/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:04:29 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxThe USF College of Engineering student received several awards for her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.External ArticleThu, 07 May 2026 09:49:07 Daniela Zamora Alviarez selected as USF’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding GraduateThe USF College of Engineering student received several awards for her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.Daniela Zamore Alviarez/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxMechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps 91�Թ���, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey 91�Թ��� with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:49:04 At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her ownMechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps 91�Թ���, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey 91�Թ��� with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Commencement,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspx91�Թ��� in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:33:40 Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniors91�Թ��� in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.biomedical engineering senior presenting her capstone project /news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxResearch and InnovationBiomedical Engineering,College of Engineering,Joey Garcia,Morsani College of Medicine/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxResearchers discovered how carbon black strengthens rubber to support extreme weight – a breakthrough that could lead to safer, longer-lasting materials.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:42:45 91�Թ��� scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern lifeResearchers discovered how carbon black strengthens rubber to support extreme weight – a breakthrough that could lead to safer, longer-lasting materials.car tires on the road/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Experts Guide,John Dudley,Research and Innovation/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxA powerful partnership between the 91�Թ��� and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:13:40 91�Թ���-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyA powerful partnership between the 91�Թ��� and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.Sophia Alonso/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Health/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the 91�Թ��� is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:32 91�Թ��� engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the 91�Թ��� is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.91�Թ��� student and IAE engineer work on Army device/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxOnce imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with 91�Թ���ers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:19 91�Թ��� powering Florida research on air taxisOnce imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with 91�Թ���ers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Joey Garcia/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxMichael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:59 Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceMichael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro with the words, "91�Թ��� 2025 AAA Class of Fellows/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:02:24 91�Թ��� activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Two men work on a rocket/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxAs Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the 91�Թ��� is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:33:38 91�Թ��� expands its footprint in space researchAs Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the 91�Թ��� is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.Three faculty members stand near a faux Mars/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxBuilding on his success with the NEWGenerator, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Professor Daniel Yeh and his team have developed a solution that can transform how wastewater is managed in homes and small communities nationwide.External ArticleWed, 03 Dec 2025 11:22:26 91�Թ��� engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyBuilding on his success with the NEWGenerator, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Professor Daniel Yeh and his team have developed a solution that can transform how wastewater is managed in homes and small communities nationwide.Daniel Yeh stands with a colleague in Hawaii/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxDecades of federally funded research 91�Թ��� have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:45:58 From laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hopeDecades of federally funded research 91�Թ��� have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.Group uses LifePulse to work on cat's cancer/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxResearch and InnovationBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Florida High Tech Corridor,John Dudley,Research/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspxAs part of the agreement, USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:48:17 91�Թ���, Florida High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation CenterAs part of the agreement, USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.ARK Innovation Center building/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering/news/2025/usf-secures-contract-with-usf-army-strengthening-collaboration-with-department-of-defense.aspxThe 91�Թ��� has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:53:21 91�Թ��� secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of DefenseThe 91�Թ��� has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities. IAE President and CEO Darren Schumacher; USF President Rhea Law; Eric Moore, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army DEVCOM; Adam Rawlett, senior scientist, U.S. Army Research Lab; Norma Alcantar, engineering professor and associate dean of research/news/2025/usf-secures-contract-with-usf-army-strengthening-collaboration-with-department-of-defense.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student Success,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MacDill Air Force Base,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-invention-helps-u-s-military-counter-deadly-improvised-explosive-device-attacks.aspxWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype 91�Թ��� is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:16:00 91�Թ��� invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devicesWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype 91�Թ��� is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.Tony Lattanze works on the JCREW with a service member/news/2025/usf-invention-helps-u-s-military-counter-deadly-improvised-explosive-device-attacks.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa/engineering/news/2025/2025-aerospace-engineering-major-launches.aspxThe 91�Թ��� kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.External ArticleTue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:18 91�Թ��� launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industryThe 91�Թ��� kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.Two men stand by aerospace machinery/engineering/news/2025/2025-aerospace-engineering-major-launches.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering/engineering/news/2025/coast-partnership-sargolzaei.aspx91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� to advance autonomous vehicle technology research91�Թ��� 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.91�Թ��� 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 USF 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 USF engineering studentsA group of USF 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.91�Թ��� 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 SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-student-rocket-team-soars-in-national-nasa-competition.aspxThe 91�Թ���'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 91�Թ��� student rocket team soars in national NASA competitionThe 91�Թ���'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.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-student-rocket-team-soars-in-national-nasa-competition.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,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 USF 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,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,USF 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 91�Թ��� 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-payback91�Թ��� FoundationCollege of Engineering,USF 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.91�Թ���: 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 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal fundingResults from a key study led by the 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� 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, USF 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 USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe 91�Թ��� 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, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Student crosses stage 91�Թ��� 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,MyUSF,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 USF 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 91�Թ���’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainabilitySince its launch, the USF 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.91�Թ���: 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,MyUSF,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 USF 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 USF 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, USF 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 91�Թ��� 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.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,MyUSF,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 91�Թ���, 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 91�Թ���John 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 91�Թ���, 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 USF’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 USF’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.91�Թ��� students stand with race carhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Engineering,USF St. Petersburg/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspx91�Թ��� 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 research91�Թ��� students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe 91�Թ��� 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,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxThe 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safetyThe 91�Թ��� 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,MyUSF,St. Petersburg,USF 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 USF alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 91�Թ��� 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 USF alumni.91�Թ���: 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,MyUSF,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 USF’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 USF’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,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,USF Athletics,USF Health,USF 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 91�Թ��� 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,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe 91�Թ���ers 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 91�Թ��� faculty members named NAI fellowsThe 91�Թ���ers 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,MyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’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 91�Թ��� sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’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,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Health,USF 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 91�Թ��� 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.91�Թ���: 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,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,USF 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.” 91�Թ��� AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:03:21 91�Թ��� 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.” 91�Թ��� 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.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,John Dudley,MyUSF,artificial intelligence/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe 91�Թ��� 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 91�Թ��� and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe 91�Թ��� 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,MyUSF,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, 91�Թ���ers 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 USF.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:03:08 91�Թ��� moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad AdministrationWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, 91�Թ���ers 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 USF.Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, interim dean of the USF 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,MyUSF,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, USF 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 USF-invented mapping technologyAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF 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,MyUSF,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 91�Թ��� 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/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 USF 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,MyUSF/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 91�Թ��� 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,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspx91�Թ���’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 91�Թ��� and TECO celebrate decades of collaboration and innovation91�Թ���’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 USF 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, USF helping develop a solutionThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF 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,MyUSF,Research,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxThe 91�Թ��� 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 USF to advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipelineThe 91�Թ��� 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,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxManaged by USF’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 91�Թ��� opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutionsManaged by USF’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,MyUSFhttps://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 91�Թ��� 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-usf91�Թ��� FoundationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,MyUSF,USF Foundation