2021 FIU ForEverglades Scholarship Awardees
The Everglades Foundation recently announced the 2021 winners of its prestigious ForEverglades Scholarships and Fellowships. This year, six of the […]
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Hispanic heritage drives students’ passion for science
By Taylor Gutierrez In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, FIU Institute of Environment graduate students highlighted how their Latin […]
A love of nature paves the path for a beloved career
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek Embarking on backpacking expeditions through rivers, mountains and caves in his native Cuba taught Rafael […]
From Minnesota to Miami, student studies mangroves during REU program
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek An AP biology course introduced Kyle Wong to the intricacies of ecology and microbiology. It […]
Undergrads across the U.S. join unique coastal environmental research experience at FIU
A lucky group of undergraduates from across the nation had the summer of a lifetime exploring the iconic coastal ecosystems […]
Students awarded 2021 Cristina Menendez Memorial Fellowship
Thirteen students across FIU’s College of Arts, Sciences & Education have been awarded the Institute of Environment’s 2021 Cristina Menendez […]
What is water worth?
Water holds a different value for every creature, culture and climate yet there’s no question it’s one of our planet’s […]
Student receives coral restoration scholarship
As a child, the ocean was Serena Hackerott’s playground. With both her parents being avid scuba divers, Hackerott spent her […]
Master teacher recognized with Deering Foundation Partner Award
For 15 years, Nicholas Oehm has leveraged a partnership with the Deering Estate to have FIU students and alumni study […]
7 things you didn’t know about the Everglades
In honor of the Florida Everglades turning 73 on Dec. 6, we are sharing seven things that might surprise you. […]
