https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/ib/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 14 Oct 2026 14:10:55 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/what-mangrove-leaves-reveal-about-microplastic-pollution-in-tampa-bay.aspxUSF graduate researcher Kate McLendon is uncovering what microplastics can reveal about Tampa Bay’s coastal ecosystems, investigating how tiny plastic particles accumulate on red mangrove leaves and what their presence may mean for the health and resilience of these vital habitats.External ArticleFri, 11 Sep 2026 13:14:51 What mangrove leaves reveal about microplastic pollution in Tampa BayUSF graduate researcher Kate McLendon is uncovering what microplastics can reveal about Tampa Bay’s coastal ecosystems, investigating how tiny plastic particles accumulate on red mangrove leaves and what their presence may mean for the health and resilience of these vital habitats.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/what-mangrove-leaves-reveal-about-microplastic-pollution-in-tampa-bay.aspxhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/reptiles-make-a-surprising-amount-of-noise-heres-what-those-sounds-might-mean-from-pops-to-hoots-to-bellows-180989422/Scientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought. Smithsonian MagazineExternal ArticleWed, 02 Sep 2026 17:04:59 Reptiles Make a Surprising Amount of Noise. Here’s What Those Sounds Might Mean, From Pops to Hoots to BellowsScientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought. Smithsonian MagazineTokay gecko with mouth open, displaying its bright red tonguehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/reptiles-make-a-surprising-amount-of-noise-heres-what-those-sounds-might-mean-from-pops-to-hoots-to-bellows-180989422/Faculty News,Research & Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/what-mangrove-leaves-reveal-about-microplastic-pollution-in-tampa-bay.aspxMicroplastics can be found throughout Tampa Bay's waters, but little is known about how they accumulate on plant surfaces. USF graduate student Kate McLendon is examining mangrove leaves to better understand these hidden pollutants and their impact on coastal habitats.External ArticleFri, 28 Aug 2026 16:42:50 What mangrove leaves reveal about microplastic pollution in Tampa BayMicroplastics can be found throughout Tampa Bay's waters, but little is known about how they accumulate on plant surfaces. USF graduate student Kate McLendon is examining mangrove leaves to better understand these hidden pollutants and their impact on coastal habitats.Kate McLendon, wearing a pink lab coat and blue gloves, examines red mangrove leaf samples in a fume hoodhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/what-mangrove-leaves-reveal-about-microplastic-pollution-in-tampa-bay.aspxResearch & Innovationhttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/paleontology-meets-ai-to-track-malaria-spreading-mosquitoes/67-326d650b-f844-44b3-9258-66a7e4ea23f3National 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.External ArticleThu, 27 Aug 2026 14:22:02 Paleontology meets AI to track malaria-spreading mosquitoesNational 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.Malaria-spreading mosquitoeshttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/paleontology-meets-ai-to-track-malaria-spreading-mosquitoes/67-326d650b-f844-44b3-9258-66a7e4ea23f3Faculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/usf-brings-hands-on-biotechnology-to-tampa-bay-classrooms.aspxA 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.External ArticleThu, 20 Aug 2026 09:20:18 USF brings hands-on biotechnology to Tampa Bay classroomsA 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.Students using a pipette during a hands-on lab exercisehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/usf-brings-hands-on-biotechnology-to-tampa-bay-classrooms.aspxFaculty News,Research & Innovationhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/pets-animals/cat/2026/08/06/why-keeping-your-cat-indoors-saves-birds/91206155007/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.External ArticleThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:37 Why keeping your cat indoors saves birdsDomestic 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.Cats can have a devastating impact on local wildlife.https://www.usatoday.com/story/pets-animals/cat/2026/08/06/why-keeping-your-cat-indoors-saves-birds/91206155007/Faculty Newshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/diseases-and-conditions/what-to-know-about-the-flesh-eating-bacteria-that-killed-someone-in-florida/ar-AA29sNmQ?ocid=BingNewsVerpDistinguished Professor Dr. Harwood featured by MSN for expert knowledge on flesh eating bacteriaExternal ArticleWed, 05 Aug 2026 14:21:04 What to know about the 'flesh-eating' bacteria that killed someone in FloridaDistinguished Professor Dr. Harwood featured