UWF Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

04/07/2026

02/05/2026

National Recognition for UWF Geography!

We’re proud to share that the Mu Pi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon at the University of West Florida has been named a GTU Honors Chapter—one of only 8 chapters nationwide to receive this distinction out of more than 110 active chapters.

This achievement reflects the dedication of our students and the outstanding mentorship of Jason Ortegren, whose leadership helped guide the chapter to this prestigious national honor.

Congratulations to the Mu Pi Chapter and thank you, Dr. Ortegren, for your continued commitment to geography education and student success! 🌍👏

01/20/2026

We are hiring!

POSITION DETAILS Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position. Position Number: 13002TClassification Title: Senior CoordinatorWorking Title: UWF Senior Coordinator for Conservation DevelopmentDepartment: Earth & Environmental SciencesFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Range:...

01/19/2026

We are thrilled to kick off the very first West Florida Fire & Nature Festival on March 7th! Join us for an exciting outdoor event highlighting the role of prescribed fire in Florida’s forests. 🔥🌲

Connect with local organizations that are using “good fire” to protect wildlife and reduce wildfire risk in our community—plus enjoy food trucks, free face painting, fire equipment, and more!


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04/17/2025

Today is the day! Head to dayofgiving.uwf.edu and make your gift to the fund of your choice at Hal Marcus College of Engineering. Gifts like yours can provide critical scholarships and hands-on learning experiences for our students.

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04/17/2025

Today is the day! Let's give back and make a difference!

Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Students:

Your gift, no matter the size, helps fund scholarships and support programs like SURP, STEM Scholars, and STEM LLC. Through past donations, the college has been able to provide more than $350,000 in scholarships and undergraduate research support. We are aiming even higher this year!

Donate now and choose the fund that's meaningful to you: dayofgiving.uwf.edu

Every gift counts!

02/25/2025

UWF Alum, Keith Johnson, led a half day workshop on Wetland Delineations. Keith was part of the UWF team that created Wetland Sciences, Inc over 20 years ago and is now a partner and is running one of the most sought after environmental/wetland consulting companies in the region. Students spent about one hour in the classroom learning background and process information. The remainder of the workshop was held in the field, in the UWF Conservation Forest Living Lab. Spots for the workshop were competitive due to a high interest. Plans to continue this type of professional development opportunities for our students are in the works. If you are interested in leading one, let's chat!

12/02/2024

We are thrilled to share highlights from a very successful SEDAAG conference in Greenville, SC, this past weekend!

We had a strong presence at the conference, with three students and one faculty member giving oral presentations and six student poster presentations. All of the presentations were exceptionally well-received, drawing praise and congratulations from the audience—a testament to the quality of work our department produces.

This year, we were also fortunate to connect with several alumni—Jordan Fazio, Cooper Corey, Gabe Small, Pete Tereszkiewicz, Nelson Kowu—and Klaus during our alumni lunch. It was a pleasure to hear about their ongoing successes and catch up on their journeys since leaving UWF.

We are particularly proud to share that two of our recent alumni were recognized for their outstanding work:

Cooper Corey (former undergrad, graduated 2020) received the Ph.D. Student Oral Presentation Award.

Gabe Small (former undergrad, graduated 2023) earned the Master’s Student Poster Award.

Their achievements highlight their talent and the incredible mentoring and support our faculty provide to our students. This is yet another reminder of the lasting impact of our faculty's dedication to our students and program.

03/04/2024

UWF Environmental Science Graduate, Karen Bruening, recently received a grant for science education at Pensacola High School. Read more about it in the PNJ:

Teacher Karen Bruening leads the PHS Engineering Club and organizes a yearly summer camp that promotes engineering and STEM to middle school girls.

11/07/2023

Hey to all my EES UWF Alumni and fellow outdoor lovers! Come work at UWF to build an amazing outdoor adventure program. Apply today. Share widely!

Apply now Job no: 495159 Work type: Staff Full-time Location: Pensacola - Main Campus Categories: Staff, Recreation Services

11/07/2023

Come help build an amazing outdoor adventure program at UWF!!

Apply now Job no: 495159 Work type: Staff Full-time Location: Pensacola - Main Campus Categories: Staff, Recreation Services