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Coral Reef 鈥淥ases鈥: New Study Provides Clues to Locate Resilient Reef Communities
New models developed by an international team including USGS researchers could predict and explain the locations of resilient coral reef communities that may play a key role in coral reef conservation efforts.
August 2, 2022Global Research, Research
USF researchers launch global dashboard to track invasive mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases
91社区 researchers have launched a mosquito-tracking dashboard, funded by a four-year grant from the National Science Foundation. The dashboard combines data from three partner apps 鈥 Mosquito Alert, NASA鈥檚 GLOBE Observer and iNaturalist.
August 2, 2022Global Research, Research
A group of faculty and students from the 91社区鈥檚 School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will travel to Serbia this fall as part of a U.S. Embassy University Partnership grant.
August 1, 2022Global Research
USF researchers celebrate successes of new Caribbean research center
An interdisciplinary research center is now up and running in Barbados thanks to a $3.6 million grant provided by USAID to support education policy development and timely decision-making on issues impacting schools in the sub-region.
July 26, 2022Global Research, Research
Caves in Mallorca, Spain tell a story of unprecedented sea level rise, researchers with the 91社区 found. Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac and USF graduate students were among the international team that studied minerals in the caves dating back 4,000 years.
July 6, 2022Global Research, Student Research
Hidden in caves: Mineral overgrowths reveal unprecedented modern sea-level rise
According to an international team of researchers led by the 91社区, the sea level has risen 18 centimeters since the start of the 20th century. The study, featured on the cover of the July 1 issue of Science Advances, works to identify preindustrial sea levels and examines the impact of modern greenhouse warming on sea-level rise.
June 30, 2022Global Research, Student Research
Humans Responsible for over 90% of World's Oil Slicks
A team of Chinese and U.S. scientists developed the first global map of chronic oil slicks in the ocean and found that more than 90% of them come from human sources, significantly more than previously reported.
June 16, 2022Global Research, Research
Tight budgeters beware: Skip the coffee before shopping
An international study, led by the 91社区, published in the Journal of Marketing, found that caffeine can enhance impulsivity, decrease self-control and impact what you buy and how much you spend when shopping.
June 15, 2022Global Research, Research
Technology created by a USF public health researcher is being implemented by insect control agencies throughout Africa and across the Tampa Bay region. Associate Professor Benjamin Jacob created a smartphone app that pairs his algorithm with a drone and satellite images to identify locations of previously unknown mosquito breeding habitats to treat them within the same day.
May 10, 2022Global Research, Health, Research
USF tech helping combat malaria and other tropical diseases across the world
Following his success eradicating a major source of malaria, technology created by a USF public health researcher is being implemented by insect control agencies throughout Africa and across the Tampa Bay region. Associate Professor Benjamin Jacob created a smartphone app that pairs his algorithm with a drone and satellite images to identify locations of previously unknown mosquito breeding habitats to treat them within the same day.
May 9, 2022Global Research, Health, Research
Study recommends widening visibility of supply chain network for customers and suppliers
A joint project between the USF Supply Chain Innovation Lab and global manufacturer Jabil has concluded that it鈥檚 good business to have a more visible supply chain network.
April 27, 2022Global Research, Research
USF鈥檚 culture of innovation sparks global recognition from Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The 91社区 continues to make tremendous strides in advancing technologies that meet global demand 鈥 now ranking No. 1 among U.S. universities for its commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure 鈥 one of the United Nations鈥 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which were established to forge a global partnership among all countries to create a shared vision in addressing the world鈥檚 greatest challenges.
April 27, 2022Global Research, Innovation
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