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Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium
The two-day research symposium on USF’s Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses featured 151 scholars presenting 128 research projects.
July 30, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Life
How Florida’s sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the dark
Biologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature’s longest survival gambles.
July 29, 2026Research and Innovation
Employ-A-Bull: Student dives into seagrass research internship
Environmental science and policy major Olivia Smith is gaining hands-on marine science experience while restoring a vital Florida ecosystem.
July 24, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Life
In the ocean’s dark middle, a USF scientist helped reveal 31 new species
Marine scientist Heather Judkins joined an expedition off Brazil’s coast that used advanced technology to study fragile life in the ocean’s least-explored habitat.
July 7, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation
USF’s Keys Marine Laboratory prepares for historic El Niño threat to Florida’s Coral Reef
Record-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, USF researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.
July 7, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation
Not one of the original 13 colonies, how Florida helped shape the American Revolution
As the 13 colonies declared independence, Florida remained a British territory. But historian Erin Mauldin details how the state’s story impacted the outcome of the American Revolution.
June 29, 2026Research and Innovation
How an alum turned the art of debate into opportunity for thousands
Alumni David Trigaux's work at USF St. Petersburg became the foundation for a new debate network across the D.C. region.
May 27, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation
Federal-university partnership advances coordinated human trafficking response to support victims
A new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.
May 22, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Undergraduates showcase projects, build foundation for future research at annual conference
The signature event across USF campuses highlighted projects that hundreds of students conducted throughout the academic year, providing for many their first experience with scientific and social research.
April 29, 2026Campus News, Events, Research and Innovation
Podcast highlights local research and programs with far-reaching impacts
The College of Marine Science recently launched season two of “The Rising Tides Podcast" that will give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at oceanography in action and a glimpse at the future of marine science.
April 29, 2026Research and Innovation
Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida’s marine environment
For more than ten years, bold research led by the USF College of Marine Science has improved understanding of harmful algae blooms, fisheries health and the water quality of South Florida.
April 3, 2026Research and Innovation
Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal funding
An expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.
March 25, 2026Research and Innovation