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USF’s Dr. Deep Sea breaks world record for living underwater
Hyperbaric researcher and biomedical engineer Joseph Dituri is teaching his students online while living 22 feet underwater to research how the human body responds to long-term exposure to pressure. He's been living in an underwater habitat since March 1.
May 15, 2023Research and Innovation
Associate professor develops motivational chatbot and digital Candyland-like maze to ensure student success
Sanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.
May 2, 2023Research and Innovation
USF and EPA collaborate to improve nationwide water quality and management
Researchers developed a new classification system that will help improve methods for targeting wetland restoration and protection.
April 20, 2023Research and Innovation
USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strike
Due to a chemical reaction caused by a lightning strike, a new phosphorus material developed for the first time in solid form on Earth.
April 11, 2023Research and Innovation
USF researcher’s life work uncovers the first ancient DNA from the Swahili Civilization
This research brings peace and restores pride to the millions of people who identify as Swahili by overturning false narratives and providing clarity to Swahili heritage.
March 29, 2023Research and Innovation
‘The Lesson Is Murder’: USF criminologist and graduate students debut true crime docuseries on Hulu
The three-part series investigates the minds of murderers to develop psychological profiles to help solve crime.
March 23, 2023University News
U.S. Air Force selects USF physicist to identify new methods to improve efficiency and eco-friendliness of computers
New funding will allow Jacob Gayles to explore materials to create more efficient technologies while reducing cost and waste.
March 8, 2023Research and Innovation
USF researcher attempts to set world record by living underwater for 100 days – hopes to emerge ‘super-human’
Following his military career as a diving saturation officer, Joseph Dituri will examine how exposure to increased pressure will impact the human body and break the world record for days spent in an underwater habitat.
March 1, 2023Research and Innovation
USF program aims to expand pipeline of addiction researchers from underrepresented backgrounds
The program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.
February 8, 2023Research and Innovation
Public transportation agency sees boost in ridership following USF eye-tracking research
The interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.
January 4, 2023Research and Innovation
Mitigating volcano hazards: USF students and alumna travel to Hawaii to study Mauna Loa eruption
With a rare instrument, the USF team is analyzing data from the Mauna Loa eruption to better understand lava flows to help mitigate dangers.
December 19, 2022Research and Innovation
USF helps reduce non-emergency ambulance calls through new partnership with The Salvation Army
USF’s College of Nursing launched a respite care program to provide The Salvation Army clients with free care coordination, health education, assessments and resources.
December 15, 2022Community Partnerships