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±«Óãtv researchers launch social media campaign to identify risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Tampa Bay
±«Óãtv researchers have launched a social media campaign inviting citizen scientists to upload images of mosquitoes found in the Tampa Bay region to the iNaturalist platform, a smartphone app. The app will automatically identify disease-carrying species such as Aedes aegypti, a known transmitter of Zika, dengue and yellow fever.
August 20, 2021Research and Innovation
Plastics aren’t what we think. New study finds they’re a tad rubbery, paving the way for better products
A breakthrough by researchers at the ±«Óãtv and collaborating institutions around the world could pave the way for better products, such as improved batteries, automobile paint and cellphone screens.
August 18, 2021Research and Innovation
±«Óãtv honors summer 2021 class, along with graduates whose ceremonies were impacted by COVID-19, during Aug. 21-22 commencement
The ±«Óãtv conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.
August 18, 2021COVID-19, Student Success, University News
David Connelly, who spent more than 20 years as the public relations director at the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Petersburg, credits his education with broadening his perspective and opening the door to a series of adventures.
August 17, 2021Student Success, ±«Óãtv Foundation
22 ±«Óãtv Faculty Members Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievements Awards
The pandemic could not divert ±«Óãtv’s top faculty researchers from making big discoveries that shape our understanding of the past, present and future.
August 16, 2021Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
The ±«Óãtv Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.
August 12, 2021COVID-19, Research and Innovation, ±«Óãtv Health
Individuals who wrote about their relationship troubles during the pandemic from the point of view of a neutral observer had less conflict and aggression with their partner, according to new research from ±«Óãtv’s St. Petersburg campus.
August 5, 2021Research and Innovation
The ±«Óãtv Health Morsani College of Medicine has begun enrolling university students and other young adults, including those not planning to be vaccinated, for an expanded nationwide study evaluating coronavirus infection and transmission in people ages 18 through 29.
August 5, 2021Research and Innovation
±«Óãtv's Emergency Management Program earns nationally recognized accreditation
±«Óãtv is being recognized for maintaining a high-quality emergency management program, earning accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. This places ±«Óãtv as one of the top higher education institutions in the nation for emergency preparedness.
August 5, 2021University News
±«Óãtv raises more than $100 million in private gifts for the third straight year
Even in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ±«Óãtv community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.
August 3, 2021University News
±«Óãtv researchers release findings from statewide environmental opinion survey, topics include red tide and carbon taxes
Researchers with the ±«Óãtv have released the results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion and attitudes regarding conservation and environmental policy issues.
August 3, 2021Research and Innovation
±«Óãtv Board of Trustees selects Rhea Law as interim president
The ±«Óãtv Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Rhea Law to serve as the university’s interim president. Law will begin her term effective immediately with the appointment subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors at its next meeting on Aug. 31.
August 2, 2021University News