https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usSun, 12 Apr 2026 19:08:40 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-student-spending-the-holidays-aboard-global-research-ship-in-the-antarctic.aspxWhen Hannah Hunt signed on for a two-month global research project in the Amundsen Sea in the Antarctic, she knew that meant she wouldn't be spending the holidays with family and friends. She also knew she couldn't pass up the opportunity.External ArticleSat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF student spending the holidays aboard global research ship in the AntarcticWhen Hannah Hunt signed on for a two-month global research project in the Amundsen Sea in the Antarctic, she knew that meant she wouldn't be spending the holidays with family and friends. She also knew she couldn't pass up the opportunity.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-student-spending-the-holidays-aboard-global-research-ship-in-the-antarctic.aspxStudent Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-researchers-find-online-shoppers-more-likelt-to-click-on-curvy-designs.aspxAs shoppers scramble this week to grab their last-minute gifts before the holidays, University of South Florida researchers have discovered a trend among those making online purchases.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:30:00 USF researchers find online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, resulting in higher sales for retailersAs shoppers scramble this week to grab their last-minute gifts before the holidays, University of South Florida researchers have discovered a trend among those making online purchases.computer buttonshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-researchers-find-online-shoppers-more-likelt-to-click-on-curvy-designs.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/molly-hamm-roriguez-named-conch-delgado-gaitan-fellow.aspxUSF College of Education Assistant Professor Molly Hamm-Rodriguez has been named a Concha Delgado Gaitán Presidential Fellow by the Council on Anthropology and Education, a section of the American Anthropological Association.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 USF Assistant Professor Molly Hamm-Rodriguez named Concha Delgado Gaitan FellowUSF College of Education Assistant Professor Molly Hamm-Rodriguez has been named a Concha Delgado Gaitán Presidential Fellow by the Council on Anthropology and Education, a section of the American Anthropological Association.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/molly-hamm-roriguez-named-conch-delgado-gaitan-fellow.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/two-usf-faculty-receive-honors-from-nai.aspxTwo University of South Florida faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 Two USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of InventorsTwo University of South Florida faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).NAI honoreeshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/two-usf-faculty-receive-honors-from-nai.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-foundaton-directors-named-to-tbbj.people-towatch.aspxThe Tampa Bay Business Journal named USF Research Foundation Board Directors Alison Barlow and Lakshmi Shenoy to its '25 People to Watch' in 2024. The list recognizes Tampa Bay business leaders who will be newsmakers in the coming year.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:30:00 USF Research Foundation Board directors recognized among Tampa's '25 People to Watch' in 2024The Tampa Bay Business Journal named USF Research Foundation Board Directors Alison Barlow and Lakshmi Shenoy to its '25 People to Watch' in 2024. The list recognizes Tampa Bay business leaders who will be newsmakers in the coming year.Alison Barlow and Lakshmi Shenoyhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-foundaton-directors-named-to-tbbj.people-towatch.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-researchpark-coo-allison-madden-elected-to-aurp-board.aspxAllison Madden, Corporate Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the USF Research Park, was recently elected to a second three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP).Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:00:00 USF Research Park Chief Operating Officer Allison Madden elected to AURP BoardAllison Madden, Corporate Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the USF Research Park, was recently elected to a second three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP).Allison Maddenhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-researchpark-coo-allison-madden-elected-to-aurp-board.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/sylvia-wilson-thomas-named-vp-research-innovation.aspxAt the USF Board of Trustees meeting on December 5, 2023, President Rhea Law and Provost Prasant Mohapatra announced that Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas has agreed to take on the permanent role of Vice President for Research & Innovation.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas named vice president of research & innovationAt the USF Board of Trustees meeting on December 5, 2023, President Rhea Law and Provost Prasant Mohapatra announced that Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas has agreed to take on the permanent role of Vice President for Research & Innovation.Sylvia Wilson Thomashttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/sylvia-wilson-thomas-named-vp-research-innovation.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-110k-to-support-more-than-70-usf-students.aspxThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $110,000 for the second year in a row to support more than 70 students in undergraduate research programs at the University of South Florida.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:00:00 Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $110K to support more than 70 USF studentsThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $110,000 for the second year in a row to support more than 70 students in undergraduate research programs at the University of South Florida.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2023/undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-110k-to-support-more-than-70-usf-students.aspxStudent Researchhttps://www.ecomagazine.com/news/research/new-scientific-study-reveals-the-crucial-role-of-herbivorous-fishes-and-sea-urchins-in-restoring-caribbean-coral-reefsA new study by Dr. Lindsay Spiers (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) and Professor Thomas Frazer (College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida), published in PeerJ Life & Environment, presents crucial findings on the feeding preferences of herbivorous fishes and the sea urchin Diadema antillarum in Little Cayman.External ArticleFri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:00 Study reveals crucial role of herbivorous fishes and sea urchins in restoring coral reefsA new study by Dr. Lindsay Spiers (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) and Professor Thomas Frazer (College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida), published in PeerJ Life & Environment, presents crucial findings on the feeding preferences of herbivorous fishes and the sea urchin Diadema antillarum in Little Cayman.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.ecomagazine.com/news/research/new-scientific-study-reveals-the-crucial-role-of-herbivorous-fishes-and-sea-urchins-in-restoring-caribbean-coral-reefsResearchhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2023/dec/01/tampa-bay-hub-tech-business/Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late. One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive entitlement" mindset.External ArticleFri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Does Tampa Bay have a shot at being a hub for tech business?Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late. One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive entitlement" mindset.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2023/dec/01/tampa-bay-hub-tech-business/Innovationhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2023/11/20/app-helping-students-find-startup-partnersThe need to help business students find people to collaborate with on projects is where "Peabj" comes into play. It's an app being used by business students at USF to build professional connections.External ArticleMon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 USF business students benefitting from first-of-its-kind app, PeabjThe need to help business students find people to collaborate with on projects is where "Peabj" comes into play. It's an app being used by business students at USF to build professional connections.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2023/11/20/app-helping-students-find-startup-partnersInnovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-team-gets-ready-to-race-in-the-world-toughest-row-across-the-atlantic.aspxFollowing 2 1/2 years of intense training and extensive preparation, a team led by a USF biology professor will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.External ArticleWed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:00 USF team gets ready to race in the ‘World’s Toughest Row’ across the AtlanticFollowing 2 1/2 years of intense training and extensive preparation, a team led by a USF biology professor will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.rowboathttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-team-gets-ready-to-race-in-the-world-toughest-row-across-the-atlantic.aspxInnovation