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Hidden feeding grounds that fuel one of the ocean's most iconic sportfish identified

Assistant Professor Lucas Griffin combines five years of data to identify key feeding areas that sustain tarpon during annual migrations

July 15, 2026Faculty News, Research

SmartTrap: Technology used to capture mosquitoes and determine their probability of carrying diseases

USF Boosts Tech in Mosquito Detection, Eye Care, Women's Health

Associate Professor Ryan Carney, a pillar of Digitomy start-up, awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grant to commercialize tech in mosquito detection

July 10, 2026Faculty News, Research

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In the ocean’s dark middle, a USF scientist helped reveal 31 new species

Professor Heather Judkins part of expedition where 31 new species discovered

July 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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