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Reptiles Make a Surprising Amount of Noise. Here’s What Those Sounds Might Mean, From Pops to Hoots to Bellows
Scientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought. Smithsonian Magazine
September 2, 2026Faculty News, Research & Innovation
Paleontology meets AI to track malaria-spreading mosquitoes
National Geographic films at the University of South Florida for a documentary exploring how paleontology and artificial intelligence are helping scientists study some of the world’s smallest creatures, with Associate Professor Ryan Carney and his team applying dinosaur-identification techniques to mosquitoes in Africa and developing a 3D-printed AI smart trap to identify and map mosquito species.
August 27, 2026Faculty News
USF brings hands-on biotechnology to Tampa Bay classrooms
A partnership with the Amgen Foundation led by Associate Professor Luanna Prevost, gives local teachers access to lab equipment and training — and students a taste of real scientific discovery.
August 20, 2026Faculty News, Research & Innovation
Why keeping your cat indoors saves birds
Domestic cats that roam outdoors can seriously harm local wildlife because their natural hunting instincts make them effective predators of birds and small animals. Associate Professor Dr. Deby Cassill discusses why keeping cats indoors benefits not only pets, but also the wildlife that shares their environment.
August 6, 2026Faculty News
What to know about the 'flesh-eating' bacteria that killed someone in Florida
Distinguished Professor Dr. Harwood featured by MSN for expert knowledge on flesh eating bacteria
August 5, 2026Faculty News
USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions
From mangroves to space botany, Associate Professor Christina Richards finds inspiration for furthering contributions to USF ASTRA through IB Ph.D. student Jessica Bains interest in out of this world agricultural advancements
July 28, 2026Faculty News, Research & Innovation
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
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
National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaur
Professor Ryan Carney unveils world's most scientifically accurate reconstruction of Archaeopteryx.
July 9, 2026Faculty News, Research
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
USF helping restore Tampa Bay oysters by 3D-printing habitats
Associate Professor of Instruction Dr. William "Bill" Ellis among faculty guiding innovative oyster habitat project.
June 4, 2026Faculty News
A local ecosystem transforms into a living field laboratory for USF students
Associate Instructor Karen Atwood, “I’m always looking for ways to move beyond the traditional classroom and give students meaningful, hands-on experiences".
June 4, 2026Faculty News
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