/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 04:18:19 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.51����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,51���� Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,USF Athletics,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:02 USF names new dean for the College of EngineeringLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Graphic says "welcoming the new college of engineering dean, Levi Thompson"/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Engineering,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe USF researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 00:33:34 Two 51���� faculty members named NAI fellowsThe USF researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.Graphic with JIanfeng Chi and Ashok Kumar congratulated for being named 2024 NAI Fellow/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 USF sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Health,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.51����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,USF Information Technology/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” 51���� AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:03:21 USF expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailersFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” 51���� AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Small gift, credit card and computer with holiday decor/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxAI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,John Dudley,MyUSF,artificial intelligence/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe 51���� 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.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:37:00 USF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe 51���� 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.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:03:08 USF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad AdministrationWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, interim dean of the USF College of Engineering and Fred Mannering, executive director of CUTR/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:26:07 NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technologyAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Rocket tested at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxFunded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:23 USF using AI to help combat malariaFunded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.Image of a mosquito, with a computer system identifying the head, thorax, abdomen, wings, and legs/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Department of Integrative Biology,MyUSF/news/2024/two-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxThe Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in 51����, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.Thu, 30 May 2024 18:06:06 Two USF faculty innovators selected for the 51���� Inventors Hall of FameThe Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in 51����, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.Two students walk underneath a walkway that says, 51���� Inventors Hall of Fame./news/2024/two-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,51���� Inventors Hall of Fame,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/engineering/news/usf-computer-science-engineering-department-defense-cybersecurity-win-waseem-albaba.aspxThe U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.External ArticleMon, 20 May 2024 18:33:10 USF engineering student takes top prize in Department of Defense national cyber competitionThe U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.Waseem Albaba/engineering/news/usf-computer-science-engineering-department-defense-cybersecurity-win-waseem-albaba.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspxUSF’s ongoing efforts to develop clean-energy solutions and strengthen the environmental engineering workforce are helping build upon the university’s longstanding partnership with Tampa Electric by announcing the Clean Energy Research Center will be named for TECO.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:57:49 USF and TECO celebrate decades of collaboration and innovationUSF’s ongoing efforts to develop clean-energy solutions and strengthen the environmental engineering workforce are helping build upon the university’s longstanding partnership with Tampa Electric by announcing the Clean Energy Research Center will be named for TECO.President Rhea Law and TECO CEO Archie Collins/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Engineering,TECO,Tina Meketa/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:34:09 Brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces aren’t easy to detect, USF helping develop a solutionThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Maj. Kevin Tromly/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Research,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxThe 51���� is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:27:24 New partnership will allow USF to advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipelineThe 51���� is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.Jing Wang, professor of electrical engineering, and Ugur Guneroglu, graduate student, working on micromachined on-chip microwave acoustic resonators and filters for integrated RF and microwave front end systems./news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxManaged by USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:36:46 USF opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutionsManaged by USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.Group walks through Institute of Applied Engineering lab/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Kevin Watler,MyUSFhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/man-few-words-speaks-volumes-gift-usfThe gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.External ArticleTue, 19 Mar 2024 06:46:46 USF receives $2.7 million gift to support student scholarshipsThe gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.Three women stand around model of human bodyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/man-few-words-speaks-volumes-gift-usfUSF FoundationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2024/usf-research-funding-reaches-record-high-692-million.aspxResearch funding awarded to USF reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 USF research funding reaches record high of $692 millionResearch funding awarded to USF reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.USF research funding reaches record high of $692 million/news/2024/usf-research-funding-reaches-record-high-692-million.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa/engineering/news/2024/cse/cyberherd-ncae-cyber-games-2024-winner.aspxUSF College of Engineering's cyber competition team has transformed from a casual student organization to a reckoning force in the world of collegiate cyber defense competition.External ArticleMon, 11 Mar 2024 14:45:03 CyberHerd wins NCAE Cyber Games South East Regionals while maintaining grueling practice scheduleUSF College of Engineering's cyber competition team has transformed from a casual student organization to a reckoning force in the world of collegiate cyber defense competition.Six students sit around a table with laptops, holding up 'go bulls' hand gesture and smiling at the camera./engineering/news/2024/cse/cyberherd-ncae-cyber-games-2024-winner.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,Cybersecurity,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxEvery year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the USF St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.External ArticleWed, 06 Mar 2024 09:39:15 Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for carsEvery year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the USF St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.Bulls Racing members work on carhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxStudent SuccessBulls Racing,College of Engineering/news/2024/synapse-showcases-usfs-leadership-in-the-tech-industry.aspxWith USF’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:10 Synapse showcases USF’s leadership in the tech industryWith USF’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay. Synapse showcases USF’s leadership in the tech industry /news/2024/synapse-showcases-usfs-leadership-in-the-tech-industry.