Julia LoRusso ’24 with one of the Montana Masks made by her and her mom Lower School ST. PETERSBURG, FL - As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to expand globally, the supply chain for masks and face shields continues to be stressed. Lower School STEM Teacher Shannon LoRusso quickly found a way to help by using a 3D printer to print Montana Masks and Face Shields for hospital … [Read more...] about Admiral Farragut Academy STEM teacher and student uses 3D printer to help protect medical personnel against COVID-19
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University Area CDC Offers Prodigy Online Tutorials
Tampa, Fla. – Prodigy® Cultural Arts, a University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) program, is offering free online tutorials in response to the COVID 19 outbreak. In-person Prodigy® classes spanning all areas of the arts, normally taught across the region, temporarily have been suspended until further notice. “During these challenging times, we have pivoted our … [Read more...] about University Area CDC Offers Prodigy Online Tutorials
USF Offers Deposit Waivers, Extends Admissions Deadlines to Help Families Impacted by Coronavirus
USF shifts new student orientation and remainder of summer classes online TAMPA, Fla. (April 2, 2020) – The University of South Florida is implementing several changes designed to provide relief for incoming students and their families whose lives are being disrupted by effects of the coronavirus outbreak. USF will waive the $200 deposit requirement for accepted … [Read more...] about USF Offers Deposit Waivers, Extends Admissions Deadlines to Help Families Impacted by Coronavirus
USF Students and Faculty Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 by Volunteering with the Florida Department of Health
TAMPA, Fla. (March 31, 2020) - More than 60 USF students and faculty members are dispersed across the state to assist the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) with stopping the spread of coronavirus. The personnel from USF help FDOH identify and find people considered “high-risk,” meaning someone who may have been in direct contact with an individual who tested … [Read more...] about USF Students and Faculty Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 by Volunteering with the Florida Department of Health
USF Medical Engineers to Mass Produce Face Shields for Protection Against Coronavirus
TAMPA, Fla. (March 30, 2020) - The University of South Florida College of Engineering has delivered 100 face shields to Tampa General Hospital - one of several ongoing initiatives at USF to address the nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment. Medical staff wear the shields over face masks while interacting with patients to protect against the spread of … [Read more...] about USF Medical Engineers to Mass Produce Face Shields for Protection Against Coronavirus