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USF taps Florida’s first chief science officer to lead marine science college

Thomas Frazer will continue in his role with the state, according to the university. He has been tasked with steering Florida’s efforts to cut down on blue-green algae.

Thomas Frazer, Florida's first chief science officer, will take over as dean of the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | TIMES | Tampa Bay Times ]

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