https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usSat, 07 Mar 2026 01:28:34 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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.aspxStudentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/qiong-zhang-aeesp-award-spring-2025-story.aspxProfessor Qiong Zhang (Civil & Environmental Engineering) received the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Engineering & Science Education award from the Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors (AEESP).Arielle GiordanoMon, 13 Oct 2025 13:55:01 Qiong Zhang Receives Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Engineering & Science Education Award from the Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors (AEESP)Professor Qiong Zhang (Civil & Environmental Engineering) received the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Engineering & Science Education award from the Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors (AEESP).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/qiong-zhang-aeesp-award-spring-2025-story.aspxCivil Environmentalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/mihelcic-water-environment-federation-award.aspxJames Mihelcic, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was awarded the Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal on September 29 during the 2025 WEF Awards & Presidential Celebration Ceremony.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:02:14 Professor James Mihelcic honored by Water Environment FederationJames Mihelcic, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was awarded the Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal on September 29 during the 2025 WEF Awards & Presidential Celebration Ceremony.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/mihelcic-water-environment-federation-award.aspxCivil Environmental,Faculty,Featuredhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aerospace-engineering-major-launches.aspxThe University of South Florida kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:12:30 USF launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industryThe University of South Florida kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.Students and faculty in an aerospace engineering coursehttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aerospace-engineering-major-launches.aspxMechanical,Studentshttps://usfnrt.usf.eduNSF Funded Traineeship in Semiconductor Technologies and ApplicationsExternal ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 00:55:43 New Opportunities for Graduate StudentsNSF Funded Traineeship in Semiconductor Technologies and ApplicationsGraduate Research Traineeship: Semiconductors & Microelectronics Technologyhttps://usfnrt.usf.eduFeatured