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Glider in action.

How a USF glider helped forecast Hurricane Helene

As Florida braced for Hurricane Helene, an underwater glider operated by the College of Marine Science was in a unique and precarious position - it was the only submersible research vessel in the direct path of the storm.

October 24, 2024Research and Innovation

St. Pete Beach flooding during hurricane helene

A new app developed by USF researchers tracks flooding in coastal communities during hurricanes Helene and Milton

A web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in coastal communities provided scientists with essential data from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

October 24, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation

Tiffany Chenneville in Washington D.C.

Psychology professor receives prestigious Executive Branch Fellowship with the National Science Foundation

USF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.

October 22, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

On the history, science and wonderment of Florida’s springs

Florida is home to one of the largest concentrations of freshwater springs on the planet. A new book from Chris Meindl, director of the USF Florida Studies Program, chronicles the unique geology, centuries of history and the current state of springs in the sunshine state.

October 22, 2024Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Deep-sea discovery shines light on life in the twilight zone

A study revealing low levels of iron in the ocean's twilight zone and how bacteria scavenge the nutrient from surrounding seawater was published in the journal Nature. The study could change the way scientists view microbial processes in the deep ocean and offer new insight into the ocean’s capacity to absorb carbon.

September 26, 2024Research and Innovation

Fintech luncheon meeting.

Business leaders engage with faculty on the rapidly evolving field and future of fintech

Both businesses and universities are grappling with the disruptive nature of fintech that is rapidly transforming industries. Which is why business leaders across Tampa Bay came together to engage with USF faculty about fintech research and academic programs.

September 20, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Skeletons and shells from an invasive species of foraminifera are helping build beaches like this one in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

An “invasive” marine organism has become an economic resource in the eastern Mediterranean

A recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.

September 12, 2024Research and Innovation

Dana Smith conducts dementia research in the PACT lab.

A great grandmother inspired this student's research into dementia

Growing up, Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.

September 10, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Life

Heather Judkins examines squid on board DEEPEND research cruise.

Marine researcher part of expeditions discovering species and uncovering benefits of the deep sea

Using tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, USF Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.

September 4, 2024Research and Innovation

Recruiting for PACT study.

University of South Florida to extend recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention research through December 2024

The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.

August 21, 2024Research and Innovation

Professor Zafer Unal highlighting functionality on TeacherServer platform.

Curious how teachers use AI in the classroom, professor creates popular online platform to enhance learning

A new online platform featuring more than 640 tools seeks to help educators incorporate artificial intelligence in the classroom to enhance learning. 

August 12, 2024Research and Innovation

South Florida’s estuaries, including Florida Bay, pictured here. Credit: National Park Service

Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean

Sea surface temperatures are on the rise around the world, but the problem is pronounced in the estuaries and shallow coastal waters of South Florida.

August 7, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation

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