/arts-sciences/news/Recent posts from Arts & Sciencesen-usSun, 20 Sep 2026 14:28:21 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/news/events/i-belong/i-belong-week.aspxSeptember 30 through October 7Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:53:52 I Belong WeekSeptember 30 through October 7Bulls logo on green cloud background/arts-sciences/news/events/i-belong/i-belong-week.aspx/arts-sciences/news/2026/sept-26/dna-damage-continues-long-after-sun-exposure-usf-researchers-say-protective-measures-need-to-catch-up.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:55:26 DNA damage continues long after sun exposure; USF researchers say protective measures need to catch upLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/news/2026/sept-26/dna-damage-continues-long-after-sun-exposure-usf-researchers-say-protective-measures-need-to-catch-up.aspx/news/2026/new-gulf-wide-study-explores-cobia-and-tripletail.aspxAn $800,000 grant is helping USF researchers and partners track cobia and tripletail across the Gulf Coast to answer key questions about the species' migration patterns and populations. The findings could support recreational fishing, inform fisheries management decisions and strengthen coastal communities that depend on healthy fisheries.External ArticleWed, 16 Sep 2026 16:48:22 New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletailAn $800,000 grant is helping USF researchers and partners track cobia and tripletail across the Gulf Coast to answer key questions about the species' migration patterns and populations. The findings could support recreational fishing, inform fisheries management decisions and strengthen coastal communities that depend on healthy fisheries.Lucas Griffin and three research partners hold a cobia and tripletail on a boat in the Gulf./news/2026/new-gulf-wide-study-explores-cobia-and-tripletail.aspxResearch & Innovation/business/news/2026/09-14-zimmerman-limayem-fireside-chat.aspxOver 100 USF business students, most eager to get a foothold into the competitive marketing and advertising world, flocked to the event to hear from the industry icon.External ArticleMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:11:27 Advertising mogul Jordan Zimmerman talks sacrifice, AI and being a dreamer at USF fireside chatOver 100 USF business students, most eager to get a foothold into the competitive marketing and advertising world, flocked to the event to hear from the industry icon.Jordan Zimmerman and USF President Moez Limayem pose together with raised hands in front of a full audience./business/news/2026/09-14-zimmerman-limayem-fireside-chat.aspxCAS Newshttps://www.cnn.com/2026/09/14/health/working-from-home-health-effects-wellnessExternal ArticleMon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:15 CNN Health: You love working from home. It may be taking a toll on your mental healthtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/09/14/health/working-from-home-health-effects-wellnessCAS in the Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/anthropologist-studying-history-of-alcohol-awarded-rare-multi-country-fulbright.aspxSeveral years back, anthropologist John W. Arthur wrote a book tracing the history of beer. Now through a Fulbright award, he is traveling to Spain and Greece to expand on this work in countries with some of earliest known evidence of alcohol production.External ArticleWed, 09 Sep 2026 14:34:37 Anthropologist studying history of alcohol awarded rare, multi-country FulbrightSeveral years back, anthropologist John W. Arthur wrote a book tracing the history of beer. Now through a Fulbright award, he is traveling to Spain and Greece to expand on this work in countries with some of earliest known evidence of alcohol production.John W. Arthur, anthropologist, stands on a hillside overlooking a valley with clipboard in handhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/anthropologist-studying-history-of-alcohol-awarded-rare-multi-country-fulbright.aspxResearch & Innovation/honors/news/2026/chloe-jones-explores-chemistry-possibilities-through-research-experiences-across-the-country.aspxJudy Genshaft Honors College student Chloe Jones has taken her passion for chemistry beyond USF through two U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates, gaining field knowledge, building presentation skills, forming mentor relationships, and preparing for a future career as a researcher.External ArticleFri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:52 Chloe Jones Explores Chemistry Possibilities Through Research Experiences Across the CountryJudy Genshaft Honors College student Chloe Jones has taken her passion for chemistry beyond USF through two U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates, gaining field knowledge, building presentation skills, forming mentor relationships, and preparing for a future career as a researcher.Chloe Jones poses for The Honor Roll Podcast episode "Exploring Research, the Country, and REUs"/honors/news/2026/chloe-jones-explores-chemistry-possibilities-through-research-experiences-across-the-country.