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70 years of discovery: How USF built a research powerhouse
Since its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
May 28, 2026Research and Innovation
Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame today announced that three distinguished University of South Florida faculty innovators are among the 2026 class of inductees.
May 20, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniors
Students in USF's biomedical engineering program aren’t just taking classes or building models — they’re 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.
May 4, 2026Research and Innovation
USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding
The 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. Designed to support promising research at a critical inflection point, the program provides up to $25,000 in seed funding to help advance technologies toward market readiness.
May 4, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference
The University of South Florida celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference during Undergraduate Research Week. The conference transformed USF into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses.
April 29, 2026Research and Innovation
Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap
For decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers at USF are examining whether they align with how children think and learn.
April 22, 2026Research and Innovation
USF scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life
Every time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.
April 16, 2026Research and Innovation
How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adults
Older adults and technology haven’t always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. USF research shows that when these interactions are difficult, customer satisfaction and loyalty can suffer.
April 16, 2026Research and Innovation
USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technology
Through a growing partnership with Jabil, USF engineering students are turning ideas into real-world solutions – and in some cases, into technologies with the potential to reach patients. Jabil is a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider and one of the largest health care manufacturing solutions providers worldwide.
April 15, 2026Research and Innovation
Research Development Review paper, co-authored by RDI’s Karen Walker, defines competitive intelligence for higher education
A new scholarly paper co-authored by Karen Walker and Alba Clivati McIntyre is helping shape how universities nationwide think about strategy, funding and research growth.
April 14, 2026Research and Innovation
USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awards
The University of South Florida celebrated the accomplishments of eleven faculty members on Tuesday, April 14th with eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awards and three Excellence in Innovation Awards. Recipients represented 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.
April 14, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security
The University of South Florida and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond.
April 8, 2026Research and Innovation