/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from ±«ÓãtvRI Newsroomen-usWed, 07 May 2025 02:55:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/news/2025/gut-probiotic-dementia.aspxIf unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ±«Óãtv researcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.External ArticleTue, 06 May 2025 10:09:24 ±«Óãtv Health researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementiaIf unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ±«Óãtv researcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.Hariom Yadav/health/news/2025/gut-probiotic-dementia.aspxResearch/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A ±«Óãtv microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.External ArticleMon, 05 May 2025 11:25:42 Could 'The Last of Us' really happen? ±«Óãtv mycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fictionHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A ±«Óãtv microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.two lab researchers/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 10:42:47 ±«Óãtv-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird fluThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.researcher with chickents/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxHealth/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.External ArticleFri, 25 Apr 2025 09:18:49 ±«Óãtv study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violenceThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.pill bottle/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxResearch/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspx±«Óãtv researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 08:40:13 What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution±«Óãtv researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.rattlesnake/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/associate-professor-of-communication-makes-history-as-usfs-first-carnegie-fellow.aspxA distinguished panel of jurors selected Dr. Joshua Scacco, an associate professor of communication in the ±«Óãtv College of Arts and Sciences, for the 2025 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows, making him ±«Óãtv’s first faculty member to receive this recognition.External ArticleWed, 16 Apr 2025 08:50:36 Associate professor of communication makes history as ±«Óãtv’s first Carnegie FellowA distinguished panel of jurors selected Dr. Joshua Scacco, an associate professor of communication in the ±«Óãtv College of Arts and Sciences, for the 2025 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows, making him ±«Óãtv’s first faculty member to receive this recognition.Joe Scacco/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/associate-professor-of-communication-makes-history-as-usfs-first-carnegie-fellow.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/usf-hosts-hundreds-of-young-inventors-from-across-the-state.aspxThe ±«Óãtv is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention Florida, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 15:34:43 ±«Óãtv hosts hundreds of young inventors from across the stateThe ±«Óãtv is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention Florida, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.Invention Convention/news/2025/usf-hosts-hundreds-of-young-inventors-from-across-the-state.aspxInnovation/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxTheir contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:31:05 Eleven ±«Óãtv faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsTheir contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.Faculty award winners/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxJob hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by ±«Óãtv. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.External ArticleThu, 10 Apr 2025 09:46:00 How employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen ZJob hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by ±«Óãtv. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.office workers/news/2025/how-employee-cohorts-influence-newcomer-retention.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxThe ±«Óãtv Health Morsani College of Medicine at the ±«Óãtv is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 10:28:18 ±«Óãtv Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked No. 1 in the state, among nation’s top tier by U.S. News & World ReportThe ±«Óãtv Health Morsani College of Medicine at the ±«Óãtv is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/tra-williams-to-keynote-2025-florida-sbdc-at-usf-business-awards-luncheon.aspxThe 2025 Annual Business Awards will recognize Florida SBDC at ±«Óãtv and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business award winners for their hard work and dedication during 2024.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:03:40 Tra Williams to keynote 2025 Florida SBDC at ±«Óãtv Business Awards LuncheonThe 2025 Annual Business Awards will recognize Florida SBDC at ±«Óãtv and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business award winners for their hard work and dedication during 2024.Tra Williams/research-innovation/news/2025/tra-williams-to-keynote-2025-florida-sbdc-at-usf-business-awards-luncheon.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe ±«Óãtv has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 09:55:11 U.S. News & World Report ranks ±«Óãtv a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe ±«Óãtv 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.±«Óãtv graduate/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/james-leahy-inducted-into-the-2025-class-of-the-aimbe-college-of-fellows.aspxElection to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top two percent of engineers in these fields.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:00:35 James Leahy inducted into 2025 class of the AIMBE College of FellowsElection to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top two percent of engineers in these fields.James Leahy/research-innovation/news/2025/james-leahy-inducted-into-the-2025-class-of-the-aimbe-college-of-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 ±«Óãtv faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:33 Eleven ±«Óãtv faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 ±«Óãtv faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.AAAS fellows/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the ±«Óãtv, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 13:35:21 ±«Óãtv study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social mediaThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the ±«Óãtv, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.media studyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-collaboration-to-unlock-potential-of-disengaged-youth-and-expand-local-workforce.aspxMore than 12 percent of young people aged 15 to 24 in Pinellas County are no longer in school or working. A collaboration involving ±«Óãtv researchers will connect with disengaged youth to establish pathways into the workforce.External ArticleFri, 21 Mar 2025 09:17:45 New collaboration to unlock potential of disengaged youth and expand local workforceMore than 12 percent of young people aged 15 to 24 in Pinellas County are no longer in school or working. A collaboration involving ±«Óãtv researchers will connect with disengaged youth to establish pathways into the workforce.St. Pete skylinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-collaboration-to-unlock-potential-of-disengaged-youth-and-expand-local-workforce.aspxResearch/marine-science/news/2025/viruses-identified-in-red-tide-blooms-for-the-first-time.aspxIn one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.External ArticleThu, 20 Mar 2025 09:25:17 Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first timeIn one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.microscopic image of karenia brevis/marine-science/news/2025/viruses-identified-in-red-tide-blooms-for-the-first-time.aspxResearch/marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxScientists