/news/Recent posts from ľ����Ƶ Newsen-usThu, 24 Jul 2025 07:13:42 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/engineering/news/2025/coast-partnership-sargolzaei.aspxľ����Ƶ has launched a new academic partnership with COAST Autonomous, helping accelerate research in self-driving vehicle technology and expand workforce training opportunities for the next generation of engineers.External ArticleWed, 23 Jul 2025 10:50:53 ľ����Ƶ to advance autonomous vehicle technology researchľ����Ƶ has launched a new academic partnership with COAST Autonomous, helping accelerate research in self-driving vehicle technology and expand workforce training opportunities for the next generation of engineers.ľ����Ƶ engineers inspect self-driving vehicle/engineering/news/2025/coast-partnership-sargolzaei.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering/news/2025/florida-military-veteran-improves-mobility-comfort-with-medical-device-invented-by-usf-engineering-students.aspxA group of ľ����Ƶ engineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:01:17 Florida military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by ľ����Ƶ engineering studentsA group of ľ����Ƶ engineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.ľ����Ƶ student examines medical device/news/2025/florida-military-veteran-improves-mobility-comfort-with-medical-device-invented-by-usf-engineering-students.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-student-rocket-team-soars-in-national-nasa-competition.aspxThe University of South Florida's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:06:59 ľ����Ƶ student rocket team soars in national NASA competitionThe University of South Florida's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-student-rocket-team-soars-in-national-nasa-competition.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/three-distinguished-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxTheir innovations have led to important advancements in health care, dental technology and cancer treatment.Mon, 19 May 2025 11:14:58 Three distinguished ľ����Ƶ faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of FameTheir innovations have led to important advancements in health care, dental technology and cancer treatment.Entrance to the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame/news/2025/three-distinguished-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,Myľ����Ƶ,Research and Innovation,ľ����Ƶ Healthhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/grateful-engineering-grads-generous-paybackThe estate gift, from alum Mike Crew, will support an already-established scholarship along with a new professorship and lecture series.External ArticleWed, 14 May 2025 08:39:14 ľ����Ƶ receives $3 million gift from alum to support engineering studentsThe estate gift, from alum Mike Crew, will support an already-established scholarship along with a new professorship and lecture series.Mike Crewhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/grateful-engineering-grads-generous-paybackľ����Ƶ FoundationCollege of Engineering,ľ����Ƶ Foundation/news/2025/waseem-albaba.aspxA passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.Fri, 02 May 2025 07:48:31 Waseem AlbabaA passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/waseem-albaba.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-strengthens-research-into-potential-military-brain-injury-with-new-federal-funding.aspxResults from a key study led by the University of South Florida about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:22:38 ľ����Ƶ strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal fundingResults from a key study led by the University of South Florida about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.Drawing of a soldier showing how the face is impacted by exposure to repeated blast/news/2025/usf-strengthens-research-into-potential-military-brain-injury-with-new-federal-funding.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe University of South Florida 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. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, ľ����Ƶ continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:31:26 U.S. News & World Report ranks ľ����Ƶ a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe University of South Florida 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. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, ľ����Ƶ continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Student crosses stage at ľ����Ƶ commencement/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Myľ����Ƶ,U.S. News and World Report/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxSince its launch, the ľ����Ƶ program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:07:46 ľ����Ƶ’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainabilitySince its launch, the ľ����Ƶ program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,Student Success/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxThis is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.External ArticleThu, 27 Mar 2025 11:43:57 Eleven ľ����Ƶ faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThis is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.Grid of headshots of 11 ľ����Ƶ faculty members who were named AAAS Fellows/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationAAAS,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,Research and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, ľ����Ƶ is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 10:46:27 ľ����Ƶ ranks among top 20 public universities for new patentsBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, ľ����Ƶ is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.3-D printed heart/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,Myľ����Ƶ,Research and Innovation/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:11:58 John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at ľ����ƵJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. John Licato in his lab/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationAI,Be Bold,College of Engineeringhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxMembers of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch each year. Consisting of students primarily from ľ����Ƶ’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 00:45:32 Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for carsMembers of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch each year. Consisting of students primarily from ľ����Ƶ’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.