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USF receives $1.5 million national grant to develop app that identifies climate risks in vulnerable coastal communities
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
An Explosion of Algae: Scientist turned National Geographic Photographer uses photos to inspire change
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
Town hall to focus on disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in vulnerable neighborhoods
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
Providing real-world experience of being a scientist
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
Four CAS faculty members earn national recognition for research achievements
Congratulations to Jennifer Collins, one of four USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty members who has been named as new Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
February 21, 2023Honors and Awards
Mitigating volcano hazards: USF students and alumna travel to Hawaii to study Mauna Loa eruption
A team from the University of South Florida is on the ground in Hawaii studying Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, to improve efforts that can help protect residents from lava flow.
December 19, 2022Research
USF geoscientists deploy to study evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane Ian
As the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.
September 26, 2022Research