As a Director of Strategic Science Communications, Kristen Kusek is responsible for establishing and guiding the strategy for, and execution of, all communications-related functions of the USF College of Marine Science.
She recently shared her personal story in an article titled “I’m a science storyteller. Before COVID misinformation, I used to know why.” Find out why she feels we need something to slap us out of this fog of navel-gazing and back into action fueled by shared understanding.
To read Kristen's guest column in the Tampa Bay Times: click here.
What's next for launching rockets into space? Launching rockets from the sea. With limited land availability and significant costs, companies like Seagate Space see a game-changing solution in developing offshore launchpads. There is also a sense of urgency as other countries have included offshore infrastructure as part of their space strategy. Seagate Space and The Spaceport Company are positioned to lead the way for Florida in this new frontier.
The St. Petersburg Ocean Team is the premier consortium for marine science and related research, education and entrepreneurship in the Southeast. The Team is comprised of over 20 complementary firms, government entities, and institutions that are located near one another, many in the St. Pete Innovation District, that draw advantages from their proximity as well as the similarities between their workforce and vendor needs.
Join a professor, a student, and a quirky robot for a lively, unscripted conversation about AI, its promises, pitfalls, and everything in between. From ai-generated art to robot rebellions, this interactive talk will spark debate, challenge perspectives, and leave you wondering if your new robot friend is secretly plotting world domination.