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USF/FIO’s Keys Marine Laboratory to house thousands of corals to mitigate impact from historic ocean heat wave

The Keys Marine Laboratory contains one of the largest temperature-controlled seawater systems in the Florida Keys, allowing for the study of corals and other marine organisms as well as offering a refuge for them to live, rehabilitate and grow.

July 24, 2023Research

Department of Defense awards USF professor $700,000 to study Kremlin propaganda and internet usage patterns among Russians

Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and director of the USF Institute for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies (IREES), Golfo Alexopoulos, has been awarded a $700,000 grant to study Russian speakers in online spaces, including Kremlin propaganda and internet usage patterns among Russians.

July 19, 2023Global Research, Research

Using a comprehensive hearing intervention designed, tested, and implemented by researchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, the multi-site ACHIEVE study examined the efficacy of hearing aids for reducing long-term cognitive decline in older adults.

July 18, 2023Health, Research

The marine science research hub at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St Petersburg campus has added the most state-of-the-art vessel in its fleet, thanks to an ocean nonprofit on the other side of the country.

July 18, 2023Research

Researchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ are urging people to help them track mosquitoes using their smart phones. Assistant professor Ryan Carney said it’s as simple as snapping a photograph of any mosquito you come across. Through partner apps, the photos are then analyzed using artificial intelligence, identifying the species and their habitats.

July 17, 2023Research

Shiv Shukla, a graduate student in conservation biology, is studying a snake fungal disease found in Florida. See what he plans to do with the findings inside the herpetology lab at USF, where Shukla tests the venomous and non-venomous snakes.

July 13, 2023Research

Ship granted to USF will enhance Florida Institute of Oceanography’s efforts to build a robust ocean science and maritime workforce

After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to USF is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.

July 12, 2023Research

USF has a new floating classroom that’s more technologically advanced than any other vessel in the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s fleet. USF and FIO debuted their new vessel, the Western Flyer, at USF’s St. Pete campus Wednesday morning.

July 12, 2023Research

The Florida Institute of Oceanography in St. Petersburg welcomed a new ship on Wednesday to enhance its marine research capabilities. The 117-foot vessel — dubbed the Western Flyer — features a remotely operated vehicle designed to reveal the deepest parts of the Gulf of Mexico.

July 12, 2023Research

The Western Flyer, which is parked at USF's St. Pete campus, is expected to create new opportunities for students.

July 12, 2023Research

Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines

Through DNA analysis, USF researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.

July 11, 2023Global Research, Research

Alison Barlow, executive director of the St. Petersburg Innovation District, said she wants the Innovation District’s master plan to envision what the area, and its organizations, could look like decades into the future.

July 11, 2023Innovation