JULY 2022 | HARBOR NOTES NEWS | USF ST. PETERSBURG CAMPUS
FIGHTING FOOD INSECURITY
USF St. Petersburg campus and St. Pete Youth Farm unveil Fresh and Local Greenhouse
The USF St. Petersburg campus and the St. Pete Youth Farm unveiled a greenhouse that will provide the community with fresh vegetables and fish while teaching students about innovative farming methods and business skills. The structure will allow for hydroponics and aquaponics farming and enhance urban agriculture to help address food inequality.
FOSTERING FINTECH
Inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator cohort concludes with Pitch Night event
A pitch night event showcased the businesses and financial technology (fintech) solutions being developed by 16 high-growth startups to more than 150 community members. The event concluded the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator program, a partnership between Tampa Bay Wave and the USF Muma College of Business designed to transition startups into sustainable and profitable businesses.
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
USF St. Petersburg hosts town hall to raise awareness about disaster preparedness in south St. Petersburg
After evacuating during Hurricane Irma in 2017, Jalessa Blackshear returned home to a refrigerator filled with spoiled food and no idea where to turn for resources. Blackshear, who works as a community organizer, along with the Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience on USF's St. Petersburg campus and Pinellas County organized a town hall in the hopes of creating a network of assistance in the event of a disaster.
CHANGING LIVES
College of Education receives grant to support underrepresented students in pursuing careers in STEM fields
A new $75,000 grant from Duke Energy will allow USF’s St. Petersburg campus to establish programming that supports underrepresented students in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Funding will initiate partnerships with schools, develop curriculum, establish STEM-focused clubs and recruit female and minority students in Pinellas County.
FREEDOM DAY
USF Celebrates Juneteenth
Celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s, Juneteenth has become the most well-known commemoration for the ending of slavery in the United States. USF’s Office of Multicultural Affairs commemorated Juneteenth on the St. Petersburg campus, shedding light on the holiday’s complicated history, discussing current racial justice issues and celebrating through artistic performances.
ST. PETE RECAP
Where Discovery Shines
This short publication shines a spotlight on the latest highlights, innovative work and recent accomplishments occurring on the USF St. Petersburg campus. Read about advancements on issues that are core to our campus, from diversity and sustainability to expanded academic opportunities and research.