/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from USFRI Newsroomen-usThu, 26 Jun 2025 17:44:26 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.External ArticleThu, 26 Jun 2025 09:22:42 USF to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl RousonThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.President Law with Senator Rouson/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxHealth,Research/news/2025/usf-building-pipeline-of-researchers-to-develop-technologies-for-aging-adults-in-new-summer-program.aspxÐßÐßÊÓƵ at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF’s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.External ArticleTue, 24 Jun 2025 08:16:43 USF building pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer programÐßÐßÊÓƵ at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF’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 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Research Development Institute and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) to develop a new post-award training model for research administrators at liberal arts colleges across the United States.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:34:32 USF and The College of New Jersey awarded NSF grant to enhance research administrator training at liberal arts collegesThe National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $3 million collaborative grant to the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Research Development Institute and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) to develop a new post-award training model for research administrators at liberal arts colleges across the United States.grant administration/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-tcnj-awarded-nsf-grant-to-enhance-research-administrator-taining-at-liberal-arts-colleges.aspxResearch/marine-science/news/2025/how-rivers-fuel-hurricanes-and-how-that-knowledge-can-improve-forecasts.aspxA recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm’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 USF 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 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:12:21 MediMirror, silicon atomic clock and early stroke detection device awarded BRAG grants for further developmentThe University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.stroke detctor, medimirror and atomic clock/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxInnovation/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxIt wasn’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 USF 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 USF 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 USF researcher recording oral histories of those impacted by 2024 hurricane seasonThe Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted across Tampa Bay, helping preserve their stories of loss, transformation and hope.flooded streethttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxResearch/health/nursing/news/2025/fdh-grant-oral-cancer-program.aspxA multidisciplinary team has developed a groundbreaking web-based program tailored for adults aged 65 and older who are prescribed oral anti-cancer medications.External ArticleWed, 21 May 2025 09:03:13 New grant funding from ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Department of Health fuels transformative research for anti-cancer telemedicine programA multidisciplinary team has developed a groundbreaking web-based program tailored for adults aged 65 and older who are prescribed oral anti-cancer medications.medical chart/health/nursing/news/2025/fdh-grant-oral-cancer-program.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxDuring Mental Health Awareness Month, USF and FAU researchers release results from a statewide public opinion survey that measures mental health experiences and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence in health care.External ArticleWed, 21 May 2025 08:56:58 How do Floridians perceive AI in mental health and health care?During Mental Health Awareness Month, USF and FAU researchers release results from a statewide public opinion survey that measures mental health experiences and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence in health care.Doctor at laptop/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ 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 USF hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa BayAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ 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 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ 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 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Inventors Hall of Fame unveils 2025 inducteesThe ÐßÐßÊÓƵ 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 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ: 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, USF is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.External ArticleFri, 16 May 2025 10:09:13 USF is helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classroomsTo prepare students for an AI-driven world, USF is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.ÐßÐßÊÓƵ 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.aspxÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.External ArticleWed, 14 May 2025 07:27:37 USF’s Keys Marine Laboratory welcomes 1,050 coral babies to help restore ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s reef after bleaching eventÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ 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.aspxUSF 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 USF spinoutUSF 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 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ: 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 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Inventors Hall of Fame inductee and Vice President for Research & Innovation at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, has been named the new Advisory Board Chair of the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Inventors Hall of Fame.Fri, 09 May 2025 06:51:04 USF Vice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas appointed advisory board chair of ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Inventors Hall of FameDr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas, 2024 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Inventors Hall of Fame inductee and Vice President for Research & Innovation at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, has been named the new Advisory Board Chair of the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ 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.aspxUSF'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 USFUSF'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/health/news/2025/gut-probiotic-dementia.aspxIf unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? USF researcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.External ArticleTue, 06 May 2025 10:09:24 USF Health researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementiaIf unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? USF researcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.Hariom Yadav/health/news/2025/gut-probiotic-dementia.aspxResearch/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A USF microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.External ArticleMon, 05 May 2025 11:25:42 Could 'The Last of Us' really happen? USF mycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fictionHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A USF microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.two lab researchers/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 10:42:47 USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird fluThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.researcher with chickents/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxHealth/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.External ArticleFri, 25 Apr 2025 09:18:49 USF study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violenceThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.pill bottle/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxResearch/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxUSF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 08:40:13 What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolutionUSF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.rattlesnake/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/associate-professor-of-communication-makes-history-as-usfs-first-carnegie-fellow.aspxA distinguished panel of jurors selected Dr. Joshua Scacco, an associate professor of communication in the USF College of Arts and Sciences, for the 2025 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows, making him USF’s first faculty member to receive this recognition.External ArticleWed, 16 Apr 2025 08:50:36 Associate professor of communication makes history as USF’s first Carnegie FellowA distinguished panel of jurors selected Dr. Joshua Scacco, an associate professor of communication in the USF College of Arts and Sciences, for the 2025 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows, making him USF’s first faculty member to receive this recognition.Joe Scacco/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/associate-professor-of-communication-makes-history-as-usfs-first-carnegie-fellow.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/usf-hosts-hundreds-of-young-inventors-from-across-the-state.aspxThe University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 15:34:43 USF hosts hundreds of young inventors from across the stateThe University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.Invention Convention/news/2025/usf-hosts-hundreds-of-young-inventors-from-across-the-state.aspxInnovation/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxTheir contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:31:05 Eleven USF faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsTheir contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.Faculty award winners/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxJob hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by USF. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.External ArticleThu, 10 Apr 2025 09:46:00 How employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen ZJob hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by USF. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.office workers/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is the top-ranked medical school in ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 10:28:18 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked No. 1 in the state, among nation’s top tier by U.S. News & World ReportThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is the top-ranked medical school in ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/tra-williams-to-keynote-2025-florida-sbdc-at-usf-business-awards-luncheon.aspxThe 2025 Annual Business Awards will recognize ÐßÐßÊÓƵ SBDC at USF and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business award winners for their hard work and dedication during 2024.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:03:40 Tra Williams to keynote 2025 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ SBDC at USF Business Awards LuncheonThe 2025 Annual Business Awards will recognize ÐßÐßÊÓƵ SBDC at USF and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business award winners for their hard work and dedication during 2024.Tra Williams/research-innovation/news/2025/tra-williams-to-keynote-2025-florida-sbdc-at-usf-business-awards-luncheon.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 09:55:11 U.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25.University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ graduate/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/james-leahy-inducted-into-the-2025-class-of-the-aimbe-college-of-fellows.aspxElection to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top two percent of engineers in these fields.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:00:35 James Leahy inducted into 2025 class of the AIMBE College of FellowsElection to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top two percent of engineers in these fields.James Leahy/research-innovation/news/2025/james-leahy-inducted-into-the-2025-class-of-the-aimbe-college-of-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:33 Eleven USF faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.AAAS fellows/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in ÐßÐßÊÓƵ. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 13:35:21 USF study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social mediaThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in ÐßÐßÊÓƵ. