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It's been a week and a half since Hurricane Idalia slammed ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s Big Bend, and the coastline is still recovering from significant beach erosion. Researchers out of University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ are studying these impacts a bit closer and why it was particularly this bad for this area.

September 5, 2023Research

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ geoscientist creates oceanic tracking model to urge investigators to revive search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight

The 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.

August 23, 2023Research

A $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.

August 15, 2023Research

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

Hurricane hunting to beach erosion: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ prepares next generation for weather-related expertise

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ from across the state and nation are heading into the height of hurricane season more knowledgeable about the weather and climate.

August 3, 2023Research

Dr. Jennifer Collins (left) and Yijie Zhu (right) after a graduation ceremony.

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alumnus thankful for mentorship shaping research on inland hurricane impacts

In 2022, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alumni Yijie Zhu graduated from the School of Geosciences with a PhD in geography, environmental science, and policy.

July 25, 2023Alumni News, Research

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers work to create a safer, more prepared ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ for hurricane season

The 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers are exploring ways to increase safety and preparedness across the state.

June 6, 2023Research

With a background in journalism in newspapers, Jason Gulley decided to use his camera as a tool to tell the story of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s imperiled natural springs.

May 31, 2023Community Engagement, Research

With hurricane season approaching, the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

The environmental field methods course at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is designed to give aspiring scientists real-world experience collecting samples in the field and analyzing data in the lab.

April 21, 2023Department News

Aerial view of wetlands in Alaska, near Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks | Photo by: Mark Rains

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

Geoscientist Matthew Pasek

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ professor discovered the strike led to the formation of a new phosphorus material.

April 11, 2023Research

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Four CAS faculty members earn national recognition for research achievements

Congratulations to Jennifer Collins, one of four ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

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