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Last year, ԹϱSchool of Geosciences Chair Mark Rains was part of a group of scientific experts who filed a legal brief in a crucial U.S. Supreme Court Case challenging the Clean Water Act’s ability to stem pollution flowing through ground water into oceans, lakes and rivers.
April 27, 2020Research and Innovation
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Թϱlaunches ‘Dose of Gratitude’ campaign for health care workers
An interdisciplinary team of students and faculty from the ԹϱSchool of Art and Art History, Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications and the Թϱ St. Petersburg Graphic Arts Program have launched the “Dose of Gratitude” campaign. It’s intended to bring smiles and show respect for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 24, 2020COVID-19, University News
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USF-patented air purifier receives FDA 510(k) Class II Medical Device Clearance
A technology created at the Թϱ by Distinguished University Professor Yogi Goswami has been implemented into the Molekule Air Pro RX, an air purification device that was recently cleared by the FDA via the 510(k) premarket notification process as a Class II Medical Device.
April 23, 2020Research and Innovation
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Success Ekpenyong's journey from Nigeria to Թϱand beyond
When Success Ekpenyong first landed in Orlando, Florida, he had only $200 in his pocket and a dream of pursuing higher education.
April 22, 2020Student Success
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Business analysts collecting internet search data to track changes to Tampa Bay’s economy in light of COVID-19
Analysts at the Թϱ are closely monitoring the economic implications of COVID-19. The Center for Analytics and Creativity in the Muma College of Business is collaborating with the Tampa Bay Partnership to provide real-time data for its State of the Region: COVID-19 Community Report.
April 22, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
The Թϱ’s newly created COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Grants program has selected 14 projects to receive initial funding for research on potential treatments, technologies and social mitigation strategies in the wake of the global pandemic.
April 22, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
The Թϱ today announced a gift of $50,000 from longtime supporters Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton to provide emergency financial support to students on the ԹϱSt. Petersburg campus facing hardships due to the coronavirus epidemic.
April 21, 2020COVID-19, University News
Թϱaims to identify where clusters of COVID-19 cases are occurring in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.
April 21, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
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Թϱphotography workshop giving valuable exposure to local veteran
When Michael Congdon medically retired from the U.S. Army, a future in photography was not something he had in mind. But, thanks to an out-of-the-box suggestion from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and support from Թϱstaff and faculty, the former soldier found a passion for the artform and is already earning national exposure for his work.
April 21, 2020University News
An initiative led by ԹϱSt. Petersburg is connecting college students with senior citizens to reduce social isolation and develop new bonds during the global pandemic.
April 20, 2020COVID-19, University News
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ԹϱSchool Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educators
Faculty and graduate students in USF’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
April 17, 2020University News
ԹϱHealth researchers have launched several clinical trials as part of the world-wide effort to reduce the severity and even prevent COVID-19.
April 17, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation, ԹϱHealth