/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 26 Jun 2026 07:16:57 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/hidden-toll-of-financial-sextortion-on-teens-and-men.aspxA new USF study examines the growing threat of financial sextortion among men and boys. The research explores why males are increasingly targeted, the psychological and financial impacts of victimization and the warning signs and prevention strategies people can use to protect themselves online.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:36:02 New USF study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and menA new USF study examines the growing threat of financial sextortion among men and boys. The research explores why males are increasingly targeted, the psychological and financial impacts of victimization and the warning signs and prevention strategies people can use to protect themselves online.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/hidden-toll-of-financial-sextortion-on-teens-and-men.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Joey Garcia/news/2026/eye-movements-and-brain-activity-shape-reading-comprehension.aspxReading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:31:00 How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehensionReading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.Woman wearing an EEG cap looking at a screen/news/2026/eye-movements-and-brain-activity-shape-reading-comprehension.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Psychology,Joey Garcia/news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxA remote Antarctic expedition has brought 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:33:30 91³Ô¹ÏÍø expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatmentA remote Antarctic expedition has brought 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.91³Ô¹ÏÍø diver collecting sea squirts on the arctic floor /news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Joey Garcia/news/2026/70-years-of-usf-research.aspxSince its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:00 70 years of discovery: How USF built a research powerhouseSince its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/70-years-of-usf-research.aspx70th Anniversary,Research and InnovationJoey Garcia/news/2026/positivity-for-greater-heart-health.aspxPositive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research co‑authored by USF shows these frequent, short‑term interventions may reduce blood pressure and increase physical activity, while digital tools help sustain these benefits over time, especially for older adults.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:09:53 Be positive: 91³Ô¹ÏÍø shows your heart will thank youPositive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research co‑authored by USF shows these frequent, short‑term interventions may reduce blood pressure and increase physical activity, while digital tools help sustain these benefits over time, especially for older adults.positive practices such as journaling and using smart devices to lower heart disease /news/2026/positivity-for-greater-heart-health.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Joey Garcia/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 seniors91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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/rethinking-augmented-reality-for-children.aspxMost augmented reality technology is designed for adults, often overlooking how children naturally think and interact. A 91³Ô¹ÏÍø study found that children ages 9 to 12 engage with AR more physically and intuitively, highlighting the need for child‑centered design in education.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:37:43 Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gapMost augmented reality technology is designed for adults, often overlooking how children naturally think and interact. A 91³Ô¹ÏÍø study found that children ages 9 to 12 engage with AR more physically and intuitively, highlighting the need for child‑centered design in education.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/rethinking-augmented-reality-for-children.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Joey Garcia/news/2026/qr-code-hospitality-experience-for-older-adults.aspxSenior travelers hold considerable spending power in the hospitality industry. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø shows that difficult QR code interactions can negatively impact satisfaction and repeat business.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:18:13 How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adultsSenior travelers hold considerable spending power in the hospitality industry. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø shows that difficult QR code interactions can negatively impact satisfaction and repeat business.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/qr-code-hospitality-experience-for-older-adults.aspxResearch and InnovationJoey Garcia,Muma College of Business/news/2026/artemis-2-launch-reveals-unique-seismic-activity-captured-by-usf-scientists.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:27:20 Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientists91³Ô¹ÏÍø scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/artemis-2-launch-reveals-unique-seismic-activity-captured-by-usf-scientists.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Joey Garcia,School of Geosciences/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 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:19 91³Ô¹ÏÍø powering Florida research on air taxisOnce imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: 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/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:40:00 91³Ô¹ÏÍø explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants91³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Joey Garcia/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:14:10 Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatmentInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxResearch and InnovationJoey Garcia,Morsani College of Medicine,Research and Innovation/news/2026/unraveling-the-web-of-brown-recluse-myths-in-florida.aspxDespite the common fear of spiders, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers have set out to prove the brown recluse is a misunderstood arachnid.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:20:26 Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in FloridaDespite the common fear of spiders, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers have set out to prove the brown recluse is a misunderstood arachnid.Brown Recluse Spider /news/2026/unraveling-the-web-of-brown-recluse-myths-in-florida.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Joey Garcia,Research and Innovation/news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍøers are challenging AI to think and debate more like humans. Their new framework lets systems hold a belief and confront opposing viewpoints, similar to real human discussions.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:47:38 From flattery to debate: 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers training AI to mirror human reasoning91³Ô¹ÏÍøers are challenging AI to think and debate more like humans. Their new framework lets systems hold a belief and confront opposing viewpoints, similar to real human discussions.doctoral student Onur Bilgin and his AI belief's framework /news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Joey Garcia/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxWhat if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:44:54 91³Ô¹ÏÍø-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideWhat if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.fish kills as a result of red tide /news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Arts and Sciences,Experts Guide,Joey Garcia