/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from USFRI Newsroomen-usThu, 16 Oct 2025 17:51:59 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspxAs part of the agreement, USF鈥檚 Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.External ArticleThu, 16 Oct 2025 08:33:54 USF, 51在线 High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation CenterAs part of the agreement, USF鈥檚 Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.ARK Innovation Center/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspxInnovation/business/news/2025/10-6-leaders-who-change-too-fast-usf-study.aspxAccording to a study published in the Academy of Management Journal, leaders who jump too fast to change their behaviors are seen as less authentic and even employees who requested the change view their managers who make swift changes as less sincere.External ArticleTue, 07 Oct 2025 09:35:13 Too good to be true? USF study reveals leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authenticAccording to a study published in the Academy of Management Journal, leaders who jump too fast to change their behaviors are seen as less authentic and even employees who requested the change view their managers who make swift changes as less sincere.elephant transforming into leopard/business/news/2025/10-6-leaders-who-change-too-fast-usf-study.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-urban-planning-professor-uses-3d-scanning-to-assess-hurricane-flood-risk-in-tampa.aspxYoujung Kim, an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, is collaborating with the Access 3D Lab to investigate flood risk on Davis Islands and explore solutions to reduce future vulnerability.External ArticleTue, 30 Sep 2025 09:10:27 USF urban planning professor uses 3D scanning to assess hurricane flood risk in TampaYoujung Kim, an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, is collaborating with the Access 3D Lab to investigate flood risk on Davis Islands and explore solutions to reduce future vulnerability.hurricane researchers/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-urban-planning-professor-uses-3d-scanning-to-assess-hurricane-flood-risk-in-tampa.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-is-well-represented-among-tampa-bay-innovation-award-winners.aspxFive companies and a nonprofit connected with USF, two Cyber 51在线 programs, an AI hub developed at USF, and a Tampa General Hospital partnership will be among the 23 recipients of Tampa Bay Inno Awards.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:07:48 USF is well represented among Tampa Bay Innovation Award winnersFive companies and a nonprofit connected with USF, two Cyber 51在线 programs, an AI hub developed at USF, and a Tampa General Hospital partnership will be among the 23 recipients of Tampa Bay Inno Awards.Zafer Unal/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-is-well-represented-among-tampa-bay-innovation-award-winners.aspxHonors and Awards,Innovation/business/news/2025/09-24-wellness-benefits-research.aspxNew research in the Journal of Marketing Research found that wellness programs involving food and social gatherings go a long way in inspiring customer-facing workers to provide better customer service.External ArticleThu, 25 Sep 2025 09:07:31 Free food, not gym memberships, motivates frontline workers to be at their best, USF study revealsNew research in the Journal of Marketing Research found that wellness programs involving food and social gatherings go a long way in inspiring customer-facing workers to provide better customer service.grocery store worker with customer/business/news/2025/09-24-wellness-benefits-research.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/a-year-after-helene-and-milton-usf-led-app-is-leading-the-way-in-flood-tracking-technology.aspxOne year after hurricanes Helene and Milton brought historic flooding to the Tampa Bay region, the CRIS-HAZARD app has become a critical tool in helping local communities monitor and respond to extreme storms.External ArticleThu, 25 Sep 2025 09:02:21 How a USF-invented app Is transforming flood tracking after hurricanes Helene and MiltonOne year after hurricanes Helene and Milton brought historic flooding to the Tampa Bay region, the CRIS-HAZARD app has become a critical tool in helping local communities monitor and respond to extreme storms.hurricane maphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/a-year-after-helene-and-milton-usf-led-app-is-leading-the-way-in-flood-tracking-technology.aspxInnovation/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/unearthing-prehistoric-diets-usf-professor-rewrites-history-with-new-evidence-of-horses-in-early-bronze-age-sicily.aspxUSF Professor Davide Tanasi has new evidence not only that were horses present on the Mediterranean island earlier than previously thought, but that they also played an important role in the diets of early Bronze Age communities.External ArticleWed, 24 Sep 2025 08:30:49 USF researcher鈥檚 ancient pottery discovery unlocks earliest proof of horses in Bronze Age SicilyUSF Professor Davide Tanasi has new evidence not only that were horses present on the Mediterranean island earlier than previously thought, but that they also played an important role in the diets of early Bronze Age communities.ancient pottery/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/unearthing-prehistoric-diets-usf-professor-rewrites-history-with-new-evidence-of-horses-in-early-bronze-age-sicily.aspxResearch/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/charlie_martino.aspxAs one of USF鈥檚 first master鈥檚 students studying AI, Charitie Martino wants to fuse computer modeling with how the mind works. She wants to take those hard-to-pin-down concepts in psychology 鈥� things like memory, attention, and learning 鈥� throw them into models that AI computers can test, and measure to see what happens.External ArticleWed, 17 Sep 2025 11:19:10 Turning ideas into algorithmsAs one of USF鈥檚 first master鈥檚 students studying AI, Charitie Martino wants to fuse computer modeling with how the mind works. She wants to take those hard-to-pin-down concepts in psychology 鈥� things like memory, attention, and learning 鈥� throw them into models that AI computers can test, and measure to see what happens.Charitie Martino/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/charlie_martino.aspxStudent Research/health/public-health/news/2025/sdda.aspxThe Study Design and Data Analysis support group at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health supports researchers across the medical and public health spectrum by providing expert guidance in research planning as well as analysis and management of data.External ArticleTue, 16 Sep 2025 09:54:10 USF biostatisticians lend critical expertise to research communityThe Study Design and Data Analysis support group at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health supports researchers across the medical and public health spectrum by providing expert guidance in research planning as well as analysis and management of data.two researchers looking at charts/health/public-health/news/2025/sdda.