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USF St. Petersburg campus faculty among the top two percent of researchers worldwide
A study by Stanford University placed four faculty members from USF’s St. Petersburg campus among the top 2 percent of scientists in the world. The professors were recognized for their single-year impact in 2020 based on research criterion metrics and other factors.
February 25, 2022Research
President Law explores the future of university innovation with UF, UCF presidents at Synapse Summit
For the first time, University of South Florida President Rhea Law shared the stage with the presidents of the University of Central Florida and the University of Florida to offer their visions for the role of university innovation in fueling the state’s future economy.
February 24, 2022Innovation
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to host TEDx event, welcome students, faculty and the community
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus will host its second TEDx event on March 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the campus’ Selby Auditorium.
February 24, 2022Innovation
DNA from ancient skeletons shine light on how early humans lived and interacted
DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by USF professors has contributed to a new continent-wide analysis of human remains buried in African archaeological sites, revealing a fascinating story of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.
February 23, 2022Research
USF researchers explore why childhood and adolescent suicides are a serious threat in Florida
Suicide is a leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds in Florida. That’s one of several areas of focus in a study led by the University of South Florida (USF).
February 22, 2022Research
Synapse Summit Recap
Synapse Summit 2022 was held at Amalie Arena on February 17, 2022. Our Tampa Bay Technology Incubator and Student Innovation Incubator companies showcased their current innovations and future technologies set to undertake the market.
February 21, 2022Innovation
USF Researchers, Students Study Court Program to Help Sex-Trafficking Victims
Researchers at the University of South Florida are playing a role in helping sex-trafficking victims through a court program that offers housing, job training, counseling and other services. The researchers’ work could become a model for similar programs around the country.
February 21, 2022Research
All eyes on Florida’s tech and innovation growth at Tampa’s Synapse Summit
One of the highlights was a panel featuring three state university presidents: Rhea Law of the University of South Florida, Kent Fuchs of the University of Florida and Alexander Cartwright of the University of Central Florida. The three discussed their schools’ roles in fostering Florida’s talent pipeline.
February 18, 2022Innovation
USF researchers, students study court program to help sex-trafficking victims
The group is working with Selah Freedom to study a court diversion program for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.
February 17, 2022Research
Morsani College of Medicine researchers win state grants to combat Alzheimer’s, heart disease
Two researchers from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have received Florida Department of Health (FDOH) grants to help advance discoveries in Alzheimer’s disease and in tobacco-related heart disease.
Military looks to Cyber Florida for help tackling online attacks
The U.S. military is looking for help with cyber attacks, so defense commanders are tapping the best minds on the latest cybersecurity research at local universities, including Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida.
February 16, 2022Research
University of South Florida researchers discover 45 unmarked cemeteries throughout Tampa Bay
USF forensic anthropologists presented their findings of a two-year study commissioned by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to identify the locations of unmarked cemeteries on county property.
February 16, 2022Research
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