Institute for Digital Exploration | College of Arts and Sciences | University of South Florida
Welcome to IDEx
IDEx’s mission is to contribute to the development of digital scholarship and popularize the humanities and social sciences among the student population and global community by tackling major themes in the field such as virtual accessibility, digital preservation, memory in the digital age and digitally enhanced cognition. The Institute applies 3D digital techniques and visualization for the documentation, analysis, interpretation, and online dissemination of global cultural heritage sites and historical and archaeological collections, emphasizing those that are endangered, inaccessible, or underrepresented.
What's new?
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In the ground and on the line: Inside USF’s forensic anthropology “Buried Bodies” workshops
Monday, January 29, 2026
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Late USF professor continues to impact students
Sunday, July 31, 2025
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Dr, Davide Tanasi confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals
Tuesday, November 14, 2024
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Partnership with IDEx preserves more than a century of HCSO'S History
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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IDEx team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experience
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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USF’s Institute for Digital Exploration and the Black Cemetery Network are collaborating to preserve the legacy of historic Black burial grounds, such as Lake Maude Cemetery. Using advanced 3D scanning and digital mapping, the project documents overlooked sites, ensuring these vital cultural histories remain acc




