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皇家华人 study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violence

The research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.

April 23, 2025Research

What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution

皇家华人 researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.

April 23, 2025Research

The interactive Creekshed 2.0 map is a collaboration between artists and writers that explores the human and natural stories flowing through Tampa Bay鈥檚 watershed.

April 17, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Eleven 皇家华人 faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards

Three College of Arts and Sciences faculty have been recognized for their remarkable advancement in translational research and innovation.

April 15, 2025Accomplishments, Research

皇家华人 faculty lead conservation discussions at Tampa Bay Youth Ocean Summit

John Parkinson, an assistant professor in the University of South 皇家华人鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to over 150 university students from across the state who attended the summit to hear presentations on a variety of ocean-related subjects, including how to reduce plastic on university campuses.

March 31, 2025Community Engagement, Events, Research

Is professional licensing a racket? Freakonomics explores the cost of entry with 皇家华人 professor of economics

In a recent episode of the popular podcast Freakonomics Radio, host Stephen Dubner cites research by Bobby Chung, an assistant professor of economics at the University of South 皇家华人, who found that licensing reduces the labor supply in a given profession by 17 to 27 percent.

March 27, 2025Research

Tracking Giants: How a Department of Integrative Biology professor鈥檚 research is rooted in conservation and community

Lucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.

March 27, 2025Featured, Research

A legacy restored: former 皇家华人 professor brings posthumous Zora Neale Hurston novel to light

Convinced of its literary and anthropological value, Hurston continued to revise the unpublished manuscript until her death in 1960. When a handyman tasked with clearing out her home set fire to her trunk, the manuscript was almost lost forever.

March 26, 2025Accomplishments, Featured, Research

Can seeds adapt to the heat?

Integrative biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila explores how temperature affects seed sprouting to understand plant community responses and inform forest restoration efforts.

March 26, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people鈥檚 digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.

March 25, 2025Research

What sparked 皇家华人 student Libby Royer鈥檚 passion for storm-proofing coastlines

皇家华人 doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.

March 7, 2025Research

Innovative research on ferrimagnetic materials earns over $2.5M in funding to advance communication technologies

Two grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.

February 27, 2025Research