmaker-matchmaker-make-me-a-match.aspxCOVID-19,Diversity,News/marine-science/news/2020/city-of-st-petersburg-supports-usf-efforts-to-further-enhance-diversity-with-new-pledge-to-college-of-marine-science.aspxThe City of St. Petersburg has contributed $125,000 to the University of South Florida Foundation to help enhance diversity in the ocean sciences.Rocky D. BullFri, 30 Oct 2020 08:30:00 City of St. Petersburg supports USF efforts to further enhance diversity with new pledge to College of Marine ScienceThe City of St. Petersburg has contributed $125,000 to the University of South Florida Foundation to help enhance diversity in the ocean sciences.Karyna Rosario, PhD, who graduated from USF in 2010, was a recipient of the Bridge to the Doctorate fellowship. She now works as a research scientist in the marine genomics lab run by Mya Breitbart, PhD./marine-science/news/2020/city-of-st-petersburg-supports-usf-efforts-to-further-enhance-diversity-with-new-pledge-to-college-of-marine-science.aspxDiversity,News/marine-science/news/2020/a-grand-challenge-that-rivals-rising-seas-creating-a-culture-of-diversity-in-ocean-science.aspxThe USF College of Marine Science began its fight for increased ethnic diversity in oceanography 20 years ago. There is a lot underway, and a lot more to do.Rocky D. BullFri, 28 Aug 2020 15:00:00 A Grand Challenge That Rivals Rising Seas: Creating a Culture of Diversity in Ocean ScienceThe USF College of Marine Science began its fight for increased ethnic diversity in oceanography 20 years ago. There is a lot underway, and a lot more to do.Student Tione Grant tends the CTD aboard a research cruise as part of the NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) at the USF College of Marine Science in 2019./marine-science/news/2020/a-grand-challenge-that-rivals-rising-seas-creating-a-culture-of-diversity-in-ocean-science.aspxDiversity,News/marine-science/news/2019/reu-2019-summary.aspxThe USF College of Marine Sciences (CMS) hosted five Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) participants this summer from four minority serving institutions.Rocky D. BullSun, 04 Aug 2019 00:00:00 REU 2019 SummaryThe USF College of Marine Sciences (CMS) hosted five Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) participants this summer from four minority serving institutions.REU participants attended a lunch hosted by Sloan UCEM at USF Top of the Palms with Bernard Batson and COE students. (left to right: Richard Rivera, Angel Cedeño, Jenelle DeVry, Tione Grant, and Alexis Peterson)/marine-science/news/2019/reu-2019-summary.aspxDiversity,News/marine-science/news/2018/usf-cms-will-be-hosting-a-second-diversity-workshop.aspxUSF CMS will be hosting a second Diversity Workshop this Friday, September 28, 2018 from 1pm to 3 pm in the MSL conference room.Rocky D. BullTue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 USF CMS will be Hosting a Second Diversity WorkshopUSF CMS will be hosting a second Diversity Workshop this Friday, September 28, 2018 from 1pm to 3 pm in the MSL conference room.USF CMS will be hosting a second Diversity Workshop. Photo Credit: USFSP /marine-science/news/2018/usf-cms-will-be-hosting-a-second-diversity-workshop.aspxDiversity,News/marine-science/news/2018/why-dont-the-geosciences-have-more-diversity.aspxOne factor may be minorities’ lack of significant childhood experience with outdoor spaces.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Why Don’t the Geosciences Have More Diversity?One factor may be minorities’ lack of significant childhood experience with outdoor spaces.Credit: Christopher Kimmel, Getty Images/marine-science/news/2018/why-dont-the-geosciences-have-more-diversity.aspxDiversity,News/marine-science/news/2018/get-to-know-dinorah-chacin-amorena-a-phd-student-at-the-fish-ecology-lab.aspxDinorah Chacin Amorena, a PhD student at the Fish Ecology Lab gives you a sneak peak into her personal life.Rocky D. BullMon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Get to know Dinorah Chacin Amorena a PhD student at the Fish Ecology LabDinorah Chacin Amorena, a PhD student at the Fish Ecology Lab gives you a sneak peak into her personal life.Dinorah Chacin Amoren of the Fish Ecology Lab/marine-science/news/2018/get-to-know-dinorah-chacin-amorena-a-phd-student-at-the-fish-ecology-lab.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Diversity/marine-science/news/2018/natalia-lopez-figueroa-gives-a-brief-summary-of-her-research-and-experience-at-osm2018.aspxMy name is Natalia López-Figueroa, I am a first year Ph.D. student in the biological oceanography program under the advisement of Dr. Mya Breitbart.Rocky D. BullWed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Natalia López-Figueroa gives a brief summary of her research and experience at OSM2018My name is Natalia López-Figueroa, I am a first year Ph.D. student in the biological oceanography program under the advisement of Dr. Mya Breitbart.Graduate Student - Natalia López-Figueroa /marine-science/news/2018/natalia-lopez-figueroa-gives-a-brief-summary-of-her-research-and-experience-at-osm2018.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Diversity/marine-science/news/2017/usf-cms-kicked-off-the-2017-new-year-with-diversity-workshop.aspxThe workshop gave an overview of the ten most salient identities: ability, age, ethnicity, race, national origin, faith, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and socio economic status.Rocky D. BullTue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 USF CMS kicked off the 2017 New Year, with Diversity WorkshopThe workshop gave an overview of the ten most salient identities: ability, age, ethnicity, race, national origin, faith, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and socio economic status.USF CMS sunset/marine-science/news/2017/usf-cms-kicked-off-the-2017-new-year-with-diversity-workshop.aspxDiversity,News