FIU Tropics Spring 2019 photo contest winners Written by Emily Castellanos, February 14th, 2019 Over the last two years, FIU Tropics has celebrated the merging of arts and conservation by hosting a photo contest. […]
FIU ADVANCE trains faculty how to be active bystanders Written by Emily Castellanos, February 8th, 2019 The University’s Bystander Leadership Program (BLP) provides workshops that aim to educate STEM and Social Based Sciences faculty on how […]
Environmental DNA used as tracking tool Written by Emily Castellanos, February 6th, 2019 The so-called “environmental DNA” is helping conservationists keep track of marine species. Sharks, especially, are not easy to track as […]
SEHD alumna recognized as an Exemplary Online Student Written by Emily Castellanos, February 4th, 2019 Lauren Apodaca didn’t let her Guillian-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder in which the immune system attacks the nerves, prevent her […]
Scientists concerned over drop in shark bites Written by Emily Castellanos, February 4th, 2019 The number of shark bites in Florida have plummeted in 2018, and scientists are trying to figure out why. Just […]
We Are Tropics: Shagufta Gaffar Written by Emily Castellanos, February 1st, 2019 Agricultural intensification goes hand-in-hand with pesticide use. Mounting evidence of their harmful impacts has forced scientists to explore ways to […]
SEHD alumna becomes Rookie Teacher of the Year Written by Emily Castellanos, January 28th, 2019 We are proud to announce that SEHD alumna, Ashley Gonzalez, has been recognized as Rookie Teacher of the Year at […]
LACC Education Internship Mini-Grant Written by Emily Castellanos, January 23rd, 2019 Interested in or already have plans to travel abroad to Latin American/Caribbean for an internship? The Kimberly Green Latin American […]
The future of South Florida’s freshwater fishing Written by Emily Castellanos, January 23rd, 2019 From backyard canals, to vast lakes, South Florida is a place where you truly never know what’s on the end […]
Panther Hall’s ARLC prioritizes student success Written by Emily Castellanos, January 22nd, 2019 As an Assistant Residential Life Coordinator (ARLC), Cassidy Cook ensures that her students are her top priority while working at […]