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Coastal Guardians Pioneer Method to Protect Florida Keys’ Shorelines
March 18, 2025

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Science, and collaborators, created a new tool to identify the most effective shoreline stabilization methods to prevent erosion and protect the Florida Keys from damage caused by natural...

This Old House: Associate Professor Yanmei Li Serves as Expert in 2025 Study: These Are the Best Cities for Families
February 21, 2025

Associate professor and director of the Visual Planning Technology Lab, Yanmei Li, Ph.D., consulted with This Old House to discuss the best cities for families in the U.S. in their top 100 list for 2025. Li offered expertise...

‘Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ‘Future-Proofing Our Coasts: Leveraging Science for a Sustainable Tomorrow’
February 03, 2025

Join the College of Science on Feb. 19 for an engaging panel discussion that will discuss cutting-edge research and strategies designed to safeguard our coastlines for generations to come.

December 16, 2024

Dr. Renne’s Fall 2024 Planning Workshop students presented their redevelopment and transportation proposal to the Frisbie Group, a private real estate investment firm based in Palm Beach, Florida, specializing in the reimagination...

October 11, 2024

Fast Company featured a quote from John Renne in its article "Why Disaster Evacuation is So Difficult." Renne reminded readers of the challenges related to carless and older populations in hazard and evacuation planning.

September 30, 2024

The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) granted Charles E. Schmidt College of Science alumna Leticia Sabio ‘24 the organization’s Student Planner of the Year award during its annual conference in...

School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability
September 10, 2024

Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased more than 50% over the last decade, with 1 in 6 traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Programs like Vision Zero and Safe Systems focus on making transportation safe...

Nighttime Data Shows Inequities in Hurricane Michael Power Restoration
August 14, 2024

To unravel the complex effects of Hurricane Michael on the Florida Panhandle, researchers from Florida Atlantic University and collaborators combined remote sensing data, official outage records, and census information...

Professor John Renne lectured on Mobility-as-a-Service for Oxford University's Global Challenges in Transport: Smart Mobilities course, Spring 2024.
April 18, 2024

Professor John Renne lectured on Mobility-as-a-Service for Oxford University's Global Challenges in Transport: Smart Mobilities course, Spring 2024. The course is organized by the Transport Studies Unit

Professor John Renne lectured on Mobility-as-a-Service for Oxford University's Global Challenges in Transport: Smart Mobilities course, Spring 2024.
April 18, 2024

Professor John Renne lectured on Mobility-as-a-Service for Oxford University's Global Challenges in Transport: Smart Mobilities course, Spring 2024. The course is organized by the Transport Studies Unit