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USF researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress
Findings from University of South Florida researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.
October 29, 2024Research
USF Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of USF Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.
October 28, 2024Research
USF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement
The University of South Florida has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.
October 25, 2024Research
How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts
USF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.
October 24, 2024Research
COPH researchers study storm risk perceptions and COVID transmission
Researchers in USF’s College of Public Health have been studying how hurricane evacuations can be even more complex when disease transmission − such as COVID-19 − enters the mix.
October 15, 2024Research
How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors
University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.
October 3, 2024Research
Florida Research Data Center network will offer USF researchers detailed access to federal data
The University of South Florida will join the Florida Research Data Center network on Tuesday, October 1, enabling USF researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.
September 30, 2024Research
New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention
A new study from the University of South Florida reveals that it’s not just personal drive pushing employees to work while under the weather, but a hidden pressure from workplace culture.
September 15, 2024Research
New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy
Free samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?
September 9, 2024Research
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
Led by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean.
August 30, 2024Research
USF receives $3 million for interdisciplinary NSF research traineeship award to advance semiconductor research and education
The NSF Research Traineeship Program awarded a five-year, $3 million grant to USF for the development and implementation of a comprehensive and experiential learning-based education, research, training and skills development program in semiconductor design, manufacturing and packaging for graduate students.
August 26, 2024Research
Miranda Mattingly appointed associate director of Research Development Institute
She will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop proactive, catalytic funding portfolios and research ecosystems that pave the way for high-impact research capable of transformative solutions to critical societal and global challenges.
August 23, 2024Research