have been divided on the causes of the phenomenon known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB). But a new study published in Nature Communications may have identified what drove a tipping point that established this alga in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 09:12:05 Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the CaribbeanScientists have been divided on the causes of the phenomenon known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB). But a new study published in Nature Communications may have identified what drove a tipping point that established this alga in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.Caribbean island/marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxResearch/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxThe nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 10:37:55 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at ±«Óãtv, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bayâ€�The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.Bellini College naming ceremony/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, ±«Óãtv is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.Ann Comer-WoodsTue, 11 Mar 2025 03:08:35 ±«Óãtv ranks among top 20 public universities for new patentsBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, ±«Óãtv is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.3D heart/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxInnovation/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxBensoussan and her colleagues are creating a multi-institutional, ethically sourced database of voices of people with a variety of disorders to fuel voice research.External ArticleMon, 10 Mar 2025 10:10:03 How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at ±«Óãtv to detect diseaseBensoussan and her colleagues are creating a multi-institutional, ethically sourced database of voices of people with a variety of disorders to fuel voice research.Yael Bensoussan/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxHealth/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxAs an associate professor at the ±«Óãtv, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. External ArticleMon, 10 Mar 2025 10:02:12 John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at ±«ÓãtvAs an associate professor at the ±«Óãtv, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. John Licato/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxResearch/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxRenovations are underway to expand ±«Óãtv’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 09:04:57 Demand for biomedical engineers drives ±«Óãtv to expand departmentRenovations are underway to expand ±«Óãtv’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.medical engineering student in lab/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxResearchhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-substance-misuse-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxThe Duvall Conference will kick off ±«Óãtv Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and other organizations develop new ways to fight addictions and substance misuse in Manatee-Sarasota.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 08:38:03 ±«Óãtv conference takes aim at addictions in Manatee-SarasotaThe Duvall Conference will kick off ±«Óãtv Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and other organizations develop new ways to fight addictions and substance misuse in Manatee-Sarasota.Duvall conference logohttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-substance-misuse-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxResearch/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspx±«Óãtv’s newest college is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 08:24:43 College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster ±«Óãtv-wide collaborations±«Óãtv’s newest college is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing.±«Óãtv AI College/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.External ArticleFri, 28 Feb 2025 07:52:13 ±«Óãtv to assist Florida law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victimsTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.TIPSTRhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxInnovation/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 08:48:03 Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realizeHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.shallow water/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/logan.aspxMost of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 08:39:23 ±«Óãtv student aims to protect emergency respondersMost of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?Public health students/health/public-health/news/2025/logan.aspxStudent Research/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspx±«Óãtv Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.Ann Comer-WoodsMon, 24 Feb 2025 00:46:50 Two ±«Óãtv faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology±«Óãtv Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.Professors Shaw and Brechot/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine ±«Óãtv faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.Ann Comer-WoodsThu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:31 Nine ±«Óãtv faculty named senior members of National Academy of InventorsThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine ±«Óãtv faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.NAI Class of 2025/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.External ArticleWed, 19 Feb 2025 08:11:22 ±«Óãtv’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine explorationA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.marine research boathttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/professor-diaz-elsayed-named-faculty-mentor-of-the-year-by-florida-undergraduate-research-association.aspxShe received the award during the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference opening ceremony on Friday, February 14 at the ±«Óãtv Marshall Student Center.Ann Comer-WoodsSat, 15 Feb 2025 10:21:29 Professor Diaz-Elsayed named Faculty Mentor of the Year by Florida Undergraduate Research AssociationShe received the award during the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference opening ceremony on Friday, February 14 at the ±«Óãtv Marshall Student Center.Faculty Mentor of the Year Award presentation/research-innovation/news/2025/professor-diaz-elsayed-named-faculty-mentor-of-the-year-by-florida-undergraduate-research-association.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxThis weekend, ±«Óãtv students are showcasing their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.External ArticleFri, 14 Feb 2025 00:15:13 From classroom to discovery: ±«Óãtv students make waves with transformative researchThis weekend, ±«Óãtv students are showcasing their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.President Law with student researcher/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxStudent Research/health/public-health/news/2025/malaria.aspxStopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at the ±«Óãtv’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Center for Global Health and Inter-Disciplinary Research.External ArticleWed, 12 Feb 2025 10:49:12 ±«Óãtv researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malariaStopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at the ±«Óãtv’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Center for Global Health and Inter-Disciplinary Research.malaria cells/health/public-health/news/2025/malaria.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-future-of-food-think-tank-bold-vision-to-fight-food-insecurity.aspxThe Future of Food Think Tank at the ±«Óãtv held its official launch in late January, convening a diverse group of researchers, health professionals and community leaders to tackle one of the most critical challenges of our time—food insecurity.