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/aurp-releases-2025-economic-impact-report-the-power-of-north-american-research-parks.aspxAccording to the report, research parks, innovation districts and other communities of innovation across North America collectively empower an impressive return on investment.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:46:55 Association of University Research Parks releases 2025 Economic Impact Report: The Power of North American Research ParksAccording to the report, research parks, innovation districts and other communities of innovation across North America collectively empower an impressive return on investment.USF research park sign/research-innovation/news/2025/aurp-releases-2025-economic-impact-report-the-power-of-north-american-research-parks.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-the-high-speed-tongues-of-salamanders-and-chameleons-are-helping-usf-unlock-engineering-breakthroughs.aspxWhile studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.External ArticleTue, 09 Sep 2025 10:33:17 How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughsWhile studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.salamander/news/2025/how-the-high-speed-tongues-of-salamanders-and-chameleons-are-helping-usf-unlock-engineering-breakthroughs.aspxResearchhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/09/04/biotech-grant-life-pulse-usf-connect.htmlLifePulse Bio, a USF spinout, Bull Ring Accelerator Grant (BRAG) awardeee, and 51在线 High Tech Corridor matching grant recipient, has landed a $2 million NIH grant to test its electric-field technology in pets.External ArticleMon, 08 Sep 2025 09:14:01 Tampa biotech startup LifePulse secures $2M NIH grantLifePulse Bio, a USF spinout, Bull Ring Accelerator Grant (BRAG) awardeee, and 51在线 High Tech Corridor matching grant recipient, has landed a $2 million NIH grant to test its electric-field technology in pets.scientist with Petri dishhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/09/04/biotech-grant-life-pulse-usf-connect.htmlInnovation/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-build-on-deepwater-horizon-research-with-new-project-targeting-pollutants-in-tampa-bay-and-beyond.aspxFrom barnacles to oysters, USF scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of 51在线.External ArticleFri, 05 Sep 2025 08:54:59 USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyondFrom barnacles to oysters, USF scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of 51在线.two researchers in the Gulf/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-build-on-deepwater-horizon-research-with-new-project-targeting-pollutants-in-tampa-bay-and-beyond.aspxResearch/news/2025/usf-secures-contract-with-usf-army-strengthening-collaboration-with-department-of-defense.aspxThe 51在线 has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF鈥檚 defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.External ArticleThu, 04 Sep 2025 14:46:35 USF secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of DefenseThe 51在线 has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF鈥檚 defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.ceremonial signing/news/2025/usf-secures-contract-with-usf-army-strengthening-collaboration-with-department-of-defense.aspxResearch/news/2025/usf-invention-helps-u-s-military-counter-deadly-improvised-explosive-device-attacks.aspxWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at USF is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military鈥檚 deadliest threats.External ArticleThu, 04 Sep 2025 10:21:46 USF invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devicesWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at USF is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military鈥檚 deadliest threats.Soldiers examining new military device/news/2025/usf-invention-helps-u-s-military-counter-deadly-improvised-explosive-device-attacks.aspxInnovation/engineering/news/2025/2025-aerospace-engineering-major-launches.aspxThe 51在线 kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a 51在线 university.External ArticleTue, 02 Sep 2025 09:24:32 USF launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industryThe 51在线 kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a 51在线 university.engineering students in lab/engineering/news/2025/2025-aerospace-engineering-major-launches.aspxStudent Research/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague鈥檚 ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and another individual in California tested positive for the disease.External ArticleFri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:25 USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemicFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague鈥檚 ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and another individual in California tested positive for the disease.Jordan/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxResearch/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxA new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.External ArticleWed, 27 Aug 2025 08:20:14 USF professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood riskA new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.car underwater/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxResearchhttps://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2025/08/25/public-university-research-delivers-big-wins-florida-taxpayers-column/Tampa Bay Times column by six 51在线 university research vice presidents, including USF Vice President Sylvia Wilson Thomas, on the value of research to state taxpayers.External ArticleTue, 26 Aug 2025 08:59:10 Public university research delivers big wins for 51在线 taxpayersTampa Bay Times column by six 51在线 university research vice presidents, including USF Vice President Sylvia Wilson Thomas, on the value of research to state taxpayers.oceanography researchhttps://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2025/08/25/public-university-research-delivers-big-wins-florida-taxpayers-column/Research/research-innovation/news/2025/florida-sbdc-at-usf-team-members-honored-for-service-and-excellence-at-florida-sbdc-network-excellence-awards.aspxThe 51在线 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at 51在线 proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the 2025 51在线 SBDC Network鈥檚 Performance Excellence Awards.Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:09:51 51在线 SBDC at USF team members honored for service and excellence at 51在线 SBDC Network鈥檚 Performance Excellence AwardsThe 51在线 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at 51在线 proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the 2025 51在线 SBDC Network鈥檚 Performance Excellence Awards.SBDC award winners/research-innovation/news/2025/florida-sbdc-at-usf-team-members-honored-for-service-and-excellence-at-florida-sbdc-network-excellence-awards.aspxHonors and Awards/health/news/2025/staph-jama.aspxThe treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand name Dalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.External ArticleFri, 15 Aug 2025 09:39:51 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infectionsThe treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand name Dalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.Dr. Kami Kim/health/news/2025/staph-jama.aspxHealth/news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxFrom AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF鈥檚 newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university鈥檚 continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.External ArticleThu, 14 Aug 2025 08:09:53 Meet the new faculty helping power USF's futureFrom AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF鈥檚 newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university鈥檚 continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.New faculty gathered around USF seal/news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/fpha-aug.aspxThree students in USF鈥檚 College of Public Health just presented a strong case for making the world a bit healthier.External ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 15:19:43 USF students shine in conference aimed at improving health careThree students in USF鈥檚 College of Public Health just presented a strong case for making the world a bit healthier.Students at conference/health/public-health/news/2025/fpha-aug.aspxStudent Research/health/public-health/news/2025/odor.aspxWe all worry about the quality of our air, water and soil, and even the clutter from city noise and light. But odor pollution? This foul-smelling topic caught the nose of Gennaro Saliceto, who graduated this month with a masters of science from the USF College of Public Health (COPH), with a concentration in environmental and occupational health.External ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 13:18:51 USF researcher sniffs out noxious issue in St. Petersburg neighborhoodWe all worry about the quality of our air, water and soil, and even the clutter from city noise and light. But odor pollution? This foul-smelling topic caught the nose of Gennaro Saliceto, who graduated this month with a masters of science from the USF College of Public Health (COPH), with a concentration in environmental and occupational health.odor listing/health/public-health/news/2025/odor.aspxStudent Research/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-receives-nsf-grant-for-build-program.aspxThe 51在线 has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build a pipeline of skilled research administrators to meet the evolving demands of the field.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:08:12 USF receives $3.4 million NSF grant for BUILD program to train future research administratorsThe 51在线 has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build a pipeline of skilled research administrators to meet the evolving demands of the field.research administrator/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-receives-nsf-grant-for-build-program.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspxArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.External ArticleFri, 01 Aug 2025 08:04:47 How AI is revolutionizing travel planningArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.travelers in airport/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.External ArticleWed, 30 Jul 2025 11:30:29 How a USF student鈥檚 personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.Farhat in lab/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxResearch,Student Research/news/2025/usf-hosts-inaugural-summer-research-program-ahead-of-launch.aspxCollege students spent the summer at the 51在线鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural USF Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative designed to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students from emerging research institutions.External ArticleFri, 25 Jul 2025 14:26:16 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing hosts inaugural summer research program ahead of fall launchCollege students spent the summer at the 51在线鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural USF Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative designed to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students from emerging research institutions.student at computer/news/2025/usf-hosts-inaugural-summer-research-program-ahead-of-launch.aspxStudent Research/marine-science/news/2025/study-finds-pressure-point-in-the-gulf-could-drive-hurricane-strength.aspxResearchers identify how the absence of a strong current at a critical location in the Gulf led to unusually high subsurface sea temperatures and influenced the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.External ArticleFri, 25 Jul 2025 08:32:17 Study finds 鈥榩ressure point鈥� in the Gulf could drive hurricane strengthResearchers identify how the absence of a strong current at a critical location