NSU has received over $4 million from two grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These grants are designated to help further the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography’s research in “Deep-Pelagic Fauna” and “Highly Migratory Species Research in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.” A $2.7 million, five-year […]
Author: Madelyn Rinka
Spark some self reflection with these personality quizzes
Ever fallen down the rabbit hole of personality quizzes late at night instead of doing homework or sleeping? Rather than finding out which city you should live in based off of your favorite foods or having an algorithm try to guess your hair color based off of your favorite 2000’s songs, there are some personality […]
How to minimize food waste
Most of us are guilty of taking a bit too much at dinner and tossing the remaining bites,or letting produce go bad in the back of the fridge and having to throw it in the garbage. Food waste is a major problem. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, approximately one-third […]
When gardening goes wrong
Raising plants can be an educational hobby or an entertaining pastime, but what many people don’t realize is that this seemingly innocent activity can potentially damage surrounding natural habitat. According to the National Wildlife Federation, an invasive species can be any non-native living organism that does damage to another ecosystem. These species can take advantage […]
National Go On A Field Trip Month – explore South Florida
Ever miss the excitement of getting a day off of school to hang out with your friends and explore someplace new? Field trips are one of the highlights of elementary through highschool, but they don’t have to stop once you get to college. In honor of national go on a field trip month, visit some […]
GHOF to honor NSU President and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GHRI
Nova Southeastern University’s President, Dr. George L. Hanbury II, will be honored at the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation’s (GHOF) 11th annual ocean conservation fundraising dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. The banquet will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NSU […]
NSU Students open their own businesses on campus
The Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholarship Program has granted 19 junior and senior students the opportunity to open their own on-campus businesses in Mako Hall. The students in this program get both their bachelor’s and master’s degree in a combined four years, and as a part of their studies, they conceptualize and operate their […]
Opportunities to serve with SLCE
Sourced: Samer Daboul Sharks and Service NSU’s Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement’s (SLCE) Sharks and Service (SAS) trips for winter will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas, on Dec. 7-14 and Dec. 8-14, respectively. Both trips will focus on relief from damages left by Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. “It’s going […]
Wild rice: appreciating America’s native foods
Wild rice is one of just two frequently eaten grains that is native to North America, the other being corn, according to the Whole Grains Council. It is commonly grown in the Great Lakes regions and in California, where it has been cultivated in shallow, muddy waters for centuries. While most western-grown wild rice is […]
NSU’s Fall 2019 Recruit a Shark
NSU’s Office of Career Development and the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement will host the Fall 2019 Recruit a Shark on Sept. 19 from 2:30-6 p.m. in the Rick Case Arena. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with employers and recruiters about volunteer positions, internships and job opportunities within their represented companies. […]