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Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realize
Habitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.
February 25, 2025Research
USF student aims to protect emergency responders
Most of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?
February 25, 2025Student Research
Two USF faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology
University of South Florida Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.
February 24, 2025Honors and Awards
Nine USF faculty named senior members of National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors has named nine University of South Florida faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.
February 20, 2025Honors and Awards
USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine exploration
A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.
February 19, 2025Research
Professor Diaz-Elsayed named Faculty Mentor of the Year by Florida Undergraduate Research Association
She received the award during the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference opening ceremony on Friday, February 14 at the USF Marshall Student Center.
February 15, 2025Honors and Awards
From classroom to discovery: USF students make waves with transformative research
This weekend, University of South Florida students are showcasing their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.
February 14, 2025Student Research
USF researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malaria
Stopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Center for Global Health and Inter-Disciplinary Research.
February 12, 2025Research
USF Future of Food Think Tank’s bold vision to fight food insecurity
The Future of Food Think Tank at the University of South Florida held its official launch in late January, convening a diverse group of researchers, health professionals and community leaders to tackle one of the most critical challenges of our time—food insecurity.
February 11, 2025Research
Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows
Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.
February 6, 2025Honors and Awards
St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest return to spark curiosity and expand knowledge in STEM and art
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.
February 6, 2025Research
Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance technologies in healthcare, environmental sustainability and disaster preparedness
This initiative supports pioneering research projects with significant commercial potential, providing each selected faculty-led team with up to $25,000 in seed funding to advance their innovations toward market readiness.
February 5, 2025Honors and Awards