Elizabeth Gadsby, Ph.D. is a passionate University of Florida alumna. She met her husband, James Gadsby, at UF in a romantic encounter retold in the UF Alumni magazine. Almost 30 years later, Elizabeth and James recently moved back to Gainesville,… Read More
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Ron Fick

Ron Fick is a PhD candidate in Computer and Information Science and Engineering working with Dr. Paul Gader. Growing up in Palm Beach, Ron developed a connection with the Florida ecosystem and coastline. He grew up playing golf and fishing… Read More
ADVISORY BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Paul Silverglate
Paul Silverglate, Vice Chair and US Technology Sector Leader at Deloitte, recently joined the CCS Advisory Board. Paul has over 32 years of professional experience serving companies headquartered in Silicon Valley and around the world. He also leads Deloitte’s Risk… Read More
Student Spotlight: Nick Chin
A native of Tampa, Nick received his BS in Environmental Engineering Sciences from UF in 2017. After graduating, Nick worked as a Civil/Environmental Engineer and has experience with site characterization and remediation, as well as establishing minimum flow levels for… Read More
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Patrick Musgrave
Dr. Patrick Musgrave recently joined the UF Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department as an Assistant Professor, and he is also affiliated with the Center for Coastal Solutions as part of the cluster hire for Artificial Intelligence in Coastal Systems. His… Read More
ADVISORY BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Kate Hubbard
Dr. Kate Hubbard, who leads the harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring and research program for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWC-FWRI), has recently joined the CCS Advisory Board. She directs FWC’s Center for… Read More
Student Spotlight: Jamila Roth

Jamila Roth is a PhD student in the UF School of Natural Resources and Environment, and she recently answered some questions about her research interests and efforts. What is the goal of your PhD research? The overarching goal of my… Read More
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Karen Sem
Karen Sem M.E. Student, Environmental Engineering Sciences, UF Growing up near Lake Okeechobee, Karen Sem regularly read about the effects of its water quality on the health and prosperity of its surrounding communities. At the University of Florida, where she… Read More
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Warren Dixon
Dr. Warren Dixon Newton C. Ebaugh Professor and Department Chair Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, UF Dr. Warren Dixon and his students are focused on the development of theoretical methods motivated by systems that exhibit uncertain nonlinear behaviors. His approach to… Read More
Student Spotlight: Bijeta Bijen Saha
Bijeta Bijen Saha PhD candidate, Food and Resource Economics, UF What is the goal of your PhD research? The goal of my PhD research is to measure the short- and long-term economic effects of exogenous shocks to the environment and… Read More