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New research traces the origins of trench fever
First observed among British Expeditionary Forces in 1915, trench fever sickened an estimated 500,000 soldiers during World War I. Since then, the disease has become synonymous with the battlefield. But now, new research from an international team of scientists has uncovered evidence challenging this long-held belief.
November 4, 2020Research and Innovation
New Florida Institute of Oceanography director selected
The 麻豆蜜桃AV announced today the appointment of William Montrose Graham as the new director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography. Hosted by 麻豆蜜桃AV, 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
麻豆蜜桃AV researchers release social media findings from statewide 2020 presidential election survey
Researchers with the 麻豆蜜桃AV have released the results from a statewide survey that measures Floridians鈥� 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
High-profile homicide trial showcases evidence recreated at 麻豆蜜桃AV
The digital reconstructions of three human skulls created at the 麻豆蜜桃AV are being used as evidence in a high-profile murder trial in California.
October 26, 2020Research and Innovation
The 麻豆蜜桃AV 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 麻豆蜜桃AV supporter, also began a new four-year term.
October 23, 2020University News
Successful 麻豆蜜桃AV 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 麻豆蜜桃AV.
October 23, 2020University News
EPA administrator announces launch of 麻豆蜜桃AV-led project to address local revitalization efforts through workforce development
The 麻豆蜜桃AV 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
麻豆蜜桃AV researchers release findings from statewide 2020 presidential election survey
Researchers with the 麻豆蜜桃AV 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
麻豆蜜桃AV and NOAA to launch world-class cooperative ocean mapping center
The 麻豆蜜桃AV鈥檚 College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $9 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration鈥檚 Office of Coast Survey to launch the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies.
October 16, 2020Research and Innovation
麻豆蜜桃AV 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 麻豆蜜桃AV researchers is offering a novel perspective on how other vertebrates may regulate flexibility in coping with stress.
October 15, 2020Research and Innovation
麻豆蜜桃AV researchers develop new technologies to fight mosquito-borne diseases
麻豆蜜桃AV 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鈥檚 GLOBE Observer Mosquito Habitat Mapper.
October 13, 2020Research and Innovation