By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing
In many ways, the upward trajectory of USF St. Petersburg has mirrored and supported the growth of Tampa Bay. Over the years, the campus has transformed from a commuter school with a handful of buildings to a residential campus with state-of-the-art facilities. Top-notch instructors prepare the next generation of talent and stellar faculty conduct vital research locally and globally.
It is an immensely exciting time to be at USF St. Petersburg, and you will read stories highlighting this momentum in this issue of Innovations, our campus magazine.
A year on from the worst hurricane season for Tampa Bay in memory, learn how USF researchers are unlocking the secrets behind why extreme storms rapidly intensify and spearheading technology and community collaborations to better document impacts on land. Read about how we are addressing the coming nursing shortage in the state and providing executive education and training so today’s professionals can become the business leaders of tomorrow.
Within these pages you will also find the many remarkable achievements of our students and alumni, from those using AI tools to better decipher how the mind works to siblings launching respective startups to a graduate who is at the forefront of the local documentary filmmaking scene.
“The stories in this magazine showcase how we are working together, across USF campuses and Tampa Bay, to address challenges and solve problems while helping our students achieve their educational dreams and prepare for the future,” said Thomas Smith, interim regional chancellor at USF St. Petersburg.