ľ����Ƶ students stand with race carhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Engineering,ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxUniversity of South Florida 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: ľ����Ƶ students make waves with transformative researchUniversity of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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 ľ����Ƶ partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe University of South Florida 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,Myľ����Ƶhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxThe University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.External ArticleWed, 08 Jan 2025 15:09:54 ľ����Ƶ partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safetyThe University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.Intersection with cars and green showing safety additionshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,St. Petersburg,ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ľ����Ƶ alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 ľ����Ƶ graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ľ����Ƶ alumni.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,Myľ����Ƶ,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ľ����Ƶ’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ľ����Ƶ’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,ľ����Ƶ Athletics,ľ����Ƶ Health,ľ����Ƶ Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:02 ľ����Ƶ names new dean for the College of EngineeringLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Graphic says "welcoming the new college of engineering dean, Levi Thompson"/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe ľ����Ƶ researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 00:33:34 Two University of South Florida faculty members named NAI fellowsThe ľ����Ƶ researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.Graphic with JIanfeng Chi and Ashok Kumar congratulated for being named 2024 NAI Fellow/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Research and Innovation/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during ľ����Ƶ’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 ľ����Ƶ sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during ľ����Ƶ’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,Myľ����Ƶ,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,ľ����Ƶ Health,ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 ľ����Ƶ to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,Myľ����Ƶ,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,ľ����Ƶ Information Technology/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” University of South Florida AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:03:21 ľ����Ƶ expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailersFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” University of South Florida AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Small gift, credit card and computer with holiday decor/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxAI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,John Dudley,Myľ����Ƶ,artificial intelligence/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe University of South Florida has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:37:00 ľ����Ƶ and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe University of South Florida has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, ľ����Ƶ researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to ľ����Ƶ.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:03:08 ľ����Ƶ moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad AdministrationWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, ľ����Ƶ researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to ľ����Ƶ.Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, interim dean of the ľ����Ƶ College of Engineering and Fred Mannering, executive director of CUTR/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Tina Meketa/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ľ����Ƶ engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:26:07 NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with ľ����Ƶ-invented mapping technologyAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ľ����Ƶ engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Rocket tested at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Tina Meketa/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 ľ����Ƶ 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,Myľ����Ƶ/news/2024/two-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxThe Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.Thu, 30 May 2024 18:06:06 Two ľ����Ƶ faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.Two students walk underneath a walkway that says, Florida Inventors Hall of Fame./news/2024/two-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Florida Inventors Hall of Fame,Kevin Watler,Myľ����Ƶ/engineering/news/usf-computer-science-engineering-department-defense-cybersecurity-win-waseem-albaba.aspxThe U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.External ArticleMon, 20 May 2024 18:33:10 ľ����Ƶ engineering student takes top prize in Department of Defense national cyber competitionThe U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.Waseem Albaba/engineering/news/usf-computer-science-engineering-department-defense-cybersecurity-win-waseem-albaba.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspxľ����Ƶ’s ongoing efforts to develop clean-energy solutions and strengthen the environmental engineering workforce are helping build upon the university’s longstanding partnership with Tampa Electric by announcing the Clean Energy Research Center will be named for TECO.