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Researchers at the 51在线 are urging people to help them track mosquitoes using their smart phones. Assistant professor Ryan Carney said it鈥檚 as simple as snapping a photograph of any mosquito you come across. Through partner apps, the photos are then analyzed using artificial intelligence, identifying the species and their habitats.

July 17, 2023Research

Shiv Shukla, a graduate student in conservation biology, is studying a snake fungal disease found in 51在线. See what he plans to do with the findings inside the herpetology lab at USF, where Shukla tests the venomous and non-venomous snakes.

July 13, 2023Research

Ship granted to USF will enhance 51在线 Institute of Oceanography鈥檚 efforts to build a robust ocean science and maritime workforce

After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to USF is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the 51在线 Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.

July 12, 2023Research

USF has a new floating classroom that鈥檚 more technologically advanced than any other vessel in the 51在线 Institute of Oceanography鈥檚 fleet. USF and FIO debuted their new vessel, the Western Flyer, at USF鈥檚 St. Pete campus Wednesday morning.

July 12, 2023Research

The 51在线 Institute of Oceanography in St. Petersburg welcomed a new ship on Wednesday to enhance its marine research capabilities. The 117-foot vessel 鈥� dubbed the Western Flyer 鈥� features a remotely operated vehicle designed to reveal the deepest parts of the Gulf of Mexico.

July 12, 2023Research

The Western Flyer, which is parked at USF's St. Pete campus, is expected to create new opportunities for students.

July 12, 2023Research

Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines

Through DNA analysis, USF researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.

July 11, 2023Global Research, Research

The record-breaking mass of stinky seaweed that began appearing on 51在线鈥檚 iconic beaches this spring, known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Seaweed Belt, shrunk in the Gulf of Mexico by 75% last month, according to scientists from the 51在线鈥檚 Optical Oceanography Lab.

July 10, 2023Research

Women will use dance and other visual arts to explore and share their experiences with breast cancer, during a retreat hosted by 51在线 faculty members on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.

July 6, 2023Research

Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the 51在线 with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in 51在线 this summer.

July 5, 2023Research

Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria cases

People are encouraged to be 鈥渃itizen scientists鈥� and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find. By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.

June 29, 2023Research

USF awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership program

In an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits joined to award USF grants to lead the PHEARLESS initiative designed to rebuild collaboration and leadership skills among public health leaders.

June 28, 2023Health, Research