Institute of Applied Engineering

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The University of South Florida's Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) stands as a distinctive and impactful organization, addressing a pressing concern within the government with notable success since its establishment in 2018. Dedicated to advancing national security, the IAE has provided the Department of Defense with diverse capabilities, safeguarding and enhancing the capabilities of our warfighters.

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Ceremonial Signing with the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

USF IAE hosted a Ceremonial Signing with the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to celebrate a newly awarded five-year partnership that will drive groundbreaking research in cybersecurity, biotechnology, energy sciences, and more.

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USF secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense

09/04/25 — The five-year deal with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, known as DEVCOM ARL, builds upon USF’s existing relationship with the agency, in which it signed an educational partnership agreement last spring.

USF invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices

09/03/25 — It looks like a piece of plastic. But once installed, it can be the key to ensuring military equipment designed to prevent improvised explosive devices from detonating does work as intended.

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A dad's mission to uncover brain injuries after Navy SEAL son's suicide | 60 Minutes

03/23/25 — A continued study, managed by USF IAE, found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of traumatic brain injury. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.

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USF secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense

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