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/news/events/trailblazers/trailblazers.aspxThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:47:40 Trailblazersaudience at speaker event with graphic illustration/arts-sciences/news/events/trailblazers/trailblazers.aspx/news/2026/what-mangrove-leaves-reveal-about-microplastic-pollution-in-tampa-bay.aspxMicroplastics 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.External ArticleFri, 28 Aug 2026 14:16:27 What mangrove leaves reveal about microplastic pollution in Tampa BayMicroplastics 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.Kate McLendon, wearing a pink lab coat and blue gloves, examines red mangrove leaf samples in a fume hood/news/2026/what-mangrove-leaves-reveal-about-microplastic-pollution-in-tampa-bay.aspxResearch & Innovationhttps://www.wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-08-27/monument-honor-tampa-tie-buffalo-soldiers-all-black-army-regimentsExternal ArticleThu, 27 Aug 2026 15:09:23 WUSF: A new monument will honor Tampa鈥檚 tie to the all-Black Buffalo Soldiers regimentstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://www.wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-08-27/monument-honor-tampa-tie-buffalo-soldiers-all-black-army-regimentsCAS in the Newshttps://www.fox13news.com/video/fmc-5ynxn99gco7f2g83External ArticleThu, 27 Aug 2026 15:01:26 Fox13: Honoring the life & legacy of Dolly Partontablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://www.fox13news.com/video/fmc-5ynxn99gco7f2g83CAS in the News/news/2026/usfs-miss-florida-advances-to-miss-america-with-a-mission-to-raise-brain-injury-awareness.aspxUSF Honors College senior and Miss 91社区 Alexandra de Roos is preparing to compete for the Miss America title on Sept. 6, using the national stage to advocate for traumatic brain injury awareness and recovery.External ArticleWed, 26 Aug 2026 11:40:49 USF鈥檚 Miss 91社区 advances to Miss America with a mission to raise brain injury awarenessUSF Honors College senior and Miss 91社区 Alexandra de Roos is preparing to compete for the Miss America title on Sept. 6, using the national stage to advocate for traumatic brain injury awareness and recovery.Alexandra de Roos kneels in a black gown holding flowers as a crown is placed on her head/news/2026/usfs-miss-florida-advances-to-miss-america-with-a-mission-to-raise-brain-injury-awareness.aspxHonors & Awards,Studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-political-ecologist-to-educate-implement-nature-based-solutions-as-duckwall-professor.aspxAs the newly appointed Frank E. Duckwall Professor of 91社区 Studies, political ecologist Richard Mbatu will work to support the state鈥檚 efforts in using nature to solve problems.External ArticleWed, 26 Aug 2026 11:25:24 USF political ecologist to advance nature-based solutions as part of Duckwall ProfessorshipAs the newly appointed Frank E. Duckwall Professor of 91社区 Studies, political ecologist Richard Mbatu will work to support the state鈥檚 efforts in using nature to solve problems.Richard Mbatu points across the water from a rocky, mangrove-lined shoreline in Tampa Bayhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-political-ecologist-to-educate-implement-nature-based-solutions-as-duckwall-professor.aspxResearch & Innovation/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/cas-around-the-world-study-abroad-program.aspxCAS students spent the summer learning across coral reefs, ancient ruins, misty mountains, and global cities 鈥� discovering how place transforms learning and shapes the scholars, researchers, and leaders they鈥檙e becoming.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:33:35 CAS around the world: How global learning and interdisciplinary problem鈥憇olving shape students鈥� experienceCAS students spent the summer learning across coral reefs, ancient ruins, misty mountains, and global cities 鈥� discovering how place transforms learning and shapes the scholars, researchers, and leaders they鈥檙e becoming.CAS students in Kyoto, Japan during a study abroad program/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/cas-around-the-world-study-abroad-program.aspxCAS News,Students/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/understanding-intelligence-essential-with-ai-everywhere.aspxArtificial intelligence now shapes decisions across work and daily life. A new interdisciplinary Cognitive Science major offered by the USF College of Arts and Sciences asks what happens when machine capability meets human attention, language, trust and judgment.