/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 11:07:20 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-geosciences-phd-student-travels-to-france-to-study-rock-samples-for-chateaubriand-fellowship.aspxA PhD student in the School of Geosciences, John Henson, attained the prestigious Chateaubriand Fellowship in the Spring of 2022.External ArticleMon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 School of Geosciences PhD student travels to France to study rock samples for Chateaubriand FellowshipA PhD student in the School of Geosciences, John Henson, attained the prestigious Chateaubriand Fellowship in the Spring of 2022.Photo of John Henson/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-geosciences-phd-student-travels-to-france-to-study-rock-samples-for-chateaubriand-fellowship.aspxHonors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/yasin-elshorbany-outstanding-undergraduate-teaching-awardee.aspxThe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award program celebrates exceptional teaching at the undergraduate level, recognizing those who go above and beyond to foster student learning.Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Yasin Elshorbany: Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching AwardeeThe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award program celebrates exceptional teaching at the undergraduate level, recognizing those who go above and beyond to foster student learning.Photo of Professor Yasin Elshorbany/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/yasin-elshorbany-outstanding-undergraduate-teaching-awardee.aspxHonors and Awards/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 birdhouse/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-angelika-kirkham.aspxDepartment News/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 Analysis/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2023/welcome-shannon-letscher.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/innovationnews/USF-developing-app-to-identify-neighborhood-level-climate-flood-risks-101723.aspxThe USF Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience will use outreach efforts similar to this town hall meeting on flooding to get community input on the CRIS-HAZARD app USF is developing in partnership with Georgia Teach Community.External ArticleTue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 With community help, USF developing app to show neighborhood-level flooding, climate risksThe USF Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience will use outreach efforts similar to this town hall meeting on flooding to get community input on the CRIS-HAZARD app USF is developing in partnership with Georgia Teach Community.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/innovationnews/USF-developing-app-to-identify-neighborhood-level-climate-flood-risks-101723.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2023/the-perfect-storm-idalia-leaves-florida-beaches-vulnerable-to-future-inclement-weather.aspxA 91ÉçÇø expert on erosion and coastal resiliency is working with Pinellas County to help identify beaches in need of nourishment following Hurricane Idalia, which washed away parts of the coast as it roared past Tampa Bay earlier this month.External ArticleWed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves 91ÉçÇø beaches vulnerable to future inclement weatherA 91ÉçÇø expert on erosion and coastal resiliency is working with Pinellas County to help identify beaches in need of nourishment following Hurricane Idalia, which washed away parts of the coast as it roared past Tampa Bay earlier this month.Graduate students Sophia Gutierrez and Elizabeth Royer conducting the quarterly beach survey after Hurricane Idalia/news/2023/the-perfect-storm-idalia-leaves-florida-beaches-vulnerable-to-future-inclement-weather.aspxResearchhttps://www.foxweather.com/watch/play-6a1378b84000e3dIt's been a week and a half since Hurricane Idalia slammed 91ÉçÇø's Big Bend, and the coastline is still recovering from significant beach erosion. Researchers out of 91ÉçÇø are studying these impacts a bit closer and why it was particularly this bad for this area.External ArticleTue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Study looks at why 91ÉçÇø beaches severely eroded after IdaliaIt's been a week and a half since Hurricane Idalia slammed 91ÉçÇø's Big Bend, and the coastline is still recovering from significant beach erosion. Researchers out of 91ÉçÇø are studying these impacts a bit closer and why it was particularly this bad for this area.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.foxweather.com/watch/play-6a1378b84000e3dResearch/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-creates-oceanic-tracking-model-to-urge-investigators-to-revive-search-for-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight.aspxThe new method can reconstruct the drift path and origin of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers onboard.External ArticleWed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF geoscientist creates oceanic tracking model to urge investigators to revive search for missing Malaysia Airlines flightThe new method can reconstruct the drift path and origin of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers onboard.sideview exterior of jet on a runway/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-creates-oceanic-tracking-model-to-urge-investigators-to-revive-search-for-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/nsf-grant-cris-climate-risk-app.aspxA $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant will allow researchers to develop a web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data in coastal communities to identify flooding risks and inform policy.External ArticleTue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF receives $1.5 million national grant to develop app that identifies climate risks in vulnerable coastal communitiesA $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant will allow researchers to develop a web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data in coastal communities to identify flooding risks and inform policy.