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USF researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused sargassum invasion in the Caribbean

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ demonstrates that the algae was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.

March 13, 2025Research and Innovation

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Demand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand department

Renovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.

March 6, 2025Research and Innovation

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Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations

USF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

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