Meet Philip, biological sciences Ph.D.
Hi, my name is Philip Gravinese and I am a biological sciences Ph.D. student in the Biological Sciences Department at Florida Institute of Technology. I received my B.S. (2003) and M.S. (2007) from...
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First Experiences as a Ph.D. Student in Biological Sciences
Pulling up stone crab traps in the Keys last summer with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service To begin my blog, I thought I would share with you a bit about the first two years of my quest for a Ph.D. in...
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Troubled Times for the Crab Populations in the Indian River Lagoon
Screenshot of a video on Florida Today about crab populations, the fishery and some of the research I’ve conducted around Sebastian Inlet. The Indian River Lagoon, which is only a few short miles from...
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Beneath the Waves Film Festival Coming to Florida Tech
The Florida Tech Department of Biological Sciences is gearing up to host the internationally recognized Beneath the Waves Film Festival in about a month. The festival will be held on the main campus...
View ArticleBeneath the Waves Film Festival Is Almost Here
Photo by Craig Rubadoux of Florida Today The Beneath the Waves Film Festival that I am co-hosting begins tomorrow! We have been planning this event for the last four months and are excited that the...
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Youth Making Ripples Competition Goes International
The Beneath the Waves film festival at Florida Tech begins tonight! This is a short trailer that shows some of the awesome films we will premiere at our festival. The past few weeks have been very busy...
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Becoming a Voice in Biological Science Conservation
There is more to being a Ph.D. in biological sciences student than taking classes and doing research. Part of a scientist’s job is to communicate their research to the public. I was fortunate enough...
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Beneath the Waves Film Festival: A Smashing Success
(The first night’s poster session. There were about 180 people in attendance) After 5 months of planning the Beneath the Waves Film Festival finally arrived at Florida Tech last month. Both Thursday...
View ArticleMy Biological Science Seminar: A Talk about Larval Crustaceans
Recently, I was invited to give a lecture by the Melbourne Beach Environmental Advisory Board. They have a science lecture series they call the “Popcorn Science Seminar Series.” The lectures are free...
View ArticleYouth Making Ripples Meets the Learn Green Conference
The Youth Making Ripples Competition submission period is now over. Last month Lauren (post-doctoral research scientist) and I were invited to present at the annual Learn Green Conference. The Learn...
View ArticleMy Ocean Acidification Apprenticeship: Learning about Ocean pH Levels
(Mesocosms in position on the Friday Harbor Laboratory dock) Last spring, I participated in an Ocean Acidification Apprenticeship at Friday Harbor Laboratories at the University of Washington. This...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Climate Change
Over the last few decades, there has been controversy questioning the reality of climate change. Much of the doubt in the climate change debate has been generated by the mass media, but no peer...
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Biological Sciences Department Research Opportunities
2012 Galapagos Field Expedition next to a lava field! Florida Tech’s Biological Sciences Department is one of the reasons why Florida Tech is at the forefront of cutting-edge research. The department...
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An Interview with Florida Tech Research Scientist: Lauren Toth, Ph.D.
Lauren Toth, Ph.D., is a post-doctoral research scientist whose research focuses on determining what environmental factors influence coral reef development What is your research about? My research...
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Considering a Career in Marine Biology?
A Career in Marine Biology? What a Marine Biologists Does. I recently read a blog post titled, “So you want to be a marine biologist,” and could not help but laugh when the first line of the blog said,...
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Problem-Solving: Tips For an Interactive and Engaging Scientific Presentation
Communication is an essential part of any career and a key part of the scientific process. Scientists occasionally meet in a formal setting at meetings to share their results. Scientists also actively...
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How to Take Great Snorkeling Pictures
Snorkeling is a fun and exciting way to get up-close and personal with the diversity of marine life beneath the waves. Going to school in Florida provides excellent opportunities to snorkel in unique...
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What Does a Crab Look Like Throughout Development?
The stone crab fishery is very important in Florida, contributing close to $25 million a year to local economies. It is considered a renewable fishery because adult crabs are harvested only for their...
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