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New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletail
Where do cobia and tripletail go across the Gulf and what can their movements reveal about their populations? A new USF-led study is tracking these popular sport fish to answer questions that could support recreational fishing, inform fisheries management decisions and strengthen coastal communities that depend on healthy fisheries.
September 16, 2026Research and Innovation
USF humanities students chart new career paths through $4.8 million internship program
One year after its launch, see how the first cohort of Mellon-funded interns is gaining hands-on experience across Tampa Bay through a program that will eventually provide up to 900 paid internships annually, funded by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.
August 31, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success
What mangrove leaves reveal about microplastic pollution in Tampa Bay
Microplastics can be found throughout Tampa Bay's waters, but little is known about how they accumulate on plant surfaces. USF graduate student Kate McLendon is examining mangrove leaves to better understand these hidden pollutants and their impact on coastal habitats.
August 28, 2026Research and Innovation
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 30, 2026Research and Innovation
USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions
Space isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.
July 28, 2026Research and Innovation
USF advances commercialization of new technologies in mosquito detection, ophthalmology and women’s health
The 91ÉçÇø Foundation and USF Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea – three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by USF faculty and research teams.
July 9, 2026Research and Innovation
National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaur
After more than 20 years of research, USF Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.
July 9, 2026Research and Innovation
USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists backed by a $2.5 million NIH grant, are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.
July 7, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
As the 13 colonies declared independence, 91ÉçÇø stayed loyal to Britain. But USF historian Erin Mauldin details how the state’s story impacted the outcome of the American Revolution.
July 2, 2026Features
How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension
Reading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.
June 9, 2026Research and Innovation
Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientists
USF scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.
April 10, 2026Research and Innovation
Two USF students named Goldwater Scholars
Computer science major Caleb Fernandes and applied mathematics and biomedical sciences major Diya Upadhyaya were awarded the honor, which is considered the nation’s highest for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
April 6, 2026Student Success