by MSN for expert knowledge on flesh eating bacteriaSEM of Vibrio vulnificushttps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/diseases-and-conditions/what-to-know-about-the-flesh-eating-bacteria-that-killed-someone-in-florida/ar-AA29sNmQ?ocid=BingNewsVerpFaculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-scientists-advance-space-agriculture.aspxFrom 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 advancementsExternal ArticleTue, 28 Jul 2026 08:26:35 USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missionsFrom 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 advancementsplants growing in lab setting https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-scientists-advance-space-agriculture.aspxFaculty News,Research & Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/around-world-in-one-summer-cas-students-reflect-on-new-skills-and-connections-gained-abroad.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Around+the+world+in+one+summer%3a+USF+students+reflect+on+new+skills+and+connections+gained+abroadLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 16 Jul 2026 06:21:51 Around the world in one summer: CAS students reflect on new skills and connections gained abroadLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/around-world-in-one-summer-cas-students-reflect-on-new-skills-and-connections-gained-abroad.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Around+the+world+in+one+summer%3a+USF+students+reflect+on+new+skills+and+connections+gained+abroadhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-the-high-speed-tongues-of-salamanders-and-chameleons-are-helping-usf-unlock-engineering-breakthroughs.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 16 Jul 2026 06:20:23 How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-the-high-speed-tongues-of-salamanders-and-chameleons-are-helping-usf-unlock-engineering-breakthroughs.aspxhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 16 Jul 2026 06:16:29 AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in MadagascarLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspxhttps://phys.org/news/2026-07-hidden-grounds-fuel-ocean-iconic.html#google_vignetteAssistant Professor Lucas Griffin combines five years of data to identify key feeding areas that sustain tarpon during annual migrationsExternal ArticleWed, 15 Jul 2026 08:21:24 Hidden feeding grounds that fuel one of the ocean's most iconic sportfish identifiedAssistant Professor Lucas Griffin combines five years of data to identify key feeding areas that sustain tarpon during annual migrationstarpon fish head with water particles surroundinghttps://phys.org/news/2026-07-hidden-grounds-fuel-ocean-iconic.html#google_vignetteFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.miragenews.com/usf-boosts-tech-in-mosquito-detection-eye-care-1707782/Associate Professor Ryan Carney, a pillar of Digitomy start-up, awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grant to commercialize tech in mosquito detectionExternal ArticleFri, 10 Jul 2026 08:31:24 USF Boosts Tech in Mosquito Detection, Eye Care, Women's HealthAssociate Professor Ryan Carney, a pillar of Digitomy start-up, awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grant to commercialize tech in mosquito detectionSmartTrap: Technology used to capture mosquitoes and determine their probability of carrying diseaseshttps://www.miragenews.com/usf-boosts-tech-in-mosquito-detection-eye-care-1707782/Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/national-geographic-museum-showcases-usf-professors-bronze-dinosaur-sculpture.aspxProfessor Ryan Carney unveils world's most scientifically accurate reconstruction of Archaeopteryx.External ArticleThu, 09 Jul 2026 16:53:03 National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaurProfessor Ryan Carney unveils world's most scientifically accurate reconstruction of Archaeopteryx.dinosaur fossil with white backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/national-geographic-museum-showcases-usf-professors-bronze-dinosaur-sculpture.aspxFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/in-the-oceans-dark-middle-usf-scientist-helped-reveal-31-new-species.aspxProfessor Heather Judkins part of expedition where 31 new species discoveredExternal ArticleTue, 07 Jul 2026 16:38:28 In the ocean’s dark middle, a USF scientist helped reveal 31 new speciesProfessor Heather Judkins part of expedition where 31 new species discoveredjellyfish glowing with black backgroundhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/in-the-oceans-dark-middle-usf-scientist-helped-reveal-31-new-species.aspxFaculty Newshttps://phys.org/news/2026-01-rare-florida-millipedes-captivity.htmlSt. Petersburg M.S. student Anne Sawl's research has led to the first known successful captive reproduction of the rare Florida scrub millipede.External ArticleThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:20:01 