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Getting out into the natural world:鈥� Professor Lynn Martin on biology, mentorship and global research collaboration
The house sparrow is so common that most people hardly notice it. But for Dr. Lynn "Marty" Martin, the small brown bird has become the center of a global scientific collaboration spanning numerous countries and offering new insights into how animals - and perhaps humans - adapt to changing environments.
August 6, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium; alumna鈥檚 gift creates endowment for undergraduate research
COPH alumna Alondra Velez developed a reminder and tracking system at USF鈥檚 BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic that helped more than 90% of referred patients complete colorectal screening. She is turning her findings into a research manuscript and will begin a master鈥檚 program in medical sciences at USF this fall.
August 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation
We already know the dangers associated with freelancing, fatigue, poor command, among other key challenges - so why don鈥檛 we change?
August 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
Translating passions
When Marcela Mu帽oz arrived in the U.S., she wasn't planning on pursuing public health. In fact, her journey to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) has taken her across countries, careers and academic disciplines, each experience building on the last to shape the public health professional she is becoming today.
August 3, 2026Alumni and Development, Community Health Sciences, Student Life
302 graduates crossing the stage with a commitment to public health
This summer, USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) proudly welcomes 302 graduates into its growing community of public health leaders, innovators and advocates prepared to make a difference in communities around the world.
August 3, 2026Alumni and Development, Student Life
Evaluating Health Hazards: Industrial Hygiene Consultation Services
Learn how industrial hygiene consultation services help Florida employers evaluate air contaminants, noise exposure, and heat hazards to protect workers, improve compliance, and strengthen workplace safety programs.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Preventing Fire Hazards: Proper Storage of Gasoline and Compressed Gases
A hurricane preparedness fuel supply became a serious fire and explosion hazard when gasoline was stored beside oxygen and nitrogen cylinders, highlighting the importance of proper storage, separation, and OSHA compliance for flammable liquids and compressed gases.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Heat Safety: Preparing Workplaces Amid an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Construction workers practicing heat illness prevention through hydration, rest breaks, and cooling measures during extreme summer temperatures.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
COPH鈥檚 Activist Lab makes award-winning connections between public health and film
The USF College of Public Health鈥檚 (COPH) Activist Lab has a new accomplishment to brag about: a Telly Award, an annual鈥痵howcase of the best work created across all video streaming platforms.
July 27, 2026Awards and Honors, Research and Innovation, Student Life
USF research initiative serves as springboard for advancing young careers
To reach a goal in life, a person sometimes needs to walk down the right corridor and open a door at the end.
July 27, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life
What Floridians need to know about the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak
Dr. Kami Kim breaks down what cyclosporiasis is, how to recognize its symptoms, who is at risk and what else Floridians need to know.
July 24, 2026College News, In the Media
USF students learn real-life scenarios through innovative classroom game
What does a role-playing game have to do with improving the health of mothers and their children?
July 20, 2026Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Student Life