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UEL Sustainability Research Institute joins PCGS for online Joint Symposium
Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) , University of East London (UEL) and the Royal Docklands Center for Sustainability held an online joint symposium to highlight applied sustainability projects.
October 30, 2024Alumni Highlights, Events, Faculty News
Dr. Culhane Presents At Fulbright & International Scholar Welcome Reception
Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane presented his poster "All in the Fulbright Family" at the Fulbright & International Scholar Welcome Reception. The event, held at the Patel Center for Global Solutions, celebrated international education and cultural exchange through the Fulbright Program.
September 11, 2024Faculty News
Rehoming the PCGS Biodigester
After years of sitting proudly in the CGS 2nd floor lobby, the original Biodigester, built by Dr. Culhane and his PCGS students, is moving to CGS 134. This model will now reside in the classroom where students can learn firsthand how food waste turns into renewable energy.
September 9, 2024Faculty News
Pints of Science: Professor Thomas Henry Culhane
Professor T.H. Culhane joins Pints of Science for a discussion on the transformative power of biodigesters in converting organic waste into fuel and fertilizer. Learn about all the innovative techniques that utilize shredders, grinders, and granulators for sustainability solutions.
April 9, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Recycling Glass into "Trashcrete"
Patel College of Global Sustainability Professor Thomas Henry (TH) Culhane joins the Sustainable Living Show to discuss his new recycling adventure, "trashcrete". Trashcrete is an innovative concrete alternative made from combining recycled materials.
April 9, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Recycling Glass into "Trashcrete"
Patel College of Global Sustainability Professor Thomas Henry (TH) Culhane joins the Sustainable Living Show to discuss his new recycling adventure, "trashcrete". Trashcrete is an innovative concrete alternative made from combining recycled materials.
April 8, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
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
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
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
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
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
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