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Gandy Bridge turns 100, how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢is preserving its history
When built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Special Collections.
November 25, 2024Community Partnerships
Why manatees are likely not Florida natives
Manatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢.
November 20, 2024Research and Innovation
How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars
An international research team led by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.
November 18, 2024Research and Innovation
A groundbreaking new study conducted by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.
November 14, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals
Through advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.
November 14, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢student intersects medicine and law
Ahmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.
November 13, 2024Student Success, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers awarded $2 million to create device for simplifying DNA damage testing
Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.
October 29, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress
Findings from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.
October 28, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement
The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.
October 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News
A team of researchers led by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.
October 4, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.
September 13, 2024Research and Innovation