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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers release findings from statewide COVID-19 survey

Researchers with the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ School of Public Affairs have released the first set of results from a statewide survey that measures general opinions regarding the COVID-19 public health crisis and related policy issues, as well as emergency preparedness.

August 13, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

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Black Lives & the Police Forum

This dynamic forum discusses the history and intersection of the police use of excessive force and the black community in the United States of America. This forum also discusses ideas on what can be done to effect positive societal change in how the black community is treated by the police.

August 11, 2020University News

The National Academy of Inventors has named ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollege of Marine Science Senior Research Ocean Engineer Clifford R. Merz as one of its new senior members in recognition of his achievements in inventing marine-based renewable energy technology.

August 11, 2020Research and Innovation

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHeroes

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏrecognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.

August 11, 2020COVID-19, University News

Daniel Yeh and his team pose for photo next to their invention, the Organic Process Assembly

NASA testing ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏtechnology for possible use on the moon

A technology created at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcould help enable the establishment of a permanent presence on the moon. Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Daniel Yeh has been collaborating with NASA to develop a system that converts human waste into fertilizer and water, which would allow astronauts to grow fresh vegetables in space in a more sustainable way.

August 10, 2020Research and Innovation

A national survey of flood risk awareness conducted by the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Institute for Data Analytics and Visualization and Neptune Flood finds that consumers significantly underestimate their risk level of flooding, leading many to forego flood insurance.

August 10, 2020Research and Innovation

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents practicing physical distancing in the Marshall Student Center

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfacilities promote safety on campus

There may have been just a handful of people physically present on USF’s three campuses, but it was the busiest summer on record for hundreds of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstaff and faculty, hard at work to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

August 7, 2020COVID-19, Campus Life, University News

The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida have selected five ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ professors as new members in recognition of their accomplishments, exceptional research achievements, and high-impact contributions to advancing science, engineering and medicine.

August 5, 2020Research and Innovation

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏto hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

August 3, 2020University News

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcommunity enhances its collaboration with the Florida Department of Health to combat COVID-19

Nearly 100 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents and faculty members are assisting the state of Florida in addressing the continuing need for contact tracers.

July 30, 2020COVID-19, University News

Charleita Richardson, executive director of the Florida College Access Network

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏnames new Florida College Access Network executive director

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ announced today the appointment of Charleita Richardson as executive director of the Florida College Access Network. An independent, statewide network, FCAN represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions devoted to improving college access and success for minorities and other students underrepresented in higher education.

July 29, 2020University News

Team MERA during the epidemiological survey training at the Costa Rican Water and Sewage Authority’s Water Laboratory.

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏpartner in Costa Rica launches the country’s first program to detect coronavirus in wastewater

With more than 5,000 beach surveys, 500 behavioral observations, and 80 interviews to digest, and water quality data to crunch, it was time to celebrate this phase of their NSF-funded coastal health study called MERA, which included several trainings by the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏteam to help their colleagues get up to speed on a suite of environmental monitoring techniques.

July 29, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

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