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Dr. Dorsey joins panel at 2025 Chalk Festival
At the 3rd Annual Tampa Bay Chalk Festival, families, artists, and environmental advocates gathered to explore the festival鈥檚 theme, "Our Watery Futures." A key highlight was the environmental panel hosted at the WADA ArtsXchange, featuring Dr. Joseph Dorsey, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Food Sustainability and Security at the Patel College. Dr. Dorsey delivered insights on Food Sustainability and Security.
June 6, 2025Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
USF Sustainability Students Tour Pinellas Waste-to-Energy Facility
Students from the Patel College of Global Sustainability recently participated in an impactful educational visit to Pinellas County's Solid Waste Disposal Complex. Led by Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane, students observed how Pinellas County processes over one million tons of garbage annually, turning waste into valuable energy.
June 6, 2025Global Sustainability News, Student Spotlight
USF Sustainability Students presents a project for Tampa International Airport鈥檚 Green Strategy
Last Friday, April 25th, graduate students from the 色色研究所鈥檚 Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) presented an evaluation project for Tampa International Airport鈥檚 (TPA) progress toward its 10-year Sustainability Management Plan (SMP).
May 28, 2025Events, Global Sustainability News
Innovative Sustainability Research at Spring ACE Presentations
USF's Patel College of Global Sustainability students presented sustainability projects spanning waste, renewable energy, and climate change during their ACE presentations, demonstrating practical applications of classroom learning to real-world challenges.
May 23, 2025Global Sustainability News
Decoding the Symbols: How to Recycle the Right Way
Many people desire a greener planet, so they recycle their waste, support local businesses, and even opt for reusable water bottles. But what if I told you that you might not recycle as effectively as you think? The phrase 鈥渞educe, reuse, recycle鈥� is familiar to us all, instilled in us from a young age, yet the intricate details of recycling that truly impact the process often go unaddressed.
March 4, 2025Global Sustainability News
Explore Career Opportunities in Sustainability
If you're on the lookout for career paths in sustainability, your search ends here. Numerous opportunities await students and graduates eager to contribute to a more sustainable future. Whether your interests lie in STEM, innovation, or the business sector, the Patel College of Global Sustainability provides a wealth of hands-on learning experiences designed to propel your career forward.
February 18, 2025Global Sustainability News
Three Generations of Food Grinders
Food grinders have undergone considerable advancements over the years, resulting in enhanced efficiency in managing food waste. Read and explore three generations of food grinders utilized at the Patel College, emphasizing how these innovations have progressed to become more intelligent and practical.
January 23, 2025Global Sustainability News
Living Sustainably in 2025
As we transition into the new year, people formulate their resolutions to accomplish in 2025. These resolutions may include goals such as exercising, saving money, or reducing screen time. A resolution that is increasingly gaining traction is the pledge to live a more sustainably.
January 22, 2025Global Sustainability News
Rosebud Recycling Field Trip
Led by Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane and Dr. Joseph Dorsey, the "Envisioning Sustainability" class visited Rosebud Continuum to explore hands-on sustainability practices. Students learned to transform waste into reusable materials like glass pellets and eco-friendly products, combining art and environmentalism.
September 6, 2024Global Sustainability News
Professor T.H. Culhane joins Pints of Science for a discussion on the transformative power of biodigesters in converting organic waste into fuel and fertilizer. Learn about all the innovative techniques that utilize shredders, grinders, and granulators for sustainability solutions.
April 9, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Patel College of Global Sustainability Professor Thomas Henry (TH) Culhane joins the Sustainable Living Show to discuss his new recycling adventure, "trashcrete". Trashcrete is an innovative concrete alternative made from combining recycled materials.
April 9, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Recycling Glass into "Trashcrete"
Patel College of Global Sustainability Professor Thomas Henry (TH) Culhane joins the Sustainable Living Show to discuss his new recycling adventure, "trashcrete". Trashcrete is an innovative concrete alternative made from combining recycled materials.
April 8, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News