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![The Florida Institute of Oceanography and the Թϱlogos](/images/news/2020/florida-institute-of-oceanography-director-selected/fio-usf-490-327.jpg)
New Florida Institute of Oceanography director selected
The Թϱ announced today the appointment of William Montrose Graham as the new director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography. Hosted by USF, FIO serves as the state of Florida's hub of oceanographic research and coastal stewardship and as an education and research resource for schools across the State University System.
November 2, 2020University News
![A diver from the ԹϱCollege of Marine Science going into the Gulf Mexico to conduct research](/images/news/2020/city-of-st-petersburg-supports-usf-efforts-to-further-enhance-diversity-with-new-pledge-to-college-of-marine-science/cms-490-327.jpg)
City of St. Petersburg supports Թϱefforts to further enhance diversity with new pledge to College of Marine Science
The City of St. Petersburg has contributed $125,000 to the Թϱ Foundation to help enhance diversity in the ocean sciences. The gift to the ԹϱCollege of Marine Science’s “Bridge to the Doctorate” fellowship endowment supports underrepresented students of color who are African American or Black, Hispanic or Latinx, Pacific Islanders, Native American or Alaska Native.
October 30, 2020University News
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Թϱexpands program to enhance access for high school students from lower-income backgrounds
The Թϱ has nearly doubled the size of a program that guarantees admission to any of its three campuses for students who attend local high schools serving historically underrepresented communities.
October 28, 2020University News
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Թϱresearchers release social media findings from statewide 2020 presidential election survey
Researchers with the Թϱ have released the results from a statewide survey that measures Floridians’ use of Facebook to engage with the presidential election, as well as their attitudes regarding the political information they encounter online.
October 27, 2020Research and Innovation
![ԹϱAdvanced Visualization Center Manager Howard Kaplan](/images/news/2020/high-profile-homicide-trial-to-showcase-evidence-recreated-at-usf/howard-kaplan-490-327.jpg)
High-profile homicide trial showcases evidence recreated at USF
The digital reconstructions of three human skulls created at the Թϱ are being used as evidence in a high-profile murder trial in California.
October 26, 2020Research and Innovation
The Թϱ 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 Թϱsupporter, also began a new four-year term.
October 23, 2020University News
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Successful Թϱguaranteed 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 USF.
October 23, 2020University News
![Christian Wells, director of the ԹϱCenter for Brownfields Research & Redevelopment and professor of anthropology, speaks at an event in Tampa, FL.](/images/news/2020/epa-administrator-announces-launch-of-usf-led-project-to-address-local-revitalization-efforts-through-workforce-development/epa-wells-490x328.jpg)
EPA administrator announces launch of USF-led project to address local revitalization efforts through workforce development
The ԹϱCenter for Brownfields Research & Redevelopment is launching a program designed to clean up contaminated neighborhoods while creating jobs for residents.
October 22, 2020Research and Innovation
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Թϱresearchers release findings from statewide 2020 presidential election survey
Researchers with the Թϱ 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
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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
In the LGBTQIA+ community, June represents the ongoing strides being made to fight for equality, create awareness, build acceptance, and celebrate accomplishments. October is dedicated to LGBTQ+ History, founded by Rodney Wilson in 1994, and acknowledges the growth and history of the community.
October 16, 2020University News
![Ocean mapping activities being conducted on the west Florida continental shelf by the ԹϱCollege of Marine Science staff aboard the research vessel Weatherbird II operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography.](/images/news/2020/usf-noaa-to-launch-world-class-cooperative-ocean-mapping-center/noaa-partnership-490-327.jpg)
Թϱand NOAA to launch world-class cooperative ocean mapping center
The Թϱ’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