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FIU CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: FIU's coronavirus resource page includes the latest information on what the university is doing to address the novel coronavirus. This includes FAQs, daily announcements and other relevant information about the novel coronavirus for our university community. Visit FIU's coronavirus resource page.
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Updated Facebook, Twitter Handles for the Institute
A couple of months ago we announced a realignment of our environmental research programs, centers & institutes under the newly named "Institute of Environment". This month, we have updated our social media handles to match our new name. The new Institute handles are now @FIUEnvironment.
Learn more about the Institute or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
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3D printing lab makes personal protective gear for Baptist Health
The CARTA and Institute of Environment’s Robotics and Digital Fabrication (RDF) Lab is making a number of medical supplies which hospitals around the country are experiencing a shortage of.
Read the full article on CASE News. To support the lab's incredible work, please consider making a donation on the Institute's website.
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Deep-sea shrimp are covered in organs that see light
Many deep-sea creatures have organs all over their bodies that emit light... The organs, called photophores, cannot see shapes but FIU marine scientist Heather Bracken-Grissom says they are capable of detecting light. She led a research team that took a closer look at these luminous organs in deep-sea shrimp.
Read the full FIU News article.
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There's too much nitrogen and phosphorous in U.S. waterways
Even minor amounts of human activity can increase nutrient concentrations in fresh waters that can damage the environment, according to a new study by Institute researcher John Kominoski.
Read the full article on FIU News.
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Scientists are on a mission to chorale data overload
When it comes to conservation, more data is better — except when it’s not. Big data is impacting scientific research. FIU Ph.D. student J. Aaron Hogan is a part of a movement to organize this data.
Read the full article on FIU News.
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Six months after Dorian, Grand Bahama scrambles for clean drinking water
Grand Bahama is similar in geological composition to south Florida. FIU Institute researcher, Mike Sukop, talks to WLRN about how the impacts of Hurricane Dorian on the region can serve as a forewarning to how south Florida may face a comparable storm.
Read the full article on WLRN.
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Institute partnership strives to protect Biscayne Bay
The Institute of Environment has renewed its partnership with the Biscayne Bay Marine Health Summit Coalition in support of a new effort: the implementation of a “Post Summit Plan of Action” focused on advocacy, communication and education.
Read the full article on CASE News.
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A tentatively optimistic look for mangrove conservation
The conservation outlook for mangroves has shifted to a more optimistic track. However, there are still challenges when it comes to ensuring the progress that’s been made isn’t lost. Danielle Ogurcak, FIU postdoctoral associate, co-authored a correspondence in Current Biology looking at some of the reasons for this shift.
Read the full article on CASE News.
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PUBLICATIONS & FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS
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PUBLICATIONS
- Josh M. Diamond and Michael S. Ross. Urban woodpecker nest site characteristics before and after a hurricane disturbance. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2020. View publication.
FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS
- Dr. Alastair Harborne and Mr. Drew Butkowski have received a new award from the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to study the energetic trade-offs underpinning foraging across a seascape for a model reef fish.
- Dr. Chris Baraloto has received a new award from the National Science Foundation to continue facilitating graduate training in tropical biodiversity science.
- Dr. Tiffany Troxler has received a new award from Catalyst Miami to lead communities in building equitable health and resilience.
- Dr. Mark Bond has received a new award from the Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation to study habitat use, residency and population genetics of endangered smalltooth sawfish off Andros Island, Bahamas.
- Dr. Evelyn Gaiser has received a new award from the South Florida Water Management District to monitor vegetation and periphyton in Biscayne Bay Cutler Wetland.
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EVENTS
All Florida International University on- and off-campus events are canceled or postponed through May 10, 2020 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Only virtual events are taking place at this time.
Please stay safe, wash your hands frequently and practice social distancing in this difficult time.
Event Title: FCE LTER's Student Group Talk Series: "Research n' Chill"
Date & Time: Tuesdays from 3PM to 4PM EST
Location: Virtual - Zoom. For log-in details, please contact Chloe Vorseth (cvors002@fiu.edu).
About: Are you tired of sitting in isolation? Are you tired of the COVID-19 newsreel? Join the FCE-LTER Student Group for our weekly research talk series, Research 'n Chill! Each week on Tuesday at 3:00 PM, one member of the student group will conduct a 15-20 minute talk on a research topic via Zoom, with discussion to follow. Topics include (but are not limited to) biology, hydrology, ecology, chemistry, GIS and remote sensing, economics, and history.
Event Title: 2020 FIU Marine Science Seminar Speaker Series
Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 10AM EST;
Friday, May 1, 2020 at 11AM EST;
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 2PM EST
Location: Virtual - Zoom. For log-in details, please contact environment@fiu.edu.
About: This series consists of virtual seminars. To learn more about each speaker, please visit the FIU calendar page.
Event Title: Wildlife in a Changed World Webinar Series
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1PM EST
Location: Virtual - Zoom.
About: The Tropical Conservation Institute in the FIU Institute of Environment is holding a webinar series about the impact that COVID-19 is having on the conservation world. The goal of this online seminar series is to present wildlife-conservation practitioners discussing a broad array of topics relevant to how conservation is being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The first webinar is "Wildlife in a Changed World: Parrot Conservation in Crisis" and will take place on Tuesday, April 14. In this first webinar, experts in parrot conservation and zoonotic disease will discuss the future of parrot conservation in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Panelists include: Dr. LoraKim Joyner, Dr. Branson Ritchie, Juan Carlos Cantú and the moderator will be Dr. Paul Reillo. The webinar is free and open to the public.
For more information, please visit the webinar webpage.
Event Title: Institute of Environment Earth Day Composting Webinar
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 11AM EST
Location: Virtual - Zoom. Please register here.
About: The FIU Institute of Environment is holding a composting webinar that will touch on how to compost at home, the benefits of composting, and what the university is doing to incorporate composting on campus. The event will include a panel of experts to answer any questions about composting. Join us to learn about the world of composting!
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OPPORTUNITIES
The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Miami Cities Program Manager who will be primarily responsible for shaping and implementing strategies that will conserve, promote and enhance natural infrastructure for the benefit of people and nature in the Miami Metropolitan Area.
Deadline is ongoing. For more information please visit the job posting on LinkedIn.
The Everglades Foundation is looking for a graduate in environmental sciences to work on a water quality project related to Everglades restoration. This is a 12-month position located at their Palmetto Bay, Florida office, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate is expected to have basic knowledge of hydrology and water quality with advanced skills in statistics.
To apply, please sed a PDF version of your cover letter and resume/CV to mnaja@evergladesfoundation.org.
Deadline is ongoing.
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is seeking an Outreach and Field Trip Manager. This position has direct oversight of programs focused on serving audiences both on and off site through programs that align with shared missions and areas of museum focus in addition to establishing new programmatic revenue streams.
Deadline is ongoing. For more information please view the job posting on CASE News.
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