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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢psychologists report uptick in online disinhibition

Social distancing has moved almost all in-person interactions online, which may be leading to more productive therapy sessions. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢psychologists are noticing more instances of online disinhibition. The behavior is similar to when you share a car ride and speak more freely since you’re not looking at anyone face-to-face.

May 22, 2020University News

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢engineers awarded NSF grant to fight COVID-19 using big data

A team of researchers from the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ College of Engineering is developing a digital tool to give government agencies, researchers and health professionals unparalleled insight into COVID-19.

May 20, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

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USF-Nielsen survey measures public opinion of Floridians on COVID-19 social and economic impacts

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ and Nielsen today announced the results of a statewide survey of Floridians to analyze public opinion related to the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 20, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

In 1914, John Evans was lynched in St. Petersburg. Evans was accused of the murder of the real estate developer Ed Sherman and attacking Sherman’s wife. Evans was a laborer who was recently fired by Sherman. Though never identified and never given a trial, Evans was arrested and thrown in jail. On the night of November 12, a mob took him from the jail, and in front of 1,500 people from the local community, hanged him from a light post.

May 18, 2020University News

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Libraries announced today it received a $25,000 grant from Truist Financial Corp. to establish the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Libraries COVID-19 Research and Information Fund.

May 18, 2020COVID-19, University News

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢engineers create ‘ear savers,’ providing relief to health professionals treating coronavirus patients

Medical professionals are required to wear face masks, often continuously during 14-hour shifts. The elastic bands can be painful, and cause sores and headaches. In order to improve their comfort, engineers at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Engineering have manufactured a special plastic strip that’s lined with hooks, making the straps adjustable.

May 18, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation, University News

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Two USF-based centers team up to tackle K-12 cybersecurity education across Florida

Two state centers based at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ have announced an ambitious partnership to help Florida public schools provide classes on cybersecurity skills to their K-12 students.

May 14, 2020University News

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Esports growing in popularity, becomes official recreational program at USF

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ has officially launched an electronic sports (esports) program, providing video gamers from all three аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢campuses the opportunity to connect with one another and compete in both intramural and intercollegiate tournaments in a digital space.

May 13, 2020University News

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢recognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.

May 13, 2020COVID-19, University News

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢-Nielsen survey measures public opinion on COVID-19 response

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ and Nielsen today announced the results of a statewide survey of Floridians to assess public opinion related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 13, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

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Tampa Bay area landmarks lit up in green and gold to honor аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢graduates

While the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅϢ’s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.

May 11, 2020COVID-19, University News

2020 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Virtual Commencement Ceremonies

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢President Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢in Tampa, 544 from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢St. Petersburg and 280 from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Sarasota-Manatee.

May 9, 2020COVID-19, University News

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