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Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria cases
People are encouraged to be “citizen scientists” and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find. By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.
June 29, 2023Research and Innovation
USF students digitally preserve historic Ybor City streetcars
Students taking the Terrestrial Lidar Field Methods course are trained in methods of 3D architectural documentation with professional-grade lidar technology while also providing real-world experience in the field.
June 29, 2023Student Success
USF psychology students deliver Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to Pasco County Jail inmates
The Center for Justice Research and Policy ongoing reentry project at the Pasco County Jail aims to positively influence post-release outcomes for incarcerated individuals once they are released to the community through various treatment services.
June 23, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Honeybees save USF student from allergies, now he’s returning the favor
Kobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At USF, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.
June 8, 2023Student Success
USF researchers work to create a safer, more prepared Florida for hurricane season
From testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, USF is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.
June 6, 2023Research and Innovation
Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedy
Since an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.
May 11, 2023Student Success
Doctoral candidate challenges clinical psychologists to improve patient care by recognizing their own mental health
Andrew Devendorf addresses how societal stigmas impact mental health outcomes and he’s finding new ways to help broaden conversations.
May 11, 2023University News
USF and EPA collaborate to improve nationwide water quality and management
Researchers developed a new classification system that will help improve methods for targeting wetland restoration and protection.
April 20, 2023Research and Innovation
USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strike
Due to a chemical reaction caused by a lightning strike, a new phosphorus material developed for the first time in solid form on Earth.
April 11, 2023Research and Innovation
USF anthropologists improve access to fresh produce by teaching local K-12 students how to grow it themselves
Pinellas County fifth-graders are participating in the 15th Street Farm-Nutritional Education Program, a new, USF-led initiative that brings gardening to local schools and communities.
April 3, 2023University News
USF researcher’s life work uncovers the first ancient DNA from the Swahili Civilization
This research brings peace and restores pride to the millions of people who identify as Swahili by overturning false narratives and providing clarity to Swahili heritage.
March 29, 2023Research and Innovation
Who’s hunting the black widow spider? Their brown widow relatives, research shows
Brown widow spiders are seeking out and killing their black widow relatives, a surprising twist in the natural relationship between species of spiders known for their venomous bites, according to a new study.
March 13, 2023Research and Innovation