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Exploring the Permian Basin: Student Field Blogs from Sedimentary Petrology Class
The three blogs featured here represent the most insightful and well-crafted submissions, demonstrating how field-based learning deepens understanding of sedimentary processes and basin evolution.
December 16, 2025Department News
Research Experience Program Provides Insider’s Look at What It Takes To Measure a Hurricane’s Strength
The REU program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), provides undergraduate students from across the nation the opportunity to gain new skills that they can take with them as they continue their educational journey and into future careers.
October 8, 2025Department News, Research
Delián Colón-Burgos Shares REU Success Story
Delián Colón-Burgos is a Atmospheric Science Ph.D. student at Colorado State University (CSU). During the summer of 2020, she participated in the NSF’s Weather, Climate, and Society REU, hosted by the University of South Florida.
October 6, 2025Department News, Research
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
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
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
February Events
February Events: Chat with the Chair and Valentine Coffee Hour
February 1, 2025Community Engagement, Events
USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how Tampa Bay area researchers are working on a future warning system for potentially catastrophic tsunamis.
January 28, 2025Research