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An Explosion of Algae: Scientist turned National Geographic Photographer uses photos to inspire change
With a background in journalism in newspapers, Jason Gulley decided to use his camera as a tool to tell the story of Florida's imperiled natural springs.
May 31, 2023Community Engagement, Research
Town hall to focus on disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in vulnerable neighborhoods
With 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.
May 25, 2023Community Engagement
Providing real-world experience of being a scientist
The 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.
April 21, 2023Department News
USF and EPA collaborate to improve nationwide water quality and management
Wetlands, 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.
April 20, 2023Research
USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strike
After lightning struck a tree in a New Port Richey neighborhood, a University of South Florida professor discovered the strike led to the formation of a new phosphorus material.
April 11, 2023Research
Four CAS faculty members earn national recognition for research achievements
Congratulations 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).
February 21, 2023Honors and Awards