USFRI Newsroom Feed/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from USFRI Newsroomen-usSat, 21 Dec 2024 13:51:35 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)How gift giving boosts your health and well-being/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxA USF Health expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.External ArticleFri, 20 Dec 2024 08:58:11 How gift giving boosts your health and well-beingA USF Health expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.giving a gift/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxResearchUSF Health launches state-funded hyperbaric oxygen therapy trial with first patient/health/news/2024/speaker-renner-visits-hbot-center.aspxUSF Health welcomed its first participants of a $28 million state-funded clinical trial to study the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on Florida service members and veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury.External ArticleTue, 17 Dec 2024 10:53:31 USF Health launches state-funded hyperbaric oxygen therapy trial with first patientUSF Health welcomed its first participants of a $28 million state-funded clinical trial to study the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on Florida service members and veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury.hyberbaric oxygen chamber/health/news/2024/speaker-renner-visits-hbot-center.aspxResearchUSF names new dean for College of Engineering/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan.External ArticleMon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:26 USF names new dean for College of EngineeringLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan.Levi Thompson/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxHonors and AwardsTwo 鶹Ƶ faculty members named NAI fellows/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThey are USF Preeminent Professor Jianfeng Cai in the Department of Chemistry and Professor Ashok Kumar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:05:28 Two 鶹Ƶ faculty members named NAI fellowsThey are USF Preeminent Professor Jianfeng Cai in the Department of Chemistry and Professor Ashok Kumar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.Congratulations 2024 NAI Fellows Jianfeng Cai and Ashok Kumar/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsHow ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer risk/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxThe interdisciplinary research led by 鶹Ƶ Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 08:50:31 How ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer riskThe interdisciplinary research led by 鶹Ƶ Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Medical researchers in lab/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxResearchUSF sets new record with $738 million in research funding/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions.External ArticleTue, 10 Dec 2024 08:22:38 USF sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions.researchers in lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearchUSF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economy/marine-science/news/2024/usf-and-partners-launch-innovative-accelerator-program-to-grow-the-marine-economy.aspxUSF and six organizations from across the country, including several in Tampa Bay, have been selected for a $13.9 million grant from the NOAA Ocean Enterprise Accelerators program to tackle critical challenges impacting our ocean, coastal communities, and economy through an innovative accelerator program.External ArticleTue, 10 Dec 2024 07:47:34 USF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economyUSF and six organizations from across the country, including several in Tampa Bay, have been selected for a $13.9 million grant from the NOAA Ocean Enterprise Accelerators program to tackle critical challenges impacting our ocean, coastal communities, and economy through an innovative accelerator program.marine research vessel in Tampa Bay/marine-science/news/2024/usf-and-partners-launch-innovative-accelerator-program-to-grow-the-marine-economy.aspxInnovationProfessor Emeritus Richard Gitlin awarded IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-emeritus-richard-gitlin-awarded-ieee-alexander-graham-bell-medal.aspxThe 2025 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal, often considered the “Nobel Prize” for communications technology, has been awarded to Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:31:38 Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlin awarded IEEE Alexander Graham Bell MedalThe 2025 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal, often considered the “Nobel Prize” for communications technology, has been awarded to Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin.Richard Gitlin/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-emeritus-richard-gitlin-awarded-ieee-alexander-graham-bell-medal.aspxHonors and AwardsUSF Research Park COO Allison Madden to serve as president of AURPhttps://aurp.memberclicks.net/aurp-announces-2025-board-of-directors-and-officersAURP, the leading nonprofit representing research parks, innovation districts and regional technology clusters, today announced its 2025 Board of Directors and Officers.External ArticleWed, 04 Dec 2024 18:40:31 USF Research Park COO Allison Madden to serve as president of AURPAURP, the leading nonprofit representing research parks, innovation districts and regional technology clusters, today announced its 2025 Board of Directors and Officers.Allison Maddenhttps://aurp.memberclicks.net/aurp-announces-2025-board-of-directors-and-officersHonors and AwardsCompany founded by USF engineering professors earns Patent for Humanity award/research-innovation/news/2024/renewable-energy-company-founded-by-usf-engineering-professors-earns-a-patent-for-humanity-award.aspxThe 鶹Ƶ and its spin-out company T2C Energy LLC were awarded a 2024 Patent for Humanity in the Green Energy category by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:03:06 Company founded by USF engineering professors earns Patent for Humanity awardThe 鶹Ƶ and its