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USF researchers focus on the ‘Achilles heel’ of drug-resistant bacteria: Cell division
The World Health Organization (WHO) labels antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections as one of the biggest threats to human health in the world today.
USF researchers asked to evaluate a new police program
The University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) has been funded to evaluate a new community police program in St. Petersburg, Fla. where case workers are sent to respond to emergency, non-crime 911 calls instead of law enforcement.
March 10, 2023Research
Tempestt Neal of Computer Science Receives NSF CAREER Award
Tempestt Neal, assistant computer science and engineering professor, received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. The CAREER program is an initiative from the National Science Foundation to support early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education.
March 9, 2023Honors and Awards, Research
U.S. Air Force selects USF physicist to identify new methods to improve efficiency and eco-friendliness of computers
With funding from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research’s Young Investigator Program, Assistant Professor Jacob Gayles aims to improve technology efficiency by using materials that reduce cost and waste.
March 8, 2023Research
A USF researcher attempts to break a world record by living underwater for 100 days
A researcher from the University of South Florida is searching for ways to revive marine environments and test medical technology that could prevent a myriad of diseases in people. But there’s one catch: he’s doing it all 30 feet underwater — and he's trying to do it for 100 days.
March 2, 2023Research
USF researcher attempts to set world record by living underwater for 100 days – hopes to emerge ‘super-human’
Following his military career as a diving saturation officer, Joseph Dituri will examine how exposure to increased pressure will impact the human body and break the world record for days spent in an underwater habitat.
March 1, 2023Research
Partners Fund Early-Stage Innovation Awards in Florida
USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor are partnering to provide $75,000 to support the advancement of technologies developed by USF researchers. It’s part of the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, a pilot program launched in fall 2022.
February 28, 2023Honors and Awards, Research
Tampa Bay Wave celebrates 10 years of nurturing tech startups and a promising future
With the help of the University of South Florida and a $1 million federal grant, Tampa Bay Wave launched its first accelerator program in early 2013. Ten years later, Tampa Bay Wave is celebrating its anniversary.
February 28, 2023Entrepreneurship, Research
USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor partner to fund Early-Stage Innovation Awards
Inaugural awards advance automated technologies created to tackle stroke, product assembly and mental health and wellness.
February 27, 2023Honors and Awards, Research
USF researchers snag $75K to deploy tech solutions for strokes, mental health
The University of South Florida and Florida High Tech Corridor have awarded their first round of funding for cutting-edge, early-stage research projects.
February 27, 2023Honors and Awards, Research
USF faculty members encourage colleagues to explore the possibilities of AI across disciplines
In a series of seminars and workshops, University of South Florida faculty are addressing the myriad effects artificial intelligence technologies, such as ChatGPT, will have on research and teaching in higher education.
February 23, 2023Research
BRIGHT Network to connect human trafficking victims with critical care and resources to transition into new life
An online platform developed by researchers at USF, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by connecting them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.
February 22, 2023Research
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