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photo collage. 1. man holds snake in tube 2. snake on rocks 3. man uses camera to document snake

Evolution of genome-wide barriers to gene flow during complex speciation in rattlesnakes

Recent IB program graduate, Dr. Samuel Hirst, and IB Faculty, Dr. Mark Margres, among list of co-authors for publication

May 21, 2026Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Siesta Key Chapel welcomes community to help in unique forest restoration

Associate Instructor Karen Atwood discusses how students benefit from this opportunity

May 14, 2026Faculty News

3D printed oyster habitat

Professors team up with students to build thriving oyster habitats

Associate Professor of Instruction Dr. William "Bill" Ellis teams up with USF faculty and students to create thriving oyster habitats

April 7, 2026Faculty News

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Dr. Lucas Griffin selected as Powe Award Recipient by ORAU

Oak Ridge Associated Universities selected 36 junior faculty to receive $5,000 in seed funding for the 26-27 academic through the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards program. This funding is matched by USF with Dr. Griffin receiving $10,000 to advance his research.

Read more at ORAU.org 

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