spin-out company T2C Energy LLC were awarded a 2024 Patent for Humanity in the Green Energy category by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Patents for Humanity award winners/research-innovation/news/2024/renewable-energy-company-founded-by-usf-engineering-professors-earns-a-patent-for-humanity-award.aspxHonors and AwardsLandmark AI project led by USF Health harnesses voice to diagnose disease, releases first data/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxResearchers at USF Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.External ArticleTue, 03 Dec 2024 08:17:04 Landmark AI project led by USF Health harnesses voice to diagnose disease, releases first dataResearchers at USF Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.Brdige2AI/health/news/2024/bridge2ai-voice-data-release.aspxResearchNew study by USF professor focuses on role of state medical boards and the spread of misinformation/health/public-health/news/2024/drabiak.aspxMisinformation is common in social media and politics, but what about the medical profession? Do some physicians willingly spread distortions, and if so, should they be disciplined? This is the topic of a study by Dr. Katherine Drabiak, a health law professor at USF.External ArticleWed, 27 Nov 2024 10:47:34 New study by USF professor focuses on role of state medical boards and the spread of misinformationMisinformation is common in social media and politics, but what about the medical profession? Do some physicians willingly spread distortions, and if so, should they be disciplined? This is the topic of a study by Dr. Katherine Drabiak, a health law professor at USF.Dr. Katherine Drabiak/health/public-health/news/2024/drabiak.aspxResearchUSF expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailers/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” 鶹Ƶ AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.External ArticleFri, 22 Nov 2024 10:28:11 USF expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailersFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” 鶹Ƶ AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.gift on keyboard/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxInnovationWhy manatees are likely not Florida natives/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the 鶹Ƶ.External ArticleThu, 21 Nov 2024 07:40:33 Why manatees are likely not Florida nativesManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the 鶹Ƶ.Manatee/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxResearchAssociate Professor Olukemi Akintewe named an AIMBE Emerging Leader/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-olukemi-akintewe-named-an-aimbe-emerging-leader.aspxThe American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has selected Olukemi Akintewe, associate professor of instruction in medical engineering at USF, for its inaugural class of Emerging Leaders.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:44:13 Associate Professor Olukemi Akintewe named an AIMBE Emerging LeaderThe American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has selected Olukemi Akintewe, associate professor of instruction in medical engineering at USF, for its inaugural class of Emerging Leaders.Provost Mohapatra, Associate Professor Akintewe and President Law/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-olukemi-akintewe-named-an-aimbe-emerging-leader.aspxHonors and AwardsThe Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $100K to support research experiences for USF students/research-innovation/news/2024/corridor-undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-100k-to-support-research-experiences-for-students.aspxThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs at the 鶹Ƶ.Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:37:41 The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $100K to support research experiences for USF studentsThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs at the 鶹Ƶ.Student reseachers/research-innovation/news/2024/corridor-undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-100k-to-support-research-experiences-for-students.aspxStudent ResearchHow volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by 鶹Ƶ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.External ArticleTue, 19 Nov 2024 09:19:59 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by 鶹Ƶ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.volcanic ash research/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearchUSF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media usehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxA groundbreaking new study conducted by the 鶹Ƶ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.External ArticleFri, 15 Nov 2024 00:50:25 USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study conducted by the 鶹Ƶ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.Teens on phoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxResearchUSF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.External ArticleFri, 15 Nov 2024 00:38:46 USF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient ritualsThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.ancient vase/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxResearchUSF CONNECT and Bellini Center for Talent Development being honored with 2024 Tampa Bay Inno Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-connect-bellini-center-honored-with-tampa-bay-inno-awards.aspxBoth entities are being recognized for their impact on the local innovation ecosystem and they will be honored with the Tampa Bay Inno Awards at a ceremony hosted by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on Thursday, November 14.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:07:26 USF CONNECT and Bellini Center for Talent Development being honored with 2024 Tampa Bay Inno AwardsBoth entities are being recognized for their impact on the local innovation ecosystem and they will be honored with the Tampa Bay Inno Awards at a ceremony hosted by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on Thursday, November 14.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-connect-bellini-center-honored-with-tampa-bay-inno-awards.aspxHonors and Awards,InnovationSylvia Thomas elected to APLU Council on Research Executive Committee/research-innovation/news/2024/sylvia-thomas-elected-to-aplu-council-on-research-executive-committee.aspxThe Association of Public Land Grant Universities (APLU) has elected USF Vice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas, PhD, to the executive committee of its Council on Research.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:26:36 Sylvia Thomas elected to APLU Council on Research Executive CommitteeThe Association of Public Land Grant Universities (APLU) has elected USF Vice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas, PhD, to the executive committee of its Council on Research.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/sylvia-thomas-elected-to-aplu-council-on-research-executive-committee.aspxHonors and AwardsKaren Walker joins USF Research Development Institute in new role/research-innovation/news/2024/karen-walker-joins-usf-research-development-institute-in-new-role.aspxKaren Walker recently joined the USF Research Development Institute as associate director for competitive intelligence.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:48:51 Karen Walker joins USF Research Development Institute in new roleKaren Walker recently joined the USF Research Development Institute as associate director for competitive intelligence.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/karen-walker-joins-usf-research-development-institute-in-new-role.aspxResearchDespite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election/news/2024/despite-democracy-concerns-researchers-find-americans-very-interested-in-election.aspxAccording to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.External ArticleTue, 05 Nov 2024 09:20:59 Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in electionAccording to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.voting booth/news/2024/despite-democracy-concerns-researchers-find-americans-very-interested-in-election.aspxResearchUSF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation/news/2024/usf-to-accelerate-innovation-through-new-usf-designation.aspxThe 鶹Ƶ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 09:29:15 USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designationThe 鶹Ƶ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-accelerate-innovation-through-new-usf-designation.aspxHonors and AwardsThree 鶹Ƶ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxThe 鶹Ƶ was well represented at the 2024 Tampa Bay Tech Awards, held on Friday, November 1 at the Armature Works in Tampa.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:11:32 Three 鶹Ƶ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech AwardsThe 鶹Ƶ was well represented at the 2024 Tampa Bay Tech Awards, held on Friday, November 1 at the Armature Works in Tampa.Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsUSF provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-provost-research-vp-engineering-faculty-being-honored-by-asemfl.aspxFive 鶹Ƶ faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:54:38 USF provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishmentsFive 鶹Ƶ faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-provost-research-vp-engineering-faculty-being-honored-by-asemfl.aspxHonors and AwardsProfessor Kimmerle honored by AHA for distinguished contributions to public history/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-kimmerle-honored-by-aha-for-distinguished-contributions-to-public-history.aspxErin Kimmerle, executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science at the 鶹Ƶ, will be recognized for her multi-year interdisciplinary research investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:10:01 Professor Kimmerle honored by AHA for distinguished contributions to public historyErin Kimmerle, executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science at the 鶹Ƶ, will be recognized for her multi-year interdisciplinary research investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.Professor Erin Kimmerle/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-kimmerle-honored-by-aha-for-distinguished-contributions-to-public-history.aspxHonors and AwardsUSF faculty member and USF CONNECT start-up are finalists for 2024 Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-member-and-usf-connect-start-up-are-finalists-for-2024-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxUSF faculty member Shannon Bailey and USF CONNECT start-up GuardianSAT are finalists for Tampa Bay Tech Awards being presented on Friday, November 1 at Armature Works.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:39:28 USF faculty member and USF CONNECT start-up are finalists for 2024 Tampa Bay Tech AwardsUSF faculty member Shannon Bailey and USF CONNECT start-up GuardianSAT are finalists for Tampa Bay Tech Awards being presented on Friday, November 1 at Armature Works.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-member-and-usf-connect-start-up-are-finalists-for-2024-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsDr. Marcus Cooke awarded $2 million grant to advance creation of new device simplifying the testing for damaged DNA/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-marcus-cooke-awarded-2-million-grant-to-advance-creation-of-new-device-simplifying-the-testing-for-damaged-dna.aspxDr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.External ArticleWed, 30 Oct 2024 09:18:04 Dr. Marcus Cooke awarded $2 million grant to advance creation of new device simplifying the testing for damaged DNADr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.DNA machine/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-marcus-cooke-awarded-2-million-grant-to-advance-creation-of-new-device-simplifying-the-testing-for-damaged-dna.aspxResearchWrite or wrong? USF instructor addresses the use of AI in college writing assignments/health/public-health/news/2024/ai.aspxShould a student use artificial intelligence (AI) to complete an essay, and if so, how can instructors teach the