Rare Florida scrub millipedes reproduce in captivity for the first timeSt. Petersburg M.S. student Anne Sawl's research has led to the first known successful captive reproduction of the rare Florida scrub millipede.scrub millipede on white hard surfacehttps://phys.org/news/2026-01-rare-florida-millipedes-captivity.htmlResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxRepresenting expertise in chemistry, biology and global sustainability, this interdisciplinary team featuring Dr. George Philippidis and Ph.D. candidate Paulina Slick has developed a crystalline material designed to remain solid in seawater.External ArticleThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:19:16 USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideRepresenting expertise in chemistry, biology and global sustainability, this interdisciplinary team featuring Dr. George Philippidis and Ph.D. candidate Paulina Slick has developed a crystalline material designed to remain solid in seawater.experimental material designed for red tide detectionhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/unraveling-the-web-of-brown-recluse-myths-in-florida.aspxUSF Associate Professor Deby cassill works with Dr. Louis Cotticchio on unraveling the myths of the brown recluseExternal ArticleThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:15:10 Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in FloridaUSF Associate Professor Deby cassill works with Dr. Louis Cotticchio on unraveling the myths of the brown reclusevideohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/unraveling-the-web-of-brown-recluse-myths-in-florida.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-helping-to-restore-tampa-bay-oyster-populations-by-3d-printing-habitat.aspxAssociate Professor of Instruction Dr. William "Bill" Ellis among faculty guiding innovative oyster habitat project.External ArticleThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:14:17 USF helping restore Tampa Bay oysters by 3D-printing habitatsAssociate Professor of Instruction Dr. William "Bill" Ellis among faculty guiding innovative oyster habitat project.3D printed oyster habitathttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-helping-to-restore-tampa-bay-oyster-populations-by-3d-printing-habitat.aspxFaculty Newshttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/04/13/wild-pigs-create-chaos-lakewood-ranch-residentsPh.D. candidate 'Nina' Iovino Studies Growing Wild Pig Problem in Tampa BayExternal ArticleThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:11:42 Lakewood Ranch wild pigs causing problems; PhD student researching solutionsPh.D. candidate 'Nina' Iovino Studies Growing Wild Pig Problem in Tampa Baywoman preparing research tool crouched down on the groundhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/04/13/wild-pigs-create-chaos-lakewood-ranch-residentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/local-ecosystem-transforms-into-a-living-field-lab.aspxAssociate Instructor Karen Atwood, “I’m always looking for ways to move beyond the traditional classroom and give students meaningful, hands-on experiences".External ArticleThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:11:02 A local ecosystem transforms into a living field laboratory for USF studentsAssociate Instructor Karen Atwood, “I’m always looking for ways to move beyond the traditional classroom and give students meaningful, hands-on experiences".group of individuals smiling and showing the USF Bulls hand symbolhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/local-ecosystem-transforms-into-a-living-field-lab.aspxFaculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/ib/news/2026/new-award-for-faculty.aspxNew faculty award recently announced......Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:41:10 New Award for Faculty AnnouncedNew faculty award recently announced......University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/ib/news/2026/new-award-for-faculty.aspxhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-026-07499-3Associate Professor Dr. John Parkinson co-authors journal publicationExternal ArticleSat, 30 May 2026 15:32:07 Chromosome-level genomes of scleractinian corals: gene prediction and functional annotationAssociate Professor Dr. John Parkinson co-authors journal publicationman in wetsuit diving in oceanhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-026-07499-3Researchhttps://www.orau.org/news/releases/2026/orau-awards-180k-in-research-grants-to-36-junior-faculty.htmlAssistant Professor Lucas Griffin awarded Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award with seed funding to progress researchExternal ArticleFri, 29 May 2026 08:53:23 ORAU awards $180,000 in research grants to 36 junior facultyAssistant Professor Lucas Griffin awarded Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award with seed funding to progress researchcollage