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School of Geosciences Professor Wins KWI Karst Award

Dr. P. Bogdan Onac wins the William B. & Elizabeth L. White Medal for Excellence in Karst Studies!

April 21, 2025Honors and Awards

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

What sparked »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines

Geosciences doctoral student shares bold story about their passion for coastal geology.

March 7, 2025Department News, Research

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

School of Geosciences Professor Wins Excellence in Ecology Scholars Award

Dr. Esteli Jiménez-Soto wins excellence in Ecology Scholars Award!

February 14, 2025Honors and Awards

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

School of Geosciences professor wins gold for his new book in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË nonfiction category

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Professor and Geographer wins gold in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË nonfiction category for his new book.

February 13, 2025Honors and Awards

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

February Events

February Events: Chat with the Chair and Valentine Coffee Hour

February 1, 2025Community Engagement, Events

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains how Tampa Bay area researchers are working on a future warning system for potentially catastrophic tsunamis.

January 28, 2025Research

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Scientists deploy a buoy that can sense tsunamis. Helping predict these hazardous events to protect the community.

January 23, 2025Research

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

Hiring for an Assistant Professor in GIS / Remote Sensing

The School of Geosciences at the University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË seeks to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with a start date of August 7, 2025.

December 11, 2024Department News

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14

Leilani Paxton, a Fall 2024 Doctoral graduate in geography and environmental science and policy was featured as a Boundless Bull.

December 9, 2024Department News

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË research explores volcanic caves, advancing the search for life on Mars

An international research team led by University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.

November 14, 2024Research

Hurricanes Helene and Milton were both record-breaking storms — hundred-year events that happened a few weeks apart. Amid the destruction, devastation and loss of life, graduate students at the Coastal Research Lab at the University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË are searching for clues to rebuild stronger.

October 31, 2024Research

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

How new »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.

October 23, 2024Research

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