CES is launching a new series of online modules about algae and algal blooms where you can find answers to all these questions and more.
Join us for a live webinar on Tuesday, March 17th at 12:30 p.m. for the launch of the Understanding Algal Blooms in Florida modules. The webinar will include an overview of the modules followed by a live Q&A session with algae experts. Registerfor the webinar today.
Photo credit: Teddy Mara
FAU Researchers Travel to Orlando to Present New Tools for Flood Risk Mitigation
On February 18, 2020 CES assisted with the delivery of the interim report for FAU’s Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) research project. The purpose of this research is to help communities throughout Florida better mitigate their flood risk while reducing flood insurance premiums. CES graduate student researcher Glen Oglesby, along with Dr. Fred Bloetscher, Dr. Daniel Meeroff, Dr. Yan Yong, Dr. Hongbo Su, and FAU master’s student Tucker Hindle traveled to the State Logistics Response Center in Orlando to present on the FDEM project. The presentations included information about the screening tool that FAU’s College of Geosciences produced to better aid in flood risk identification; the gaps in data and case studies on the Community Rating System identified by CES researchers; and the general direction of the project moving forward.
Top photo: (from left to right) Dr. Daniel Meeroff, Glen Oglesby, State Floodplain Manager Steve Martin, Dr. Fred Bloetscher, Frank McColm, Dr. Yan Yong, Dr. Hongbo Su. Bottom photo: Glen Ogelsby presents to FDEM.
Photo credit: Tucker Hindle.
Janke Innovations in Sustainability Science Research Fund
In December 2015, FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies received a $1 million gift from Dr. Walter and Lalita Janke to establish the Walter and Lalita Janke Innovations in Sustainability Science Research Fund. Over the last 4 years, this fund has awarded $200,000 to FAU faculty research that advances knowledge and applications relevant for improving environmental sustainability. The first award in 2016 was given to Dr. Myeongsub (Mike) Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor in FAU’s Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering for his research on carbon sequestration in deep saltwater aquifers. Learn more about his research by watching the following video:
Photo credit: Alana Edwards
Economics and Sea-Level Rise Teacher Workshop
On February 4, 2020 CES partnered with the FAU Center for Economic Education to offer the Economics and Sea-Level Rise Teacher Workshop for Palm Beach County High School Teachers at FPL's Manatee Lagoon. Participating teachers learned the economics of sea level rise from Dr. Bill Bosshardt, Director of the FAU Center for Economic Education in his presentation entitled “Why it’s so hard to take action about sea-level rise.” Next they heard from CES Director Dr. Colin Polsky in his presentation “Transforming a wetter Florida into a better Florida.” CES Education & Training Coordinator Alana Edwards shared an activity for the teachers to use in the classroom, a case study entitled"Should we stay or should we go". The evening closed with an expert panel featuring Michael A. Antinelli, co-founder of Brizaga, Katelyn Cucinotta with the Palm Beach County Office of Resilience, and Dr. Polsky.
Help Us by Investing in the Future of Water Conservation & Management
In May 2020, CES will host the largest group of students yet for the annual IHE-Delft Water Professionals Program. More than 50 graduate students from 27 different countries will learn from local experts focusing on modeling, policy, implementation and challenges in the Greater Everglades.
Your donation of any amount will help develop future water conservation leaders. The students will take the knowledge gained back to their own countries to help solve their countries most pressing water issues.
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