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Megan Ennes named director of the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute
In her role, which begins July 1, Ennes will strengthen and forge new collaborations with researchers at UF and across the state.
From the Director: Celebrating TESI’s First Five Years
The TESI team has developed programs focused on our mission of communicating scientific research that advances public understanding of Earth’s systems.
Join Us to Celebrate World Sea Turtle Month!
TESI will be co-hosting several events to celebrate sea turtles during World Sea Turtle month in June.
Media Coverage
- Science Teachers Earn Outstanding Educator Award, a Well-Deserved Nod to Years of Exceptional Instruction (School District of Palm Beach County)
- New study shows scientists improve communication, education skills after working with teachers (Science Magazine)
- Alachua County teachers get hands-on science education experience at Florida Museum of Natural History (Independent Florida Alligator)
- UF hooks up with teachers on crop issues (Action News Jax)
- Shark Teeth, Steinbeck, and More: Teachers Use Summer to Deepen Their Own Learning (Education Week)
- University of Florida returns to in-person events of Campus Earth Week (Gainesville Sun)
- UF earned $1.3 million grant to teach middle schoolers about shark teeth using AI (WGFL)
- The University of Florida is bringing a scientist to every Florida school (From Florida podcast)
- Local Teachers Participate In UF Research Project (Osprey Observer)
- Going Live with Ocean Expert Exchange (ANGARI Foundation)
- Scientist in Every Florida School Super Star Award (BECON-Eduvision Broward Public Schools)
- Moonshot initiative aims to put scientists in every Florida classroom (Mainstreet Daily News)
- WEST Prep Biology Students Participate in Scientist in Every Florida School (St. Lucie Public Schools)
- Want to teach kids about nature? Insects can help
- Insects in Trouble, But Humans Can Help
- Teachers Are Training To Bring A Scientist To Every School (WUWF)
- Clay Virtual Academy teacher selected to attend research lab program (Clay Today)
- Conservation Florida Hosted an Immersive Online Series That Explored the Backyards of Florida and Recorded Their Biodiversity (Conservation Florida)
- Florida college graduate receives donation from Tyler Discovery Science Place to continue kids science outreach program(CBS 19)
- Local Nonprofit Tackles Remote Learning Challenges and Brings Marine Scientists into Homes (Eco Magazine)
- FGCU Partners with UF Program Connecting Scientists, Teachers and Students (Wink News)
- Virtual Homeschooling Gets the Best The Nest has to Offer (FGCU News)
- Scientist in Every Florida School Program Delivers Online Resources to K-12 Teachers Amid COVID-19 Crisis (South Dade News Leader)
- Scientists Offer Help for Teachers and Online Programs for Kids Among Pandemic (WJCT)
- Is Florida Trying to Kill Me? (Gainesville Sun)
- Western Pines Teacher Receives Scientist in Every Florida School Superstar Award (Town-Crier Newspaper)
- Escambia Teacher Digs Up Prehistoric Tooth (WEAR Channel 3 News)
- A Scientist in Every Classroom (School District of Palm Beach County)
- A Scientist In Every School? This University of Florida Program Aims To Make That A Reality (WLRN)
- Scientists visit Escambia County students (WEAR Channel 3 News)
- UF Scientists Head Into Alachua County Classrooms (Gainesville Sun)
- Alachua to Begin “Scientist in Every Florida School” program (WJCB-TV 20)
- Education Desk: Is It Possible to Put a Scientist in Every Florida School? (WMFE 90.7 Orlando)
- Escambia Schools Selected for University of Florida Scientist in Every Florida School Initiative (North Escambia News)
- Escambia County Students to Get Hands-On Lessons from Scientists (WEAR Channel 3 News)
- Teachers gain expertise in human evolution through UF workshop (Gainesville Sun)
- Science Class: Connecting Scientists with Teachers and Students (UF Explore Magazine)
- UF Launches Bold Initiative to Tackle Society’s Biggest Problems (UF News)
- Keeping History Above Water – St. Augustine, Cultural Heritage and Sea Level Rise (America Adapts podcast)
- ‘A Complex Issue With Many Factors,’ Red Tide Is The Focus Of UF Panel This Week (WUFT)
- Gulf Coast Live on WGCU Interview with UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute Director Bruce MacFadden
- Leadership defined: Jon and Beverly Thompson bring earth systems to Florida and the world (University of Florida News)
- Leadership Defined (Florida GATOR Magazine)
Earth to Florida Blog
Action of the Week: Celebrate World Sea Turtle Month
There are lots of easy steps you can take to make sure you are a successful sea turtle ambassador!
Tell Me About: Sea Turtle Species
Did you know that June is World Sea Turtle Month? Sea turtles are extremely important to the health of marine ecosystems, and active awareness campaigns like...
Tell Me About: Florida Panthers
The iconic Florida panther is more than just a mascot for countless sports teams, it's an important part of Florida's environment. Panthers have been hunted...
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