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.media studyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-collaboration-to-unlock-potential-of-disengaged-youth-and-expand-local-workforce.aspxMore than 12 percent of young people aged 15 to 24 in Pinellas County are no longer in school or working. A collaboration involving USF researchers will connect with disengaged youth to establish pathways into the workforce.External ArticleFri, 21 Mar 2025 09:17:45 New collaboration to unlock potential of disengaged youth and expand local workforceMore than 12 percent of young people aged 15 to 24 in Pinellas County are no longer in school or working. A collaboration involving USF researchers will connect with disengaged youth to establish pathways into the workforce.St. Pete skylinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-collaboration-to-unlock-potential-of-disengaged-youth-and-expand-local-workforce.aspxResearch/marine-science/news/2025/viruses-identified-in-red-tide-blooms-for-the-first-time.aspxIn one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.External ArticleThu, 20 Mar 2025 09:25:17 Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first timeIn one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.microscopic image of karenia brevis/marine-science/news/2025/viruses-identified-in-red-tide-blooms-for-the-first-time.aspxResearch/marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxScientists have been divided on the causes of the phenomenon known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB). But a new study published in Nature Communications may have identified what drove a tipping point that established this alga in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 09:12:05 Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the CaribbeanScientists have been divided on the causes of the phenomenon known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB). But a new study published in Nature Communications may have identified what drove a tipping point that established this alga in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.Caribbean island/marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxResearch/news/2025/ÐßÐßÊÓƵ-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxThe nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 10:37:55 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bayâ€�The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.Bellini College naming ceremony/news/2025/ÐßÐßÊÓƵ-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, USF is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.Ann Comer-WoodsTue, 11 Mar 2025 03:08:35 USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patentsBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, USF is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.3D heart/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxInnovation/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxBensoussan and her colleagues are creating a multi-institutional, ethically sourced database of voices of people with a variety of disorders to fuel voice research.External ArticleMon, 10 Mar 2025 10:10:03 How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect diseaseBensoussan and her colleagues are creating a multi-institutional, ethically sourced database of voices of people with a variety of disorders to fuel voice research.Yael Bensoussan/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxHealth/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxAs an associate professor at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. External ArticleMon, 10 Mar 2025 10:02:12 John Licato helping bring ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USFAs an associate professor at the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. John Licato/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxResearch/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxRenovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing ÐßÐßÊÓƵ of students and prestigious faculty.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 09:04:57 Demand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand departmentRenovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing ÐßÐßÊÓƵ of students and prestigious faculty.medical engineering student in lab/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxResearchhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-substance-misuse-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxThe Duvall Conference will kick off USF Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and other organizations develop new ways to fight addictions and substance misuse in Manatee-Sarasota.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 08:38:03 USF conference takes aim at addictions in Manatee-SarasotaThe Duvall Conference will kick off USF Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and other organizations develop new ways to fight addictions and substance misuse in Manatee-Sarasota.Duvall conference logohttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-substance-misuse-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxResearch/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxUSF’s newest college is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 08:24:43 College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborationsUSF’s newest college is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing.USF AI College/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.External ArticleFri, 28 Feb 2025 07:52:13 USF to assist ÐßÐßÊÓƵ law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victimsTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.TIPSTRhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxInnovation/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 08:48:03 Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realizeHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.shallow water/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/logan.aspxMost of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 08:39:23 USF student aims to protect emergency respondersMost of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?Public health students/health/public-health/news/2025/logan.aspxStudent Research/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspxUniversity of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.Ann Comer-WoodsMon, 24 Feb 2025 00:46:50 Two USF faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of MicrobiologyUniversity of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.Professors Shaw and Brechot/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.Ann Comer-WoodsThu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:31 Nine USF faculty named senior members of National Academy of InventorsThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.NAI Class of 2025/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and beyond.External ArticleWed, 19 Feb 2025 08:11:22 USF’s ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine explorationA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and beyond.marine research boathttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/professor-diaz-elsayed-named-faculty-mentor-of-the-year-by-florida-undergraduate-research-association.aspxShe received the award during the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Undergraduate Research Conference opening ceremony on Friday, February 14 at the USF Marshall Student Center.Ann Comer-WoodsSat, 15 Feb 2025 10:21:29 Professor Diaz-Elsayed named Faculty Mentor of the Year by ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Undergraduate Research AssociationShe received the award during the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Undergraduate Research Conference opening ceremony on Friday, February 14 at the USF Marshall Student Center.Faculty Mentor of the Year Award presentation/research-innovation/news/2025/professor-diaz-elsayed-named-faculty-mentor-of-the-year-by-florida-undergraduate-research-association.aspxHonors and Awards