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River Life: Why barnacles are a blessing and a curse

May 24, 2019 Comments Off on River Life: Why barnacles are a blessing and a curse

By Dr. A. Quinton White

One of the ubiquitous animals in the lower St. Johns River is the barnacle. However, they are both a blessing and a curse as far as life on the river goes. A blessing in that …

RIVER LIFE: Why Mudflats Are Critical to a Healthy Ecosystem

April 5, 2019 Comments Off on RIVER LIFE: Why Mudflats Are Critical to a Healthy Ecosystem

Growing up in the Tidewater region of southeastern Virginia near Norfolk, we used to play in what we called the “mudflats.” Later, in college and graduate school, I began to appreciate how important these areas were to the ecology of …

RCAS Program Funds Three More Student-Led Projects

March 26, 2019 Comments Off on RCAS Program Funds Three More Student-Led Projects

By Carley Stickney

Commencement isn’t the only event on the minds of Jacksonville University students this spring. Parasites, sharks, bacteria, DNA, pathogens, migratory patterns–these topics are in the forefront of some of JU’s brightest minds. Meet Jarvis, Katrin, and Andrew, …

RIVER LIFE: Overwintering Ends for St. Johns River Species

March 5, 2019 Comments Off on RIVER LIFE: Overwintering Ends for St. Johns River Species

By Dr. A. Quinton White

Spring is just around the corner if it isn’t here already. We had a very mild winter, which for many us was a good thing. We only had to cover our plants a couple of …

Collaborate JU Provides Platform for $25,000 in Research Grants

February 8, 2019 Comments Off on Collaborate JU Provides Platform for $25,000 in Research Grants

By Sheri Webber

More than $25,000 was recently awarded to three interdisciplinary teams at Jacksonville University (JU) through Collaborate JU. This internal grant opportunity was offered by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). A component of the Florida …

River Life: St. Johns River Is Key Hatchery for Shrimp

July 16, 2018 Comments Off on River Life: St. Johns River Is Key Hatchery for Shrimp

By Dr. A. Quinton White

One of the joys of living in northeast Florida is the ability to eat fresh Mayport shrimp. I was reminded of just how delicious they are earlier this week.

We took our Marine Science Summer …

Experiential Learning study abroad program changing lives of students

September 9, 2016 Comments Off on Experiential Learning study abroad program changing lives of students

One of the most rewarding experiences professors collect is to watch students expand their horizons and growth. Through the Experiential Learning program several students participated in life changing adventures during recently completed study travels abroad.

“It’s one of the joys …

RIVER LIFE: Sometimes, we need to accept blame, see what we’re doing to our waterways

August 2, 2016 Comments Off on RIVER LIFE: Sometimes, we need to accept blame, see what we’re doing to our waterways

This is a hard column to write. The topic is difficult and complex, but in addition to that, we usually like to think things are not our fault. Someone else is to blame.

I’m talking about the algae bloom that

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Raised expectations are raising the game of JU

April 28, 2016 Comments Off on Raised expectations are raising the game of JU

The lawns keep getting greener and fuller. The dolphin statues are iconic. Corporate partners are paying for upgrades to academic and athletic programs. There are new residence halls, and new funding for key programs in the health sciences, marine sciences, …

The fertile power of STEM at JU attracts youthful attention

January 19, 2016 Comments Off on The fertile power of STEM at JU attracts youthful attention

The batteries powered by a rhino’s “calling card” were a big hit. So were the dancing metal rings that showed how electromagnetism works, as well as the keychains, eyeglass frames and ukulele made with the 3D printer.

Those were just …