/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usTue, 21 Oct 2025 01:29:33 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/how-a-usf-designed-robot-can-aid-future-search-and-rescue-efforts.aspxUSF is working to improve communication in emergencies and everyday life by teaching robots to project instructions onto piles of rubble, walls and even chairs.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 How a USF-designed robot can aid future search and rescue effortsUSF is working to improve communication in emergencies and everyday life by teaching robots to project instructions onto piles of rubble, walls and even chairs.Han with a student in his lab/news/2025/how-a-usf-designed-robot-can-aid-future-search-and-rescue-efforts.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter/news/2025/usf-builds-national-security-talent-pipeline-through-rare-program.aspxAs global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:51:16 USF builds national security talent pipeline through innovative programAs global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.Interns in a meeting with leaders in conference room/news/2025/usf-builds-national-security-talent-pipeline-through-rare-program.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Cyber °®ÎÛ´«Ã½,Global and National Security Institute,MyUSF/news/2025/how-the-high-speed-tongues-of-salamanders-and-chameleons-are-helping-usf-unlock-engineering-breakthroughs.aspxWhile studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:17:50 How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughsWhile studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.Salamander grabbing a bug with his tongue/news/2025/how-the-high-speed-tongues-of-salamanders-and-chameleons-are-helping-usf-unlock-engineering-breakthroughs.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2025/how-usf-researchers-are-leading-the-fight-against-mrsa.aspxWith new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF’s CREATE Award, USF researchers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and beyond.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:20 How USF researchers are leading the fight against MRSAWith new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF’s CREATE Award, USF researchers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and beyond.Shaw examining MRSA under the light in a dish/news/2025/how-usf-researchers-are-leading-the-fight-against-mrsa.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF/news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxFrom AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:23:40 Meet the new faculty helping power USF’s futureFrom AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.New faculty gathered around the USF seal /news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspxArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:46:51 How AI is revolutionizing travel planningArtificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.group of travelers walking through the airport/news/2025/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-travel-planning.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of Business/news/2025/usf-hosts-inaugural-summer-research-program-ahead-of-launch.aspxCollege students spent the summer at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural USF Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative designed to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students from emerging research institutions.Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:23:30 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing hosts inaugural summer research program ahead of fall launchCollege students spent the summer at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural USF Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative designed to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students from emerging research institutions.Denilo at a computer examining his robot on the screen/news/2025/usf-hosts-inaugural-summer-research-program-ahead-of-launch.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2025/imaging-the-impossible-usf-researcher-pushing-boundaries-of-what-we-can-see.aspxWith support from NSF and DARPA, USF researcher John Murray-Bruce is developing new mathematical tools to improve how machines "see" in challenging conditions. The research will lay the foundation for imaging systems that don’t just see better, they see the unseen.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:14:24 Imaging the impossible: USF researcher pushing boundaries of what we can seeWith support from NSF and DARPA, USF researcher John Murray-Bruce is developing new mathematical tools to improve how machines "see" in challenging conditions. The research will lay the foundation for imaging systems that don’t just see better, they see the unseen.John looking over computer screen in his lab/news/2025/imaging-the-impossible-usf-researcher-pushing-boundaries-of-what-we-can-see.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2025/crying-isnt-the-only-clue-usf-researchers-using-ai-to-detect-silent-pain-in-newborns.aspxNewborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of USF researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:00 Crying isn’t the only clue: USF researchers using AI to detect silent pain in newbornsNewborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of USF researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.Tampa General Hospital Neonatal Care Unit/news/2025/crying-isnt-the-only-clue-usf-researchers-using-ai-to-detect-silent-pain-in-newborns.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxTechnology developed at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSDTechnology developed at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.facial scan on computer screen /news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2025/usf-building-pipeline-of-researchers-to-develop-technologies-for-aging-adults-in-new-summer-program.aspxStudents at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF’s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 USF building pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer programStudents at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF’s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.Rice Pham throwing up bulls sign behind his computer in robotics lab/news/2025/usf-building-pipeline-of-researchers-to-develop-technologies-for-aging-adults-in-new-summer-program.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/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.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 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.satellite view of hurricane/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/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.Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 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.Students using virtual reality to create video games/news/2025/usf-is-helping-bring-ai-to-pre-k-12-classrooms.aspxCyber/AICassidy Delamarter,College of Education/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.Thu, 01 May 2025 14:56:19 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.El-Rady and Selina in the lab with same theme of The Last of Us /news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:25:13 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talentLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. skyline view at night of Tampa /news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxCyber/AIBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/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.