https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usFri, 16 Oct 2026 13:51:16 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-receives-2-million-to-create-floridas-first-university-ai-and-cyber-makerspace.aspxThe facility will expand hands-on learning and research in secure, trustworthy AI and cybersecurity while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships and workforce training to help strengthen Tampa Bay’s technology economy and prepare graduates for careers.External ArticleFri, 16 Oct 2026 10:21:16 USF receives $2 million to create Florida’s first university AI and Cyber MakerspaceThe facility will expand hands-on learning and research in secure, trustworthy AI and cybersecurity while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships and workforce training to help strengthen Tampa Bay’s technology economy and prepare graduates for careers.Mockup image of a new buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-receives-2-million-to-create-floridas-first-university-ai-and-cyber-makerspace.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/oct-26/usf-launches-national-security-hub-expanding-partnership-with-centcom.aspxHoused within the College of Arts and Sciences and supported by a $1.63 million appropriation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the new lab brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to USF’s growing national security research enterprise.External ArticleWed, 14 Oct 2026 10:40:04 USF launches national security hub with funding secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, expanding partnership with U.S. Central CommandHoused within the College of Arts and Sciences and supported by a $1.63 million appropriation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the new lab brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to USF’s growing national security research enterprise.SAIL photohttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/oct-26/usf-launches-national-security-hub-expanding-partnership-with-centcom.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-startups-faculty-and-staff-recognized-at-2026-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxThe University of South Florida will be represented in nearly every category at the 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Awards ceremony on Friday, November 13 at the Armature Works.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:59:49 USF startups, faculty, staff and alumna recognized as 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Award finalistsThe University of South Florida will be represented in nearly every category at the 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Awards ceremony on Friday, November 13 at the Armature Works.Tampa Bay Tech Award finalistshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-startups-faculty-and-staff-recognized-at-2026-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/a-new-hope-for-dogs-with-dementia-usf-health-researchers-explore-gene-therapy.aspxAging dogs can experience a form of dementia that leaves them confused, disoriented and lost – with few treatment options available. USF Health researchers are exploring a gene therapy that could slow the progression of canine cognitive decline while potentially offering new insights into Alzheimer’s disease in humans.External ArticleFri, 09 Oct 2026 09:19:02 A new hope for dogs with dementia: USF Health researchers explore gene therapyAging dogs can experience a form of dementia that leaves them confused, disoriented and lost – with few treatment options available. USF Health researchers are exploring a gene therapy that could slow the progression of canine cognitive decline while potentially offering new insights into Alzheimer’s disease in humans.A black and white portrait of Kate Heath with her pug Ivyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/a-new-hope-for-dogs-with-dementia-usf-health-researchers-explore-gene-therapy.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researchers-develop-living-heart-valves-that-could-reduce-repeated-surgeries-for-children.aspxAt just 4 years old, Meadow Boes has already undergone three major heart surgeries. Now, inspired by children like Meadow, USF researchers are developing living heart valves designed to integrate with the body and adapt as patients grow – potentially reducing the need for repeated surgeries.External ArticleFri, 09 Oct 2026 09:14:24 USF researchers develop living heart valves that could reduce repeated surgeries for childrenAt just 4 years old, Meadow Boes has already undergone three major heart surgeries. Now, inspired by children like Meadow, USF researchers are developing living heart valves designed to integrate with the body and adapt as patients grow – potentially reducing the need for repeated surgeries.A two column image of Meadow Boes as a baby being medically treated, and her as a small child riding a horsehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researchers-develop-living-heart-valves-that-could-reduce-repeated-surgeries-for-children.aspxHealth,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/rtx-support-fuels-expansion-of-invention-convention-florida-at-usf.aspxThe award will expand access to invention education and strengthen Florida’s pipeline of young innovators.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:26:29 RTX support fuels expansion of Invention Convention Florida at USF through Invention Convention WorldwideThe award will expand access to invention education and strengthen Florida’s pipeline of young innovators.Student inventors at ICF at USFhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/rtx-support-fuels-expansion-of-invention-convention-florida-at-usf.aspxInnovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/astronauts-to-test-usf-students-wound-healing-research.aspxTo improve wound care in microgravity, a team of USF undergraduate students developed a wound-healing hydrogel that will soon be tested in space. Their project is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard the SpaceX CRS-35 mission, which will deliver supplies to the International Space Station as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.External ArticleTue, 06 Oct 2026 17:06:23 Astronauts to test USF students’ wound-healing research aboard the International Space StationTo improve wound care in microgravity, a team of USF undergraduate students developed a wound-healing hydrogel that will soon be tested in space. Their project is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard the SpaceX CRS-35 mission, which will deliver supplies to the International Space Station as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/astronauts-to-test-usf-students-wound-healing-research.aspxInnovation,Student Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/new-4-8-million-initiative-to-transform-how-educators-support-young-english-learners.aspxIn partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools and other schools throughout Tampa Bay, the five-year initiative allows educators to improve language and literacy instruction for English learners in pre-K through third grade.External ArticleTue, 06 Oct 2026 16:59:27 New $4.8 million initiative to transform how educators support young English learnersIn partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools and other schools throughout Tampa Bay, the five-year initiative allows educators to improve language and literacy instruction for English learners in pre-K through third grade.An image of a teacher working alongside a young studenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/new-4-8-million-initiative-to-transform-how-educators-support-young-english-learners.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/disaster-risk-starts-long-before-disaster-strikes.aspxUSF researchers have conducted a series of studies the uncover how childhood adversity, extreme heat, air pollution and accumulating losses following hurricanes can affect outcomes later in lifeExternal ArticleFri, 02 Oct 2026 00:30:15 Older adults face compounding risks as disasters become more complexUSF researchers have conducted a series of studies the uncover how childhood adversity, extreme heat, air pollution and accumulating losses following hurricanes can affect outcomes later in lifeA 3 column image of a hurricane, wildfire, and floodhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/disaster-risk-starts-long-before-disaster-strikes.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-usf-technology-advances-understanding-of-eye-pressure-and-glaucoma.aspxUsing 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.External ArticleThu, 01 Oct 2026 09:17:33 New USF technology advances understanding of eye pressure and glaucomaUsing 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.Eye-pressure monitoring system devicehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-usf-technology-advances-understanding-of-eye-pressure-and-glaucoma.aspxInnovationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/usf-researchers-explore-how-augmented-reality-can-better-support-young-learners.aspxThe project entails developing augmented reality learning experiences that are more engaging, accessible and responsive to the way young students think and learn.External ArticleThu, 01 Oct 2026 09:14:08 USF researchers explore how augmented reality can better support young learnersThe project entails developing augmented reality learning experiences that are more engaging, accessible and responsive to the way young students think and learn.Children in a classroom setting https://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/usf-researchers-explore-how-augmented-reality-can-better-support-young-learners.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-health-researchers-uncover-a-hidden-brain-region-that-helps-regulate-metabolism.aspxUSF Health study identifies the first known function of an understudied brain region that helps coordinate how the body responds to cold temperatures and regulates metabolic health.External ArticleThu, 01 Oct 2026 09:08:58 USF Health researchers uncover a hidden brain region that helps regulate metabolismUSF Health study identifies the first known function of an understudied brain region that helps coordinate how the body responds to cold temperatures and regulates metabolic health.Dr. Yong Xu (left) and Dr. Hailan Liu. https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-health-researchers-uncover-a-hidden-brain-region-that-helps-regulate-metabolism.aspxResearch