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USF faculty experts available to discuss holiday shopping trends, including AI in gift giving, and health topics
With the holidays approaching, the University of South Florida offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss how consumers can budget for gift-buying and family gatherings, the growing use of artificial intelligence and how to keep health and nutrition in mind.
November 21, 2024USF in the News
Popular Science: Florida’s famous manatees were originally tourists
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November 21, 2024USF in the News
Why manatees are likely not Florida natives
Manatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida.
November 20, 2024Research and Innovation
The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $100K to support research experiences for USF students
The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs at the University of South Florida.
November 19, 2024Research and Innovation
How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars
An international research team led by University of South Florida professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.
November 18, 2024Research and Innovation
USF Health expands recruitment for elite MD/PhD students
The MD/PhD program at the University of South Florida is designed to train the next generation of physician scientists – physicians who think like researchers and researchers who embed clinical relevance in their research.
November 18, 2024Student Success, USF Health
USF receives surprise $6.5 million gift to support Alzheimer’s research
The estate gift will go toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute – one of the world's largest stand-alone diagnostic facilities offering comprehensive memory care services under one roof. It comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002.
November 18, 2024USF Foundation, USF Health
USF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay
The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
November 15, 2024USF Health, University News
USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use
A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.
November 14, 2024Research and Innovation
USF Health celebrates Chalsty Pediatric Clinic expansion with $1 million family gift
The USF Health Chalsty Pediatric Clinic offers comprehensive, team-based care to thousands of patients each year. Many of these children are underserved and have complex medical conditions, including sickle cell disease, cancer, chronic kidney disease, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and various rare disorders.
November 14, 2024USF Foundation, USF Health
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Tampa is one of the nation's top college cities
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November 14, 2024USF in the News
USF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals
Through advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.
November 14, 2024Research and Innovation