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:55:49 When AI is everywhere, understanding intelligence becomes essentialArtificial intelligence now shapes decisions across work and daily life. A new interdisciplinary Cognitive Science major offered by the USF College of Arts and Sciences asks what happens when machine capability meets human attention, language, trust and judgment.USF's Dr. Dayane Reis of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/understanding-intelligence-essential-with-ai-everywhere.aspxCAS News,Research & Innovation/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/cas-alum-mark-clennon-creative-rise.aspxClennon, a celebrated photographer and director, graduated from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications in 2010. His recent work can be found on the cover of Time magazine.Kellie Britch, College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Aug 2026 13:23:25 The creative rise of CAS alum Mark ClennonClennon, a celebrated photographer and director, graduated from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications in 2010. His recent work can be found on the cover of Time magazine.Mark Clennon behind the scenes on his photoshoot with LeBron James/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/cas-alum-mark-clennon-creative-rise.aspxAlumni/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/usf-brings-hands-on-biotechnology-to-tampa-bay-classrooms.aspxA partnership with the Amgen Foundation led by Associate Professor Luanna Prevost, gives local teachers access to lab equipment and training 鈥� and students a taste of real scientific discovery.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:20:18 USF brings hands-on biotechnology to Tampa Bay classroomsA partnership with the Amgen Foundation led by Associate Professor Luanna Prevost, gives local teachers access to lab equipment and training 鈥� and students a taste of real scientific discovery.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/usf-brings-hands-on-biotechnology-to-tampa-bay-classrooms.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/eye-tracking-research-explores-art-appreciation-at-the-dali-museum.aspxVisitors to the Salvador Dal铆 Museum can now influence the future of art exhibitions while contributing to research in cognitive psychology. A project is using eye tracking technology to explore how different curated experiences affect how people experience and appreciate art.External ArticleWed, 19 Aug 2026 16:21:02 Eye-tracking research explores art appreciation at the Dal铆 MuseumVisitors to the Salvador Dal铆 Museum can now influence the future of art exhibitions while contributing to research in cognitive psychology. A project is using eye tracking technology to explore how different curated experiences affect how people experience and appreciate art.A student views eye-tracking software displaying a pixelated artwork on a computer monitor.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/eye-tracking-research-explores-art-appreciation-at-the-dali-museum.aspxResearch & Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/flood-monitoring-system-expands-from-research-tool-to-critical-community-resource.aspxUSF St. Petersburg鈥檚 CRIS-HAZARD network now includes 40 cameras, a user-generated app and a growing community network focused on flood preparedness.External ArticleWed, 19 Aug 2026 16:02:13 Flood monitoring system expands from research tool to critical community resourceUSF St. Petersburg鈥檚 CRIS-HAZARD network now includes 40 cameras, a user-generated app and a growing community network focused on flood preparedness.A researcher presents flood monitoring camera footage and water level data from Bartlett Park on a screen.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/flood-monitoring-system-expands-from-research-tool-to-critical-community-resource.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research & Innovationhttps://www.wtsp.com/video/tech/science/filmmakers-work-to-document-mosquito-research-at-usf-in-tampa/67-e1a40ee6-8bbd-4256-bad6-d6a36cd5b922External ArticleTue, 18 Aug 2026 15:16:05 10 Tampa Bay: Filmmakers work to document mosquito research at USF in Tampa91社区: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wtsp.com/video/tech/science/filmmakers-work-to-document-mosquito-research-at-usf-in-tampa/67-e1a40ee6-8bbd-4256-bad6-d6a36cd5b922CAS in the Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/composting-initiative-launches-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxA partnership between USF St. Petersburg and the city has brought an industrial-sized composter to campus that will redirect tons of food waste each year from landfills while creating compost for community gardens, urban farms and landscaping.External ArticleMon, 17 Aug 2026 16:17:18 Composting initiative launches to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. PetersburgA partnership between USF St. Petersburg and the city has brought an industrial-sized composter to campus that will redirect tons of food waste each year from landfills while creating compost for community gardens, urban farms and landscaping.A group cuts a ribbon at an outdoor ceremony launching a composting facility, with shipping containers in the background.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/composting-initiative-launches-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research & Innovation/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/this-internship-program-is-inspiring-humanities-students-to-chart-new-career-paths.aspxA year ago, Sabrina Karazoun was one of many college students working an hourly job that wasn't aligned with her career goals. Today, she's living in Brazil and teaching English at an institution that supports language learners of all ages. Her secret? Applying for a paid internship through the Mellon Humanities Internship Program.