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High-profile homicide trial showcases evidence recreated at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬
The digital reconstructions of three human skulls created at the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ are being used as evidence in a high-profile murder trial in California.
October 26, 2020Research and Innovation
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ welcomed Lisa Carlton, Diana Michel and Ernie Withers to the Sarasota-Manatee Campus Advisory Board during its fall meeting on Wednesday. Board member Dr. Anila Jain, a distinguished alumna and longtime ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ supporter, also began a new four-year term.
October 23, 2020University News

Successful ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ guaranteed admissions program renewed with eight state and community colleges
Program supports access to higher education in the Tampa Bay region by providing students with another pathway into ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.
October 23, 2020University News

EPA administrator announces launch of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬-led project to address local revitalization efforts through workforce development
The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Center for Brownfields Research & Redevelopment is launching a program designed to clean up contaminated neighborhoods while creating jobs for residents.
October 22, 2020Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers release findings from statewide 2020 presidential election survey
Researchers with the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ have released results from a statewide survey that measures attitudes and opinions regarding the 2020 presidential election and the current political climate.
October 20, 2020Research and Innovation

Sleep health dictates success of practicing mindfulness
Sleeping an extra 29 minutes each night can be the key to improving mindfulness, a critical resource that has benefits for daily well-being and work performance.
October 19, 2020Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and NOAA to launch world-class cooperative ocean mapping center
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $9 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Coast Survey to launch the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies.
October 16, 2020Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers exploring what human physiology can tell us about how animals cope with stress
How we respond to stress has been a source of scientific research since the term was introduced more than 70 years ago. While the analysis of human stress response has provided valuable insight, new work from University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers is offering a novel perspective on how other vertebrates may regulate flexibility in coping with stress.
October 15, 2020Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers develop new technologies to fight mosquito-borne diseases
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers have been awarded a $900,000, four-year grant from the National Science Foundation to use artificial intelligence to fight mosquito-borne diseases. Ryan Carney, assistant professor of integrative biology, and Sriram Chellappan, professor of computer science and engineering, will lead a multi-disciplinary effort to collect data through smartphone apps such as NASA’s GLOBE Observer Mosquito Habitat Mapper.
October 13, 2020Research and Innovation

Environmental testing in residence halls a key element of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s COVID-19 mitigation efforts
Every week, University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Housing & Residential Education (HRE) staff swab hundreds of high-touch areas across the university’s housing facilities. The effort is part of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s multi-faceted approach to monitoring and mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
October 13, 2020University News
Hispanic heritage is an integral part of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ history. Within Tampa, Cuban, Venezuelan, Nicaraguan, Colombian, Spanish, and Puerto Rican cultures and influences have shaped the city. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to recognize some of the icons that have contributed to shaping our city through business, government, education, and sports.
October 7, 2020University News

Federal data undercounts Hurricane Irma’s impact on mortality of nursing home residents
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-in-four people who died from COVID-19 in the U.S. had been living in a long-term care facility. The sobering statistic is even more alarming when you consider the compounding threats of a hurricane. The elderly population is at a greater risk of death than younger individuals, as many are reliant on others to keep them safe.
October 6, 2020Research and Innovation