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Research experience program provides insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strength
The College of Arts and Sciences played a pivotal role in an interdisciplinary research mentoring program, the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, in July.
October 8, 2025Research
Delián Colón-Burgos Shares REU Success Story
A student apart of the Research Experience (REU) at the University of South Florida shares her success story.
October 6, 2025Research
Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program streamlines certification for USF grads
The University of South Florida is the first university to reach an agreement with the Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program (SWSPCP), guaranteeing students who complete coursework included in the requirements to earn a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and policy will also have satisfied the coursework required to receive the Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) certification — the first step to becoming a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS).
September 29, 2025Alumni News, Research
Professor proposes changes to hurricane rating scale
Dr. Jennifer Collins speaks with Fox Weather about changed to the current hurricane scale.
September 29, 2025
Is It Time For A New Hurricane Scale? A Florida Expert Thinks So
Dr. Jennifer Collins spoke with Forbes about a new hurricane scale to categorize the different intensities of hurricanes.
September 13, 2025Research
Geosciences Graduate Student Gives Community Talk
Geosciences graduate student gives a community talk about Hurricane Helene and Milton.
September 5, 2025
Is our hurricane rating system outdated? A USF researcher suggests a change
Dr. Jennifer Collins speaks with the Tampa Bay Times about her new proposed hurricane scale.
September 2, 2025
USF professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk
Dr. Jennifer Collins shares her research about evacuation patterns when it comes to categorizing hazards.
August 26, 2025Department News, Research
School of Geosciences Professor Wins KWI Karst Award
Dr. P. Bogdan Onac wins the William B. & Elizabeth L. White Medal for Excellence in Karst Studies!
April 21, 2025Honors and Awards
What sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines
Geosciences doctoral student shares bold story about their passion for coastal geology.
March 7, 2025Department News, Research
School of Geosciences Professor Wins Excellence in Ecology Scholars Award
Dr. Esteli Jiménez-Soto wins excellence in Ecology Scholars Award!
February 14, 2025Honors and Awards
School of Geosciences professor wins gold for his new book in the Florida nonfiction category
USF Professor and Geographer wins gold in the Florida nonfiction category for his new book.
February 13, 2025Honors and Awards