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Is professional licensing a racket? Freakonomics explores the cost of entry with USF 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 黄瓜视频, who found that licensing reduces the labor supply in a given profession by 17 to 27 percent.

March 27, 2025Research

CAS alumna plans more accessible future for Tampa Bay

Amanda Harig, an alumna from the School of Public Affairs, credits her already impressive career to the hands-on experiences and mentorship she received during her time at USF.

March 27, 2025Alumni

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 USF 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Convinced of its literary and anthropological value, Hurston continued to revise the unpublished manuscript until her death in 1960.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

From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF鈥檚 Julio Blanco III

Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams.鈥�

March 7, 2025Community Engagement

What sparked USF student Libby Royer鈥檚 passion for storm-proofing coastlines

USF 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

Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangible

For students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.

February 24, 2025Research

Department of Communication professor Madison Pollino empowers youth through public speaking mentorship

When Tampa's Hispanic Services Council reached out to Madison Pollino about helping them with a mentorship program for middle school students, she seized the opportunity to bridge the gap between her work in higher education and the community.

February 24, 2025Community Engagement

Competition plus collaboration equals success for annual 鈥楳ath Bowl鈥�

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.

February 24, 2025Community Engagement, Events