https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usTue, 12 May 2026 18:12:57 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-engineering-moves-up-in-us-news-2026-rankings.aspxThe college is ranked No. 83 overall and No. 51 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News graduate engineering rankings.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:59 USF Engineering moves up in 2026 U.S. News rankingsThe college is ranked No. 83 overall and No. 51 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News graduate engineering rankings.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-engineering-moves-up-in-us-news-2026-rankings.aspxFeatured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/reu-video-challenge-winners.aspxThe USF College of Engineering REU One Minute Research Video Challenge highlights the outstanding work of undergraduate researchers and their ability to communicate complex ideas to a broad audience.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:45:30 2026 REU One Minute Research Video Challenge WinnersThe USF College of Engineering REU One Minute Research Video Challenge highlights the outstanding work of undergraduate researchers and their ability to communicate complex ideas to a broad audience.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/reu-video-challenge-winners.aspxResearch,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-engineering-awarded-meta-research-funding-for-stroke-rehabilitation.aspxResearchers are advancing ethical, muscle-based interfaces for stroke recovery and next-generation human-computer interaction.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:07:36 USF Engineering awarded Meta research funding to advance motor learning through muscle-based human–computer interfacesResearchers are advancing ethical, muscle-based interfaces for stroke recovery and next-generation human-computer interaction.Two students demonstrating a listening device in an engineering labhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-engineering-awarded-meta-research-funding-for-stroke-rehabilitation.aspxMechanical,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/innovation-fast.aspxEngineering students at USF took the lead in Innovation Fest 2026, a student driven event that brought together robotics competitions, coding challenges, startup problem solving, and technology showcases.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:34 USF Engineering Students Showcase Innovation and Technical Skills at Innovation Fest 2026Engineering students at USF took the lead in Innovation Fest 2026, a student driven event that brought together robotics competitions, coding challenges, startup problem solving, and technology showcases.Innovation Fest 2026 robotics competitionshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/innovation-fast.aspxStudentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxAshok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:57:06 Florida Semiconductor Institute recognizes USF engineering program and professorAshok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxFeatured,Mechanicalhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7429559601269780480Mike brings deep expertise in medical device innovation and a strong commitment to advancing surgeon education and patient outcomes.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:56:47 We are proud to welcome Michael Lontine of Arthrex to the USF Medical Engineering Advisory Board!Mike brings deep expertise in medical device innovation and a strong commitment to advancing surgeon education and patient outcomes.Headshot of Michael Lontine from Arthrexhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7429559601269780480Medicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.Rebecca DarmocWed, 18 Feb 2026 13:02:18 USF expands its footprint in space researchUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.Team of researchers staring off into space.https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxFaculty,Featured,Mechanical,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/fred-mannering-nae.aspxCivil and Environmental Engineering’s very own Dr. Fred L. Mannering has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as a member of the Class of 2026. Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the field.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:53:44 CUTR Executive Director Dr. Fred Mannering Elected to the National Academy of EngineeringCivil and Environmental Engineering’s very own Dr. Fred L. Mannering has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as a member of the Class of 2026. Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the field.ivil and Environmental Engineering’s very own Dr. Fred L. Mannering has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as a member of the Class of 2026https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/fred-mannering-nae.aspxCivil Environmentalhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418019357701750784At USF Medical Engineering, research excellence and workforce development go hand in hand. A powerful example is the work of Dr. Neda Latifi and her lab, where students are trained at the forefront of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine—fields that are rapidly expanding across medical devices, gene & cell therapy, and advanced biomanufacturing.External ArticleSun, 01 Feb 2026 15:01:55 Engineering Living Tissues for Lifelong Repair—and Preparing the Next Generation of InnovatorsAt USF Medical Engineering, research excellence and workforce development go hand in hand. A powerful example is the work of Dr. Neda Latifi and her lab, where students are trained at the forefront of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine—fields that are rapidly expanding across medical devices, gene & cell therapy, and advanced biomanufacturing.Presentation slide featuring "Translational Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication Lab"https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418019357701750784Medicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.Rebecca DarmocTue, 02 Dec 2025 10:12:04 USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxCivil Environmental,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.External ArticleMon, 24 Nov 2025 08:43:39 USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space StationMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.Jaiden Brick, Hannah Kirschenmann, Jade Fei, and Krystal Walford working on their proposal for the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program competition, a national competition allowing groups of interdisciplinary students to combine their areas of expertise. (Photo by Corey Lepak)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxFeatured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/veteran-student-spotlights.aspxThis Veterans Day, we celebrate three USF College of Engineering students - Daniel Delgado, Omololu Makinde, and Roberto Montero - whose paths from the Navy, Army, and Air Force have led them to groundbreaking research and student leadership at USF.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:30:31 Celebrating Our Veterans: Four Stories of Service and SuccessThis Veterans Day, we celebrate three USF College of Engineering students - Daniel Delgado, Omololu Makinde, and Roberto Montero - whose paths from the Navy, Army, and Air Force have led them to groundbreaking research and student leadership at USF.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/veteran-student-spotlights.aspxStudents