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Dr. T.H. Culhane Wins 2025 USF Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award
The Patel College of Global Sustainability is proud to announce that Dr. T.H. Culhane has been awarded the 2025 USF Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award. This prestigious honor, presented by USF Innovative Education and the Office of the Provost, recognizes Dr. Culhane鈥檚 outstanding contributions to online education, particularly in the field of sustainability.
May 6, 2025Faculty News
Harnessing the Power of Algae: Dr. George Philippidis Leads the Way in Sustainable Innovation
Dr. George Philippidis from the Patel College of Global Sustainability shared three published articles showcasing his research on algae. His work highlights the powerful role algae can play in improving environmental health and advancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
April 24, 2025Faculty News
Dr. Pradeep's Field Trip to TECO!
On February 18, 2025, Dr. Pradeep, who leads the sustainable business concentration at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, took his students, affectionately known as 鈥渃onsultants-in-training,鈥� on an engaging field trip to the Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Clean Energy Center, right across from their Manatee Viewing Center.
February 27, 2025Events, Faculty News
Dr. Philippidis speaks on Sustainable Natural Resources in Ecuador
In November 2024, Associate Dean George Philippidis was invited by Professor Valeria Ochoa-Herrera to visit Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Quito, Ecuador, and give a speech on the 鈥淒evelopment of Sustainable Natural Resources鈥�.
January 22, 2025Faculty News
Dr. Culhane Takes on Morocco
Dr. Thomas Henry (T.H) Culhane, Concentration Director of the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation concentration at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, embarked on an exciting trip to Morocco aimed at promoting sustainable practices and technologies.
December 11, 2024Faculty News
UEL Sustainability Research Institute joins PCGS for online Joint Symposium
Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) , University of East London (UEL) and the Royal Docklands Center for Sustainability held an online joint symposium to highlight applied sustainability projects.
October 30, 2024Alumni Highlights, Events, Faculty News
Dr. Culhane Presents At Fulbright & International Scholar Welcome Reception
Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane presented his poster "All in the Fulbright Family" at the Fulbright & International Scholar Welcome Reception. The event, held at the Patel Center for Global Solutions, celebrated international education and cultural exchange through the Fulbright Program.
September 11, 2024Faculty News
Rehoming the PCGS Biodigester
After years of sitting proudly in the CGS 2nd floor lobby, the original Biodigester, built by Dr. Culhane and his PCGS students, is moving to CGS 134. This model will now reside in the classroom where students can learn firsthand how food waste turns into renewable energy.
September 9, 2024Faculty News
Professor T.H. Culhane joins Pints of Science for a discussion on the transformative power of biodigesters in converting organic waste into fuel and fertilizer. Learn about all the innovative techniques that utilize shredders, grinders, and granulators for sustainability solutions.
April 9, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Patel College of Global Sustainability Professor Thomas Henry (TH) Culhane joins the Sustainable Living Show to discuss his new recycling adventure, "trashcrete". Trashcrete is an innovative concrete alternative made from combining recycled materials.
April 9, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Recycling Glass into "Trashcrete"
Patel College of Global Sustainability Professor Thomas Henry (TH) Culhane joins the Sustainable Living Show to discuss his new recycling adventure, "trashcrete". Trashcrete is an innovative concrete alternative made from combining recycled materials.
April 8, 2024Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
PCGS Joins Clean Air Tampa Bay Project
The 黑料爆料 Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) is partnering with an inter-agency team to help create the first regional Climate Action Plan for the Tampa Bay area, named 鈥淐lean Air Tampa Bay.鈥�
December 12, 2023Events, Faculty News