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:06:33 One year in: This internship program is inspiring humanities students to chart new career pathsA year ago, Sabrina Karazoun was one of many college students working an hourly job that wasn't aligned with her career goals. Today, she's living in Brazil and teaching English at an institution that supports language learners of all ages. Her secret? Applying for a paid internship through the Mellon Humanities Internship Program.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/news/2026/aug-26/this-internship-program-is-inspiring-humanities-students-to-chart-new-career-paths.aspxStudentshttps://www.wfla.com/news/florida/gopher-tortoise-reclassified-as-critically-endangered-researchers-say/External ArticleMon, 17 Aug 2026 11:39:37 WFLA: Gopher tortoise reclassified as critically endangered, researchers saytablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://www.wfla.com/news/florida/gopher-tortoise-reclassified-as-critically-endangered-researchers-say/CAS in the News/honors/news/2026/a-lifelong-learner-honors-graduate-britlee-yant-looks-ahead-to-graduate-school.aspxBritlee Yant graduates this summer with her bachelor's degree, turning her childhood dream into a major milestone as she continues her quest for knowledge by pursing her master鈥檚 degree.External ArticleTue, 11 Aug 2026 11:35:50 A Lifelong Learner: Honors Graduate Britlee Yant Looks Ahead to Graduate SchoolBritlee Yant graduates this summer with her bachelor's degree, turning her childhood dream into a major milestone as she continues her quest for knowledge by pursing her master鈥檚 degree.Britlee Yant in USF cap and gown holding up the Go Bulls hand sign with a bull statue in the background/honors/news/2026/a-lifelong-learner-honors-graduate-britlee-yant-looks-ahead-to-graduate-school.aspxStudentshttps://time.com/article/2026/08/05/vibrio-vulnificus-flesh-eating-bacteria-florida-death/External ArticleThu, 06 Aug 2026 16:20:00 TIME: What to Know About the 鈥楩lesh-Eating鈥� Bacteria That Killed Someone in 91社区tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://time.com/article/2026/08/05/vibrio-vulnificus-flesh-eating-bacteria-florida-death/CAS in the News/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-8.aspxThe group features 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 77 student veterans and graduates from 19 countries and 39 states.External ArticleMon, 03 Aug 2026 00:22:57 USF to confer more than 2,600 degrees during commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8The group features 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 77 student veterans and graduates from 19 countries and 39 states.139th commencement convocation summer 2026 listing image depicting three USF students in graduation attire/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-8.aspxStudentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/employabull-student-dives-into-seagrass-research-internship.aspxEnvironmental science and policy major Olivia Smith is gaining hands-on marine science experience while restoring a vital 91社区 ecosystem.External ArticleSat, 01 Aug 2026 14:24:30 Employ-A-Bull: Student dives into seagrass research internshipEnvironmental science and policy major Olivia Smith is gaining hands-on marine science experience while restoring a vital 91社区 ecosystem.USF undergraduate student Olivia "Olive" Smith studying seagrasses in the field as part of her internshiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/employabull-student-dives-into-seagrass-research-internship.aspxResearch & Innovation,Students/arts-sciences/news/2026/is-nolans-odyssey-faithful-to-homer-usf-faculty-weigh-in.aspxAudiences have been divided over Nolan鈥檚 creative direction since Universal Pictures released the first promotional images last year.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:36:24 Is Nolan's 'Odyssey' faithful to Homer? USF faculty weigh inAudiences have been divided over Nolan鈥檚 creative direction since Universal Pictures released the first promotional images last year.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/news/2026/is-nolans-odyssey-faithful-to-homer-usf-faculty-weigh-in.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-office-of-graduate-studies.aspxDerek Wildman is an internationally recognized scholar, researcher and academic leader who has advanced scientific discovery and student success through his work in genomics, public health and graduate education.External ArticleThu, 30 Jul 2026 13:24:57 CAS alumna's gift creates endowment for undergraduate researchDerek Wildman is an internationally recognized scholar, researcher and academic leader who has advanced scientific discovery and student success through his work in genomics, public health and graduate education.Derek Wildman the new dean for the Office of Graduate Studies/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-office-of-graduate-studies.aspxCAS Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-floridas-sea-turtle-hatchlings-find-the-ocean-in-the-dark.aspxBiologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature鈥檚 