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Student Dives Into Seagrass Research Internship
For Olivia “Olive” Smith, a day at her internship often begins in the waters of the Indian River Lagoon, where she’s helping researchers survey and restore seagrass ecosystems.
October 20, 2026Department News, Research
USF Students and Faculty From the College of Arts and Sciences Get To Attend the Largest Weather Conference of the Year
Dr. Collins and her students travelled to the 106th American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting from January 24–29, 2026, arriving just ahead of the winter storm so they could participate in the meeting.
February 11, 2026Department News, Research
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
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
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
USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system
USF Scientists deploy a buoy that can sense tsunamis. Helping predict these hazardous events to protect the community.
January 23, 2025Research
USF research explores volcanic caves, advancing the search for life on Mars
An international research team led by University of South Florida professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.
November 14, 2024Research
Science of the Surge: USF team studies wave heights and reopening of Midnight Pass
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were both record-breaking storms — hundred-year events that happened a few weeks apart. Amid the destruction, devastation and loss of life, graduate students at the Coastal Research Lab at the University of South Florida are searching for clues to rebuild stronger.
October 31, 2024Research