https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usFri, 10 Apr 2026 04:25:54 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspx#:~:text=They're%20developing%20an%20experimental,year%20research%20agreement%20last%20year.Thousands 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.External ArticleWed, 01 Apr 2026 15:12:03 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.Electromagnetic training devicehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspx#:~:text=They're%20developing%20an%20experimental,year%20research%20agreement%20last%20year.Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/cancer-anderson.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute deploy artificial intelligence - powered partnership to expand access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up care across rural Florida.External ArticleWed, 01 Apr 2026 13:59:31 USF Health, TGH to use state innovation funds for rural cancer careThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute deploy artificial intelligence - powered partnership to expand access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up care across rural Florida.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/cancer-anderson.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxAn expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 13:39:27 Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal fundingAn expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) studyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxHigher education institutions are expanding hands-on learning opportunities to help close the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 09:27:23 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapHigher education institutions are expanding hands-on learning opportunities to help close the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs.Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computinghttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxUSF historian J. Michael Francis’ discovery that the world’s first documented St. Patrick’s Day procession took place in 1600 in St. Augustine inspired a new exhibition exploring the early Irish diaspora in East Florida. Now on display at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center through April 30, the exhibit features animated stories, archival documents, and a 3D reconstruction of colonial St. Augustine.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 00:14:25 Discovery of first St. Patrick’s Day leads to museum exhibition on the Irish in FloridaUSF historian J. Michael Francis’ discovery that the world’s first documented St. Patrick’s Day procession took place in 1600 in St. Augustine inspired a new exhibition exploring the early Irish diaspora in East Florida. Now on display at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center through April 30, the exhibit features animated stories, archival documents, and a 3D reconstruction of colonial St. Augustine.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.External ArticleWed, 11 Mar 2026 10:10:26 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at University of South FloridaThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxHealth,Researchhttps://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.External ArticleTue, 10 Mar 2026 11:48:16 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.National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defensehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-future-of-food-think-tank-one-year-in-growing-a-movement-and-converting-projects-into-impact.aspxThe think tank marked its first anniversary during the Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forum on January 30.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:17:25 USF Future of Food Think Tank: One Year In—Growing a Movement and Converting Projects into ImpactThe think tank marked its first anniversary during the Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forum on January 30.Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forumhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-future-of-food-think-tank-one-year-in-growing-a-movement-and-converting-projects-into-impact.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 10:08:07 Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatmentInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.Toxoplasma gondii https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 09:54:31 USF expands its footprint in space researchUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.Engineering facultyhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/tampa-bay-partnership-usf-muma-college-of-business-researchers-unveil-tampa-bay-region-economic-competitiveness-data.aspxState of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.External ArticleTue, 17 Feb 2026 15:06:20 Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness dataState of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.Tampa Bayhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/tampa-bay-partnership-usf-muma-college-of-business-researchers-unveil-tampa-bay-region-economic-competitiveness-data.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxUSF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.External ArticleFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:26:53 From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoningExternal Article TitleUSF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.AI Computing https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxResearch