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The Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation

The Flood Hub is a first in Florida. Established by the state and based at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, it bridges the gap between scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and the public to help communities mitigate and adapt to flooding risks. The Flood Hub鈥檚 goal is to improve flood forecasting and inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions.

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BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

Each summer, the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls immerses campers in marine science through exciting, hands-on field trips.

Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls celebrates another successful year of hands-on science

Friday, August 8, 2025

Now in its third decade, the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls continues to inspire the next generation of scientists.

The 2025 Making Waves cohort celebrates their successful summer with their science mentors at the USF St. Petersburg Undergraduate Research Symposium held at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. Photo Credit: Carlyn Scott

Undergraduates expand their skills through Making Waves research experience

Friday, August 8, 2025

A talented group of undergraduate students from around the country recently finished the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science.