traditional skills of good writing? These are questions posed by Laura Rusnak, director of undergraduate programs in USF’s College of Public Health, who specializes in workforce development and career readiness.External ArticleWed, 30 Oct 2024 09:14:24 Write or wrong? USF instructor addresses the use of AI in college writing assignmentsShould a student use artificial intelligence (AI) to complete an essay, and if so, how can instructors teach the traditional skills of good writing? These are questions posed by Laura Rusnak, director of undergraduate programs in USF’s College of Public Health, who specializes in workforce development and career readiness.Laura Rusnak in front of research poster/health/public-health/news/2024/ai.aspxResearchUSF researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress/news/2024/usf-researchers-reveal-key-findings-from-national-voter-opinion-survey-on-the-economy-and-political-stress.aspxFindings from 鶹Ƶ researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.External ArticleTue, 29 Oct 2024 09:41:08 USF researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stressFindings from 鶹Ƶ researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.Vote button/news/2024/usf-researchers-reveal-key-findings-from-national-voter-opinion-survey-on-the-economy-and-political-stress.aspxResearchUSF Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia/health/news/2024/long-covid-grant.aspxThe funding allows a multidisciplinary team of USF Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2024 08:48:33 USF Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaThe funding allows a multidisciplinary team of USF Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.Covid research/health/news/2024/long-covid-grant.aspxResearchUSF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe 鶹Ƶ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.External ArticleFri, 25 Oct 2024 08:26:41 USF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe 鶹Ƶ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxResearchHow new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxUSF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.External ArticleThu, 24 Oct 2024 08:19:07 How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impactsUSF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.hurricane damage/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxResearchFlorida SBDC mobile assistance center at USF helps small businesses impacted by Milton/research-innovation/news/2024/sbdc-mobile-assistance-center-at-usf-helps-small-businesses-impacted-by-milton.aspxThe Small Business Development Council Florida has been hosting a mobile assistance center (MAC) at the USF Research Park, October 14-16, to assist small businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:38:48 Florida SBDC mobile assistance center at USF helps small businesses impacted by MiltonThe Small Business Development Council Florida has been hosting a mobile assistance center (MAC) at the USF Research Park, October 14-16, to assist small businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.SBDC mobile assistance center/research-innovation/news/2024/sbdc-mobile-assistance-center-at-usf-helps-small-businesses-impacted-by-milton.aspxEntrepreneurshipEURAXESS presents international mobility and professional development opportunities for faculty and student researchers/research-innovation/news/2024/euraxess-presents-international-mobility-and-professional-development-opportunities-for-faculty-and-student-researchers.aspxEURAXESS North America Regional Coordinator Jackson Howard gave an overview of the EURAXESS portal, which provides information about research funding and fellowship opportunities, and insights for researchers about living and working in Europe.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:49:42 EURAXESS presents international mobility and professional development opportunities for faculty and student researchersEURAXESS North America Regional Coordinator Jackson Howard gave an overview of the EURAXESS portal, which provides information about research funding and fellowship opportunities, and insights for researchers about living and working in Europe.Euraxxess table/research-innovation/news/2024/euraxess-presents-international-mobility-and-professional-development-opportunities-for-faculty-and-student-researchers.aspxGlobal ResearchCOPH researchers study storm risk perceptions and COVID transmission/health/public-health/news/2024/stormrisk.aspxResearchers in USF’s College of Public Health have been studying how hurricane evacuations can be even more complex when disease transmission − such as COVID-19 − enters the mix.External ArticleTue, 15 Oct 2024 09:29:57 COPH researchers study storm risk perceptions and COVID transmissionResearchers in USF’s College of Public Health have been studying how hurricane evacuations can be even more complex when disease transmission − such as COVID-19 − enters the mix.hurricane eye/health/public-health/news/2024/stormrisk.aspxResearchA new app developed by USF researchers tracks flooding in coastal communities during Hurricane Helenehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxA team of researchers led by USF St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County.External ArticleMon, 07 Oct 2024 08:28:12 A new app developed by USF researchers tracks flooding in coastal communities during Hurricane HeleneA team of researchers led by USF St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County.flooding near St. Pete Beachhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxInnovationHow music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspx鶹Ƶ researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.External ArticleThu, 03 Oct 2024 09:03:04 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors鶹Ƶ researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Two people playing piano/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxResearchFlorida Research Data Center network will offer USF researchers detailed access to federal data/research-innovation/news/2024/florida-research-data-consortium-will-offer-usf-researchers-detailed-access-to-federal-data.aspxThe 