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Global Training Solutions: Evolve: the accelerator at USF CONNECT
Evolve: the accelerator at USF CONNECT is thrilled to announce the addition of Global Training Solutions (GTS) to our roster of groundbreaking companies.
March 19, 2024Innovation
USF research funding reaches record high of $692 million
Research funding awarded to the University of South Florida reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.
March 18, 2024Research
USF’s human trafficking research lab receives nearly $3 million in federal support to build and enhance anti-trafficking tools
The University of South Florida’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Risk to Resilience Research Lab is moving forward with the creation of powerful new resources to combat human trafficking and aid victims after receiving nearly $3 million from the 2024 federal spending package.
March 14, 2024Innovation
USF helping develop comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Tampa Bay
The University of South Florida Patel College of Global Sustainability is collaborating with community members and leaders across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties to develop a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next four years.
March 12, 2024Innovation
Genomic research may be key to understanding cancer resistance in Tasmanian devils
Over the past 30 years, Australia’s Tasmanian devil population has been afflicted with an infectious cancer that has pushed the species to near extinction.
March 11, 2024Research
USF, Corridor collaboration supports infrastructure innovation, vaccine development and infection fighting strategies
USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor are partnering to provide $100,000 to support the advancement of technologies developed by USF researchers.
March 4, 2024Innovation
IP attorneys to discuss open source licenses and academic tech commercialization
USF Tech Transfer and the College of Engineering will host intellectual property attorneys Steve Gardner and Heather Buchta, partners at the law firm Quarles & Brady LLP.
March 4, 2024Innovation
Three start-ups receive BRAG grants to commercialize new inventions and antibiotics
An AI-driven technology that can improve communication abilities for individuals with speech or language impairments, including stroke victims’ speech, a new surface coating that reduces heat retention to cool surfaces during hot weather and a novel medicine to combat antibiotic resistance are the products of three start-up companies that have recently received Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants (BRAG).
February 29, 2024Honors and Awards
Synapse showcases USF's leadership in the tech industry
Dozens of USF tech experts, colleges, departments and startup companies transformed Amalie Arena into a dynamic hub of innovation at Synapse 2024.
February 29, 2024Innovation
Seven USF faculty named senior members of National Academy of Inventors
They are being recognized for their innovative research and patented work developing assistive devices for the disabled, treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, innovative wastewater and resource recovery technologies, integrated intelligent systems for telecommunications operations, microfluidic technologies, microbiome treatments, and robotics technologies, as well as inspiring and mentoring the next generation of innovators.
February 27, 2024Innovation
An interdisciplinary team of faculty and students turn environmental impact data into music
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Heather O’Leary’s research data on the depletion of coral reefs due to Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease and the impact of Harmful Algae Blooms on coastal economies was converted and performed as a piece of music by the university’s Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble.
February 27, 2024Innovation
USF wins AUTM's Better World Project Award for Professor Yeh's NEWgenerator
AUTM, the national organization for university technology managers, has named the University of South Florida the winner of its 2024 Better World Project Award.
February 23, 2024Honors and Awards
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