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Kierstyn Benjamin shares her story of how she noticed a small, distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor and acted quickly, playing a major part in rescuing the animal right near the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg campus.

January 27, 2023Student Research

The NSF (National Science Foundation) grant will be used for a new university scholarship program called CREST (Cybersecurity Research in Education for Service in Government) to train students how to fight cybercrime and fill the gaps in the cybersecurity industry in the US.

January 25, 2023Research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfaculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation Awards

With the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of USF’s top innovators.

January 25, 2023Honors and Awards, Innovation

Scientists have known of a mysterious water phenomenon called a "whiting event" for a while now but have yet to figure out the mechanisms behind it. Using satellite data, researchers such as Chuanmin Hu of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, are shedding light on it.

January 22, 2023Global Research, Research

"The problem of human trafficking, despite all the efforts, is growing, according to the most recent estimates," said Dr. Joan Reid, Director of USF's Trafficking in Persons - Risk to Resilience Lab. The lab conducts research to address knowledge gaps in areas of human trafficking prevention.

January 16, 2023Research

The USPTO has recognized the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ (USF) for its patent of the 3D printed nasopharyngeal (NP) swab.

January 15, 2023Honors and Awards, Innovation

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏengineers awarded $2.5 million federal grant to expand harmful algal bloom research along Florida coasts

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏengineers are leading a team of scientists across the state in the development of a new, state-of-the-art system that allows water districts to better predict and manage harmful algal blooms. The $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allows ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏto work with researchers from the University of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District to address harmful algae blooms in Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie River and Caloosahatchee River watersheds.

January 13, 2023Research

All Hands on Deck

Researchers identify priorities within synthesis research in ecology and environmental science to address pressing issues and questions.

January 12, 2023Research

As a part of the St. Petersburg Innovation District (SPID), the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ St. Petersburg campus hosted Wednesday night’s State of Science and Innovation event. Mayor Ken Welch, city council members and local officials joined area stakeholders in a packed USFSP ballroom to hear about the cutting-edge work emanating from the district.

January 12, 2023Innovation

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ (USF) has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its patent of the 3D-printed nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard flocked NP swabs critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.

January 12, 2023Health, Honors and Awards, Innovation

A research project spearheaded by faculty on the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg and Tampa campuses working with community partners locally and in Savannah, Georgia seeks to reduce unintended teen pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and incidents of trafficking for marginalized youth.

January 11, 2023Research

Delve into the newest issue of Innovations Magazine, spotlighting the student successes, vital research and impactful community and global initiatives on USF's St. Petersburg campus during the past year.

January 9, 2023Innovation, Research