06/02/2026
Jacqueline Sibila ’27 traveled to Ecuador this summer through the University of Tampa Honors Program’s Timothy M. Smith Inspiration through Exploration grant, gaining firsthand experience in marine conservation while strengthening her research and global perspective.
From swimming alongside hammerhead sharks to visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station, Sibila’s journey reflects how UTampa empowers students to pursue meaningful research, experiential learning and career-defining opportunities around the world.
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Dive photo courtesy of Galapagos Isabela Dive Center.