/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 10:42:48 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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 NP/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/exploring-permian-basin-student-field-blogs-sedimentary-petrology-class.aspxDepartment News/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) /arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/research-experience-program-provides-insiders-look-at-what-it-takes-to-measure-a-hurricanes-strength.blogDepartment News,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/delian-colon-burgos-shares-reu-success-story.aspxA student apart of the Research Experience (REU) at the 91ÉçÇø 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 91ÉçÇø shares her success story.Delian presenting research /arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/delian-colon-burgos-shares-reu-success-story.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/society-of-wetland-scientists-professional-certification-program-guarantees-certification-for-usf-grads.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø 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 91ÉçÇø 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).91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/society-of-wetland-scientists-professional-certification-program-guarantees-certification-for-usf-grads.aspxAlumni News,Researchhttps://www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-ewjliltyroglwgl6#google_vignetteDr. Jennifer Collins speaks with Fox Weather about changed to the current hurricane scale.External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 09:52:50 Professor proposes changes to hurricane rating scaleDr. Jennifer Collins speaks with Fox Weather about changed to the current hurricane scale.Hurricane season signhttps://www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-ewjliltyroglwgl6#google_vignettehttps://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 91ÉçÇø 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_pbTDeOIea6gG3XAResearch/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/geosciences-graduate-student-gives-community-talk.aspxGeosciences graduate student gives a community talk about Hurricane Helene and Milton.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:19:00 Geosciences Graduate Student Gives Community TalkGeosciences graduate student gives a community talk about Hurricane Helene and Milton.Cassie O'Connor presenting research at a community talk/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/geosciences-graduate-student-gives-community-talk.aspxhttps://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2025/09/02/hurricane-forecast-usf-university-south-florida-saffir-simpson/Dr. Jennifer Collins speaks with the Tampa Bay Times about her new proposed hurricane scale.External ArticleTue, 02 Sep 2025 09:58:08 Is our hurricane rating system outdated? A USF researcher suggests a changeDr. Jennifer Collins speaks with the Tampa Bay Times about her new proposed hurricane scale.Jennifer Collinshttps://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2025/09/02/hurricane-forecast-usf-university-south-florida-saffir-simpson//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 Orleans/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxDepartment News,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/school-of-geosciences-professor-wins-kwi-karst-award.aspxDr. P. Bogdan Onac wins the William B. & Elizabeth L. White Medal for Excellence in Karst Studies!Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:28:47 School of Geosciences Professor Wins KWI Karst AwardDr. P. Bogdan Onac wins the William B. & Elizabeth L. White Medal for Excellence in Karst Studies!91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/school-of-geosciences-professor-wins-kwi-karst-award.aspxHonors and Awards/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.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxDepartment News,Research/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/school-of-geosciences-professor-wins-excellence-in-ecology-scholars-award.aspxDr. Esteli Jiménez-Soto wins excellence in Ecology Scholars Award!Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:56:02 School of Geosciences Professor Wins Excellence in Ecology Scholars AwardDr. Esteli Jiménez-Soto wins excellence in Ecology Scholars Award!91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/school-of-geosciences-professor-wins-excellence-in-ecology-scholars-award.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/untitled.aspxUSF Professor and Geographer wins gold in the 91ÉçÇø nonfiction category for his new book.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:42:20 School of Geosciences professor wins gold for his new book in the 91ÉçÇø nonfiction categoryUSF Professor and Geographer wins gold in the 91ÉçÇø nonfiction category for his new book.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/untitled.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/february-events.aspxFebruary Events: Chat with the Chair and Valentine Coffee HourSat, 01 Feb 2025 15:01:14 February EventsFebruary Events: Chat with the Chair and Valentine Coffee Hour91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/geosciences/news/2025/february-events.aspxCommunity Engagement,Eventshttps://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.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/video/1583894Research/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.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearch