https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 21 May 2026 06:35:28 -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/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/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.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/1583894Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxUSF Scientists deploy a buoy that can sense tsunamis. Helping predict these hazardous events to protect the community.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 10:18:35 USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemUSF Scientists deploy a buoy that can sense tsunamis. Helping predict these hazardous events to protect the community.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn 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.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 10:09:57 USF research explores volcanic caves, advancing the search for life on MarsAn 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearchhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/science-of-the-surge-usf-team-studies-wave-heights-and-reopening-of-midnight-passHurricanes 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.External ArticleThu, 31 Oct 2024 00:29:42 Science of the Surge: USF team studies wave heights and reopening of Midnight PassHurricanes 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.ping and his graduate students collecting data by the shorelinehttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/science-of-the-surge-usf-team-studies-wave-heights-and-reopening-of-midnight-passResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxUSF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.External ArticleWed, 23 Oct 2024 10:24:02 How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impactsUSF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxResearch