/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usSun, 05 Apr 2026 08:34:01 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspx°”ÍűTV third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 11:10:47 Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars°”ÍűTV third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.°”ÍűTV third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspx#:~:text=They're%20developing%20an%20experimental,year%20research%20agreement%20last%20year.Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the °”ÍűTV is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.External ArticleWed, 01 Apr 2026 15:12:03 USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the °”ÍűTV is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.Electromagnetic training device/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspx#:~:text=They're%20developing%20an%20experimental,year%20research%20agreement%20last%20year.Research/health/news/2026/cancer-anderson.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute deploy artificial intelligence - powered partnership to expand access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up care across rural Florida.External ArticleWed, 01 Apr 2026 13:59:31 USF Health, TGH to use state innovation funds for rural cancer careThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute deploy artificial intelligence - powered partnership to expand access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up care across rural Florida.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2026/cancer-anderson.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-receives-guy-harvey-fellowship-for-marine-science-research.aspxKylee Rullo-Soletti is one of eight recipients of the $5,000 fellowship provided jointly by the Guy Harvey Foundation and Florida Sea Grant to support research inititiatives and promote efforts to protect coastal and marine habitats and species.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:58:20 USF doctoral student receives Guy Harvey Fellowship for marine science researchKylee Rullo-Soletti is one of eight recipients of the $5,000 fellowship provided jointly by the Guy Harvey Foundation and Florida Sea Grant to support research inititiatives and promote efforts to protect coastal and marine habitats and species.Kylee/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-receives-guy-harvey-fellowship-for-marine-science-research.aspxHonors and Awards,Student Research/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspx°”ÍűTV faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:39:32 Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science°”ÍűTV faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.2025 AAAS Class of Fellows/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxAn 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.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 13:39:27 Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal fundingAn 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.Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) studyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxResearch/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxHigher education institutions are expanding hands-on learning opportunities to help close the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 09:27:23 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapHigher education institutions are expanding hands-on learning opportunities to help close the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs.Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxUSF historian J. Michael Francis’ discovery that the world’s first documented St. Patrick’s Day procession took place in 1600 in St. Augustine inspired a new exhibition exploring the early Irish diaspora in East Florida. Now on display at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center through April 30, the exhibit features animated stories, archival documents, and a 3D reconstruction of colonial St. Augustine.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 00:14:25 Discovery of first St. Patrick’s Day leads to museum exhibition on the Irish in FloridaUSF historian J. Michael Francis’ discovery that the world’s first documented St. Patrick’s Day procession took place in 1600 in St. Augustine inspired a new exhibition exploring the early Irish diaspora in East Florida. Now on display at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center through April 30, the exhibit features animated stories, archival documents, and a 3D reconstruction of colonial St. Augustine.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxResearch/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxUSF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 00:02:51 USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulantsUSF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.Telehealth services /news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxInnovation/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.External ArticleWed, 11 Mar 2026 10:10:26 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at °”ÍűTVThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxHealth,Research/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch 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.External ArticleTue, 10 Mar 2026 11:48:16 USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingResearch 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.National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-future-of-food-think-tank-one-year-in-growing-a-movement-and-converting-projects-into-impact.aspxThe think tank marked its first anniversary during the Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forum on January 30.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:17:25 USF Future of Food Think Tank: One Year In—Growing a Movement and Converting Projects into ImpactThe think tank marked its first anniversary during the Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forum on January 30.Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forum/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-future-of-food-think-tank-one-year-in-growing-a-movement-and-converting-projects-into-impact.aspxResearch/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 10:08:07 Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatmentInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.Toxoplasma gondii /news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxResearch/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxAshok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.External ArticleWed, 04 Mar 2026 10:31:33 Florida Semiconductor Institute recognizes USF engineering program and professorAshok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.USF College of Engineering’s NSF Research Traineeship program/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxNAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:50 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersNAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.NAI Senior Members Class of 2026/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxHonors and Awards/health/news/2026/usf-mcom-top-10-blue-ridge-rankings.aspxTwo USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.External ArticleFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:22:50 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine claims two national Top 10 rankings in NIH fundingTwo USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.USF Health Morsani College of Medicine /health/news/2026/usf-mcom-top-10-blue-ridge-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 09:54:31 USF expands its footprint in space researchUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.Engineering faculty/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxResearch/news/2026/tampa-bay-partnership-usf-muma-college-of-business-researchers-unveil-tampa-bay-region-economic-competitiveness-data.aspxState of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.External ArticleTue, 17 Feb 2026 15:06:20 Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness dataState of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.Tampa Bay/news/2026/tampa-bay-partnership-usf-muma-college-of-business-researchers-unveil-tampa-bay-region-economic-competitiveness-data.aspxResearch/news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxUSF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.External ArticleFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:26:53 From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoningExternal Article TitleUSF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.AI Computing /news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxResearch/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxThese federal dollars support seven different projects across all USF campuses and USF Health, including initiatives that will benefit student success, military veterans and critical research in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, brain health and environmental sciences.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 15:18:56 Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USFThese federal dollars support seven different projects across all USF campuses and USF Health, including initiatives that will benefit student success, military veterans and critical research in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, brain health and environmental sciences.Congress/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxResearch/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.External ArticleFri, 06 Feb 2026 14:12:54 USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and researchThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation /health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxHealth/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxUSF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.External ArticleWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:09:03 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsUSF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.Fulbright Scholars/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/from-cell-phones-to-cognitive-breakthroughs-how-usf-research-sparked-a-new-approach-to-treating-alzheimers-disease.aspxWhat began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the decades-long research journey behind a head cap technology that helped one patient regain her memory – and could transform brain health for millions.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:41:47 How cell phone research at USF sparked a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s diseaseWhat began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the decades-long research journey behind a head cap technology that helped one patient regain her memory – and could transform brain health for millions.woman wearing TEMT-RF head cap/news/2026/from-cell-phones-to-cognitive-breakthroughs-how-usf-research-sparked-a-new-approach-to-treating-alzheimers-disease.aspxHealth,Innovation,Research/health/news/2026/3d-printing-zille-01292025.aspxSurgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital are rehearsing high-risk procedures on 3D-printed replicas of their patients’ own organs. Take a look inside their cutting-edge lab where scans become lifesaving tools.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:36:51 3D printing transforms how USF Health surgeons prepare for complex proceduresSurgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital are rehearsing high-risk procedures on 3D-printed replicas of their patients’ own organs. Take a look inside their cutting-edge lab where scans become lifesaving tools.organ replicas/health/news/2026/3d-printing-zille-01292025.aspxHealth,Innovation/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxWhat if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:28:44 USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideWhat if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxInnovation,Research/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxBased on fiscal year 2023-24 data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 09:14:32 New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa BayBased on fiscal year 2023-24 data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.USF Economic Impact report/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/rare-giant-millipedes-unearthed-in-graduate-students-conservation-research.aspxHow a kiddie pool and native plants from the Lake Wales Ridge helped baby millipedes hatch in captivity.External ArticleTue, 20 Jan 2026 08:48:56 Rare giant millipedes unexpectedly reproduce during graduate student’s conservation researchHow a kiddie pool and native plants from the Lake Wales Ridge helped baby millipedes hatch in captivity.grad student holding millipedehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/rare-giant-millipedes-unearthed-in-graduate-students-conservation-research.aspxStudent Research/news/2026/questions-and-answers-about-the-flu-with-usf-health-dr-michael-teng.aspxAs flu cases rise across the country, USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng explains what makes this season unique and how you can best take care of yourself and your family.External ArticleFri, 16 Jan 2026 07:36:46 Why is the flu so bad this year?As flu cases rise across the country, USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng explains what makes this season unique and how you can best take care of yourself and your family.woman on couch blowing nose/news/2026/questions-and-answers-about-the-flu-with-usf-health-dr-michael-teng.aspxHealth/news/2026/ai-is-moving-fast-the-law-must-keep-up-a-conversation-with-usf-researcher-karni-chagal-feferkorn.aspxChagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.External ArticleThu, 15 Jan 2026 08:25:04 Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-FeferkornChagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.AI listing/news/2026/ai-is-moving-fast-the-law-must-keep-up-a-conversation-with-usf-researcher-karni-chagal-feferkorn.aspxResearch/news/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth.aspxWith $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.External ArticleTue, 13 Jan 2026 09:19:46 USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growthWith $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.marine science researchers/news/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/opioid-alternatives.aspxUSF Health researchers are making dramatic strides in understanding how new opioid compounds work inside the body to provide pain relief, offering greater hope that new classes of these drugs may eventually be used to relieve pain without potentially deadly side effects.External ArticleThu, 18 Dec 2025 09:33:17 USF Health researchers seeking better, safer alternatives to current opioid drugsUSF Health researchers are making dramatic strides in understanding how new opioid compounds work inside the body to provide pain relief, offering greater hope that new classes of these drugs may eventually be used to relieve pain without potentially deadly side effects.doctor/health/news/2025/opioid-alternatives.aspxHealth,Research/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxThis innovation allows surgeons to perform delicate tissue dissection and vessel preparation with unmatched control, marking a new era in minimally invasive care for patients living with lymphedema.External ArticleFri, 12 Dec 2025 07:52:45 USF Health, TGH surgeon performs nation’s first fully robotic microsurgery with FDA-cleared NanoWristÂź instrumentsThis innovation allows surgeons to perform delicate tissue dissection and vessel preparation with unmatched control, marking a new era in minimally invasive care for patients living with lymphedema.surgeons in operating room/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxHealth,Innovation/research-innovation/news/2025/national-academy-of-inventors-welcomes-three-usf-inventors-into-its-2025-class-of-fellows.aspxThe provost and two faculty members at °”ÍűTV have been selected as 2025 Fellows to the National Academy of Inventors.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:01:59 National Academy of Inventors welcomes three USF inventors into its 2025 class of fellowsThe provost and two faculty members at °”ÍűTV have been selected as 2025 Fellows to the National Academy of Inventors.2025 NAI Fellows/research-innovation/news/2025/national-academy-of-inventors-welcomes-three-usf-inventors-into-its-2025-class-of-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.External ArticleThu, 11 Dec 2025 08:25:56 USF study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspotOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.person sitting on boat/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxResearch/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.External ArticleFri, 05 Dec 2025 08:09:06 Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populationsCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.sargassum/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxResearch/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxBuilding on his success with the NEWGenerator, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Professor Daniel Yeh and his team have developed a solution that can transform how wastewater is managed in homes and small communities nationwide.External ArticleThu, 04 Dec 2025 09:21:45 USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyBuilding on his success with the NEWGenerator, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Professor Daniel Yeh and his team have developed a solution that can transform how wastewater is managed in homes and small communities nationwide.Daniel Yeh/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxInnovation/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.External ArticleMon, 24 Nov 2025 13:20:51 USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space StationMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.students preparing experiment for space/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxStudent Research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/rushitha.aspxInspired by a guest speaker’s message about creating impact through research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool that helps patients and doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and easier to understand.External ArticleMon, 24 Nov 2025 08:30:00 USF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarityInspired by a guest speaker’s message about creating impact through research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool that helps patients and doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and easier to understand.doctoral student/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/rushitha.aspxStudent Research/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxNew research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.External ArticleWed, 19 Nov 2025 07:39:07 New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.band