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Tremendous turnout demonstrates USF’s growth in undergraduate research

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

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

USF helping develop comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Tampa Bay

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

 Synapse showcases USF’s leadership in the tech industry

Synapse showcases USF’s leadership in the tech industry

With USF’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay.

February 28, 2024Research and Innovation

Science fiction meets reality, USF researchers develop technique to overcome obstructed views

Science fiction meets reality, USF researchers develop technique to overcome obstructed views

An algorithm created by USF researchers can be used to see around obstacles, eventually helping save lives.

February 20, 2024Research and Innovation

USF partners with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to preserve more than a century of law enforcement history

USF partners with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to preserve more than a century of law enforcement history

USF’s Institute for Digital Exploration is helping the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office preserve more than 80,000 items, dating back to the 1890s, through the creation of a digital database.

February 6, 2024Research and Innovation

USF expands artificial intelligence research with new business lab

USF expands artificial intelligence research with new business lab

The lab will provide research opportunities for students and faculty to explore the implications of artificial intelligence.

January 23, 2024Research and Innovation

USF student spending the holidays aboard global research ship in the Antarctic

USF student spending the holidays aboard global research ship in the Antarctic

Hannah Hunt will gather important samples for an international research effort to better understand elements found in the Southern Ocean and how they play an integral role for life on Earth.

December 20, 2023Research and Innovation

Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more money

Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more money

A new study reveals online shoppers are more likely to click on ads with curvy design elements than those with sharp edges.

December 19, 2023Research and Innovation

USF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water

USF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water

By combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, USF researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.

November 16, 2023Research and Innovation

USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmission

USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmission

USF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.

November 9, 2023Research and Innovation

New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professor

New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professor

A recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.

October 18, 2023Research and Innovation

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