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,FinTech X Accelerator,Global and National Security Institute,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF/news/2024/science-fiction-meets-reality-usf-researchers-develop-technique-to-overcome-obstructed-views.aspxAn algorithm created by USF researchers can be used to see around obstacles, eventually helping save lives.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:15:20 Science fiction meets reality, USF researchers develop technique to overcome obstructed viewsAn algorithm created by USF researchers can be used to see around obstacles, eventually helping save lives.Science fiction meets reality, USF researchers develop technique to overcome obstructed views/news/2024/science-fiction-meets-reality-usf-researchers-develop-technique-to-overcome-obstructed-views.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2024/stroke-therapy-shoe-invented-at-empowers-patients-recovery.aspxNew 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.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 Stroke therapy shoe invented at USF empowers patients’ recoveryNew 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.51����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/stroke-therapy-shoe-invented-at-empowers-patients-recovery.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics/news/2023/usf-researchers-help-reduce-lead-levels-in-madagascar-drinking-water.aspxBy combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, USF researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking waterBy combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, USF researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.USF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water/news/2023/usf-researchers-help-reduce-lead-levels-in-madagascar-drinking-water.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,College of Public Health,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads saferThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Selmon Expressway runs through downtown Tampa/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,Tampa/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the 51���� has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.External ArticleWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New USF tech programs aim to fill industry talent gapsTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the 51���� has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.Man at computer with graphic showing various charts/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,Innovative Education/news/2023/usf-receives-17-m-federal-grant-to-help-boost-railroad-workforce.aspxDesigned to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF receives $17M federal grant to help boost railroad workforceDesigned to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.Two construction workers stand near railroad tracks/news/2023/usf-receives-17-m-federal-grant-to-help-boost-railroad-workforce.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxUSF has become the first university in 51���� and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:00:00 USF’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertiseUSF has become the first university in 51���� and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Computers line up on a desk with monitors on the wall above/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-helping-the-us-department-of-defense-strengthen-its-communication-leadership-skills.aspxThe series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the USF Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. USF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 USF helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skillsThe series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the USF Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. USF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.Soldier stands in front of flag holding books/news/2023/usf-helping-the-us-department-of-defense-strengthen-its-communication-leadership-skills.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Global and National Security Institute,MacDill Air Force Base/news/2023/usf-and-rapid7-to-launch-cyber-training-initiative-through-1-5-million-federal-grant.aspxThe Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at USF has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded USF and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF and Rapid7 to launch cyber training initiative through $1.5 million federal grantThe Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at USF has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded USF and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.graphic with key that represents cybersecurity/news/2023/usf-and-rapid7-to-launch-cyber-training-initiative-through-1-5-million-federal-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Cybersecurity,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-institute-of-applied-engineering-scales-government-service-internship-program-and-workforce-development-pipeline.aspxThe USF Institute of Applied Engineering sets up and administers custom programs that are based on the customer’s needs and then matches students with the niche skills needed for the project.Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:00:00 Hundreds of USF students land internships, secure employment through the university’s partnership with the U.S. Department of DefenseThe USF Institute of Applied Engineering sets up and administers custom programs that are based on the customer’s needs and then matches students with the niche skills needed for the project.A student holds wires from an engineering kit next to a computer with coding on the screen./news/2023/usf-institute-of-applied-engineering-scales-government-service-internship-program-and-workforce-development-pipeline.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Torie Doll/news/2023/following-commercialization-usf-tech-provides-sanitation-to-south-africa.aspxThe solar-powered NEWgenerator provides off-grid sanitation technology and generates nutrients, energy and water by safely recovering them from human wastewater. It’s the first unit to be manufactured since the USF Technology Transfer Office signed a licensing agreement in 2020.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Following commercialization, USF tech provides sanitation to South AfricaThe solar-powered NEWgenerator provides off-grid sanitation technology and generates nutrients, energy and water by safely recovering them from human wastewater. It’s the first unit to be manufactured since the USF Technology Transfer Office signed a licensing agreement in 2020.Daniel Yeh, Robert Bair and Ntwanano Mandlazi/news/2023/following-commercialization-usf-tech-provides-sanitation-to-south-africa.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Technology Transfer Office,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-to-rapidly-develop-technologies-for-the-military-with-new-cutting-edge-lab.aspxThe Rapid Experimentation Lab, managed by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering, puts engineers with different areas of expertise in the same room, dramatically reducing the amount of time it typically takes to build a prototype. It’s part of a five-year, $85 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF to rapidly develop technologies for the military with new cutting-edge labThe Rapid Experimentation Lab, managed by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering, puts engineers with different areas of expertise in the same room, dramatically reducing the amount of time it typically takes to build a prototype. It’s part of a five-year, $85 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.Taylor Johnston and Darren Schumacher stand inside a lab in the Institute of Applied Engineering/news/2023/usf-to-rapidly-develop-technologies-for-the-military-with-new-cutting-edge-lab.