https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usSat, 05 Sep 2026 16:54:26 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/nuclearpower.aspxThe technology addresses a longstanding maintenance issue involving specialized ice condensers used in certain nuclear power plants.External ArticleWed, 26 Aug 2026 14:57:54 USF engineers develop technology to help nuclear power plants improve maintenance of a critical safety systemThe technology addresses a longstanding maintenance issue involving specialized ice condensers used in certain nuclear power plants.Ty Hagan and Ahmad Vaselbehagh testing their new technology at the Tennessee Valley Authority nuclear plant.https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/nuclearpower.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://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/news/2026/usf-researchers-develop-ai-system-that-predicts-acl-injuries-before-they-happen.aspxUSF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that uses machine learning and real-time feedback to help identify risky movements and reduce the risk of ACL injuries before they occur.External ArticleTue, 18 Aug 2026 16:36:05 USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happenUSF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that uses machine learning and real-time feedback to help identify risky movements and reduce the risk of ACL injuries before they occur.A researcher pointing to a demonstration of a technologically equipped knee brace https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researchers-develop-ai-system-that-predicts-acl-injuries-before-they-happen.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://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.External ArticleTue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:55 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.A stormy road, from the perspective of a driver, showing dashboard technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-hurricane-recovery-technology-being-tested-on-florida-roads-during-peak-season.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/brag-awards-advance-usf-technologies-in-mosquito-detection-optometry-and-womens-health.aspxThe University of South Florida Foundation and USF Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea, three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by USF faculty and research teams.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:42:29 BRAG awards advance commercialization of USF technologies in mosquito detection, ophthalmology and women’s healthThe University of South Florida Foundation and USF Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea, three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by USF faculty and research teams.mosquito traphttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/brag-awards-advance-usf-technologies-in-mosquito-detection-optometry-and-womens-health.aspxInnovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspxA USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.External ArticleFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:47:31 USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternativeA USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.glaucoma testhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspxHealth,Innovationhttps://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/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.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 11:11:41 Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniorsExternal Article TitleStudents 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 seniorshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxInnovationhttps://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/news/2026/artemis-2-launch-reveals-how-usf-scientists-are-shaping-space-research.aspxUSF scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.External ArticleFri, 10 Apr 2026 09:31:20 Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientistsUSF scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.Artemis IIhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/artemis-2-launch-reveals-how-usf-scientists-are-shaping-space-research.aspxInnovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 09:40:28 USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.By Light Professional IT Services LLChttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxInnovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxUSF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 00:02:51 USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulantsUSF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.Telehealth services https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxInnovation