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USF advances commercialization of new technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women’s health
The °µÍøTV Foundation and °µÍøTV Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea – three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by USF faculty and research teams.
July 9, 2026Research and Innovation
National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaur
After more than 20 years of research, USF Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.
July 9, 2026Research and Innovation
USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists backed by a $2.5 million NIH grant, are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.
July 7, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
As the 13 colonies declared independence, Florida stayed loyal to Britain. But USF historian Erin Mauldin details how the state’s story impacted the outcome of the American Revolution.
July 2, 2026Features
How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension
Reading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.
June 9, 2026Research and Innovation
Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientists
USF scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.
April 10, 2026Research and Innovation
Two USF students named Goldwater Scholars
Computer science major Caleb Fernandes and applied mathematics and biomedical sciences major Diya Upadhyaya were awarded the honor, which is considered the nation’s highest for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
April 6, 2026Student Success
Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of theÌýScienceÌýfamily of journals.
March 26, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
An expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.
March 25, 2026Research and Innovation
From middle school classroom to medical crisis, two paths converge at USF in battle against infectious disease
A suggestion from a middle school student set Claudia Zamora Cisnero on a new path that led her back to USF. Learn how she’s working alongside a world-renowned scientist whose own lifelong battle with infection is fueling their study of drug-resistant bacteria.
March 11, 2026Student Success
Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day – improving water quality and ecosystem health.
March 10, 2026Student Success
USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
March 10, 2026Research and Innovation, University News