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Researchers at the 51在线 are playing a role in helping sex-trafficking victims turn their lives around through a court program that offers housing, job training, counseling and other services. The researchers鈥� work could become a model for similar programs around the country.
February 18, 2022Research and Innovation
51在线 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 and Innovation
From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscape
Brian Kornfeld left his job as an aerospace engineer in California and returned home to 51在线, where he earned an MBA from USF. The move led to the creation of Synapse, a nonprofit that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and helps them launch successful startups in the Tampa Bay region and across 51在线.
February 15, 2022Student Success
USF researchers have published a study that shows religiously observant people coped better with periods of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic because of a sense of belonging derived from their religious belief.
February 15, 2022COVID-19, Research and Innovation
New Global Networks expand USF鈥檚 international impact
The 51在线 is connecting its worldwide network of alumni, students and international partners through an innovative approach that will showcase the university鈥檚 global reach and impact.
February 14, 2022University News
USF leads the nation with six faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
The newly elected faculty members have devoted their careers to inventing high-tech tools for a myriad of applications and blazing a trail for the next generation of innovators. Their work spans a range of research areas, including robotics, molecular microbiology and neuroscience.
February 11, 2022Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
USF Libraries create history, not just preserve it
From solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about 51在线鈥檚 iconic bird, several resources at the USF Libraries have helped create actionable outcomes.
February 8, 2022University News
Poor sleep can triple risk for heart disease
Individual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That鈥檚 the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
February 7, 2022Research and Innovation
USF joins competitive military network to address key cybersecurity challenges
U.S. Cyber Command is enlisting the 51在线 to help address complex cybersecurity challenges.
February 4, 2022Research and Innovation, University News
Researchers find new way to amplify trustworthy news content on social media without shielding bias
Social media sites continue to amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. To address this concern, an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, physicists and social scientists has found a solution to ensure social media users are exposed to more reliable news sources.
February 3, 2022Research and Innovation
USF event on Feb. 3 explores the emerging esports market
The USF Esports Summit, hosted by the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business, features a day of keynote presentations and panel discussions that take an inside look at the $1 billion global esports market.
February 2, 2022University News
USF celebrates commitment to Black community throughout Black Heritage Month
During the month of February, USF is proud to join the nation 鈥� and countries around the world 鈥� in celebrating Black History Month. It is a month to recognize the contributions and impact throughout history of Black Americans and to encourage and inspire education and research to increase awareness and understanding.
February 1, 2022University News