/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from °®¶¹´«Ã½RI Newsroomen-usThu, 18 Sep 2025 16:13:12 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/charlie_martino.aspxAs one of °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s first master’s 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 – things like memory, attention, and learning – 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s first master’s 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 – things like memory, attention, and learning – 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ biostatisticians lend critical expertise to research communityThe Study Design and Data Analysis support group at °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s 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.°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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, °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ unlock engineering breakthroughsWhile studying salamanders and chameleons, °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ spinout, Bull Ring Accelerator Grant (BRAG) awardeee, and °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ spinout, Bull Ring Accelerator Grant (BRAG) awardeee, and °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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, °®¶¹´«Ã½ scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of °®¶¹´«Ã½.External ArticleFri, 05 Sep 2025 08:54:59 °®¶¹´«Ã½ scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyondFrom barnacles to oysters, °®¶¹´«Ã½ scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of °®¶¹´«Ã½.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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.External ArticleThu, 04 Sep 2025 14:46:35 °®¶¹´«Ã½ secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of DefenseThe University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.External ArticleThu, 04 Sep 2025 10:21:46 °®¶¹´«Ã½ invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devicesWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at °®¶¹´«Ã½ is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ university.External ArticleTue, 02 Sep 2025 09:24:32 °®¶¹´«Ã½ launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industryThe University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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’s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemicFor the first time, researchers at °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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’s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½'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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood riskA new study by °®¶¹´«Ã½'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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ university research vice presidents, including °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ taxpayersTampa Bay Times column by six °®¶¹´«Ã½ university research vice presidents, including °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the 2025 °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards.Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:09:51 °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½ team members honored for service and excellence at °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence AwardsThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the 2025 °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC Network’s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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, °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½'s futureFrom AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.New faculty gathered around °®¶¹´«Ã½ seal/news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/fpha-aug.aspxThree students in °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s College of Public Health just presented a strong case for making the world a bit healthier.External ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 15:19:43 °®¶¹´«Ã½ students shine in conference aimed at improving health careThree students in °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s College of Public Health just presented a strong case for making the world a bit healthier.°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Public Health (COPH), with a concentration in environmental and occupational health.External ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 13:18:51 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ receives $3.4 million NSF grant for BUILD program to train future research administratorsThe University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½, 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ student’s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½, 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing hosts inaugural summer research program ahead of fall launchCollege students spent the summer at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 ‘pressure point’ 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.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ to advance autonomous vehicle technology research°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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, °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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’t just see better, they see the unseen.External ArticleWed, 23 Jul 2025 11:16:23 Imaging the impossible: °®¶¹´«Ã½ researcher pushing boundaries of what we can seeWith support from NSF and DARPA, °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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’t 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ professors will be honored for their professional accomplishments by the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of °®¶¹´«Ã½ (ASEMFL).External ArticleFri, 18 Jul 2025 10:12:54 Engineering faculty honored by ASEMFL for outstanding professional contributionsThree University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ professors will be honored for their professional accomplishments by the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of °®¶¹´«Ã½ (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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ research lab releases groundbreaking report on the high prevalence of human trafficking in °®¶¹´«Ã½A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.External ArticleMon, 14 Jul 2025 09:41:38 °®¶¹´«Ã½ awarded NSF grant to build platform for hands-on cybersecurity educationThe National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.External ArticleMon, 14 Jul 2025 09:35:01 °®¶¹´«Ã½, TGH successfully perform world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgeryTransplant surgeons at °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½.External ArticleThu, 03 Jul 2025 08:47:11 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science projectA team of professors, musicians and students at °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½.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.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health study recognizes the burden of tremor for Parkinson’s disease patients°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSDTechnology developed at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½ at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.External ArticleTue, 24 Jun 2025 08:16:43 °®¶¹´«Ã½ building pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer program°®¶¹´«Ã½ at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s 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 — 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 — 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm’s rapid intensification.External ArticleThu, 12 Jun 2025 08:53:34 How rivers fuel hurricanes — and how that knowledge can improve forecastsA recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm’s 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 “truth bias.â€�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 “truth bias.â€�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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation and the °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation and the °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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’t 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s 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’t 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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, °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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, °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.External ArticleTue, 20 May 2025 07:45:12 How °®¶¹´«Ã½ hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa BayAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.Sunset Beach after hurricane/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-unveils-2025-inductees.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2025 Inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span disciplines ranging from nanotechnology and regenerative medicine to energy systems and video technologies.Mon, 19 May 2025 08:34:34 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame unveils 2025 inducteesThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2025 Inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span disciplines ranging from nanotechnology and regenerative medicine to energy systems and video technologies.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-unveils-2025-inductees.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/usf-is-helping-bring-ai-to-pre-k-12-classrooms.aspxTo prepare students for an AI-driven world, °®¶¹´«Ã½ is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.External ArticleFri, 16 May 2025 10:09:13 °®¶¹´«Ã½ is helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classroomsTo prepare students for an AI-driven world, °®¶¹´«Ã½ is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.°®¶¹´«Ã½ using AI in classroom/news/2025/usf-is-helping-bring-ai-to-pre-k-12-classrooms.aspxInnovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-keys-marine-lab-welcomes-coral-babies-to-help-resore-florida-reef-after-bleaching-event.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The °®¶¹´«Ã½ Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.External ArticleWed, 14 May 2025 07:27:37 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Keys Marine Laboratory welcomes 1,050 coral babies to help restore °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s reef after bleaching event°®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The °®¶¹´«Ã½ Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.researchers viewing coralhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-keys-marine-lab-welcomes-coral-babies-to-help-resore-florida-reef-after-bleaching-event.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/innovation-match-become-the-founder-of-a-usf-spinout.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½ is actively recruiting founder-operators, CEOs, and entrepreneurial leaders to take the reins on real technologies that have already been vetted internally for commercial potential.Mon, 12 May 2025 13:03:53 Innovation Match: Become the founder of a °®¶¹´«Ã½ spinout°®¶¹´«Ã½ is actively recruiting founder-operators, CEOs, and entrepreneurial leaders to take the reins on real technologies that have already been vetted internally for commercial potential.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/innovation-match-become-the-founder-of-a-usf-spinout.aspxInnovation/research-innovation/news/2025/thomas-named-fihf-advisory-board-chair.aspxDr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas, 2024 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame inductee and Vice President for Research & Innovation at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½, has been named the new Advisory Board Chair of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame.Fri, 09 May 2025 06:51:04 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Vice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas appointed advisory board chair of °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of FameDr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas, 2024 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame inductee and Vice President for Research & Innovation at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½, has been named the new Advisory Board Chair of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame.Sylvia Thomas/research-innovation/news/2025/thomas-named-fihf-advisory-board-chair.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/student-conference-highlights-the-power-of-research-at-usf.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½'s Student Research Conference showcased 60+ innovative projects, highlighting the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence's potential impact on fields from healthcare to cybersecurity.External ArticleWed, 07 May 2025 07:22:24 Student conference highlights the power of research at °®¶¹´«Ã½°®¶¹´«Ã½'s Student Research Conference showcased 60+ innovative projects, highlighting the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence's potential impact on fields from healthcare to cybersecurity.Sarasota-Manatee student research conferencehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/student-conference-highlights-the-power-of-research-at-usf.aspxHonors and Awards