of holes in Peru/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/veterans-powering-landmark-hyperbaric-oxygen-research.aspxA team of military veterans and researchers are leading a landmark clinical trial at USF Health, testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can improve life for fellow service members living with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.External ArticleWed, 12 Nov 2025 08:34:43 Veteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF’s landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy researchA team of military veterans and researchers are leading a landmark clinical trial at USF Health, testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can improve life for fellow service members living with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/veterans-powering-landmark-hyperbaric-oxygen-research.aspxResearch/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxDecades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.External ArticleMon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:36 From laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hopeDecades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.veterinarians/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxInnovation/news/2025/usf-professor-and-son-team-up-to-integrate-artificial-intelligence-into-cancer-research.aspxDistinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof and his son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof, are combining AI and medicine – automating bone marrow analysis to improve the speed and accuracy of blood cancer diagnoses.External ArticleMon, 10 Nov 2025 08:51:08 USF professor and son team up to integrate artificial intelligence into cancer researchDistinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof and his son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof, are combining AI and medicine – automating bone marrow analysis to improve the speed and accuracy of blood cancer diagnoses.Professor Goldgof and son/news/2025/usf-professor-and-son-team-up-to-integrate-artificial-intelligence-into-cancer-research.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-gut-health-and-food-can-transform-diabetes-management-and-prevent-disease.aspxUSF researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.External ArticleMon, 10 Nov 2025 08:43:58 How gut health and food can transform diabetes management and prevent diseaseUSF researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-gut-health-and-food-can-transform-diabetes-management-and-prevent-disease.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/asemfl-recognizes-usf-deans-and-professors-for-professional-accomplishments.aspxA president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from °”ÍűTV will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:36:29 ASEM-FL recognizes USF president emeritus, deans and faculty for professional accomplishmentsA president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from °”ÍűTV will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.ASEMFL inductees/research-innovation/news/2025/asemfl-recognizes-usf-deans-and-professors-for-professional-accomplishments.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxThe °”ÍűTV has achieved a new milestone in research funding, reaching a record $750 million during fiscal year 2025 – an $11.6 million increase over last year and a 37% jump since 2022.External ArticleTue, 04 Nov 2025 09:09:21 USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyondThe °”ÍűTV has achieved a new milestone in research funding, reaching a record $750 million during fiscal year 2025 – an $11.6 million increase over last year and a 37% jump since 2022.two researchers in lab/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/usf-launches-virology-institute-led-by-dr-robert-gallo.aspxThe groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide.External ArticleMon, 03 Nov 2025 09:08:51 °”ÍűTV launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. GalloThe groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide.Robert Gallo/health/news/2025/usf-launches-virology-institute-led-by-dr-robert-gallo.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspxResearchers from the °”ÍűTV have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.External ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 09:04:23 AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in MadagascarResearchers from the °”ÍűTV have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.mosquito/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxThrough the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability, and the arts.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:05:23 Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USFThrough the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability, and the arts.Paul Sohl with undergraduate researcher and faculty member/research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxStudent Research/health/public-health/news/2025/red-tide.aspxThose who live along Florida’s west coast know better than to swim in the Gulf during a red tide outbreak, as the smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women who might be vulnerable to airborne toxins?External ArticleMon, 27 Oct 2025 11:22:00 COPH researcher studies link between red tide and risk of gestational hypertensionThose who live along Florida’s west coast know better than to swim in the Gulf during a red tide outbreak, as the smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women who might be vulnerable to airborne toxins?red tide warning sign/health/public-health/news/2025/red-tide.aspxHealth/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/smart-mouthguards.aspxProfessor Templeton's artificial intelligence research could soon turn an athlete’s mouthguard into a life-saving device, more accurately predicting brain injuries and advancing safety far beyond the NFL.External ArticleFri, 24 Oct 2025 11:26:28 Smart mouthguards are one of many innovations coming from USF Bellini’s SHIELD labProfessor Templeton's artificial intelligence research could soon turn an athlete’s mouthguard into a life-saving device, more accurately predicting brain injuries and advancing safety far beyond the NFL.Professor Templeton with mouthguard/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/smart-mouthguards.aspxInnovation