TESI Environmental Leaders Fellowship Trip to the Jacksonville Zoo
On October 11, 2025, the ELF fellows took a field trip to the Jacksonville Zoo with Dr. Matt Hallett to learn about how … Continue
TESI Environmental Leaders Orientation and August Field Experiences
On August 18-20th, 2025, the new TESI Environmental Leaders Fellows started the semester with an orientation at Dickinson Hall, including … Continue
Riley Gallen Reflects on Her Time as an Environmental Leaders Fellow
As an environmental engineering major at the University of Florida, I’ve always looked for ways to get more involved in … Continue
Abigail Davis Reflects on Her Time as an Environmental Leaders Fellow
I had the opportunity to participate in an incredible experiential learning program this semester with the Thompson Earth Systems Institute. … Continue
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From Communicator to Coordinator
When the TESI team approached me with the opportunity to be the graduate student coordinator for the second cohort of … Continue
From Fish to Fossils: Environmental Leaders Fellows Shadow Teacher Professional Development Workshops
This summer, Environmental Leaders Fellows participated in two SEFS teacher professional development workshops.
TESI Environmental Leaders Spring Break Field Experience
From March 11-14, TESI Environmental Leaders Fellows embarked on a mission to learn about environmental research, community engagement, and K-12 environmental education in Florida during their Spring Break Field Experience.
TESI Environmental Leaders Reflect on Past Year, Look to Future
Twelve students gained the knowledge, skills, confidence, and network to advocate for the planet in their respective careers.