in the Gulf led to unusually high subsurface sea temperatures and influenced the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.Hurricane Ian/marine-science/news/2025/study-finds-pressure-point-in-the-gulf-could-drive-hurricane-strength.aspxResearch/engineering/news/2025/coast-partnership-sargolzaei.aspxUSF has launched a new academic partnership with COAST Autonomous, helping accelerate research in self-driving vehicle technology and expand workforce training opportunities for the next generation of engineers.External ArticleWed, 23 Jul 2025 11:20:59 USF to advance autonomous vehicle technology researchUSF has launched a new academic partnership with COAST Autonomous, helping accelerate research in self-driving vehicle technology and expand workforce training opportunities for the next generation of engineers.two men working on car/engineering/news/2025/coast-partnership-sargolzaei.aspxResearch/news/2025/imaging-the-impossible-usf-researcher-pushing-boundaries-of-what-we-can-see.aspxWith support from NSF and DARPA, USF researcher John Murray-Bruce is developing new mathematical tools to improve how machines "see" in challenging conditions. The research will lay the foundation for imaging systems that don鈥檛 just see better, they see the unseen.External ArticleWed, 23 Jul 2025 11:16:23 Imaging the impossible: USF researcher pushing boundaries of what we can seeWith support from NSF and DARPA, USF researcher John Murray-Bruce is developing new mathematical tools to improve how machines "see" in challenging conditions. The research will lay the foundation for imaging systems that don鈥檛 just see better, they see the unseen.John Murray-Bruce/news/2025/imaging-the-impossible-usf-researcher-pushing-boundaries-of-what-we-can-see.aspxResearch/engineering/news/2025/asemfl-2025-members.aspxThree 51在线 professors will be honored for their professional accomplishments by the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of 51在线 (ASEMFL).External ArticleFri, 18 Jul 2025 10:12:54 Engineering faculty honored by ASEMFL for outstanding professional contributionsThree 51在线 professors will be honored for their professional accomplishments by the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of 51在线 (ASEMFL).2025 ASEMFL inductees/engineering/news/2025/asemfl-2025-members.aspxHonors and Awards/health/news/2025/audiology-research.aspxThe clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.External ArticleWed, 16 Jul 2025 09:51:47 USF Health clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of lifeThe clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.hearing exam/health/news/2025/audiology-research.aspxHealthhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-lab-releases-groundbreaking-report-on-the-high-prevalence-of-human-trafficking-in-florida.aspxA first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of 51在线 shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.External ArticleMon, 14 Jul 2025 09:58:04 USF research lab releases groundbreaking report on the high prevalence of human trafficking in 51在线A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of 51在线 shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.Human Trafficking Labhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-lab-releases-groundbreaking-report-on-the-high-prevalence-of-human-trafficking-in-florida.aspxResearch/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/hacksee_nsf.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the 51在线 for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in USF鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity鈥痑nd鈥疌omputing.External ArticleMon, 14 Jul 2025 09:41:38 USF awarded NSF grant to build platform for hands-on cybersecurity educationThe National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the 51在线 for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in USF鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity鈥痑nd鈥疌omputing.computer board/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/hacksee_nsf.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-perform-worlds-first-bloodless-heart-liver-transplant-surgery.aspxTransplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world鈥檚 first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.External ArticleMon, 14 Jul 2025 09:35:01 USF, TGH successfully perform world鈥檚 first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgeryTransplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world鈥檚 first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.transplant team/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-perform-worlds-first-bloodless-heart-liver-transplant-surgery.aspxHealthhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/floridas-oyster-crisis-takes-center-stage-in-latest-musical-science-project.aspxA team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in 51在线.External ArticleThu, 03 Jul 2025 08:47:11 51在线鈥檚 oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science projectA team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in 51在线.oysters music beachhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/floridas-oyster-crisis-takes-center-stage-in-latest-musical-science-project.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/hauser-tremor-2025.aspxUSF Health's Dr. Robert Hauser surveyed hundreds of patients with Parkinson's disease and found that tremors pose a greater burden on their quality of life than previously reported.External ArticleWed, 02 Jul 2025 09:06:02 New USF Health study recognizes the burden of tremor for Parkinson鈥檚 disease patientsUSF Health's Dr. Robert Hauser surveyed hundreds of patients with Parkinson's disease and found that tremors pose a greater burden on their quality of life than previously reported.Dr. Hauser/health/news/2025/hauser-tremor-2025.aspxHealth,Research/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxTechnology developed at the 51在线 offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 08:39:08 USF developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSDTechnology developed at the 51在线 offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.researcher studying facial expressions on monitor/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxInnovation/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.External ArticleThu, 26 Jun 2025 09:22:42 USF