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USF partners with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to preserve more than a century of law enforcement history
USF’s internationally recognized Institute for Digital Exploration is helping the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office preserve more than 80,000 items that date back to the late 19th century – some for historical purposes, others than can hold the key to solving crime.
February 7, 2024Innovation
A team of USF professors and students turns environmental data into performance art
Why not bring music and science together? That’s the premise of an innovative group at the University of South Florida, who present data-driven music played by the USF Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble.
February 2, 2024Innovation
USF expands artificial intelligence research with new business lab
The University of South Florida has launched its first lab dedicated to providing students and faculty high-tech tools to help better understand the opportunities and impact of artificial intelligence in business.
January 25, 2024Innovation
Despite turbulent seas and equipment challenges, USF team emerges victorious in race across the Atlantic
Salty Science, the rowing team led by USF Professor Chantale Bégin, has won first place in the women’s class in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic – the first North American team to ever win in their category.
January 24, 2024Innovation
Stroke therapy shoe invented at USF empowers patients’ recovery
New research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.
January 17, 2024Innovation
Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas named vice president of research & innovation
At the USF Board of Trustees meeting on December 5, 2023, President Rhea Law and Provost Prasant Mohapatra announced that Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas has agreed to take on the permanent role of Vice President for Research & Innovation.
December 6, 2023Innovation, Research
Does Tampa Bay have a shot at being a hub for tech business?
Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late. One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive entitlement" mindset.
December 1, 2023Innovation
USF business students benefitting from first-of-its-kind app, Peabj
The need to help business students find people to collaborate with on projects is where "Peabj" comes into play. It's an app being used by business students at USF to build professional connections.
November 27, 2023Innovation
USF team gets ready to race in the ‘World’s Toughest Row’ across the Atlantic
Following 2 1/2 years of intense training and extensive preparation, a team led by a USF biology professor will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
November 22, 2023Innovation
IDEx team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experience
The Institute for Digital Exploration (IDEx) at the University of South Florida has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center (HDEC) in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.
November 22, 2023Innovation
USF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water
A team of engineers and public health experts from the University of South Florida is helping Toamasina, Madagascar, residents reduce their exposure to lead – a major global environmental pollutant that causes more than 1 million premature deaths each year.
November 17, 2023Innovation
USF researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads safer
Researchers from the University of South Florida are partnering with the City of Tampa to develop innovative solutions that will lead to safer travel conditions along busy roads within the city.
November 8, 2023Innovation