https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/ib/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 23 Jul 2026 01:50:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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 News