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.
The Academic Consortium delivers solutions that make it safer and easier for Grant
Sponsor organizations and top Academic Institutions to work together.
The Rapid Experimentation Lab (REL) at the Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE)
provides the necessary infrastructure, tools and collaborative environment to enable
the curious and inspired to design, build and test technologies for today and tomorrow.
More than just a makerspace, the REL is a playground for mechanical, electronics,
sensors, communications, and software teams to quickly iterate on designs to solve
problems, invent new products and rapidly deliver cutting-edge capabilities.
Since its inception in 2018, our internship program has grown to encompass more than
700 students placed with agencies that support the U.S. Department of Defense, especially
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in
Tampa.
04/03/25 — We’re excited to announce that IAE will be at SOF Week 2025! We invite you to stop by our booth to connect with our team, explore our latest innovations, and learn how we’re supporting the mission with cutting-edge solutions.
10/24/24 — The University of South Florida has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command – both headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.
08/13/24 — As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive.