to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl RousonThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.President Law with Senator Rouson/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxHealth,Research/news/2025/usf-building-pipeline-of-researchers-to-develop-technologies-for-aging-adults-in-new-summer-program.aspxStudents at the 51在线 are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF鈥檚 Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.External ArticleTue, 24 Jun 2025 08:16:43 USF building pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer programStudents at the 51在线 are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF鈥檚 Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.computer science student/news/2025/usf-building-pipeline-of-researchers-to-develop-technologies-for-aging-adults-in-new-summer-program.aspxInnovation,Student Research/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-fht-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxReflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges 鈥� from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:49:52 Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance breakthrough technologies in healthcare, education and securityReflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges 鈥� from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.limb device/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-fht-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxInnovation/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-tcnj-awarded-nsf-grant-to-enhance-research-administrator-taining-at-liberal-arts-colleges.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $3 million collaborative grant to the 51在线 Research Development Institute and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) to develop a new post-award training model for research administrators at liberal arts colleges across the United States.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:34:32 USF and The College of New Jersey awarded NSF grant to enhance research administrator training at liberal arts collegesThe National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $3 million collaborative grant to the 51在线 Research Development Institute and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) to develop a new post-award training model for research administrators at liberal arts colleges across the United States.grant administration/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-tcnj-awarded-nsf-grant-to-enhance-research-administrator-taining-at-liberal-arts-colleges.aspxResearch/marine-science/news/2025/how-rivers-fuel-hurricanes-and-how-that-knowledge-can-improve-forecasts.aspxA recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm鈥檚 rapid intensification.External ArticleThu, 12 Jun 2025 08:53:34 How rivers fuel hurricanes 鈥� and how that knowledge can improve forecastsA recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm鈥檚 rapid intensification.weather chart/marine-science/news/2025/how-rivers-fuel-hurricanes-and-how-that-knowledge-can-improve-forecasts.aspxResearch/business/news/2025/06-04-fake-online-reviews-study.aspxThe research investigates a key question: Are consumers naturally skeptical of online reviews or do they tend to believe them? The answer stems from what psychologists call a 鈥渢ruth bias.鈥�External ArticleTue, 10 Jun 2025 10:13:03 From trust to doubt: Why fake online reviews still fool consumersThe research investigates a key question: Are consumers naturally skeptical of online reviews or do they tend to believe them? The answer stems from what psychologists call a 鈥渢ruth bias.鈥�online reviews/business/news/2025/06-04-fake-online-reviews-study.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxThe 51在线 Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:12:21 MediMirror, silicon atomic clock and early stroke detection device awarded BRAG grants for further developmentThe 51在线 Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.stroke detctor, medimirror and atomic clock/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxInnovation/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxIt wasn鈥檛 long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that鈥檚 reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.External ArticleFri, 06 Jun 2025 08:32:58 How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane informationIt wasn鈥檛 long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that鈥檚 reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.hurricane eye/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxThe Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted across Tampa Bay, helping preserve their stories of loss, transformation and hope.External ArticleWed, 04 Jun 2025 08:16:11 USF researcher recording oral histories of those impacted by 2024 hurricane seasonThe Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted across Tampa Bay, helping preserve their stories of loss, transformation and hope.flooded streethttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxResearch/health/nursing/news/2025/fdh-grant-oral-cancer-program.aspxA multidisciplinary team has developed a groundbreaking web-based program tailored for adults aged 65 and older who are prescribed oral anti-cancer medications.External ArticleWed, 21 May 2025 09:03:13 New grant funding from 51在线 Department of Health fuels transformative research for anti-cancer telemedicine programA multidisciplinary team has developed a groundbreaking web-based program tailored for adults aged 65 and older who are prescribed oral anti-cancer medications.medical chart/health/nursing/news/2025/fdh-grant-oral-cancer-program.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxDuring Mental Health Awareness Month, USF and FAU researchers release results from a statewide public opinion survey that measures mental health experiences and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence in health care.External ArticleWed, 21 May 2025 08:56:58 How do Floridians perceive AI in mental health and health care?During Mental Health Awareness Month, USF and FAU researchers release results from a statewide public opinion survey that measures mental health experiences and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence in health care.Doctor at laptop/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxResearch