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Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangible
For ܽƵapps involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.
February 24, 2025Research

Two USF faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology
ܽƵapp 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, 2025Accomplishments, Research

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 24, 2025Research

School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adults
Amelia Anderson, School of Information assistant ܽƵapp, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.
February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brain
Dr. Stanley Stevens, ܽƵapp in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.
February 20, 2025Research

Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growth
Nearly 100 ܽƵapps participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.
February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Events, Research

Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identity
Aisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.
February 18, 2025Research

National Science Foundation names two USF faculty ‘Ocean Decade Champions’
The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction.
February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research
Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.
February 5, 2025Research

Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer’s ‘female disease’ myth and educate men on risks
Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.
February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research

USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water
The ܽƵapp is collaborating with the ܽƵapp Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved ܽƵapp Area neighborhood.
January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Anthropological research by USF ܽƵapp will support Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Antoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter’s life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.
January 24, 2025Research