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New USF technology advances understanding of eye pressure and glaucoma
Using a first-of-its-kind wireless eye-pressure monitoring system, USF researchers uncovered new links between the brain, circadian rhythms and light exposure that may help regulate eye pressure. The findings offer new insight into one of glaucoma's most important risk factors and could inform future approaches to understanding and treating the disease.
September 30, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF-led project with Tampa Electric helps advance next-generation power grid intelligence
Through a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, USF researchers are collaborating with TECO to develop a digital twin — a virtual copy of the utility's power system. Using real-time data from TECO facilities, the computer model continuously mirrors real-world grid conditions.
September 24, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF engineers develop technology to help nuclear power plants improve maintenance of a critical safety system
The technology addresses a longstanding maintenance issue involving specialized ice condensers used in certain nuclear power plants.
August 19, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
From dashcams that identify road damage to tools that prioritize traffic signal repairs, USF researchers are developing technology to help transportation agencies respond more efficiently after hurricanes.
August 11, 2026Research and Innovation
USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions
Space isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.
July 28, 2026Research and Innovation
Daniela Zamora Alviarez selected as USF’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding Graduate
The USF College of Engineering student received several awards for her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.
May 7, 2026Honors and Awards, Student Success
At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her own
Mechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps at USF, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey at USF with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.
May 4, 2026Student Success
Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniors
Students in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.
May 4, 2026Research and Innovation
USF scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life
Researchers discovered how carbon black strengthens rubber to support extreme weight – a breakthrough that could lead to safer, longer-lasting materials.
April 16, 2026Research and Innovation
USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technology
A powerful partnership between the University of South Florida and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.
April 15, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership
Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the University of South Florida is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.
March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF powering Florida research on air taxis
Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.
March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation