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USF launches program to inspire next generation of national security leaders

USF launches program to inspire next generation of national security leaders

The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.

September 30, 2024Student Success

USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness

USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness

USF has become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.

September 17, 2024Student Success

New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention

New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention

USF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.

September 13, 2024Research and Innovation

New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy

New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy

Free samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?

September 6, 2024Research and Innovation

What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

Led by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.

August 30, 2024Research and Innovation

USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty

USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty

USF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.

August 14, 2024Research and Innovation, University News

USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Research and Innovation

Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative

Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative

The five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.

July 25, 2024Research and Innovation

Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals

Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals

This study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.

July 23, 2024Research and Innovation

USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat

USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat

The collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.

July 12, 2024Research and Innovation

Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors   

Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors   

Researchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes. 

June 27, 2024Research and Innovation

USF using AI to help combat malaria

USF using AI to help combat malaria

Funded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.

June 6, 2024Research and Innovation

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