https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:54:07 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/artemis-2-launch-reveals-unique-seismic-activity-captured-by-usf-scientists.aspxUSF scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:27:20 Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientistsUSF scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/artemis-2-launch-reveals-unique-seismic-activity-captured-by-usf-scientists.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Joey Garcia,School of Geoscienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxSince its launch, the USF program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:07:46 USF’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainabilitySince its launch, the USF program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dancehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,USF Information Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-creates-oceanic-tracking-model-to-urge-investigators-to-revive-search-for-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight.aspxThe new method can reconstruct the drift path and origin of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers onboard.Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 USF geoscientist creates oceanic tracking model to urge investigators to revive search for missing Malaysia Airlines flightThe new method can reconstruct the drift path and origin of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers onboard.USF geoscientist creates oceanic tracking model to urge investigators to revive search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-creates-oceanic-tracking-model-to-urge-investigators-to-revive-search-for-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,School of Geoscienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/hurricane-hunting-to-beach-erosion-usf-prepares-next-generation-for-weather-related-expertise.aspxStudents traveled throughout the Tampa Bay region to gather an interdisciplinary perspective on the social and physical impacts of severe weather and climate-related disasters.Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:30:00 Hurricane hunting to beach erosion: USF prepares next generation for weather-related expertiseStudents traveled throughout the Tampa Bay region to gather an interdisciplinary perspective on the social and physical impacts of severe weather and climate-related disasters.Hurricane hunting to beach erosion: USF prepares next generation for weather-related expertiseUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/hurricane-hunting-to-beach-erosion-usf-prepares-next-generation-for-weather-related-expertise.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,School of Geoscienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, USF is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers work to create a safer, more prepared Florida for hurricane seasonFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, USF is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Power grid failure simulationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Engineering,School of Aging Studies,School of Geosciences,School of Public Affairshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-and-epa-collaborate-to-improve-nationwide-water-quality-and-management.aspxResearchers developed a new classification system that will help improve methods for targeting wetland restoration and protection. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 USF and EPA collaborate to improve nationwide water quality and managementResearchers developed a new classification system that will help improve methods for targeting wetland restoration and protection. Aerial view of wetlands in Alaska, near Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks | Photo by: Mark Rainshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-and-epa-collaborate-to-improve-nationwide-water-quality-and-management.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,School of Geoscienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-discovers-new-phosphorus-material-after-new-port-richey-lightning-strike.aspxDue to a chemical reaction caused by a lightning strike, a new phosphorus material developed for the first time in solid form on Earth.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strikeDue to a chemical reaction caused by a lightning strike, a new phosphorus material developed for the first time in solid form on Earth.Matthew Pasek holding a fulguritehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-discovers-new-phosphorus-material-after-new-port-richey-lightning-strike.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,School of Geoscienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/mitigating-volcano-hazards-usf-students-and-alumni-travel-to-hawaii-to-study-mauna-loa-eruption.aspxWith a rare instrument, the USF team is analyzing data from the Mauna Loa eruption to better understand lava flows to help mitigate dangers.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Mitigating volcano hazards: USF students and alumna travel to Hawaii to study Mauna Loa eruptionWith a rare instrument, the USF team is analyzing data from the Mauna Loa eruption to better understand lava flows to help mitigate dangers.Students setting up radar at volcanohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/mitigating-volcano-hazards-usf-students-and-alumni-travel-to-hawaii-to-study-mauna-loa-eruption.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,School of Geoscienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-geoscientists-deploy-to-study-evacuation-behavior-ahead-of-hurricane-ian.aspxAs the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 USF geoscientists deploy to study evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane IanAs the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.Former USF geosciences graduate student Michelle Saunders surveys individuals evacuating during Hurricane Irma in 2017https://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-geoscientists-deploy-to-study-evacuation-behavior-ahead-of-hurricane-ian.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Florida Department of Health,MyUSF,School of Geoscienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-professor-tackles-floridas-water-resource-challenges.aspxMark Rains, professor of geology in the USF School of Geosciences and the state’s chief science officer, is using his expertise in hydrological sciences to understand how stakeholders use shared water resources and then as a team, how we might rebuild some of the original water flow paths into Florida's modern landscape.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:05:39 USF professor tackles Florida's water resource challengesMark Rains, professor of geology in the USF School of Geosciences and the state’s chief science officer, is using his expertise in hydrological sciences to understand how stakeholders use shared water resources and then as a team, how we might rebuild some of the original water flow paths into Florida's modern landscape.USF professor tackles Florida's water resource challengeshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-professor-tackles-floridas-water-resource-challenges.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,School of Geosciences,Torie Doll