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USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networks
Wireless connectivity now underpins almost every part of daily life – which is why USF researchers say future quantum-resistant and AI-enabled security technology is needed to protect the future generation of networks.
September 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Research
A life solving puzzles from childhood toys to DARPA projects
Childhood curiosity led John Murray-Bruce from dismantling toys to advancing computational imaging at USF’s Bellini College. The associate professor now leads federally funded research exploring long-distance X-ray imaging and new ways cameras can represent visual information, while mentoring students and collaborating with researchers across disciplines throughout the university and beyond.
August 27, 2026Artificial Intelligence
New AI & Cyber Living Learning Community brings Bellini College students together
Sixty students moved into USF’s new AI & Cyber Living Learning Community, becoming the first residents of the Bellini College initiative. Located in Pinnacle Hall, the community brings together first-year technology students for academic support, industry engagement, networking and shared experiences designed to build connections inside and outside the classroom.
August 21, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
Back by Popular Demand: USF’s Free Online AI Prompting Microcourse
After seeing engagement from more than 7,500 participants earlier this year, USF's popular microcourse is back just in time for summer and already proving popular once again.
August 19, 2026Artificial Intelligence
USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
USF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that uses machine learning and real-time feedback to help identify risky movements and reduce the risk of ACL injuries before they occur.
August 11, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
Playing a Different Tune: How Megan Tran Blends Health Science, AI and Gamification
USF student Megan Tran is combining health science, artificial intelligence and gamification to create more engaging learning experiences for future health professionals. Her interdisciplinary work demonstrates how emerging technologies can improve education, enhance student engagement and prepare the next generation of healthcare providers for an increasingly digital future.
August 5, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing
Bellini College will get a prime spot on campus, USF president says
The Tampa Bay Business Journal recently featured USF’s plans for the future Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, including the announcement that its new building will be built near the university’s main entrance. The landmark facility will become a signature campus destination while supporting the college’s expanding teaching and research mission.
July 27, 2026Artificial Intelligence
At USF’s first AI camp, teens explore technology’s limits, potential
High school students from across Florida spent a week exploring artificial intelligence at the University of South Florida’s inaugural AI summer camp, where hands-on projects, ethical discussions and faculty mentorship introduced them to the technology shaping tomorrow’s workforce while inspiring future studies and careers in the rapidly evolving field.
July 22, 2026Artificial Intelligence
USF doctoral student helps develop AI tool to help seniors spot scams
Growing up on a steady diet of crime dramas and mystery novels, USF doctoral student Marlena Bolton developed a fascination with investigations that ultimately led her into cybercrime research. Today, she's helping create an AI-powered chatbot designed to help older adults identify scams, avoid fraud and recover from cybercrime.
July 20, 2026Artificial Intelligence
Safety and innovation are complementary for the future of agentic AI
As AI agents become more autonomous and capable of interacting with one another, new safety and security challenges emerge. USF Bellini Assistant Professor Anshuman Chhabra's latest research explores how to build trustworthy agentic AI while advancing applications ranging from flood prediction and hearing aids to online content moderation.
July 9, 2026Artificial Intelligence
USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement Competition
Sahasra Upputuru represented the University of South Florida at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.
June 29, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
USF doctoral student earns fellowship for energy-efficient AI research
USF doctoral student Sabrina Hassan Moon has earned a Dissertation Completion Fellowship to advance research aimed at making artificial intelligence faster, more reliable and more energy efficient on everyday devices. Her work explores innovative approaches to edge computing that could improve the performance of technologies ranging from wearable health monitors to smart sensors and connected systems.
June 22, 2026Artificial Intelligence