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Dr. Jennifer Collins, professor in the School of Geosciences and principal investigator on Weather, Climate, and Society REU, with two REU groups at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏthis summer, one from the Tampa campus, and one from the St. Petersburg campus, on a P-3 Orion plane which is used to fly into hurricanes.  (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Research experience program provides insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strength

The College of Arts and Sciences played a pivotal role in an interdisciplinary research mentoring program, the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, in July.

October 8, 2025Research

Delian presenting research

Delián Colón-Burgos Shares REU Success Story

A student apart of the Research Experience (REU) at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ shares her success story.

October 6, 2025Research

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Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program streamlines certification for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏgrads

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is the first university to make an arrangement with the Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program (SWSPCP), allowing for students that complete specific coursework to receive the Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) certification.

September 29, 2025Alumni News, Research

Dr. Jennifer Collins spoke with Forbes about a new hurricane scale to categorize the different intensities of hurricanes.

September 13, 2025Research

Flooding from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏprofessor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk

Dr. Jennifer Collins shares her research about evacuation patterns when it comes to categorizing hazards.

August 26, 2025Department News, Research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

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

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

What sparked ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudent 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

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: 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

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

School of Geosciences professor wins gold for his new book in the Florida nonfiction category

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏProfessor and Geographer wins gold in the Florida nonfiction category for his new book.

February 13, 2025Honors and Awards

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: 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

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏscientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏScientists deploy a buoy that can sense tsunamis. Helping predict these hazardous events to protect the community.

January 23, 2025Research

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