longest survival gambles.External ArticleWed, 29 Jul 2026 00:45:18 How 91社区鈥檚 sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the darkBiologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature鈥檚 longest survival gambles.A leatherback turtle lays her eggs near Juno Beach, 91社区. Photo courtesy: Deby Cassillhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-floridas-sea-turtle-hatchlings-find-the-ocean-in-the-dark.aspxResearch & Innovation/news/2026/usf-scientists-advance-space-agriculture.aspxChristina Richards, a researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology, is applying her lab's plant genomics expertise to a multidisciplinary USF effort exploring whether mangroves and other resilient coastal plants could survive space-like conditions. The work is part of a broader push at USF's ASTRA Center studying sustainable agriculture for future moon and Mars missions.External ArticleTue, 28 Jul 2026 13:56:15 USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missionsChristina Richards, a researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology, is applying her lab's plant genomics expertise to a multidisciplinary USF effort exploring whether mangroves and other resilient coastal plants could survive space-like conditions. The work is part of a broader push at USF's ASTRA Center studying sustainable agriculture for future moon and Mars missions.USF researchers testing space agriculture systems/news/2026/usf-scientists-advance-space-agriculture.aspxResearch & Innovation/world/news/2026/pierce-uk-center-of-british-diplomacy.aspxUSF students in Associate Professor Scott Solomon's British Politics, Culture, and Life class met with Dame Karen Pierce, one of the UK's most senior diplomats, at the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in Westminster. The visit was part of the USF in London summer program Solomon co-leads.External ArticleWed, 22 Jul 2026 10:29:56 In visit to the iconic center of British diplomacy, USF students hear life lessons from trailblazer Dame Karen PierceUSF students in Associate Professor Scott Solomon's British Politics, Culture, and Life class met with Dame Karen Pierce, one of the UK's most senior diplomats, at the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in Westminster. The visit was part of the USF in London summer program Solomon co-leads.USF students with Dame Karen Pierce in London/world/news/2026/pierce-uk-center-of-british-diplomacy.aspxStudents/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-sy-woei-hao.aspxSy-Woei Hao earned her bachelor's degrees in biology and psychology from USF before becoming an attorney and Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution at Stetson University College of Law. She's now pursuing a PhD in educational psychology at USF, drawing on her legal background to study how law students prepare for advocacy competitions.External ArticleMon, 20 Jul 2026 15:50:03 Catching Up With Honors Alum Sy-Woei HaoSy-Woei Hao earned her bachelor's degrees in biology and psychology from USF before becoming an attorney and Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution at Stetson University College of Law. She's now pursuing a PhD in educational psychology at USF, drawing on her legal background to study how law students prepare for advocacy competitions.Sy-Woei Hao, USF Honors alumna/honors/news/2026/catching-up-with-honors-alum-sy-woei-hao.aspxAlumnihttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/took-homer-experts-see-odyssey-203044755.html?guccounter=1%26guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFtcy5wdWJsaWMub25lY2RuLnN0YXRpYy5taWNyb3NvZnQv%26guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGI5GM_JLixBtMC94GeVHAzdCPnEZmWh2YYwnDeIV77_FmC9_oNsBAVM7PCI5PAjgIT_nMzGZ8GVvtOT53lFCH7zuoKIjxzw5qega_FXaIJTKDfhBbQEBGjd0866FndPWczH6EMT1VW71xUGTzsfKC8w_hMv01VvVivxUdSYfaMdExternal ArticleFri, 17 Jul 2026 15:02:38 Yahoo News: We took Homer experts to see 鈥楾he Odyssey.鈥� What did they think?tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/took-homer-experts-see-odyssey-203044755.html?guccounter=1%26guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWFtcy5wdWJsaWMub25lY2RuLnN0YXRpYy5taWNyb3NvZnQv%26guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGI5GM_JLixBtMC94GeVHAzdCPnEZmWh2YYwnDeIV77_FmC9_oNsBAVM7PCI5PAjgIT_nMzGZ8GVvtOT53lFCH7zuoKIjxzw5qega_FXaIJTKDfhBbQEBGjd0866FndPWczH6EMT1VW71xUGTzsfKC8w_hMv01VvVivxUdSYfaMdCAS in the News/arts-sciences/news/2026/experts-and-students-red-tide-research-summer-science-program.aspxThe inaugural Suncoast Student Science Experience brought together high school students, scientists, researchers, educators and conservation professionals to explore the impacts of red tide. The program culminated in a student symposium showcasing the participants' research.