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:07:57 ±«Óãtv Future of Food Think Tank’s bold vision to fight food insecurityThe Future of Food Think Tank at the ±«Óãtv held its official launch in late January, convening a diverse group of researchers, health professionals and community leaders to tackle one of the most critical challenges of our time—food insecurity.food think tank/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-future-of-food-think-tank-bold-vision-to-fight-food-insecurity.aspxResearch/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxChuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.External ArticleThu, 06 Feb 2025 16:31:38 Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica FellowsChuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.Chuanmin Hu/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/science-festival-marinequest-more-exhibits.aspxThe St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.External ArticleThu, 06 Feb 2025 13:45:53 St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest return to spark curiosity and expand knowledge in STEM and artThe St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.St. Pete science festivalhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/science-festival-marinequest-more-exhibits.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-and-florida-high-tech-corridor-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxThis initiative supports pioneering research projects with significant commercial potential, providing each selected faculty-led team with up to $25,000 in seed funding to advance their innovations toward market readiness.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:09:29 Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance technologies in healthcare, environmental sustainability and disaster preparednessThis initiative supports pioneering research projects with significant commercial potential, providing each selected faculty-led team with up to $25,000 in seed funding to advance their innovations toward market readiness.Professor Takshi in lab/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-and-florida-high-tech-corridor-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxHonors and Awards/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-future-of-education-think-tank-aims-to-shift-the-paradigm.aspxThe ±«Óãtv Future of Education Think Tank is part of an organic, faculty-driven effort to bring together dynamic, interdisciplinary teams to address key areas of emphasis.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:39:10 ±«Óãtv Future of Education Think Tank aims to ‘shift the paradigm'The ±«Óãtv Future of Education Think Tank is part of an organic, faculty-driven effort to bring together dynamic, interdisciplinary teams to address key areas of emphasis.Future of Food Think Tank participants/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-future-of-education-think-tank-aims-to-shift-the-paradigm.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspx±«Óãtv criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 08:38:59 Does the Super Bowl increase human trafficking in host city?±«Óãtv criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.football goal postshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, ±«Óãtv is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite.External ArticleThu, 30 Jan 2025 10:49:28 ±«Óãtv’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovationFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, ±«Óãtv is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite.community discussion session/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxInnovation/research-innovation/news/2025/federal-funding-updates.aspxThe federal administration has recently issued several Executive Orders that may signal shifts in federal priorities. These changes could potentially impact both awarded projects and those awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors.Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:28:14 Federal funding updates for ±«Óãtv researchersThe federal administration has recently issued several Executive Orders that may signal shifts in federal priorities. These changes could potentially impact both awarded projects and those awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors.±«Óãtv: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/federal-funding-updates.aspxResearch/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe ±«Óãtv 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.External ArticleTue, 28 Jan 2025 11:55:17 ±«Óãtv partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe ±«Óãtv 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.Hillsborough County graphic/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxInnovation/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxWhile the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.External ArticleFri, 24 Jan 2025 09:08:13 ±«Óãtv scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemWhile the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.underwater buoy/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxInauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.External ArticleFri, 17 Jan 2025 14:46:30 Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation about the American tradition, then and nowInauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.U.S. Capitol Buildinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxResearch/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxExperts from ±«Óãtv Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans.External ArticleWed, 15 Jan 2025 09:18:35 How worried should we be about avian flu?Experts from ±«Óãtv Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans.chicken farm/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-future-of-food-think-tank-and-community-leaders-collaborate-on-food-security.aspxA new think tank at the ±«Óãtv dedicated to the "Future of Food," focuses on building an agile, innovative ecosystem to advance sustainable, food-secure solutions across the Tampa Bay region that are responsive and resilient to extreme weather events.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:22:17 ±«Óãtv Future of Food Think Tank and community leaders collaborate on food system resilienceA new think tank at the ±«Óãtv dedicated to the "Future of Food," focuses on building an agile, innovative ecosystem to advance sustainable, food-secure solutions across the Tampa Bay region that are responsive and resilient to extreme weather events.farm workers in the field/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-future-of-food-think-tank-and-community-leaders-collaborate-on-food-security.aspxInnovation/research-innovation/news/2025/florida-sbdc-at-usf-adds-satellite-office-in-desoto-county.aspxThe Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the ±«Óãtv (±«Óãtv) announces its expansion across the 10-county Tampa Bay region with the addition of a new satellite office location.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:31:01 Florida SBDC at ±«Óãtv adds satellite office in DeSoto CountyThe Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the ±«Óãtv (±«Óãtv) announces its expansion across the 10-county Tampa Bay region with the addition of a new satellite office location.±«Óãtv: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/florida-sbdc-at-usf-adds-satellite-office-in-desoto-county.aspxEntrepreneurshiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxThe ±«Óãtv 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 ArticleThu, 09 Jan 2025 08:39:40 ±«Óãtv partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safetyThe ±«Óãtv 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.city streethttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxResearch/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.External ArticleThu, 09 Jan 2025 08:31:31 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, ±«Óãtv-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.person sleeping at desk/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxResearch