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From classroom to discovery: USF students make waves with transformative research

This weekend, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students are showcasing their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.

February 14, 2025Student Research

USF researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malaria

Stopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Center for Global Health and Inter-Disciplinary Research.

February 12, 2025Research

USF Future of Food Think Tank’s bold vision to fight food insecurity

The Future of Food Think Tank at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ held its official launch in late January, convening a diverse group of researchers, health professionals and community leaders to tackle one of the most critical challenges of our time—food insecurity.

February 11, 2025Research

Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows

Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.

February 6, 2025Honors and Awards

The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.

February 6, 2025Research

Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance technologies in healthcare, environmental sustainability and disaster preparedness

This initiative supports pioneering research projects with significant commercial potential, providing each selected faculty-led team with up to $25,000 in seed funding to advance their innovations toward market readiness.

February 5, 2025Honors and Awards

USF Future of Education Think Tank aims to ‘shift the paradigm'

The USF Future of Education Think Tank is part of an organic, faculty-driven effort to bring together dynamic, interdisciplinary teams to address key areas of emphasis.

February 5, 2025Research

USF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.

February 5, 2025Research

USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovation

From improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, USF is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite.

January 30, 2025Innovation

Federal funding updates for USF researchers

The federal administration has recently issued several Executive Orders that may signal shifts in federal priorities. These changes could potentially impact both awarded projects and those awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors.

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USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.

January 28, 2025Innovation

USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system

While the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.

January 24, 2025Research