Big Awesome Time at Little Awesome Spring
What could be a better way to relieve stress before finals week than connecting with nature and collaborating with fellow students to clean up a local spring? Read more to learn about TESI’s cleanup at Little Awesome Preserve!
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.
Bruce MacFadden Named First Recipient of TESI Broader Impacts Award
On June 21st, the Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) hosted a small ceremony at the Florida Museum to honor its … Continue
Tell Me About: Sea Turtle Adaptations
Sea turtles have several adaptations to help them live in the ocean and nest on land. To celebrate these beautiful creatures, let’s get to know the specific traits that help sea turtles thrive!
Action of the Week: Keep Our Beaches Clean, Dark, and Flat
One of the most serious threats to sea turtle nesting is disturbance from humans.
When scientists and K-12 teachers team up, the results can be spectacular or lackluster
Scientists and teachers have begun teaming up across the country to tackle the biggest challenges in science education, but a lack of data is making it hard to determine how well these partnerships are working.
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 Celebrates Graduating Gators
Last week, TESI hosted an end of the year celebration to recognize all the incredible work produced by the institute’s … Continue
Earth to Florida: 2023 Year in Review
In case you missed them, we’ve compiled our feature stories from 2023.