鶹Ƶ will join the Florida Research Data Center network on Tuesday, October 1, enabling USF researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:35:13 Florida Research Data Center network will offer USF researchers detailed access to federal dataThe 鶹Ƶ will join the Florida Research Data Center network on Tuesday, October 1, enabling USF researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.FLDRC logo/research-innovation/news/2024/florida-research-data-consortium-will-offer-usf-researchers-detailed-access-to-federal-data.aspxResearchUSF researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities/cbcs/news/2024/cfs-dive-grant.aspxThe project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.External ArticleWed, 25 Sep 2024 17:48:09 USF researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilitiesThe project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.Launch program/cbcs/news/2024/cfs-dive-grant.aspxInnovationU.S. News ranks USF a top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities/news/2024/us-news-ranks-usf-a-top-50-public-university-for-the-sixth-consecutive-year.aspxFor the sixth year in a row, the 鶹Ƶ sits among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges.External ArticleTue, 24 Sep 2024 08:30:59 U.S. News ranks USF a top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universitiesFor the sixth year in a row, the 鶹Ƶ sits among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges.USF ranks #45 among public universities/news/2024/us-news-ranks-usf-a-top-50-public-university-for-the-sixth-consecutive-year.aspxHonors and AwardsTwenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxFrom advancing our understanding of hurricanes to improving public transit systems, to pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases, 27 USF faculty members are being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:27:22 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsFrom advancing our understanding of hurricanes to improving public transit systems, to pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases, 27 USF faculty members are being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.8 of the 27 award winners/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsNew study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxA new study from the 鶹Ƶ reveals that it’s not just personal drive pushing employees to work while under the weather, but a hidden pressure from workplace culture.External ArticleSun, 15 Sep 2024 10:21:13 New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retentionA new study from the 鶹Ƶ reveals that it’s not just personal drive pushing employees to work while under the weather, but a hidden pressure from workplace culture.person with cold at laptop/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxResearch鶹Ƶ’s Invention Convention Florida celebrates historic win by young Florida inventor/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-invention-convention-florida-celebrates-historic-win-by-young-florida-inventor.aspxDaniel Park, an 11th-grade student from Hillsborough County, Florida, has made history as the first Floridian to win the Best in Show award at the prestigious Invention Convention Americas 2024 competition.Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:45:26 鶹Ƶ’s Invention Convention Florida celebrates historic win by young Florida inventorDaniel Park, an 11th-grade student from Hillsborough County, Florida, has made history as the first Floridian to win the Best in Show award at the prestigious Invention Convention Americas 2024 competition.Daniel Park/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-invention-convention-florida-celebrates-historic-win-by-young-florida-inventor.aspxHonors and AwardsNew study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxFree samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?External ArticleMon, 09 Sep 2024 11:34:29 New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buyFree samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?grocery aisle/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxResearchMajor USF award helps Floridians better navigate health care/health/public-health/news/2024/navs.aspxFaculty members in the USF College of Public Health have received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.External ArticleTue, 03 Sep 2024 09:30:12 Major USF award helps Floridians better navigate health careFaculty members in the USF College of Public Health have received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.College of Public Health faculty/health/public-health/news/2024/navs.aspxHonors and AwardsWhat a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxLed by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2024 08:33:53 What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlementLed by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean.underwater bridge/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxResearchUSF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad Administration/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2024 08:18:51 USF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad AdministrationWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.railroad agreement signing ceremony/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxInnovationUSF, Florida High Tech Corridor partner to support advancement of innovations/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-partner-to-support-advancement-of-innovations.aspxAI literacy, bilingual educator training, immersive learning experiences and social and emotional learning curriculum will receive $100,000 boostThu, 29 Aug 2024 08:49:35 USF, Florida High Tech Corridor partner to support advancement of innovationsAI literacy, bilingual educator training, immersive learning experiences and social and emotional learning curriculum will receive $100,000 boostFlorida High Tech Corridor Early Innovation Fund logo/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-partner-to-support-advancement-of-innovations.aspxInnovation