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Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an AGU Fellow
Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fellow.
USF awarded $20 million federal grant to protect coral reef and mangrove ecosystems
The 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.
Shannon Burns awarded prestigious John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
USF College of Marine Science Ph.D. student, Shannon Burns, is among 86 finalists selected for the highly competitive 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, announced by NOAA and Sea Grant.
August 1, 2022Awards
Dr. Frank Muller-Karger Receives 2021 William T. Pecora Award
Dr. Frank Muller-Karger, biological oceanography professor who leads the Institute for Remote Sensing at the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science, has been honored with the prestigious 2021 William T. Pecora Award for his extraordinary contributions and leadership using remote sensing to further our understanding of the ocean.
June 21, 2022Awards
USF CMS student Natalia López Figueroa awarded NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship
CMS Ph.D. candidate Natalia López Figueroa was awarded a Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship administered by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management.
Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida Announces Selection of 15 New Members for 2022
Dr. Mya Breitbart, a professor and microbiologist at the USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS), is among 15 prominent scholars from throughout the state of Florida who were selected for membership to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).
Ten USF faculty members receive national recognition as AAAS Fellows for academic research
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named 10 University of South Florida researchers as new Fellows.
Dr. Michelle Guitard, CMS alum and paleoceanographer, wins prestigious USF award
Congratulations, Dr. Guitard! She was recently honored in a virtual event, which included this short video in which she shared her research interests.
Brad Siebel is being recognized with an Outstanding Research Achievements Award
Congratulations, Dr. Brad Seibel! He is one of 22 USF faculty members who didn’t allow the pandemic to impede productivity.
August 16, 2021Awards
2020 Fellowship and Awards Virtual Celebration: Video Available
On October 1, we celebrated our talented graduate students and the critical fellowships that support their research and education.
October 7, 2020Awards, Blogs and Perspectives
Brock Murch: One of NASA’s Unsung Heroes
Brock Murch, Senior System Administrator for the Optical Oceanography Lab at the USF College of Marine Science, was just recognized as an “unsung hero” by NASA.
September 29, 2020Awards
Jessica Caggiano Chosen as a Future Investigator in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST)
Jessica Caggiano, was recently awarded funding through the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) competition.
August 26, 2020Awards