University of South Florida News
New AI-powered mosquito trap could help curb dengue outbreaks
As Florida continues to face one of its worst dengue outbreaks in nearly a century, an innovative mosquito trap is being brought to market by USF startup Digitomy – helping curb the spread of the virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. The AI-patented technology has achieved more than 98% accuracy in identifying mosquito species during laboratory testing.
October 23, 2026Research and Innovation
USF launches new, free online course aimed at understanding AI systems and responsible usage
Open to the public and requiring no technical background, USF’s free online microcourse helps learners understand how AI works, evaluate AI-generated content and use AI tools responsibly.
October 28, 2026Cyber/AI
USF-founded startup tests personalized hydration tracker with student-athletes
USF-founded startup syp is piloting its hydration-monitoring technology with student-athletes. Developed by USF students, the system combines a smart sleeve and a mobile app to deliver personalized hydration insights.
October 20, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF researchers help document drastic decline in Gulf marine life
A long-term study of deep-sea ecosystems in the Gulf finds a sudden, severe and unprecedented decline in marine life for over a decade, and suggests the likely cause is the Deepwater Horizon oil spill from 16 years ago.
October 19, 2026Research and Innovation
Astronauts to test USF students’ wound-healing research aboard the International Space Station
To improve wound care in microgravity, a team of USF undergraduate students developed a wound-healing hydrogel that will soon be tested in space. Their project is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard the SpaceX CRS-35 mission, which will deliver supplies to the International Space Station as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.
October 15, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF In The News
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October 23, 2026
Business Observer: USF research funding hits record $775 million
October 22, 2026
New York Times: Nearly All of the World’s Shallow Coral Reefs Are Now Critically Endangered
October 22, 2026
USF Magazine
The latest edition includes a conversation with President Moez Limayem, a look back at 70 years of USF history through the eyes of our first students and a profile of USF alum John Fieldly, chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings.