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New paint developed at USF could keep your home cooler and lower energy bills
A special white paint developed at USF could offer a new way to cool buildings, reduce energy consumption and lessen reliance on air conditioning. Created in the lab of Professor Yogi Goswami, the self-cooling paint is applied to roofs and reflects up to 98% of incoming sunlight. During outdoor testing, it cooled surfaces by as much as 13.5 degrees Fahrenheit below the surrounding air temperature.
November 5, 2026Innovation, Research
USF combines AI-powered mapping and community outreach to fight dengue
As Hillsborough County faces a record dengue outbreak, USF faculty and students are combining AI powered mapping, mosquito surveillance and public outreach to help predict risks and target interventions.
November 3, 2026Research
USF researcher develops CaseyMD, an AI platform transforming clinical education through virtual patient encounters
Gerald C. Imaezue, PhD kept encountering a recurring challenge in his classroom: finding enough patients with aphasia and other communication disorders to provide his students with meaningful clinical interactions with them. That challenge led to his development of CaseyMD.
November 2, 2026Innovation
New AI-powered mosquito trap could help curb dengue outbreaks
As Florida continues to face one of its worst dengue outbreaks in nearly a century, an innovative mosquito trap is being brought to market by USF startup Digitomy – helping curb the spread of the virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. The AI-patented technology has achieved more than 98% accuracy in identifying mosquito species during laboratory testing.
October 26, 2026Innovation, Research
USF Health, Tampa General study finds colorectal cancer’s immune defenses may begin outside the cancer cell
Researchers from USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have identified a key mechanism that helps metastatic colorectal cancer evade immune defenses, a discovery that could improve future cancer treatments.
USF reaches record $775 million in research funding, leading to more real-world impact and solutions
USF reached a record $775 million in research funding during fiscal year 2026, a 3% increase from the previous year. Over the past five years, USF’s research funding has grown 42%, reflecting gains in both federal dollars and private sector partnerships.
October 22, 2026Research
USF-founded startup tests personalized hydration tracker with student-athletes
USF-founded startup syp is piloting its hydration-monitoring technology with student-athletes. Developed by USF students, the system combines a smart sleeve and a mobile app to deliver personalized hydration insights.
October 20, 2026Innovation
USF study finds persistent gaps in hearing aid coverage, especially for older and lower-income adults
A 15-year analysis finds progress in mandated hearing aid coverage, but many older and lower-income adults remain without guaranteed benefits.
October 19, 2026Research
USF receives $2 million to create Florida’s first university AI and Cyber Makerspace
The facility will expand hands-on learning and research in secure, trustworthy AI and cybersecurity while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships and workforce training to help strengthen Tampa Bay’s technology economy and prepare graduates for careers.
October 16, 2026Innovation, Research
USF launches national security hub with funding secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, expanding partnership with U.S. Central Command
Housed within the College of Arts and Sciences and supported by a $1.63 million appropriation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the new lab brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to USF’s growing national security research enterprise.
October 14, 2026Research
USF startups, faculty, staff and alumna recognized as 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Award finalists
The University of South Florida will be represented in nearly every category at the 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Awards ceremony on Friday, November 13 at the Armature Works.
October 13, 2026Honors and Awards
A new hope for dogs with dementia: USF Health researchers explore gene therapy
Aging dogs can experience a form of dementia that leaves them confused, disoriented and lost – with few treatment options available. USF Health researchers are exploring a gene therapy that could slow the progression of canine cognitive decline while potentially offering new insights into Alzheimer’s disease in humans.
October 9, 2026Research