https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 13 Aug 2026 08:42:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-hurricane-recovery-technology-being-tested-on-florida-roads-during-peak-season.aspxFrom 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.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:28:38 New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak seasonFrom 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.Windshied shows rainy conditionshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-hurricane-recovery-technology-being-tested-on-florida-roads-during-peak-season.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-scientists-advance-space-agriculture.aspxSpace 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.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:21:16 USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missionsSpace 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-scientists-advance-space-agriculture.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxThe USF College of Engineering student received several awards for her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.External ArticleThu, 07 May 2026 09:49:07 Daniela Zamora Alviarez selected as USF’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding GraduateThe USF College of Engineering student received several awards for her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.Daniela Zamore Alviarezhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/daniela-zamora-alviarez-selected-wilcox-outstanding-graduate.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxMechanical 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:49:04 At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her ownMechanical 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Commencement,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxStudents 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:33:40 Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniorsStudents 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.biomedical engineering senior presenting her capstone project https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxResearch and InnovationBiomedical Engineering,College of Engineering,Joey Garcia,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxResearchers discovered how carbon black strengthens rubber to support extreme weight – a breakthrough that could lead to safer, longer-lasting materials.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:42:45 USF scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern lifeResearchers discovered how carbon black strengthens rubber to support extreme weight – a breakthrough that could lead to safer, longer-lasting materials.car tires on the roadhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Experts Guide,John Dudley,Research and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxA 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.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:13:40 USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyA 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.Sophia Alonsohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxThousands 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.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:32 USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands 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.USF student and IAE engineer work on Army devicehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxOnce 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.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:19 USF powering Florida research on air taxisOnce 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxMichael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:59 Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceMichael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro with the words, "University of South Florida 2025 AAA Class of Fellowshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursinghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:02:24 USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Two men work on a rockethttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxAs Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the University of South Florida is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:33:38 USF expands its footprint in space researchAs Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the University of South Florida is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.Three faculty members stand near a faux Marshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering