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New collaboration to unlock potential of disengaged youth and expand local workforce
More than 12 percent of young people aged 15 to 24 in Pinellas County are no longer in school or working. A collaboration involving USF researchers will connect with disengaged youth to establish pathways into the workforce.
March 18, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Underwater robotics workshop empowers STEM educators to inspire future innovators
Middle and high school teachers came from across Florida to build and test remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.
January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
New This Year
The start of the academic year brings fresh features and additions to campus. At USF St. Petersburg, that means new educational, health and recreational opportunities. Check out all that’s new this year!
August 22, 2024Campus News, Student Life
Curious how teachers use AI in the classroom, professor creates popular online platform to enhance learning
A new online platform featuring more than 640 tools seeks to help educators incorporate artificial intelligence in the classroom to enhance learning.
August 12, 2024Research and Innovation
Alumni profile: L. Danielle “Danie” Roberts-Dahm, project coordinator for Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network
Danie Roberts-Dahm shares her leap of faith, full-circle story and why students majoring in education should be open to alternative career paths.
May 9, 2024Campus News
An interdisciplinary team of faculty and students turns environmental impact data into music
USF Anthropologist Heather O’Leary turned her coastal impact data into music that people could understand and enjoy. The project, CRESCENDO, is an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students working together to create and disseminate moving music about the environment.
February 20, 2024Campus News, Research and Innovation, Sustainability
‘Straight A’ student earns bachelor’s degree three years after becoming U.S. citizen
At the age of two, Barbara Figueredo moved to the U.S. from Venezuela after her family left the country due to the political turmoil that continues today. Coming to America and learning English at a young age made her want to pursue an Education degree.
December 4, 2023Campus News
Exploring sustainable tourism on Egmont Key through virtual reality
A group of students spent the day exploring sustainable tourism on Egmont Key through an app developed at USF that digitally documents the island's rich history. The software application brings the buildings of old Fort Dade to life through virtual and augmented reality technologies.
November 6, 2023Campus News, Research and Innovation, Sustainability
New this year
The start of the 2023-2024 academic year at USF St. Petersburg brings new educational and recreational opportunities as well as dining options for students and the campus community to explore.
August 14, 2023Campus News, Student Life
Ship granted to USF will enhance Florida Institute of Oceanography’s 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 Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.
July 12, 2023Campus News, Events
New Emerging Technology Lab will allow students to explore augmented and virtual reality in the classroom
USF's College of Education wants to ensure students know how to utilize the latest technology through a new Emerging Technology Lab being developed on the St. Petersburg campus.
May 18, 2023Campus News, Research and Innovation
First cohort of students with intellectual disabilities completes UMatter Program
Six students with intellectual disabilities became the first cohort to complete UMatter, an inclusive postsecondary education program at USF St. Petersburg that allows students to experience campus life and helps them pursue a career.
May 15, 2023Campus News, Research and Innovation