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:24:02 Inspired by curiosity: Students and experts explore red tide through summer science programThe inaugural Suncoast Student Science Experience brought together high school students, scientists, researchers, educators and conservation professionals to explore the impacts of red tide. The program culminated in a student symposium showcasing the participants' research.A group of high school students wearing bright yellow safety vests stand on a waterfront pier with cameras and binoculars. A scientist or instructor in a blue shirt holds a clipboard and speaks to them. The group faces the water under a cloudy sky, participating in an outdoor field activity./arts-sciences/news/2026/experts-and-students-red-tide-research-summer-science-program.aspxCommunity Engagement,Students/news/2026/national-geographic-museum-showcases-usf-professors-bronze-dinosaur-sculpture.aspxAfter 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.External ArticleThu, 09 Jul 2026 14:54:03 National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor鈥檚 bronze reconstruction of iconic 鈥渇irst bird鈥� dinosaurAfter 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.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/national-geographic-museum-showcases-usf-professors-bronze-dinosaur-sculpture.aspxHonors & Awards,Research & Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/brag-awards-advance-usf-technologies-in-mosquito-detection-optometry-and-womens-health.aspxRyan Carney of the Department of Integrative Biology co-invented the SmartTrap, an AI-powered mosquito detection device recently awarded a Bull Ring Accelerator Grant to help bring it to market. The grant round also funded two other USF startups working on at-home glaucoma testing and a menopause-support supplement.External ArticleThu, 09 Jul 2026 09:35:53 BRAG awards advance commercialization of USF technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women鈥檚 healthRyan Carney of the Department of Integrative Biology co-invented the SmartTrap, an AI-powered mosquito detection device recently awarded a Bull Ring Accelerator Grant to help bring it to market. The grant round also funded two other USF startups working on at-home glaucoma testing and a menopause-support supplement.SmartTrap mosquito detection device/research-innovation/news/2026/brag-awards-advance-usf-technologies-in-mosquito-detection-optometry-and-womens-health.aspxResearch & Innovationhttps://art19.com/shows/weather-geeks/episodes/ab209e31-eabe-4e00-9657-62fd84a22520External ArticleWed, 08 Jul 2026 13:49:51 The Weather Channel: The Next Hurricane Scale?tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://art19.com/shows/weather-geeks/episodes/ab209e31-eabe-4e00-9657-62fd84a22520CAS in the Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/in-the-oceans-dark-middle-usf-scientist-helped-reveal-31-new-species.aspxUSF marine scientist Heather Judkins joined an international expedition in the tropical South Atlantic focused on the ocean's midwater 鈥� and came back with 31 species believed to be new to science, including nine new jellyfish and seven new siphonophores.External ArticleTue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:14 In the ocean鈥檚 dark middle, a USF scientist helped reveal 31 new speciesUSF marine scientist Heather Judkins joined an international expedition in the tropical South Atlantic focused on the ocean's midwater 鈥� and came back with 31 species believed to be new to science, including nine new jellyfish and seven new siphonophores.Pelagic octopus and jellyfish, deep seahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/in-the-oceans-dark-middle-usf-scientist-helped-reveal-31-new-species.aspxResearch & Innovation/news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxA 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 are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.External ArticleTue, 07 Jul 2026 10:23:08 USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatmentA 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 are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxResearch & Innovationhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/cdc-reports-early-strong-start-west-nile-virus-seasonExternal ArticleMon, 06 Jul 2026 10:01:16 FOX13: CDC reports early, strong start to West Nile virus seasontablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/cdc-reports-early-strong-start-west-nile-virus-seasonCAS in the News/arts-sciences/news/2026/professor-travels-america-250yr-milestone.aspxUSF professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan marked America250 in a unique way: by standing in her 50th and final state. Her cross鈥慶ountry milestone became a reflection on the founding ideals that continue to shape the nation.