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:57:49 ľ����Ƶ and TECO celebrate decades of collaboration and innovationľ����Ƶ’s ongoing efforts to develop clean-energy solutions and strengthen the environmental engineering workforce are helping build upon the university’s longstanding partnership with Tampa Electric by announcing the Clean Energy Research Center will be named for TECO.President Rhea Law and TECO CEO Archie Collins/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Engineering,TECO,Tina Meketa/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the ľ����Ƶ Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:34:09 Brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces aren’t easy to detect, ľ����Ƶ helping develop a solutionThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the ľ����Ƶ Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Maj. Kevin Tromly/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Research,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxThe University of South Florida is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:27:24 New partnership will allow ľ����Ƶ to advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipelineThe University of South Florida is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.Jing Wang, professor of electrical engineering, and Ugur Guneroglu, graduate student, working on micromachined on-chip microwave acoustic resonators and filters for integrated RF and microwave front end systems./news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxManaged by ľ����Ƶ’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:36:46 ľ����Ƶ opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutionsManaged by ľ����Ƶ’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.Group walks through Institute of Applied Engineering lab/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Kevin Watler,Myľ����Ƶhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/man-few-words-speaks-volumes-gift-usfThe gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.External ArticleTue, 19 Mar 2024 06:46:46 ľ����Ƶ receives $2.7 million gift to support student scholarshipsThe gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.Three women stand around model of human bodyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/man-few-words-speaks-volumes-gift-usfľ����Ƶ FoundationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,Myľ����Ƶ,ľ����Ƶ Foundation/news/2024/usf-research-funding-reaches-record-high-692-million.aspxResearch funding awarded to ľ����Ƶ reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating ľ����Ƶ’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 ľ����Ƶ research funding reaches record high of $692 millionResearch funding awarded to ľ����Ƶ reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating ľ����Ƶ’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.ľ����Ƶ research funding reaches record high of $692 million/news/2024/usf-research-funding-reaches-record-high-692-million.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,Myľ����Ƶ,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa/engineering/news/2024/cse/cyberherd-ncae-cyber-games-2024-winner.aspxľ����Ƶ College of Engineering's cyber competition team has transformed from a casual student organization to a reckoning force in the world of collegiate cyber defense competition.External ArticleMon, 11 Mar 2024 14:45:03 CyberHerd wins NCAE Cyber Games South East Regionals while maintaining grueling practice scheduleľ����Ƶ College of Engineering's cyber competition team has transformed from a casual student organization to a reckoning force in the world of collegiate cyber defense competition.Six students sit around a table with laptops, holding up 'go bulls' hand gesture and smiling at the camera./engineering/news/2024/cse/cyberherd-ncae-cyber-games-2024-winner.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,Cybersecurity,Myľ����Ƶhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxEvery year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.External ArticleWed, 06 Mar 2024 09:39:15 Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for carsEvery year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.Bulls Racing members work on carhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxStudent SuccessBulls Racing,College of Engineering/news/2024/synapse-showcases-usfs-leadership-in-the-tech-industry.aspxWith ľ����Ƶ’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:10 Synapse showcases ľ����Ƶ’s leadership in the tech industryWith ľ����Ƶ’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay. Synapse showcases ľ����Ƶ’s leadership in the tech industry /news/2024/synapse-showcases-usfs-leadership-in-the-tech-industry.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,FinTech X Accelerator,Global and National Security Institute,Institute of Applied Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ/news/2024/science-fiction-meets-reality-usf-researchers-develop-technique-to-overcome-obstructed-views.aspxAn algorithm created by ľ����Ƶ researchers can be used to see around obstacles, eventually helping save lives.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:15:20 Science fiction meets reality, ľ����Ƶ researchers develop technique to overcome obstructed viewsAn algorithm created by ľ����Ƶ researchers can be used to see around obstacles, eventually helping save lives.Science fiction meets reality, ľ����Ƶ researchers develop technique to overcome obstructed views/news/2024/science-fiction-meets-reality-usf-researchers-develop-technique-to-overcome-obstructed-views.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ/news/2024/stroke-therapy-shoe-invented-at-empowers-patients-recovery.aspxNew research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 Stroke therapy shoe invented at ľ����Ƶ empowers patients’ recoveryNew research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/stroke-therapy-shoe-invented-at-empowers-patients-recovery.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Tina Meketa/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for ľ����Ƶ.