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Dr. Maksym Bobrovskyy awarded NIH grant to pursue research related to Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of life-threatening skin infections
Dr. Maksym Brobrovskyy, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research related to Staphylococcus aureus Type VII Secretion System assembly and regulation.
April 26, 2024Accomplishments, Research
Interdisciplinary CAS team helps identify new urban tree canopy locations in Tampa
Dr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two USF College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.
April 26, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC) hosts its first global symposium
The Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean held its inaugural Global Symposium bringing together global experts who addressed contemporary issues faced by Latin American and Caribbean communities across the world.
April 24, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research
Dr. Mildred Perreault examines factors impacting ability of rural journalists to report in smaller, close-knit communities
Dr. Mildred Perreault and colleagues examined how rural journalists living in small U.S. communities—those with populations of less than 6,000—think about their work and how, to an extent, being in rural and more close-knit communities impacts their reporting.
April 22, 2024Research
IDEx director shares archaeological discoveries from ancient Sicily at the Italian Club of Tampa
Dr. Davide Tanasi conducted a three-part lecture series at the Italian Club of Tampa, focusing on the history of ancient Sicily and digital archaeology projects at USF.
USF experts ready to contribute to hurricane- and storm-related coverage
Experts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the University of South Florida offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends.
April 17, 2024Research
Tremendous turnout demonstrates USF’s growth in undergraduate research
The annual research conference witnessed a notable 16% increase in student participation this year, reflecting the university's commitment to fostering collaborative discovery.
April 16, 2024Research
5 ways the ECORE System shows the Earth love
The ECORE System within the USF College of Arts and Sciences manages and promotes the botanical and environmental assets of three green spaces on campus: Forest Preserve, Botanical Gardens, and GeoPark. Here are five positive environmental impacts of the ECORE System.
April 12, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research
USF researcher reveals the hidden story behind one of St. Augustine’s most famous attractions
David Arbesú tediously pieced together the life of one of Florida’s founding fathers, whose believed to be the first priest in the United States and is still honored today in St. Augustine.
April 9, 2024Research
25 years later, astronomy professor gets second chance to witness total solar eclipse
Kevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.
April 4, 2024Research
Anthropology professor bridges gap in scientific communication through the integration of red tide research and music
Dr. Heather O'Leary leverages her expertise in anthropology and red tide research to bridge gaps in scientific communication through a new music-based initiative, CRESCENDO.
March 28, 2024Research
Center for Justice Research and Policy directors release new book on evidence-based criminal justice practices
The Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.
March 28, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Research