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 Traveling the nation to understand it: A USF professor鈥檚 America250 milestoneUSF professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan marked America250 in a unique way: by standing in her 50th and final state. Her cross鈥慶ountry milestone became a reflection on the founding ideals that continue to shape the nation.USF professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan standing in room with America250 memorabilia/arts-sciences/news/2026/professor-travels-america-250yr-milestone.aspxCAS News,Community Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-florida-helped-shape-the-american-revolution.aspxAs the country marks 250 years of independence, USF St. Petersburg historian Erin Mauldin explains why 91社区 stayed loyal to Britain during the Revolution and how that loyalty still shaped the outcome of a global war.External ArticleMon, 29 Jun 2026 09:38:28 Not one of the original 13 colonies, how 91社区 helped shape the American RevolutionAs the country marks 250 years of independence, USF St. Petersburg historian Erin Mauldin explains why 91社区 stayed loyal to Britain during the Revolution and how that loyalty still shaped the outcome of a global war.18th-century engraving depicting a military siege with soldiers, cavalry, and an explosion at a fortificationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-florida-helped-shape-the-american-revolution.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research & Innovationhttps://www.newsweek.com/venezuela-earthquake-photos-turkey-haiti-chile-comparison-magnitude-12119904External ArticleThu, 25 Jun 2026 09:07:59 Newsweek: Venezuela Earthquakes Compared to Largest Tremors in Past 15 Years: Photostablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.newsweek.com/venezuela-earthquake-photos-turkey-haiti-chile-comparison-magnitude-12119904CAS in the News/arts-sciences/news/2026/cas-students-inaugural-dc-experience-with-gnsi.aspxThe GNSI DC Experience took CAS students beyond the classroom and into the heart of the nation鈥檚 capital. The insights 鈥� and connections 鈥� they brought home are shaping what comes next.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:15:28 Empowering future leaders: CAS students join GNSI鈥檚 inaugural D.C. experienceThe GNSI DC Experience took CAS students beyond the classroom and into the heart of the nation鈥檚 capital. The insights 鈥� and connections 鈥� they brought home are shaping what comes next.CAS students at The Pentagon Department of War in DC/arts-sciences/news/2026/cas-students-inaugural-dc-experience-with-gnsi.aspxCommunity Engagement,Honors & Awards,Students/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxUSF cybersecurity and political science student Sahasra Upputuru placed among the top three competitors nationally and advanced to the Red Bull Basement World Final in San Francisco, pitching SafeStep Secure, an app she built to help protect people from scam calls and digital fraud.External ArticleTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:32:34 USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement CompetitionUSF cybersecurity and political science student Sahasra Upputuru placed among the top three competitors nationally and advanced to the Red Bull Basement World Final in San Francisco, pitching SafeStep Secure, an app she built to help protect people from scam calls and digital fraud.Sahasra Upputuru speaks on stage at Red Bull Basement finals/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxCAS News,Community Engagement,Honors & Awards,Studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, USF students are finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.External ArticleTue, 16 Jun 2026 14:03:25 USF students heading to the FIFA World CupFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, USF students are finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.91社区: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxCommunity Engagement,Students/news/2026/eye-movements-and-brain-activity-shape-reading-comprehension.aspxReading seems like a straightforward process, but it鈥檚 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.External ArticleMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:17:22 How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehensionReading seems like a straightforward process, but it鈥檚 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.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/eye-movements-and-brain-activity-shape-reading-comprehension.aspxResearch & Innovation/news/2026/70-years-of-usf-research.aspxSince its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.External ArticleMon, 15 Jun 2026 10:19:22 70 years of discovery: How USF built a research powerhouseSince its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/70-years-of-usf-research.aspxResearch & Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/longtime-usf-stpetersburg-professors-book-catchingsight-reveals-what-it-means-to-be-seen.aspxLongtime USF St. Petersburg ethics professor Deni Elliott has written her first memoir, Catching Sight, about low vision, guide dogs, and what it means to be truly seen.External ArticleWed, 10 Jun 2026 13:46:48 Longtime USF St. Petersburg professor鈥檚 book, Catching Sight, reveals what it means to be seenLongtime USF St. Petersburg ethics professor Deni Elliott has written her first memoir, Catching Sight, about low vision, guide dogs, and what it means to be truly seen.Dr. Deni Elliott and her guide doghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/longtime-usf-stpetersburg-professors-book-catchingsight-reveals-what-it-means-to-be-seen.aspxCAS News,Research & Innovation