https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 14 Mar 2026 04:27:57 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/exploring-permian-basin-student-field-blogs-sedimentary-petrology-class.aspxThe 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.Dr. Bogdan OnacTue, 16 Dec 2025 13:34:50 Exploring the Permian Basin: Student Field Blogs from Sedimentary Petrology ClassThe 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.White Sands NPhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/exploring-permian-basin-student-field-blogs-sedimentary-petrology-class.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/research-experience-program-provides-insiders-look-at-what-it-takes-to-measure-a-hurricanes-strength.blogThe College of Arts and Sciences played a pivotal role in an interdisciplinary research mentoring program, the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, in July.External ArticleWed, 08 Oct 2025 15:45:34 Research experience program provides insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strengthThe College of Arts and Sciences played a pivotal role in an interdisciplinary research mentoring program, the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, in July.Dr. Jennifer Collins, professor in the School of Geosciences and principal investigator on Weather, Climate, and Society REU, with two REU groups at USF this summer, one from the Tampa campus, and one from the St. Petersburg campus, on a P-3 Orion plane which is used to fly into hurricanes. (Photo by Corey Lepak) https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/research-experience-program-provides-insiders-look-at-what-it-takes-to-measure-a-hurricanes-strength.blogDepartment News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/delian-colon-burgos-shares-reu-success-story.aspxA student apart of the Research Experience (REU) at the University of South Florida shares her success story.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:21:07 Delián Colón-Burgos Shares REU Success StoryA student apart of the Research Experience (REU) at the University of South Florida shares her success story.Delian presenting research https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/delian-colon-burgos-shares-reu-success-story.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/society-of-wetland-scientists-professional-certification-program-guarantees-certification-for-usf-grads.aspxThe 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).External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 10:27:17 Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program streamlines certification for USF gradsThe 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).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/society-of-wetland-scientists-professional-certification-program-guarantees-certification-for-usf-grads.aspxAlumni News,Researchhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2025/09/13/is-it-time-for-a-new-hurricane-scale-a-florida-expert-thinks-so/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMyfblleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF3UW9tNHFHYUR4RjNyUnB4AR6gjmO7kd1sUYZloxxD5-D99bO6iyWRDw43Aj8IEmrmsn1w7JqSK6tIU_1Blg_aem_dIS11H_pbTDeOIea6gG3XADr. Jennifer Collins spoke with Forbes about a new hurricane scale to categorize the different intensities of hurricanes.External ArticleSat, 13 Sep 2025 09:40:01 Is It Time For A New Hurricane Scale? A Florida Expert Thinks SoDr. Jennifer Collins spoke with Forbes about a new hurricane scale to categorize the different intensities of hurricanes.North Carolina flooding https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2025/09/13/is-it-time-for-a-new-hurricane-scale-a-florida-expert-thinks-so/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMyfblleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF3UW9tNHFHYUR4RjNyUnB4AR6gjmO7kd1sUYZloxxD5-D99bO6iyWRDw43Aj8IEmrmsn1w7JqSK6tIU_1Blg_aem_dIS11H_pbTDeOIea6gG3XAResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxDr. Jennifer Collins shares her research about evacuation patterns when it comes to categorizing hazards.External ArticleTue, 26 Aug 2025 00:05:42 USF professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood riskDr. Jennifer Collins shares her research about evacuation patterns when it comes to categorizing hazards.Flooding from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleanshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxDepartment News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/school-of-geosciences-professor-wins-kwi-karst-award.aspxDr. P. Bogdan Onac wins the William B. & Elizabeth L. White Medal for Excellence in Karst Studies!Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:28:47 School of Geosciences Professor Wins KWI Karst AwardDr. P. Bogdan Onac wins the William B. & Elizabeth L. White Medal for Excellence in Karst Studies!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/school-of-geosciences-professor-wins-kwi-karst-award.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxGeosciences doctoral student shares bold story about their passion for coastal geology.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 10:01:03 What sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlinesGeosciences doctoral student shares bold story about their passion for coastal geology.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxDepartment News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/school-of-geosciences-professor-wins-excellence-in-ecology-scholars-award.aspxDr. Esteli Jiménez-Soto wins excellence in Ecology Scholars Award!Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:56:02 School of Geosciences Professor Wins Excellence in Ecology Scholars AwardDr. Esteli Jiménez-Soto wins excellence in Ecology Scholars Award!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/school-of-geosciences-professor-wins-excellence-in-ecology-scholars-award.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/untitled.aspxUSF Professor and Geographer wins gold in the Florida nonfiction category for his new book.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:42:20 School of Geosciences professor wins gold for his new book in the Florida nonfiction categoryUSF Professor and Geographer wins gold in the Florida nonfiction category for his new book.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/untitled.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/february-events.aspxFebruary Events: Chat with the Chair and Valentine Coffee HourSat, 01 Feb 2025 15:01:14 February EventsFebruary Events: Chat with the Chair and Valentine Coffee HourUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/february-events.aspxCommunity Engagement,Eventshttps://www.fox13news.com/video/1583894FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how Tampa Bay area researchers are working on a future warning system for potentially catastrophic tsunamis.External ArticleTue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:37 USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoyFOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how Tampa Bay area researchers are working on a future warning system for potentially catastrophic tsunamis.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/video/1583894Research