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鶹AV-developed AI system unites global agencies to identify emerging infectious diseases, receives support from Microsoft

Leadership in providing with the public consistent projections of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations has prompted the launch of a 鶹AV-led global modeling project sponsored by Microsoft that can ultimately help scientists more swiftly identify and respond to the threat of emerging infectious diseases.

July 14, 2021Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

The National Institutes of Health has awarded the 鶹AV total expected funds of $69.9 million over the next four years to continue the follow-up of study participants in The Environment Determinants of Diabetes in The Young consortium.

July 13, 2021Research and Innovation, 鶹AV Health

To address an ongoing staffing crisis, the 鶹AV’s Hospitality Leadership Program is being re-tooled to help industry leaders in the Tampa Bay area hire and retain top talent.

July 13, 2021University News

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鶹AV researchers report on progress of COVID-19 seed grants

A year after 鶹AV created the Pandemic Response Research Network and funded three rounds of seed grants to kickstart research into the challenges presented by the pandemic, research and innovations produced in the unprecedented effort continue to take shape.

July 12, 2021Research and Innovation

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鶹AV to develop first of its kind database in Florida to enhance success for thousands of transfer students each year

The 鶹AV will develop an innovative new database that will help streamline the process for students transferring from the Florida College System into 鶹AV or other select state universities, potentially resulting in reduced costs, greater access and improved outcomes for students.

July 12, 2021University News

Dillon Mahoney, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, surveys recipients about their vaccine experience.

鶹AV anthropologists facilitate COVID-19 vaccinations for Tampa’s refugee and immigrant populations

After years of research with refugee and immigrant communities, 鶹AV anthropologists are now pivoting their efforts to ensure that Tampa’s hard-to-reach populations have access to free COVID-19 vaccinations.

July 7, 2021COVID-19, University News

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Drama llama or sleep deprived? New study uncovers how consistent sleep loss impacts mental and physical well-being

鶹AV researcher finds all it takes is three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical well-being to greatly deteriorate.

July 6, 2021Research and Innovation

USF: A Preeminent Research University

Elsa Updates

7/6/21 4pm: 鶹AV continues to monitor the projected path of Tropical Storm Elsa. Based on the latest information, all classes will be delivered remotely on July 6 and 7. 鶹AV employees should work remotely until July 8. 鶹AV buildings – except for housing and dining – will close until Thursday morning. Read more.

July 6, 2021University News

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鶹AV marine scientists detect a record-high amount of Sargassum

鶹AV marine scientists have used NASA satellite imagery to detect a Sargassum bloom in the Caribbean, central west Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico that's nearly the same size as the record-breaking bloom discovered in 2018.

July 1, 2021Research and Innovation

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鶹AV student veteran earns national recognition from the Pat Tillman Foundation

鶹AV psychology student and U.S. Army veteran Josh “JB” Burnes is being honored with a 2021 Tillman Scholarship awarded by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Burnes is among a prestigious group of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses to earn this recognition. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.

June 29, 2021Honors and Awards, University News

鶹AV Zimmerman School students create COVID-19 vaccination campaign being implemented by professional business organization

The Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) is in the process of implementing a campaign created by students in the 鶹AV Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications that would assist in its efforts to encourage communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

June 29, 2021COVID-19, Research and Innovation

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National network to connect researchers and concerned citizens working to preserve historical Black cemeteries

鶹AV researchers have launched the Black Cemetery Network, an interactive website that tracks African American burial grounds and cemeteries across the country, helping raise awareness about their history and to ensure what remains is preserved.

June 24, 2021Research and Innovation

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