https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 06 Sep 2026 01:44:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2025/lisa-leseigneur-voluntourism.aspxLisa Leseigneur is a master’s student in Global Sustainability at the USF Patel College of Global Sustainability. For her Academic Capstone Experience, she completed an internship with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) — a nonprofit organization dedicated to coastal restoration, conservation, and environmental education in South Florida. Working under the mentorship of Kelly P., Director of the Coastal Watch Program, Lisa played a key role in launching and supporting SCCF’s new Voluntourism Program, which invites visitors to contribute to post-hurricane restoration and conservation efforts.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:07:02 Lisa Leseigneur - VolunTourism ProjectLisa Leseigneur is a master’s student in Global Sustainability at the USF Patel College of Global Sustainability. For her Academic Capstone Experience, she completed an internship with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) — a nonprofit organization dedicated to coastal restoration, conservation, and environmental education in South Florida. Working under the mentorship of Kelly P., Director of the Coastal Watch Program, Lisa played a key role in launching and supporting SCCF’s new Voluntourism Program, which invites visitors to contribute to post-hurricane restoration and conservation efforts.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2025/lisa-leseigneur-voluntourism.aspxSustainable Tourismhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2025/isabella-macaluso-perception-of-nuclear-energy.aspxFor Isabella Macaluso's Academic Capstone Experience, she conducted a research project examining public perceptions of nuclear energy and nuclear waste storage in Florida. Drawing on Paul Slovic’s work on risk perception, Isabella designed a pilot survey to explore how communities understand both the benefits and risks of nuclear power, particularly concerns surrounding storage, safety, and historical mistrust. Her research emphasizes the role of psychological, cultural, and historical factors in shaping public attitudes and highlights the importance of building trust when developing long-term policy.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:41:17 Isabella Macaluso - Public Perception of Nuclear EnergyFor Isabella Macaluso's Academic Capstone Experience, she conducted a research project examining public perceptions of nuclear energy and nuclear waste storage in Florida. Drawing on Paul Slovic’s work on risk perception, Isabella designed a pilot survey to explore how communities understand both the benefits and risks of nuclear power, particularly concerns surrounding storage, safety, and historical mistrust. Her research emphasizes the role of psychological, cultural, and historical factors in shaping public attitudes and highlights the importance of building trust when developing long-term policy.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2025/isabella-macaluso-perception-of-nuclear-energy.aspxSustainable Policyhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2025/ace-presentation-victoria-durand.aspxVictoria Durand is pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Sustainability with a concentration in Sustainability Policy at the University of South Florida. In the Spring of 2025, she conducted an internship benchmarking mandatory commercial recycling programs across Florida, developing a feasibility study focused on how such a program could be implemented in Hillsborough County. Her work explored how policy can create meaningful environmental change and addressed one critical question: how successful recycling mandates in other counties could inform Hillsborough County’s approach.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:42:30 Victoria Durand - Internship at Hillsborough County Solid WasteVictoria Durand is pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Sustainability with a concentration in Sustainability Policy at the University of South Florida. In the Spring of 2025, she conducted an internship benchmarking mandatory commercial recycling programs across Florida, developing a feasibility study focused on how such a program could be implemented in Hillsborough County. Her work explored how policy can create meaningful environmental change and addressed one critical question: how successful recycling mandates in other counties could inform Hillsborough County’s approach.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2025/ace-presentation-victoria-durand.aspxSustainable Policyhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2025/julia-pastorek-exp-internship.aspxJulia Pastorek pursued a Master's degree in Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida. As part of the program, she completed a sustainability and resiliency internship with EXP, a global consulting firm specializing in engineering and design - an internship she secured by attended PCGS annual Partnership Expo and Career Fair. This experience allowed Julia to engage in climate-focused projects, working closely with consultants and local governments to develop strategies that align with community goals and address pressing climate challenges.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:03:09 Julia Pastorek - EXP Internship in Sustainability & ResilienceJulia Pastorek pursued a Master's degree in Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida. As part of the program, she completed a sustainability and resiliency internship with EXP, a global consulting firm specializing in engineering and design - an internship she secured by attended PCGS annual Partnership Expo and Career Fair. This experience allowed Julia to engage in climate-focused projects, working closely with consultants and local governments to develop strategies that align with community goals and address pressing climate challenges.Julia Pastorek - EXP Internshiphttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2025/julia-pastorek-exp-internship.aspxSustainable Energyhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2024/xiaoxiao-li-rosebud-continuum-ace-internship.aspxXiaoxiao Li, also known as Peggy, interned at Rosebud Continuous Sustainability Education Center, where she developed a business model for their market garden. Using Six Sigma DMADV, she ensured financial sustainability and community engagement, promoting regenerative agriculture and fostering community resilience.Wed, 15 May 2024 00:47:22 Xiaoxiao Li - A Business Model for Rosebud Continuum's Market GardenXiaoxiao Li, also known as Peggy, interned at Rosebud Continuous Sustainability Education Center, where she developed a business model for their market garden. Using Six Sigma DMADV, she ensured financial sustainability and community engagement, promoting regenerative agriculture and fostering community resilience.Xiaoxiao Lihttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2024/xiaoxiao-li-rosebud-continuum-ace-internship.aspxFood Sustainability and Securityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2023/jack-west-visualization-technology-for-sustainable-tourism.aspxJack West, a student at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, combined his passion for wildlife sciences with the field of sustainable tourism. The core of my project revolved around the innovative use of visualization technology to enhance the sustainable tourism experience in West Central Florida.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Jack West - Visualization Technology for Sustainable TourismJack West, a student at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, combined his passion for wildlife sciences with the field of sustainable tourism. The core of my project revolved around the innovative use of visualization technology to enhance the sustainable tourism experience in West Central Florida.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2023/jack-west-visualization-technology-for-sustainable-tourism.aspxSustainable Tourismhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2023/laura-castillo-fat-beat-farm-ace-internship.aspxLaura Castillo's academic journey at USF Patel College of Global Sustainability led her to an internship at Fat Beet Farm in Tampa, Florida. This farm operates with a commitment to sustainable agriculture. Their mission is"to feed people food with integrity in a beautiful setting without destroying the land it's grown in."Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Laura Castillo - Fat Beet Farm ACE InternshipLaura Castillo's academic journey at USF Patel College of Global Sustainability led her to an internship at Fat Beet Farm in Tampa, Florida. This farm operates with a commitment to sustainable agriculture. Their mission is"to feed people food with integrity in a beautiful setting without destroying the land it's grown in."University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/projects/2023/laura-castillo-fat-beat-farm-ace-internship.aspxFood Sustainability and Security