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 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 knocked over/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Economics/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.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 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.A rattlesnake sitting in front of a bush with pink flowers/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Integrative Biology/news/2025/usf-hosts-hundreds-of-young-inventors-from-across-the-state.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 USF hosts hundreds of young inventors from across the stateThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.Students walking to the conference in front of the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ inventors hall of fame/news/2025/usf-hosts-hundreds-of-young-inventors-from-across-the-state.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame,Research and Innovation/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.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 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.Birds Eye view of an office space filled with workers at their computer/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of Business/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 number of students and prestigious faculty.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:34:37 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 number of students and prestigious faculty.Student running experiments in lab to test dental implant's strength/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Medical Engineering/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.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 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.Aerial view of the keys /news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspx°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:21:48 From classroom to discovery: USF students make waves with transformative research°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Students standing with their poster boards /news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:47:09 USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.A rendering of what the new developed area around the center will look like. /news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspxUSF researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:05:22 How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions according to USF Health expertsUSF researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.a person tying their running shoes with an Apple Watch on/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,USF Health/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.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:19:22 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.two people exchanging a gift/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Morsani College of Medicine,USF Health/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxThe interdisciplinary research led by °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ 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.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:44 How ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer riskThe interdisciplinary research led by °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ 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.Dr. Yeatman and Halade looking at samples in their lab together/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospital,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxWith hurricane season officially over, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:15:58 USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recoveryWith hurricane season officially over, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Elizabeth Dunn speaks to a conference room during the Tampa Bay hurricane sessions/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Paul Guzzo/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ 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.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:20:25 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ 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.A man on his knees navigating through the lava tube/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/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.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:30:24 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.close up of Davide holding the 3D printed replica of the mug/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-to-accelerate-innovation-through-new-usf-designation.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designationThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.Licato brainstorming design elements for his AI tool/news/2024/usf-to-accelerate-innovation-through-new-usf-designation.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/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.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:35:31 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.How 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.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-rallies-to-support-community-through-hurricane-milton-recovery-efforts.aspxUSF is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, USF is helping residents recover and rebuild.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:19:34 USF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery effortsUSF is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, USF is helping residents recover and rebuild.USF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts/news/2024/usf-rallies-to-support-community-through-hurricane-milton-recovery-efforts.aspxUniversity NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-students-employees-mobilize-for-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts.aspxIn the wake of the hurricane, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:52:30 USF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recoveryIn the wake of the hurricane, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.USF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery /news/2024/usf-students-employees-mobilize-for-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts.aspxCampus Life,Community Partnerships,University NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-launches-program-to-inspire-next-generation-of-national-security-leaders.aspxThe Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:23:43 USF launches program to inspire next generation of national security leadersThe Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.USF launches program to inspire next generation of national security leaders/news/2024/usf-launches-program-to-inspire-next-generation-of-national-security-leaders.aspxStudent SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Global and National Security Institute/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-program-gives-students-a-competitive-edge-in-career-readiness.aspxUSF has become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:10:02 USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readinessUSF has become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-program-gives-students-a-competitive-edge-in-career-readiness.