{"id":15539,"date":"2025-07-24T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/sbe\/?p=15539"},"modified":"2025-12-31T10:28:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:28:44","slug":"2025-07-24-misd-graduate-student-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/sbe\/2025-07-24-misd-graduate-student-research\/","title":{"rendered":"MISD Graduate Student Research Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id15539_fe41a1-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15539_fe41a1-db > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15539_fe41a1-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id15539_fe41a1-db > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all 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From left to right Darwin Thomas, Jenny Basantes, Jourdan Friedlander, Thelma Morgan, Alexandria O&#8217;Donovan (behind) and Romina Mucollari. (Photo credit: Jenny Basantes.)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-15539_8cf21e-7a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-15539_8cf21e-7a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-15539_8cf21e-7a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The SBE Program is proud to celebrate the achievements of our MISD graduating students whose groundbreaking research is shaping the future of sustainable development. Their dedication, creativity, and commitment to real-world impact were showcased through their final projects. Here&#8217;s a look at their inspiring work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_9e99b3-4f\"><strong>Alexandria O\u2019Donovan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Living Shorelines<\/strong><br>Alexandria explored how living shorelines can serve as a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional coastal stabilization methods for low-income communities in Florida. Her analysis of 33 projects revealed that living shorelines offer lower costs and greater environmental and social benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_99c840-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_99c840-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_99c840-88\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_99c840-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_99c840-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_99c840-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_99c840-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_99c840-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_99c840-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15539_99c840-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_99c840-88\"><strong>Darwin Thomas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Title: A Suitability Analysis for Sponge City Infrastructure in St. Augustine<\/strong><br>This project assessed the potential for implementing sponge city infrastructure in St. Augustine to address climate-related flooding. Using GIS data, the study identified three key sites suitable for green infrastructure, including schools and public campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_207111-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_207111-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_207111-3b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_207111-3b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_207111-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_207111-3b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_207111-3b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_207111-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_207111-3b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15539_207111-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_207111-3b\"><strong>Jenny Basantes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Title: Are New Green Residential Constructions Encouraging Rising Real Estate Prices?<\/strong><br>Jenny investigated how green building practices influence real estate values in climate-vulnerable areas. Her findings support the adoption of Sustainability Comparative Market Analysis (SCMA) as a more holistic approach to property valuation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_0c753d-f4\"><strong>Jourdan Friedlander<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Title: Creating Sustainable Landscapes to Meet SITES Standards<br><\/strong>Jourdan\u2019s research demonstrated how integrating urban green infrastructure into healthcare facilities can reduce energy use and stormwater runoff. Her study showed that low-impact development strategies could cut energy use by 7% and runoff by 37%.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_bb1fad-31\"><strong>Thelma Morgan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Title: Evaluating the Energy Performance of Green Certified Buildings<br><\/strong>Thelma examined the effectiveness of green building certifications in tropical climates. Her comparative analysis showed that certified buildings had significantly better energy performance, and she proposed a region-specific framework for certification.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15539_a2a1eb-2d\"><strong>Romina Mucollari<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Title: Optimizing Residential Energy Retrofits in Gainesville<\/strong><br>Romina modeled retrofit strategies for single-family homes in Gainesville, Florida. 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