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Students present promising new research from beneficial fish bacteria to prescription drug abuse at statewide conference
Whether discovering antimicrobial compounds in fish or exploring the impact of prescription drug abuse on college students, undergraduates at USF St. Petersburg are making significant impacts in research and innovation.
February 20, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest sparked curiosity and expanded knowledge in STEM and art
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.
February 12, 2025Community Partnerships, Events, Research and Innovation
Marine biology graduate discovers passion for conservation and fieldwork in the Everglades
Whether researching sharks in the Gulf of Mexico or studying fish in the Everglades, Serenity "Reni" Poston-Hymel is focused on a future in marine conservation. She secured a highly sought-after internship conducting fieldwork with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which was instrumental in shaping her career goals.
December 11, 2024Campus News
Students from across the country spent their summer at USF conducting ocean and weather research
The Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. Students from across the country spent their summer at USF immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change, and science communication.
July 25, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF honors student chosen for prestigious summer internship at marine sanctuary
Audrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States. Brandt's journey began after being selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program.
June 25, 2024Campus News, Student Life
USF conference showcases growth and breadth of undergraduate research
Around 50 students showcased their analysis and findings during the Undergraduate Research Conference held at USF St. Petersburg. Students representing nearly all majors gathered at USF campuses from April 10-12 to present research projects they developed during the academic year.
April 17, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation
St. Petersburg Science Festival & MarineQuest returns with exciting new STEM and art exhibits
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest returned with more hands-on activities than ever before, including a mobile aquarium, seagrass maze and a shark show utilizing virtual reality. The event aims to inspire creativity, engage curiosity and deepen knowledge of science and the arts.
February 7, 2024Community Partnerships, Events, Research and Innovation
Students conduct science at sea
Education and research combined for students aboard a five-day cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II, giving them the opportunity to apply skills they’ve learned in the classroom to hands-on field studies at sea.
September 20, 2023Research and Innovation
USF/FIO’s Keys Marine Laboratory to house thousands of corals to mitigate impact from historic ocean heat wave
As unprecedented heat waves and escalating water temperatures in South Florida create a massive coral bleaching event, the Keys Marine Laboratory is quickly stepping in to house thousands of coral in an attempt to save them.
July 24, 2023Research and Innovation
‘Snakeman’ studies venomous snakes to learn more about fungal disease found in Florida
Shiv Shukla, a graduate student in conservation biology, is studying a snake fungal disease found in Florida. 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, 2023Campus News, Research and Innovation
Who’s hunting the black widow spider? Their brown widow relatives, research shows
Brown widow spiders are seeking out and killing their black widow relatives, a surprising twist in the natural relationship between species of spiders known for their venomous bites, according to a new study by USF researchers.
March 13, 2023Research and Innovation
Marine biology student helps rescue distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor
Kierstyn Benjamin shares her story of how she noticed a small, distressed manatee in Bayboro Harboro and acted quickly, playing a major part in rescuing the animal right near campus.
January 26, 2023Campus News