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Cyber °®ÎÛ´«Ã½,Cybersecurity,MyUSF/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxUSF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:42:46 New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retentionUSF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/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?Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:11:23 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?New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,John Dudley,Muma College of Business/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. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:30:00 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. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.What 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.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-welcomes-accomplished-group-of-nearly-300-new-faculty.aspxUSF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:49:26 USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new facultyUSF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty/news/2024/usf-welcomes-accomplished-group-of-nearly-300-new-faculty.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:43:30 USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFaculty at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/student-led-testing-of-first-responder-vehicles-at-the-core-of-infection-control-initiative.aspxThe five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:16:05 Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiativeThe five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative/news/2024/student-led-testing-of-first-responder-vehicles-at-the-core-of-infection-control-initiative.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,MyUSF/news/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals.aspxThis study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:03:10 Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study revealsThis study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals/news/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:47:55 USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of The Arts,MyUSF/news/2024/chemo-drug-may-cause-significant-hearing-loss-in-longtime-cancer-survivors.aspxResearchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:33:44 Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors   Researchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes. Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors   /news/2024/chemo-drug-may-cause-significant-hearing-loss-in-longtime-cancer-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Department of Medical Engineering,MyUSF,USF Health/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxFunded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:23 USF using AI to help combat malariaFunded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.Image of a mosquito, with a computer system identifying the head, thorax, abdomen, wings, and legs/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Department of Integrative Biology,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-researcher-unlocking-mysteries-of-brain-development-with-advanced-imaging-and-virtual-reality.aspxWith a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the project promises to unveil the mysteries of how the brain is wired, offering hope for improved disease and injury treatments.Thu, 23 May 2024 14:42:58 USF researcher unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual realityWith a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the project promises to unveil the mysteries of how the brain is wired, offering hope for improved disease and injury treatments.USF researcher unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual reality/news/2024/usf-researcher-unlocking-mysteries-of-brain-development-with-advanced-imaging-and-virtual-reality.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Medical Engineering,MyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2024/usf-graduates-families-embrace-long-awaited-commencement-traditions.aspxFriends and families filled USF’s Yuengling Center to watch their 2024 graduates walk across the stage – fulfilling a long-awaited dream for many after the pandemic canceled their high school graduation ceremonies.Sun, 05 May 2024 21:07:07 USF graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditionsFriends and families filled USF’s Yuengling Center to watch their 2024 graduates walk across the stage – fulfilling a long-awaited dream for many after the pandemic canceled their high school graduation ceremonies.USF graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditions/news/2024/usf-graduates-families-embrace-long-awaited-commencement-traditions.aspxUniversity NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/tremendous-turnout-demonstrates-usfs-growth-in-undergraduate-research.aspxThe annual research conference witnessed a notable 16% increase in student participation this year, reflecting the university's commitment to fostering collaborative discovery.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:57:39 Tremendous turnout demonstrates USF’s growth in undergraduate researchThe annual research conference witnessed a notable 16% increase in student participation this year, reflecting the university's commitment to fostering collaborative discovery.Tremendous turnout demonstrates USF’s growth in undergraduate research/news/2024/tremendous-turnout-demonstrates-usfs-growth-in-undergraduate-research.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-resesarcher-reveals-the-hidden-story-behind-one-of-st-augustines-most-famous-attractions.aspxDavid Arbesú tediously pieced together the life of one of °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s founding fathers, whose believed to be the first priest in the United States and is still honored today in St. Augustine.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:00:45 USF researcher reveals the hidden story behind one of St. Augustine’s most famous attractionsDavid Arbesú tediously pieced together the life of one of °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s founding fathers, whose believed to be the first priest in the United States and is still honored today in St. Augustine.USF researcher reveals the hidden story behind one of St. Augustine’s most famous attractions /news/2024/usf-resesarcher-reveals-the-hidden-story-behind-one-of-st-augustines-most-famous-attractions.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Department of World Languages,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-helping-develop-comprehensive-plan-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-across-tampa-bay.aspxUSF researchers are collaborating with community members and leaders across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties to develop a plan that could reduce greenhouse gases up to 63% by 2050 if Tampa Bay.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:15:38 USF helping develop comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Tampa BayUSF researchers are collaborating with community members and leaders across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties to develop a plan that could reduce greenhouse gases up to 63% by 2050 if Tampa Bay.USF helping develop comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Tampa Bay /news/2024/usf-helping-develop-comprehensive-plan-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-across-tampa-bay.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Patel College of Global Sustainability