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for ľ����Ƶ.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,ľ����Ƶ Athletics/news/2023/usf-researchers-help-reduce-lead-levels-in-madagascar-drinking-water.aspxBy combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, ľ����Ƶ researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking waterBy combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, ľ����Ƶ researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.ľ����Ƶ researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water/news/2023/usf-researchers-help-reduce-lead-levels-in-madagascar-drinking-water.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,College of Public Health,Myľ����Ƶ/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, ľ����Ƶ's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads saferThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, ľ����Ƶ's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Selmon Expressway runs through downtown Tampa/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Kevin Watler,Myľ����Ƶ,Tampa/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the University of South Florida has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.External ArticleWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New ľ����Ƶ tech programs aim to fill industry talent gapsTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the University of South Florida has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.Man at computer with graphic showing various charts/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,Innovative Education/news/2023/usf-receives-17-m-federal-grant-to-help-boost-railroad-workforce.aspxDesigned to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by ľ����Ƶ’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ receives $17M federal grant to help boost railroad workforceDesigned to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by ľ����Ƶ’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.Two construction workers stand near railroad tracks/news/2023/usf-receives-17-m-federal-grant-to-help-boost-railroad-workforce.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxľ����Ƶ has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:00:00 ľ����Ƶ’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertiseľ����Ƶ has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Computers line up on a desk with monitors on the wall above/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-helping-the-us-department-of-defense-strengthen-its-communication-leadership-skills.aspxThe series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the ľ����Ƶ Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. ľ����Ƶ researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 ľ����Ƶ helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skillsThe series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the ľ����Ƶ Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. ľ����Ƶ researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.Soldier stands in front of flag holding books/news/2023/usf-helping-the-us-department-of-defense-strengthen-its-communication-leadership-skills.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Global and National Security Institute,MacDill Air Force Base/news/2023/usf-and-rapid7-to-launch-cyber-training-initiative-through-1-5-million-federal-grant.aspxThe Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at ľ����Ƶ has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded ľ����Ƶ and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ and Rapid7 to launch cyber training initiative through $1.5 million federal grantThe Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at ľ����Ƶ has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded ľ����Ƶ and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.graphic with key that represents cybersecurity/news/2023/usf-and-rapid7-to-launch-cyber-training-initiative-through-1-5-million-federal-grant.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Cybersecurity,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-institute-of-applied-engineering-scales-government-service-internship-program-and-workforce-development-pipeline.aspxThe ľ����Ƶ Institute of Applied Engineering sets up and administers custom programs that are based on the customer’s needs and then matches students with the niche skills needed for the project.Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:00:00 Hundreds of ľ����Ƶ students land internships, secure employment through the university’s partnership with the U.S. Department of DefenseThe ľ����Ƶ Institute of Applied Engineering sets up and administers custom programs that are based on the customer’s needs and then matches students with the niche skills needed for the project.A student holds wires from an engineering kit next to a computer with coding on the screen./news/2023/usf-institute-of-applied-engineering-scales-government-service-internship-program-and-workforce-development-pipeline.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Torie Doll/news/2023/following-commercialization-usf-tech-provides-sanitation-to-south-africa.aspxThe solar-powered NEWgenerator provides off-grid sanitation technology and generates nutrients, energy and water by safely recovering them from human wastewater. It’s the first unit to be manufactured since the ľ����Ƶ Technology Transfer Office signed a licensing agreement in 2020.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Following commercialization, ľ����Ƶ tech provides sanitation to South AfricaThe solar-powered NEWgenerator provides off-grid sanitation technology and generates nutrients, energy and water by safely recovering them from human wastewater. It’s the first unit to be manufactured since the ľ����Ƶ Technology Transfer Office signed a licensing agreement in 2020.Daniel Yeh, Robert Bair and Ntwanano Mandlazi/news/2023/following-commercialization-usf-tech-provides-sanitation-to-south-africa.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Myľ����Ƶ,Research and Innovation,Technology Transfer Office,Tina Meketa