https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 14 Mar 2026 09:14:23 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2026/usf-students-and-faculty-from-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences-get-to-attend-the-largest-weather-conference.aspxDr. 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.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:44:51 USF Students and Faculty From the College of Arts and Sciences Get To Attend the Largest Weather Conference of the YearDr. 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2026/usf-students-and-faculty-from-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences-get-to-attend-the-largest-weather-conference.aspxDepartment News,Researchhttps://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/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/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/2024/hiring-for-an-assistant-professor-in-gis-remote-sensing.aspxThe School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with a start date of August 7, 2025.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:37:29 Hiring for an Assistant Professor in GIS / Remote SensingThe School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with a start date of August 7, 2025.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/hiring-for-an-assistant-professor-in-gis-remote-sensing.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxLeilani Paxton, a Fall 2024 Doctoral graduate in geography and environmental science and policy was featured as a Boundless Bull.External ArticleMon, 09 Dec 2024 11:04:57 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14Leilani Paxton, a Fall 2024 Doctoral graduate in geography and environmental science and policy was featured as a Boundless Bull.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-field-station-in-idaho-enriches-student-experiences-in-geosciences.aspxThe School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.External ArticleFri, 20 Sep 2024 09:28:52 New field station in Idaho enriches student experiences in geosciencesThe School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-field-station-in-idaho-enriches-student-experiences-in-geosciences.aspxCommunity Engagement,Department News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/school-of-geosciences-filed-station-construction-update.aspxIn a momentous stride toward enhancing the educational landscape for geology students, construction is well underway at the new USF Geosciences Field Station nestled in Idaho. The groundbreaking commenced on August 2023, marking the inception of a project aimed at establishing a fully operational field station in the western United States.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 School of geosciences field station construction updateIn a momentous stride toward enhancing the educational landscape for geology students, construction is well underway at the new USF Geosciences Field Station nestled in Idaho. The groundbreaking commenced on August 2023, marking the inception of a project aimed at establishing a fully operational field station in the western United States.Photo of the new structure in Idahohttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2024/school-of-geosciences-filed-station-construction-update.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-angelika-kirkham.aspxLetter of Introduction from Osvaldo Meireles: Please join me in welcoming Angelika Kirkham as the new Academic Program Specialist for the School of Geosciences!Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Welcome New Academic Program Specialist: Angelika Kirkham!Letter of Introduction from Osvaldo Meireles: Please join me in welcoming Angelika Kirkham as the new Academic Program Specialist for the School of Geosciences!Photo of a birdhousehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-angelika-kirkham.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-shannon-letscher.aspxLetter of Introduction from Dr. Joni Downs Firat: I want to formally introduce you to our new teaching and lab manager for the Center for Geochemical Analysis (CGA)/ICP lab, Shannon Letscher.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Welcome Lab Manager for the Center for Geochemical Analysis (CGA)/ICP lab, Shannon Letscher!Letter of Introduction from Dr. Joni Downs Firat: I want to formally introduce you to our new teaching and lab manager for the Center for Geochemical Analysis (CGA)/ICP lab, Shannon Letscher.Image of Center for Geochemical Analysishttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-shannon-letscher.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/providing-real-world-experience-of-being-a-scientist.aspxThe 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.External ArticleFri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Providing real-world experience of being a scientistThe 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.Photo of a girl collecting data in the oceanhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/providing-real-world-experience-of-being-a-scientist.aspxDepartment News