Tag: geological sciences
Three college faculty honored as AAAS fellows
A distinguished lifetime achievement within the scientific community, the 2024 class is comprised of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 disciplines.
Antarctic ice sheet faces “death by a thousand cuts”
In the first study of its kind, Emma MacKie and Katy Serafin describe the effect of climate change on Antarctic ice shelves.
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with CLAS
Join the Department of Astronomy in celebrating one of NASA’s largest annual events.
Two CLAS professors named Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Jonathan Martin and Selman Hershfield were recognized for their innovative teaching methods and exemplary research.
A Florida earthquake? Really? Initial skepticism gives way to science. Here’s why
Associate Professor of Geology Ray Russo weighs in on a rare occurrence for the Sunshine State: an off-shore earthquake.
Professor Ellen E. Martin Elected American Geophysical Union Fellow
Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology Ellen E. Martin earns a prestigious honor from the American Geophysical Union.
One for the Ages: 75 Years of UF Geological Sciences
Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology Ellen Martin celebrates the department's milestone anniversary.
Below the Melt
Geological scientists traverse massive ice sheets to explore the causes and consequences of loss.
Getting the Dirt on Space Plants
To make a groundbreaking lunar discovery, geochemist Stephen M. Elardo brings a research team down to earth.
Juliane Dannberg Named Distinguished Speaker by Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics
The assistant professor will introduce concepts of computational earth science to diverse populations that are underrepresented in the field.
Amy Williams Receives Excellence Award for Assistant Professors
Amy Williams, of the Department of Geological Sciences, was recognized for exceptional promise in her research.
Fieldwork is Crucial to Geology. A New Course Ensures All Can Take Part
Anita Marshall, University of Florida geologist, spearheads the GEOSpace Project to allow for greater inclusivity and accessibility in fieldwork.
Prof. Juliane Dannberg Receives Jason Morgan Early Career Award
The geological sciences professor was selected for her outstanding contributions to the field of tectonophysics.
UF alumna named NSF assistant director for geosciences
Alexandra Isern, who received her bachelor’s degree in geology at the University of Florida, will be the first Hispanic person and second woman to hold the position.
UF Researcher Helps Confirm Ancient Primates Once Walked with Dinosaurs
A new study featuring UF geology assistant professor Courtney J. Sprain helps us better understand the oldest known primates.
Leveling the Field
GeoSPACE aims to remove barriers to the geosciences for students with disabilities.
What Greenland’s Streams Tell Us About Climate Change
A team of UF researchers received $2.2 million from the National Science Foundation to study streams formed by melting glaciers.
Small Packages
A team of UF researchers find a unique connection between humans and the Bahamian hutia.
New Research Provides a Clearer View of the Moon’s History
Geology professor Stephen Elardo's research shines new light on how the Moon developed.
Geology Professor Honored at AGU Meeting
Thomas S. Bianchi, the Jon L. and the Beverly A. Thompson Endowed Chair of Geological Sciences, was honored at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) fall meeting in December 2019 as an AGU Fellow.