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FIU receives federal designation from USDA
05/11/2012
FIU is one of the first universities in the nation to receive the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s newly implemented Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACU) designation.
FIU EcoAcademy Registration Now Open
05/11/2012
Registration is now open for FIU's 2012 EcoAcademy Summer Camp. Hosted by the School of Environment, Arts and Society the camp features marine science activities, swimming, kayaking, and arts and crafts.
FIU professor meets vice president during Everglades Event
05/03/2012
FIU Assistant Professor Leonard Scinto recently met Vice President Joe Biden during an event highlighting Everglades restoration.
Upcoming Events
Ocean Life Lecture Series: "Restoring the Florida Everglades"
05/18/2012 06:00 PM
Dr. Joel Trexler’s professional interest in the Florida Everglades began 30 years ago when he first collected fish there for his dissertation research.
Ocean Life Lecture Series: World Oceans Day
06/08/2012 06:00 PM
In honor of World Oceans Day, Dr. Heithaus will discuss his extensive research in the marine realm. His research focuses on how top preadators, such as sharks, affect the dynamics of their ecosystems and how to protect these amazing animals.
Ocean Life Lecture Series: "Striking a Balance: Coral Reefs and Human Systems"
07/20/2012 06:00 PM
Dr. Deron Burkepile’s research focuses on how the widespread changes in human systems endanger the integrity of ecosystems world-wide. Dr. Burkepile’s lab studies the impact human behavior has on ecosystems, particularly coral reefs.
Student Opportunities
Spatial and Environmental Data Specialist at the University of the Virgin Islands
05/11/2012
Within the Center for Marine and Environmental Studies (CMES), the successful candidate will provide technical support for a new environmental data institute.
FIU/NASA Undergraduate Hurricane Education/Research Paid Internship
05/11/2012
Learn the basics of hurricane research data acquired from remote sensing instruments and aircraft observations by working directly with scientists in the research and forecasting communities.
NCSE Launches New Environmental Internship Clearinghouse Portal
05/11/2012
As an extension of the National Council for Science and the Environment’s (NCSE’s) Campus to Careers (C2C) program, NCSE has created an environmental internship clearinghouse with support from the UPS Foundation.
