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Termites are Key Wood Decomposers, and Could Play Significant Role in the Look of Future Ecosystems
In an international study that collected data in 133 sites spanning 20 countries, assistant professor Paul-Camilo Zalamea and research associate Carolina Sarmiento from the Department of Integrative Biology at the Թϱ, along with more than 100 collaborators, learned that termites are pivotal when it comes to breaking down wood, contributing to the earth's carbon cycle.
November 1, 2022Global Research, Research
Թϱand Florida Inventors Hall of Fame launch new program to inspire next generation of inventors
IGNITE, Inspiring Generations of New Inventors Through Engagement, is an initiative launched by the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame at ԹϱResearch & Innovation on the Tampa campus, to bring invention resources to students near and far, the Tampa Bay community and USF.
October 26, 2022Innovation
ԹϱTeam Selected by NOAA for Award to Support Marine Sanctuaries
A project led by researchers from the Թϱ’s College of Marine Science (ԹϱCMS) has been selected by NOAA’s Climate Program Office (CPO) to support the management of marine sanctuaries and national monuments in a changing climate.
October 26, 2022Research
A new online licensing portal just introduced by the Թϱ Technology Transfer Office has been welcomed by faculty, as it enhances the efficiency of the disclosure process and also offers them real-time updates on the status of their inventions.
October 25, 2022Innovation
Debates over the origin of the Cuban sandwich led Andy Huse, a librarian at the Թϱ, along with Barbara Cruz, professor of social science education at the Թϱ, and Jeff Houck, vice president of marketing for the Columbia Restaurant Group in Tampa to co-write The Cuban Sandwich: A History In Layers.
October 22, 2022Research
State wildlife officials are using underwater gliders to monitor a red tide bloom that was detected off area beaches this week. “USF-College of Marine Science and Mote Marine Laboratory have each deployed a glider equipped with sensors to better understand conditions offshore,” the agency stated. “The information collected will help direct future sampling and forecasting efforts.”
October 22, 2022Research
Researchers at the College of Marine Science at ԹϱSt. Petersburg, are honing technology to better detect red tide blooms and where they're going next. Specifically, they're using research 'gliders' equipped with sensors to better understand conditions offshore.
October 21, 2022Research
Faculty from the Թϱ’s Education and Physics departments are working to help students better visualize such complicated theories through the use of augmented reality technology.
October 19, 2022Innovation, Research
Թϱto receive $6 million gift to support biomedical engineering research
Five years ago, the Թϱ’s College of Engineering and the Morsani College of Medicine partnered to advance the growing field of biomedical engineering by jointly creating the Department of Medical Engineering. Now, a $6 million gift from an alumna will further assist with its mission to improve patient care by conducting innovative research, developing impactful technologies and training students for success as multidisciplinary global leaders.
October 18, 2022Research
Video featuring the Թϱ as a Sustaining Member Institution with the National Academy of Inventors.
October 18, 2022Innovation, Research
Թϱprofessor to help improve pandemic-induced child behavioral problems through multi-million dollar federal grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Թϱ professor, Lise Fox, a $5.5 million dollar grant to advance her training and research activities on child behavior – a critical focal point, especially as children and parents navigate post-pandemic repercussions.
October 17, 2022Research
Neighbor helping neighbor: Թϱresearcher explores the positive impact of 'zero responders' in the wake of Hurricane Ian
Christa Remington, assistant professor of public administration, just returned from the Fort Myers area as part of a study she’s conducting on the value of social capital in a disaster. She’s focusing on what’s called a “zero responder” – individuals who are first on the scene, before firetrucks and ambulances arrive.
October 14, 2022Research
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