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/nsf-grant-cris-climate-risk-app.aspxResearch/news/2023/hurricane-hunting-to-beach-erosion-usf-prepares-next-generation-for-weather-related-expertise.aspxStudents from across the state and nation are heading into the height of hurricane season more knowledgeable about the weather and climate.External ArticleThu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Hurricane hunting to beach erosion: USF prepares next generation for weather-related expertiseStudents from across the state and nation are heading into the height of hurricane season more knowledgeable about the weather and climate.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/hurricane-hunting-to-beach-erosion-usf-prepares-next-generation-for-weather-related-expertise.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumnus-thankful-for-mentorship-shaping-research-on-inland-hurricane-impacts.aspxIn 2022, USF alumni Yijie Zhu graduated from the School of Geosciences with a PhD in geography, environmental science, and policy.External ArticleTue, 25 Jul 2023 15:36:16 USF alumnus thankful for mentorship shaping research on inland hurricane impactsIn 2022, USF alumni Yijie Zhu graduated from the School of Geosciences with a PhD in geography, environmental science, and policy.Dr. Jennifer Collins (left) and Yijie Zhu (right) after a graduation ceremony./arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumnus-thankful-for-mentorship-shaping-research-on-inland-hurricane-impacts.aspxAlumni News,Research/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxThe 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and 91ÉçÇø researchers are exploring ways to increase safety and preparedness across the state.External ArticleTue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers work to create a safer, more prepared 91ÉçÇø for hurricane seasonThe 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and 91ÉçÇø researchers are exploring ways to increase safety and preparedness across the state.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxResearchhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/full-circle/scientist-turned-national-geographic-photographer-uses-photos-to-inspire-changeWith a background in journalism in newspapers, Jason Gulley decided to use his camera as a tool to tell the story of 91ÉçÇø's imperiled natural springs.External ArticleWed, 31 May 2023 11:56:06 An Explosion of Algae: Scientist turned National Geographic Photographer uses photos to inspire changeWith a background in journalism in newspapers, Jason Gulley decided to use his camera as a tool to tell the story of 91ÉçÇø's imperiled natural springs.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/full-circle/scientist-turned-national-geographic-photographer-uses-photos-to-inspire-changeCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/town-hall-to-focus-on-disaster-preaparedness-and-recovery-efforts-in-vulnerable-neighborhoods.aspxWith hurricane season approaching, the USF St. Petersburg Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) is working to enhance disaster preparedness, streamline recovery efforts and provide greater access to resources within such communities.External ArticleThu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 Town hall to focus on disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in vulnerable neighborhoodsWith hurricane season approaching, the USF St. Petersburg Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) is working to enhance disaster preparedness, streamline recovery efforts and provide greater access to resources within such communities.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/town-hall-to-focus-on-disaster-preaparedness-and-recovery-efforts-in-vulnerable-neighborhoods.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://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/news/2023/usf-and-epa-collaborate-to-improve-nationwide-water-quality-and-management.aspxWetlands, such as swamps and marshes, have some of the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. They act like sponges, preventing pollution from seeping into streams and other bodies of water, yet the depth of their federal protection is murky.External ArticleThu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 USF and EPA collaborate to improve nationwide water quality and managementWetlands, such as swamps and marshes, have some of the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. They act like sponges, preventing pollution from seeping into streams and other bodies of water, yet the depth of their federal protection is murky.Aerial view of wetlands in Alaska, near Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks | Photo by: Mark Rains/news/2023/usf-and-epa-collaborate-to-improve-nationwide-water-quality-and-management.aspxResearch/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-discovers-new-phosphorus-material-after-new-port-richey-lightning-strike.aspxAfter lightning struck a tree in a New Port Richey neighborhood, a 91ÉçÇø professor discovered the strike led to the formation of a new phosphorus material.External ArticleTue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strikeAfter lightning struck a tree in a New Port Richey neighborhood, a 91ÉçÇø professor discovered the strike led to the formation of a new phosphorus material.Geoscientist Matthew Pasek/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-discovers-new-phosphorus-material-after-new-port-richey-lightning-strike.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/four-cas-faculty-members-earn-national-recognition-for-research-achievements.aspxCongratulations to Jennifer Collins, one of four USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty members who has been named as new Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).External ArticleTue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Four CAS faculty members earn national recognition for research achievementsCongratulations to Jennifer Collins, one of four USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty members who has been named as new Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).Photo of Jennifer Collins/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/four-cas-faculty-members-earn-national-recognition-for-research-achievements.aspxHonors and Awards