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USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding
The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.
May 8, 2026Research
Bellini College’s spring REU Symposium showcases undergraduate research excellence
The spring REU Symposium highlighted undergraduate research through student panels, faculty introductions and project showcases. Participants explored research pathways, collaboration and the realities of uncertainty in discovery. The program connects students with faculty-led projects, building skills in problem-solving and emerging technologies while preparing them for publications, conferences and graduate study. The event also recognized outstanding student poster presentations achievements.
May 5, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap
Most augmented reality technology is designed for adults, often overlooking how children naturally think and interact. A University of South Florida study found that children ages 9 to 12 engage with AR more physically and intuitively, highlighting the need for child‑centered design in education.
April 23, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
USF Education drives impact at 2026 AI+X Symposium
At the 2026 AI+X Symposium, USF’s College of Education showcased its leadership in AI-driven teaching and learning through research presentations and program leadership. Faculty explored how AI enhances instruction, supports diverse learners and promotes ethical use, reinforcing the college’s role in advancing innovation and preparing educators for an AI-integrated future.
April 20, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
University of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.
April 3, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
How should Florida universities use AI? Provosts and experts have thoughts
Leaders across Florida’s university system are debating how artificial intelligence should shape higher education. At the University of South Florida, Provost Prasant Mohapatra highlighted the university’s commitment through the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, which integrates AI education, research and workforce development to prepare students for rapidly evolving technology-driven careers.
April 2, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025
The University of South Florida ranks among the top 20 U.S. public universities for new patents in 2025, producing 81 innovations that demonstrate its research impact. Highlights include a real-time newborn pain measurement system developed by faculty from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing and partners, alongside breakthroughs in atomic clocks, construction technology, medical treatments and more.
February 18, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
USF researchers partner with Sarasota Police Department to pilot AI-driven crime forecasting model
USF researchers from the Department of Criminology and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing have launched a pilot with the Sarasota Police Department to test an AI-driven crime forecasting tool. The system generates predictive insights to inform patrol planning and resource deployment. The interdisciplinary team will refine the model and evaluate feasibility for broader, nationwide use.
February 10, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research
The USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.
February 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-Feferkorn
Karni Chagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.
January 14, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth
USF continues to rise in national research rankings, and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing plays a big role in that, according to the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development survey. Research that falls under the category of Computer and Information Sciences climbed 26 spots to No. 25 among public universities, with $25.3 million in research expenditures.
January 13, 2026Cybersecurity, Research
CES 2026: AI Humanoid Robots Can Now Wash Your Dishes and Do Your Laundry
Zhao Han, an assistant professor with USF’s Bellini College, weighed in on the latest AI breakthroughs unveiled at CES 2026, where humanoid robots are moving beyond novelty toward real-world household tasks. In Homes & Gardens, he explained how advances in physical AI could transform daily life, with promising implications for accessibility, aging populations and the future of human–robot interaction.
January 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research