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School of Geosciences Professor Leads Permafrost Thaw Study
Professor Timothy Dixon from the School of Geosciences is leading a NASA and Army Corps of Engineers-funded study on permafrost thaw, aiming to understand its impacts on methane emissions. Using lidar and radar sensors, the team collects data at Big Trail Lake to track changes and predict future environmental effects.
June 17, 2024Research
School of Geosciences professor is recognized as a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.
May 30, 2024Honors and Awards, Research
Bugging Out in the City: Exploring insect diversity in Tampa's urban farms and gardens with 91tvӰԺ's Agroecology Lab
School of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estelí Jiménez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the 91tvӰԺ Agroecology Lab.
May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research
The Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. More than 40 students from across the country are spending their summer at 91tvӰԺ St. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.
May 23, 2024Research
When Aidan Cawley came to 91tvӰԺ St. Petersburg, he never expected to be involved in so many campus activities. Or have the chance to become Rocky. But as time passed, the environmental science major became more outgoing and confident. Three years later, his e-mail signature looks like a resume.
May 1, 2024Alumni News, Community Engagement
Interdisciplinary CAS team helps identify new urban tree canopy locations in Tampa
Dr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.
April 26, 2024Community Engagement, Research
CAS student finds calling in environmental stewardship
Dharsh Saravana, an environmental science and policy student and vice president of the 91tvӰԺ Agrarian Club, has found their calling in environmental stewardship with hopes to one day address urban food resilience, diversity of food systems, and food sovereignty for vulnerable populations in urban spaces.
April 24, 2024Community Engagement
Undergraduate Geosciences Student Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship for PhD Pursuit at University of Michigan
Abigail Reed Earns NSF Fellowship for PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan!
April 24, 2024Honors and Awards, Research
Student's urban studies minor supports internship experience in environmental protection
Geosciences senior Evalyse Sanabria’s knowledge gained from minoring in urban studies in the School of Public Affairs strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.
April 22, 2024Community Engagement
Four 91tvӰԺ faculty among the 150th anniversary class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Contributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.
April 18, 2024Honors and Awards
91tvӰԺ experts ready to contribute to hurricane- and storm-related coverage
Experts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the 91tvӰԺ offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends.
April 17, 2024Research
Two Geosciences Graduate Students Shine as Winners at 91tvӰԺ's Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium
Sunhye Kim emerged as a winner at 91tvӰԺ's Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, while Erica Fancher claimed the Graduate Research People's Choice award, showcasing their outstanding presentations.
April 12, 2024Honors and Awards, Research