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State of Science 2023

The St. Petersburg Innovation District hosted our 5th annual State of Science and Innovation to showcase local innovators and their stories. This year we dove deep into interesting applications of technology in life science, education, and marine science.

The speakers were:

  • Mary Losacco, Bayfront Health
  • Dr. David Rosengrant, USF College of Education
  • Natalie Sawaya, USF College of Marine Science
  • Ben Minichino, Pole Star Global
  • Richard Goosen, Saildrone

Click here to watch a video of the event

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