of assistant professor lucas griffinhttps://www.orau.org/news/releases/2026/orau-awards-180k-in-research-grants-to-36-junior-faculty.htmlFaculty News,Honors and Awardshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/28/invasive-species-spread-rules-summer-2026/90056612007/Associate Professor Dr. Andrew Kramer, quoted in USA today article about invasive speciesExternal ArticleThu, 28 May 2026 15:57:18 Invasive species will try to spread at 'terrifying speed' this summerAssociate Professor Dr. Andrew Kramer, quoted in USA today article about invasive speciesinvasive species of musselshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/28/invasive-species-spread-rules-summer-2026/90056612007/Faculty Newshttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2609058123Recent IB program graduate, Dr. Samuel Hirst, and IB Faculty, Dr. Mark Margres, among list of co-authors for publicationExternal ArticleThu, 21 May 2026 16:07:26 Evolution of genome-wide barriers to gene flow during complex speciation in rattlesnakesRecent IB program graduate, Dr. Samuel Hirst, and IB Faculty, Dr. Mark Margres, among list of co-authors for publicationphoto collage. 1. man holds snake in tube 2. snake on rocks 3. man uses camera to document snakehttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2609058123Researchhttps://www.yourobserver.com/news/2026/may/14/siesta-key-chapel-community-forest-restoration/Associate Instructor Karen Atwood discusses how students benefit from this opportunityExternal ArticleThu, 14 May 2026 16:08:28 Siesta Key Chapel welcomes community to help in unique forest restorationAssociate Instructor Karen Atwood discusses how students benefit from this opportunityUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.yourobserver.com/news/2026/may/14/siesta-key-chapel-community-forest-restoration/Faculty Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/undergraduates-showcase-research-projects-at-annual-conference.aspxAssociate Professor of Instruction Dr. Michelle Green helps students build foundation for future research.External ArticleWed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:26 Undergraduates showcase projects, build foundation for future research at annual conference with help from IB facultyAssociate Professor of Instruction Dr. Michelle Green helps students build foundation for future research.videohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/undergraduates-showcase-research-projects-at-annual-conference.aspxFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.wmnf.org/clay-made-oyster-homes/?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=USF+St.+Pete+Newsletter+-+April+2026%26utm_content=WMNF%3a+Professors+team+up+with+students+to+build+thriving+oyster+habitatsAssociate Professor of Instruction Dr. William "Bill" Ellis teams up with USF faculty and students to create thriving oyster habitatsExternal ArticleTue, 07 Apr 2026 16:12:41 Professors team up with students to build thriving oyster habitatsAssociate Professor of Instruction Dr. William "Bill" Ellis teams up with USF faculty and students to create thriving oyster habitats3D printed oyster habitathttps://www.wmnf.org/clay-made-oyster-homes/?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=USF+St.+Pete+Newsletter+-+April+2026%26utm_content=WMNF%3a+Professors+team+up+with+students+to+build+thriving+oyster+habitatsFaculty Newshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/13/scientists-hope-to-control-red-tide-blooms/89000664007/USA Today features Associate Professor Dr. George Philippidis on new technology that could decrease toxic algae bloomsExternal ArticleThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:13:32 Toxic tides terrorize beaches. Now scientists are fighting back.USA Today features Associate Professor Dr. George Philippidis on new technology that could decrease toxic algae bloomsvideohttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/13/scientists-hope-to-control-red-tide-blooms/89000664007/Researchhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/14/assassination-by-frog-scientists-ponder-a-navalny-report/88680053007/Assistant Professor Dr. Yusan Yang quoted in USA Today for expertise on poison dart frog toxin.External ArticleMon, 16 Feb 2026 16:15:44 Assassination by frog? Scientists ponder a 'very surprising' report.Assistant Professor Dr. Yusan Yang quoted in USA Today for expertise on poison dart frog toxin.poison dart frog on tree tree or wood edgehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/14/assassination-by-frog-scientists-ponder-a-navalny-report/88680053007/Faculty Newshttps://www.popsci.com/environment/florida-scrub-millipede-discovered-grad-student/St. Petersburg M.S. Student Anne Sawl Studies Florida’s Rare Scrub Millipede on the Lake Wales RidgeExternal ArticleSat, 31 Jan 2026 16:18:20 Rare Florida scrub millipedes reproduce in captivity for the first timeSt. Petersburg