https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usSat, 17 Oct 2026 19:41:49 -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/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/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/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.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-led-project-with-tampa-electric-helps-advance-next-generation-power-grid-intelligence.aspxThrough a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, USF researchers are collaborating with TECO to develop a digital twin — a virtual copy of the utility's power system. Using real-time data from TECO facilities, the computer model continuously mirrors real-world grid conditions.External ArticleMon, 28 Sep 2026 11:35:51 USF-led project with Tampa Electric helps advance next-generation power grid intelligenceThrough a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, USF researchers are collaborating with TECO to develop a digital twin — a virtual copy of the utility's power system. Using real-time data from TECO facilities, the computer model continuously mirrors real-world grid conditions.TECO facilitieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-led-project-with-tampa-electric-helps-advance-next-generation-power-grid-intelligence.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/pl/news/uspto_community_engagement_center_usf.aspxInventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses across Florida and the southeast will have greater access to resources to protecting their ideas, inventions and brands through a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office community engagement office at the University of South Florida.External ArticleWed, 23 Sep 2026 14:12:52 University of South Florida selected as site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office serving Florida, southeast regionInventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses across Florida and the southeast will have greater access to resources to protecting their ideas, inventions and brands through a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office community engagement office at the University of South Florida.A dynamic shot of the USF Bull statues https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/pl/news/uspto_community_engagement_center_usf.aspxInnovation,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-gulf-wide-study-explores-cobia-and-tripletail.aspxWhere do cobia and tripletail go across the Gulf and what can their movements reveal about their populations? A new USF-led study is tracking these popular sport fish to answer questions that could support recreational fishing, inform fisheries management decisions and strengthen coastal communities that depend on healthy fisheries.External ArticleThu, 17 Sep 2026 14:56:31 New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletailWhere do cobia and tripletail go across the Gulf and what can their movements reveal about their populations? A new USF-led study is tracking these popular sport fish to answer questions that could support recreational fishing, inform fisheries management decisions and strengthen coastal communities that depend on healthy fisheries.USF team of researchers holding up large fish https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-gulf-wide-study-explores-cobia-and-tripletail.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/usf-seafloor-mapping-initiative-earns-8.5-million-noaa-award.aspxAccurate seafloor maps are vital for safe and efficient maritime transportation, natural resource management and improved forecasts of storm surges resulting from hurricanes and other tropical weather events.External ArticleThu, 17 Sep 2026 14:52:35 USF seafloor mapping initiative earns $8.5 million NOAA awardAccurate seafloor maps are vital for safe and efficient maritime transportation, natural resource management and improved forecasts of storm surges resulting from hurricanes and other tropical weather events.USF Marine Research boat coasting over the waterhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/usf-seafloor-mapping-initiative-earns-8.5-million-noaa-award.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/09-04-usf-faculty-secure-grant-for-quantum-secure-ai-technology.aspxWireless connectivity now underpins almost every part of daily life – which is why USF researchers say future quantum-resistant and AI-enabled security technology is needed to protect the future generation of networks.External ArticleFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:34:49 USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networksWireless connectivity now underpins almost every part of daily life – which is why USF researchers say future quantum-resistant and AI-enabled security technology is needed to protect the future generation of networks.A worm's eye view of cell and network towershttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/09-04-usf-faculty-secure-grant-for-quantum-secure-ai-technology.aspxResearch