https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usFri, 11 Sep 2026 07:16:03 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-faculty-earn-innovation-fund-support-to-advance-healthcare-training-and-eeg-technology.aspxFour University of South Florida researchers have received the latest round of Early Stage Innovaton Fund Awards, which provide up to $25,000 in seed funding to advance technologies toward market readiness.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:24:18 USF researchers earn innovation fund support to advance healthcare training, EEG technology and veterinary medicineFour University of South Florida researchers have received the latest round of Early Stage Innovaton Fund Awards, which provide up to $25,000 in seed funding to advance technologies toward market readiness.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-faculty-earn-innovation-fund-support-to-advance-healthcare-training-and-eeg-technology.aspxHonors and Awards,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/rdi-director-sandra-justice-earns-distinguished-faculty-recognition-from-society-of-research-administrators-international.aspxThe Society of Research Administrators International has selected Sandra Justice, director of the University of South Florida Research Development Institute, for its Distinguished Faculty program.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:35:43 USF Research Development Institute Director Sandra Justice named SRAI Distinguished FacultyThe Society of Research Administrators International has selected Sandra Justice, director of the University of South Florida Research Development Institute, for its Distinguished Faculty program.Sandy Justicehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/rdi-director-sandra-justice-earns-distinguished-faculty-recognition-from-society-of-research-administrators-international.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-honors-2026-inductees.aspxThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span fields including telecommunications, cancer immunotherapy, patient monitoring, orthopedic surgery, environmental engineering, artificial intelligence, photonics, plasma science, semiconductor devices and minimally invasive medical technologies.Wed, 20 May 2026 14:48:23 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame honors 2026 inductees: Celebrating breakthrough innovators shaping the futureThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span fields including telecommunications, cancer immunotherapy, patient monitoring, orthopedic surgery, environmental engineering, artificial intelligence, photonics, plasma science, semiconductor devices and minimally invasive medical technologies.Florida Inventors Hall of Fame 2026 inducteeshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-honors-2026-inductees.aspxHonors and Awards,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.Mon, 04 May 2026 08:25:34 USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage fundingThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.EverGait devicehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxHonors and Awards,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/research-devlopment-institute-fellow-russell-wyland-to-write-field-guide-to-humanities-grant-writing.aspxAfter a 35-year career at the National Endowment for Humanities, Russell M. Wyland joins the USF Research Development Institute as its inaugural Senior Fellow.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:19 Research Development Institute Senior Fellow Russell Wyland to write field guide to humanities grant writingAfter a 35-year career at the National Endowment for Humanities, Russell M. Wyland joins the USF Research Development Institute as its inaugural Senior Fellow.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/research-devlopment-institute-fellow-russell-wyland-to-write-field-guide-to-humanities-grant-writing.aspxHonors and Awards,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxRecipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awardsRecipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.Faculty award winnershttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked in the nation’s highest tier for research for the second consecutive year, placing it among the top 16 institutions in the U.S.External ArticleTue, 07 Apr 2026 10:09:13 U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 40 USF graduate programs among the nation’s bestUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked in the nation’s highest tier for research for the second consecutive year, placing it among the top 16 institutions in the U.S.Graduate programs ranked inside the top 100https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxUniversity of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 11:10:47 Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater ScholarsUniversity of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.University of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyayahttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-receives-guy-harvey-fellowship-for-marine-science-research.aspxKylee Rullo-Soletti is one of eight recipients of the $5,000 fellowship provided jointly by the Guy Harvey Foundation and Florida Sea Grant to support research inititiatives and promote efforts to protect coastal and marine habitats and species.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:58:20 USF doctoral student receives Guy Harvey Fellowship for marine science researchKylee Rullo-Soletti is one of eight recipients of the $5,000 fellowship provided jointly by the Guy Harvey Foundation and Florida Sea Grant to support research inititiatives and promote efforts to protect coastal and marine habitats and species.Kyleehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-receives-guy-harvey-fellowship-for-marine-science-research.aspxHonors and Awards,Student Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxUniversity of South Florida faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:39:32 Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceUniversity of South Florida faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.2025 AAAS 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 Awardshttps://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.External ArticleWed, 04 Mar 2026 10:31:33 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.USF College of Engineering’s NSF Research Traineeship programhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxNAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:50 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersNAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.NAI Senior Members Class of 2026https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxHonors and Awards