Honors Excursion – Snorkeling at Egmont Key

Biology Professor, Kevin Beach, took a group of Honors students to Egmont Key to go snorkeling and learn about the flora and fauna in the area. About 15 students enjoyed the ride on the BIOS II, the Biology Department’s research vessel, then spent about an hour snorkeling with Dr. Beach and his research assistant andContinue reading “Honors Excursion – Snorkeling at Egmont Key”

First Social Fall 2019

Tampa Honors students kicked off the Fall Semester the Friday before classes with their first social. McKay Hall was filled with hungry first years excited to start their journey in the Honors Program at UT. Thanks to Daily Eats, jenga, volleyball, and impromptu dancing, these first years had plenty of smiles at their first experienceContinue reading “First Social Fall 2019”

Partners in the Parks – Alexandra Marter

I had a wonderful trip with the Appalachian Trail PITP program two weeks ago. The Virginia mountains were gorgeous and I learned a lot about conservation issues along the trail. Included are a few pictures from the trip. Some are of my group doing trail maintenance volunteer work, some are of the forest, and oneContinue reading “Partners in the Parks – Alexandra Marter”