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New book traces how beer influenced the world over time
A new book written by a USF anthropology professor traces the deep history of beer and its start in ancient civilizations. A staple of modern society, the refreshing, intoxicating beverage has roots going back 13,000 years. In many cultures, it was and still is, used as food.
April 7, 2022Research
One of the world’s biggest sea snails at risk of extinction
A century of unregulated harvesting for its gigantic shell has left the horse conch far more vulnerable than scientists realized. The study was led by University of South Florida marine ecologist Gregory S. Herbert and published in the journal PLOS ONE (National Geographic).
April 6, 2022Research
Florida’s State Shell At Higher Risk Of Extinction Than Previously Thought
“Our research shows that horse conch reproduction is less likely to keep pace with intense harvest than previously thought,” said lead author Greg Herbert, associate professor from the USF School of Geosciences.
April 6, 2022Research
USF opens new innovation facility aimed at growing Tampa Bay’s economy
The University of South Florida has unveiled a new, $42 million research center designed to help advance the Tampa Bay region’s growing startup industry.
April 6, 2022Research
Researchers studying connection between gut health and brain function
Researchers at USF are launching a research study for people who are concerned about their brain health, cognitive impairment and dementia and the link to their gut health. They will track alterations in the gut microbiomes to see if certain biomarkers can accurately predict which individuals are most likely to develop cognitive impairment or dementia.
An $80 million environmental research center is coming to St. Pete
The Center of Excellence in Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences will serve as a hub for pressing issues such as climate change, sea level rise, and environmental disasters.
April 4, 2022Research
Mental Health Law and Policy researcher receives $1.3 million to break the cycle of intergenerational addiction
Nearly 92,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020, according to numbers recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and opioids are the main driver of overdose deaths.
USF Research & Innovation New Building Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday morning was packed with researchers, innovators, university leaders, legislators, and our community supporters. When attendees toured the new 120,000 sq. ft. facility, they were greeted by many of our USF CONNECT companies—both from the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator and the Student Innovation Incubator.
April 1, 2022Research
USF opens $42 million research facility to spur innovation
The building is the latest addition to the USF Research Park on the Tampa campus, currently home to over 65 companies and dozens of student-led startups. The research park has reached capacity in recent years, and the new center increases available space by 34%.
April 1, 2022Research
What a great time for USF and its future
With a new president, historic new funding and plans for a new on-campus stadium, we are experiencing a remarkable transformation for USF and for Tampa Bay. In addition, USF just opened a new research facility featuring state-of-the-art labs and meeting spaces that will support Tampa Bay’s startup ecosystem and further our region’s success in attracting new companies.
April 1, 2022Research
New addition to Research Park opens
At the forefront of the Tampa campus stands the new 120,000-square-foot research facility. It was designed to be the future home of research companies in the region.
March 31, 2022Research
New USF innovation facility opens to help grow Tampa Bay economy
The University of South Florida cut the ribbon on an innovation facility at the USF Research Park on the Tampa campus. The 120,000-square-foot building features advanced laboratory facilities, as well as office and meeting spaces for new and established companies.
March 31, 2022Research