M.S. Student Anne Sawl Studies Florida’s Rare Scrub Millipede on the Lake Wales Ridgestudent holds scrub millipede while displaying research areahttps://www.popsci.com/environment/florida-scrub-millipede-discovered-grad-student/Researchhttps://archive.is/W6VOJSt. Petersburg Associate Professor Dr. Sean Doody expert opinion featured in the Tampa Bay TimesExternal ArticleMon, 05 Jan 2026 16:20:42 Are invasive iguanas coming to tampa bay?St. Petersburg Associate Professor Dr. Sean Doody expert opinion featured in the Tampa Bay Timesgreen iguana perched on wood ledgehttps://archive.is/W6VOJFaculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/making-waves-integrative-biology-undergrads-get-hands-on-experience-on-the-open-sea.aspxDoctoral student Chase Mcguire TA for Fish Bio Lab leads collaborative education cruise across Tampa Bay to tag sharksExternal ArticleTue, 28 Oct 2025 09:18:17 Making waves: Undergrads get hands-on experience on the open seaDoctoral student Chase Mcguire TA for Fish Bio Lab leads collaborative education cruise across Tampa Bay to tag sharksUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/making-waves-integrative-biology-undergrads-get-hands-on-experience-on-the-open-sea.aspxhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/cas-professor-and-associate-dean-receives-highest-honor.aspxProfessor Jody Harwood named one of USF's 2025 Distinguished University ProfessorsExternal ArticleTue, 28 Oct 2025 09:17:28 CAS professor and associate dean receives highest honorProfessor Jody Harwood named one of USF's 2025 Distinguished University ProfessorsUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/cas-professor-and-associate-dean-receives-highest-honor.aspxFaculty News,Honors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/integrative-biology-professor-earns-top-honor-for-inspiring-next-generation-of-ecologists.aspxAssociate Professor Luanna Prevost received the Ecological Society of America’s (ESA) 2025 Eugene P. Odum Award for Excellence in Ecology EducationExternal ArticleTue, 28 Oct 2025 09:17:05 Professor earns top honor for inspiring next generation of ecologistsAssociate Professor Luanna Prevost received the Ecological Society of America’s (ESA) 2025 Eugene P. Odum Award for Excellence in Ecology EducationUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/integrative-biology-professor-earns-top-honor-for-inspiring-next-generation-of-ecologists.aspxFaculty News,Honors and Awardshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-coral-reef-functionally-extinct-marine-heat-wave/Assistant Professor John Parkinson reveals that Florida's 2023 marine heat caused extinction of reef building coralsExternal ArticleThu, 23 Oct 2025 09:18:51 Marine heat wave caused key part of Florida's coral reef to become "functionally extinct," report saysAssistant Professor John Parkinson reveals that Florida's 2023 marine heat caused extinction of reef building coralsUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-coral-reef-functionally-extinct-marine-heat-wave/https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)01030-9Post Doctoral Scholar Yu Zeng and Professor Stephen Deban co-author publicationExternal ArticleMon, 08 Sep 2025 09:21:08 Convergently evolved linear actuators in ballistic tonguesPost Doctoral Scholar Yu Zeng and Professor Stephen Deban co-author publicationUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)01030-9Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/saving-florida-coral-reef.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Institute+for+Digital+Exploration+makes+history+tangibleAssistant Professor John Parkinson advocate for coral reef protection and restorationExternal ArticleThu, 28 Aug 2025 09:23:51 In the Parkinson Lab at USF, saving Florida's Coral Reef is a top priorityAssistant Professor John Parkinson advocate for coral reef protection and restorationUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/saving-florida-coral-reef.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Institute+for+Digital+Exploration+makes+history+tangibleFaculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/mist-netting-for-malaria-professor-uses-birds-to-track-transmission.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Exposing+the+molecular+damage+of+alcohol+on+the+brainAssistant Professor Diego Santiago-Alarcon secure blood samples from birds to determine if they are infected with a blood parasiteExternal ArticleWed, 27 Aug 2025 09:24:48 Mist netting for malaria: professor uses birds to track transmissionAssistant Professor Diego Santiago-Alarcon secure blood samples from birds to determine if they are infected with a blood parasiteUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/mist-netting-for-malaria-professor-uses-birds-to-track-transmission.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Exposing+the+molecular+damage+of+alcohol+on+the+brainFaculty News,Research