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Թϱstudents and researchers benefit from a new era of strengthened relations between Florida and the U.K.

The United Kingdom long has been one of Florida’s most important global partners when it comes to trade, research, and academic engagement. Read how this friendship is getting a refresh.

September 24, 2024Global Networks

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Dr. Davide Tanasi shares impact of 3D digitization on archaeological heritage and global knowledge

Dr. Davide Tanasi shared insights from his recent work in Sicily to 3D digitize and reassess one of the largest villas in Roman history.

September 24, 2024Faculty & Staff

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English lessons: 2024 Honors semester in Exeter

Through cultural excursions and unique coursework, Honors students Jamie Powers, Reva Gandhi, and Breno Nery Dantas formed lasting connections while exploring southwest England during an immersive six-month study abroad experience.

September 23, 2024Students

Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the ԹϱCollege of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary NSF International Research Experiences for Students field school in Costa Rica. The first cohort of students, which included two Թϱstudents, spent six weeks this past summer examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza)

Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issues

Faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading a National Science Foundation-International Research Experiences for Students (NSF-IRES) field school in Costa Rica with environmental engineering colleagues to examine wastewater management. Read how this impacts both the students and the environment.

September 20, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students

A conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) rosette used to sample water from the ocean’s twilight zone during a GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: Alex Fox.

Deep-sea discovery shines light on life in the twilight zone

A GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean revealed low levels of iron in the ocean’s twilight zone. A paper detailing the unexpected findings was published this week in Nature.

September 19, 2024Faculty & Staff

Cheng Xue, a postdoctoral scholar in the Optical Oceanography Lab at ԹϱCMS, is the lead author on a recent article published in the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. The figure above shows satellite images of Qatari coastal waters (left) and the floating algae scums of 2017 (right). Courtesy of Cheng Xue.

Revealed by satellites: Long-term trends of coastal water quality in Qatar

In a recent article, members of the Optical Oceanography Lab used satellite observations to track changes to coastal water quality in Qatar, where a fast-growing economy comes with environmental challenges.

September 16, 2024Scholars

Skeletons and shells from an invasive species of foraminifera are helping build beaches like this one in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

An “invasive” marine organism has become an economic resource in the eastern Mediterranean

A recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.

September 12, 2024Faculty & Staff

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Team led by Թϱalum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca Ridge

Marine sciences team, led by a Թϱalumna, discovered and captured the first live footage of the Promachoteuthis squid, a genus which had previously only been characterized from dead samples.

September 9, 2024Alumni, Global Networks

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A community celebrates its Fulbright and visiting scholars, the “heart” of ԹϱWorld

More than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from Թϱand Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to USF. Read more about the event and those who attended.

September 3, 2024Events, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students

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ԹϱWorld welcomes over one thousand international students at redesigned global student center

ԹϱWorld was thrilled to meet many of our new international students, along with a record number of parents, at our recent day-long welcome event. Read about the incredible event and how it supports international student success on campus.

September 3, 2024Events, Students

What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

A new study led by Թϱhas shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. Read more about the impact of these findings.

August 30, 2024Faculty & Staff

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ԹϱWorld welcomes Universidad del Norte students a day after Barranquilla, Colombia Day in Tampa

Tampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.”Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.

August 29, 2024Events, Global Networks, Students

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