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Brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces aren’t easy to detect, USF helping develop a solution
Through its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.
April 22, 2024Research and Innovation
Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats
Mathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don’t add up.
April 18, 2024Research and Innovation
Tremendous turnout demonstrates USF’s growth in undergraduate research
The annual research conference witnessed a notable 16% increase in student participation this year, reflecting the university's commitment to fostering collaborative discovery.
April 16, 2024Research and Innovation
USF researcher reveals the hidden story behind one of St. Augustine’s most famous attractions
David Arbesú tediously pieced together the life of one of Florida’s founding fathers, whose believed to be the first priest in the United States and is still honored today in St. Augustine.
April 9, 2024Research and Innovation
Twenty-five years later, astronomy professor gets second chance to witness total solar eclipse
Kevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.
April 4, 2024Research and Innovation
New partnership will allow USF to advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipeline
The University of South Florida is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.
April 2, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF research reveals language barriers limit effectiveness of cybersecurity resources
The study explores links among demographic characteristics, cyber hygiene practices and cyber victimization using a sample of limited English proficiency internet users.
April 1, 2024Research and Innovation
Sea urchin killer spreads to new species, region
A parasite that devastated long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean and Florida in 2022 has caused another die-off more than 7,000 miles away in the Sea of Oman. The discovery, led by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science reveals how the spread of a microscopic pathogen threatens sea urchin populations and coral reefs around the world.
March 26, 2024Research and Innovation
USF opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutions
Managed by USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.
March 22, 2024Research and Innovation
USF research funding reaches record high of $692 million
Research funding awarded to USF reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.
March 18, 2024Research and Innovation
USF’s human trafficking research lab receives nearly $3 million in federal support to build and enhance anti-trafficking tools
The funds will go towards the development of a statewide database to assist law-enforcement in human trafficking investigations and the expansion of an online platform to provide critical resources to survivors.
March 13, 2024Research and Innovation, University News
USF helping develop comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Tampa Bay
USF researchers are collaborating with community members and leaders across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties to develop a plan that could reduce greenhouse gases up to 63% by 2050 if Tampa Bay.
March 12, 2024Research and Innovation