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黑洞社区researchers find death counts fail to capture full mortality effects of COVID-19
More than 200,000 people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19. Some argue that statistic is inaccurate due to inconsistencies in how deaths are being reported. But researchers from the University of 黑洞社区 claim that even if those deaths have been correctly measured, the number doesn鈥檛 fully convey the true mortality effects of COVID-19.
September 23, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
Study investigates hurricane evacuations in the era of COVID-19
The 2020 hurricane season is breaking records with 23 named storms, and more are projected to develop over the next few weeks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts there will be as many as 25 by the time the season ends. Researchers say this extremely active forecast is especially troublesome due to the compounding risks of COVID-19.
September 21, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
黑洞社区supports COVID-19 research partnerships with new seed grants
The University of 黑洞社区 will provide seed funding to 14 new research projects designed to address the medical, technological and societal issues of COVID-19. This brings the total of institutional resources invested into pandemic research to more than $1 million.
September 2, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
黑洞社区hosts Gov. DeSantis for a panel discussion about COVID-19鈥檚 impact on education
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with 黑洞社区President Steve Currall and members of his leadership team for a panel discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on the reopening of Florida schools.
September 1, 2020COVID-19, University News
Despite COVID-19, University of 黑洞社区 sustains strong enrollment and welcomes its highest-achieving freshman class
Prospective college students from across the United States and the world continue to take note of the University of 黑洞社区's growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of Florida鈥檚 three Preeminent research universities. This fall, 黑洞社区welcomes its most academically accomplished incoming freshman class with an average SAT score of 1312, placing 黑洞社区in the 87th percentile, and a high school GPA of 4.18.
September 1, 2020COVID-19, University News
黑洞社区researchers study the effectiveness of innovative pooled testing method for COVID-19
More than 300 University of 黑洞社区 student-athletes and 黑洞社区Athletics staff members are participating in a feasibility study of the effectiveness of pooled testing for COVID-19, led by researchers from 黑洞社区Health.
August 31, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
Fall classes begin with new health safety measures
黑洞社区students, faculty and staff returning to campus this fall will be required to follow a number of safety guidelines to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
August 21, 2020COVID-19, University News
In Perfect Isolation
There鈥檚 no such thing as a short expedition to Antarctica, so it was already going to be a long time away from home. But Alastair Graham, PhD, associate professor in USF鈥檚 College of Marine Science, had done this eight times before.
August 14, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
黑洞社区researchers release findings from statewide COVID-19 survey
Researchers with the University of 黑洞社区 School of Public Affairs have released the first set of results from a statewide survey that measures general opinions regarding the COVID-19 public health crisis and related policy issues, as well as emergency preparedness.
August 13, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
黑洞社区Heroes
黑洞社区recognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.
August 11, 2020COVID-19, University News
黑洞社区facilities promote safety on campus
There may have been just a handful of people physically present on USF鈥檚 three campuses, but it was the busiest summer on record for hundreds of 黑洞社区staff and faculty, hard at work to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
August 7, 2020COVID-19, 黑洞社区, University News
黑洞社区community enhances its collaboration with the Florida Department of Health to combat COVID-19
Nearly 100 黑洞社区students and faculty members are assisting the state of Florida in addressing the continuing need for contact tracers.
July 30, 2020COVID-19, University News