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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

PCGS Joins Clean Air Tampa Bay Project

The University of South Florida Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) is partnering with an inter-agency team to help create the first regional Climate Action Plan for the Tampa Bay area, named “Clean Air Tampa Bay.”

December 12, 2023Events, Faculty News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Update: Solar C³ITIES Solutions, Co-founded by Dr. T.H. Culhane, Wins Multiple Awards at the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards.

Solar C³ITIES Solutions, an organization founded by PCGS Climate Concentration Director, Dr. T.H. Culhane, focused on promoting sustainable solutions through biogas, has won four awards in three categories at the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards, organized by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association and the World Biogas Association

April 26, 2023Faculty News, Global Sustainability News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. George Philippidis

Dr. George Philippidis is the Associate Dean for Research and Director of Sustainable Energy at USF’s Patel College of Global Sustainability. With his prolific background in sustainability research and education, he has been making significant contributions for a cleaner lower-carbon environment.

April 26, 2023Faculty News

Collaborative Research in Greece

International Collaboration in Algae Research with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece

The Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) has teamed up with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) in Greece to advance the commercial development of algae, a potentially sustainable source of transportation fuels and consumer products.

April 1, 2023Events, Faculty News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

PCGS Sustainable Business Concentration Director, Dr. Pradeep Haldar Receives the Excellence in Civic & Community Engagement Award from the USF Office of Community Engagement.

PCGS Sustainable Business Concentration Director, Dr. Pradeep Haldar received the Excellence in Civic & Community Engagement Award as a recognition of PCGS’ partnership with the Tampa International Airport. Last semester, PCGS students in his class collaborated with TPA to review and revamp their environmental, social governance reporting efforts.

April 1, 2023Faculty News

Dr. Kebreab Ghebremichael

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kebreab Ghebremichael’s Global Impact on Water and Sustainability

Dr. Kebreab Ghebremichael is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Director of the Water Sustainability Concentration in the M.S. program at the Patel College of Global Sustainability. Dr. Ghebremichael encourages students to explore further on their own and consult with PCGS professors to guide and support their sustainability careers.

April 1, 2023Faculty News

Mother Earth News

Podcast: How To Make Biogas At Home With A Biogas Digester With Dr. T.H. Culhane On Mother Earth News

PCGS Climate Director, Dr. T.H. Culhane, appeared on the Mother Earth News’ podcast to discuss biodigester's and how to create a small homemade biogas digester that uses household “waste.” The highlight of the podcast was an interview with former PCGS student, Kenny Coogan.

March 1, 2023Faculty News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

“Breastfeeding: A Foundational Strategy to Strengthen Sustainability in Infant Nutrition and Development” by Dr. Joseph Dorsey and Marian Davidove, M.A., RDN

Dr. Joseph Dorsey co-authored Chapter 17 in the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Diets with PCGS alumna and Nutritionist, Marian Davidove, M.A., RDN. The chapter is entitled “Breastfeeding: A foundation strategy to strengthen sustainability in infant nutrition and development” and highlights how initiating breastfeeding early in a child’s life is the cornerstone for implementing a sustainable diet with long-term positive effects.

February 1, 2023Faculty News, PCGS in Publications

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Joseph Dorsey

Dr. Joseph Dorsey is a faculty member and Associate Dean at the Patel College of Global Sustainability. Learn more about Dr. Dorsey’s background in sustainability and his thoughts on Black History Month as we are highlighting and celebrating contributions by African Americans at PCGS.

February 1, 2023Faculty News

PCGS Students and Dr. Pradeep Haldar

PCGS Students Partnered with Tampa Interantional Airport (TPA) on an Electrification Study with Dr. Pradeep Haldar

By staying “on board” with the Tampa International Airport, PCGS continues to provide comprehensive collaborative projects with leaders in the industry. Students from the Sustainable Business Concentration at PCGS have been working with the Sustainability and Innovation team at Tampa International Airport to provide recommendations to achieve Net Zero goals as part of their electrification effort.

February 1, 2023Faculty News, Global Sustainability News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Brooke Hansen: Publications and Grants to Promote Sustainable Development

Dr. Hansen published two articles recently showcasing her work on sustainable tourism, agritourism, virtualization technologies, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The first is based on her work promoting sustainable agritourism expansion in the State of Florida and was published in the Proceedings of the 2021 FoodTreX Food Travel Research Summit by the World Food Travel Association.

April 21, 2022Faculty News

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