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,SOCOM,Tina Meketa/news/2023/mosquito-watch-usf-researchers-urge-use-of-global-dashboard-to-track-potential-cases-of-malaria.aspxPeople are encouraged to be “citizen scientists” and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find. By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria casesPeople are encouraged to be “citizen scientists” and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find. By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.Mosquito/news/2023/mosquito-watch-usf-researchers-urge-use-of-global-dashboard-to-track-potential-cases-of-malaria.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF,computer science,integrative biology/engineering/news-room/semiconductor-technology-manufacturing-graduate-certificate-program-fully-online.aspxThe USF College of Engineering is partnering with Innovative Education to equip tech-sector professionals with specialized knowledge and skills in the rapidly growing field of semiconductor technology and manufacturing through a fully online graduate certificate program.External ArticleFri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF to upskill soaring tech workforce with semiconductor technology and manufacturing graduate certificate programThe USF College of Engineering is partnering with Innovative Education to equip tech-sector professionals with specialized knowledge and skills in the rapidly growing field of semiconductor technology and manufacturing through a fully online graduate certificate program.Man holds a semiconductor/engineering/news-room/semiconductor-technology-manufacturing-graduate-certificate-program-fully-online.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering/news/2023/usf-to-enhance-skillset-of-soaring-tech-workforce-with-new-ai-certificate-program.aspxTampa Bay has become a magnet for tech start-ups – an industry growing more quickly than the talent pool, especially in artificial intelligence. In response to this demand, the 51���� has launched a graduate certificate program in AI for working professionals in the technology sector interested in enhancing their skillset.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 USF to enhance skillset of soaring tech workforce with new AI certificate programTampa Bay has become a magnet for tech start-ups – an industry growing more quickly than the talent pool, especially in artificial intelligence. In response to this demand, the 51���� has launched a graduate certificate program in AI for working professionals in the technology sector interested in enhancing their skillset.Graphic with AI in the middle surrounding by tech symbols/news/2023/usf-to-enhance-skillset-of-soaring-tech-workforce-with-new-ai-certificate-program.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student Success,University NewsCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/society-of-asian-scientists-and-engineers.aspxLearn about the USF chapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and how it offers a variety of programs and initiatives, ranging from professional development to events.Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:00 Professional development, networking opportunities elevate student experience for members of the Society of Asian Scientists and EngineersLearn about the USF chapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and how it offers a variety of programs and initiatives, ranging from professional development to events.Group of students with graphic overlay that says "USF Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month"/news/2023/society-of-asian-scientists-and-engineers.aspxStudent SuccessAPIDA month,College of Engineering,Sandra C. Roa/news/2023/usf-dr-deep-sea-breaks-world-record-for-living-underwater.aspxHyperbaric researcher and biomedical engineer Joseph Dituri is teaching his students online while living 22 feet underwater to research how the human body responds to long-term exposure to pressure. He's been living in an underwater habitat since March 1.Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 USF’s Dr. Deep Sea breaks world record for living underwaterHyperbaric researcher and biomedical engineer Joseph Dituri is teaching his students online while living 22 feet underwater to research how the human body responds to long-term exposure to pressure. He's been living in an underwater habitat since March 1.Dituri exploring the ocean throughout his underwater mission/news/2023/usf-dr-deep-sea-breaks-world-record-for-living-underwater.aspxResearch and InnovationBiomedical Engineering,Cassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across USF share who inspired their passion and careers.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 Celebrating the women of USFFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across USF share who inspired their passion and careers.Graphic that says, "USF celebrates women's history month"/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards.aspxThe funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.External ArticleTue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 USF Research & Innovation and the 51���� High Tech Corridor partner to fund Early-Stage Innovation AwardsThe funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.Graphic says the 51���� high tech corridor early-stage innovation fund/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,51���� High Tech Corridor,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-encourage-colleagues-to-explore-the-possibilities-of-aiacross-disciplines.aspxIn a series of seminars and workshops, 51���� faculty are addressing the myriad effects artificial intelligence technologies, such as ChatGPT, will have on research and teaching in higher education.Georgia Jackson, USF Sarasota-Manatee, University Communications and MarketingThu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:00 USF faculty members encourage colleagues to explore the possibilities of AI across disciplinesIn a series of seminars and workshops, 51���� faculty are addressing the myriad effects artificial intelligence technologies, such as ChatGPT, will have on research and teaching in higher education.Graphic that shows phone and text that reads "ChatGPT"/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-encourage-colleagues-to-explore-the-possibilities-of-aiacross-disciplines.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Innovative Education,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2023/five-usf-faculty-senior-members-nai.aspxNAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought real impact on the welfare of society. They also have growing success in patents, licensing and commercialization, while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.External ArticleWed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 Five USF faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of InventorsNAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought real impact on the welfare of society. They also have growing success in patents, licensing and commercialization, while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.Photo collage of NAI Senior Members/research-innovation/news/2023/five-usf-faculty-senior-members-nai.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.External ArticleMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Rapid7 and USF Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence LabA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.Man sits in front of computer that shows cybersecurity informationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Cyber 51����,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,USF Foundation/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:42:26 Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, AfricaInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded the 51���� a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careersThe National Science Foundation has awarded the 51���� a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.graphic that demonstrates cybersecurity/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Cyber 51����,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,National Science Foundation/news/2023/usf-student-organization-helping-inspire-the-next-generation-of-black-engineers.aspxA nationwide effort to inspire more Black individuals to enter the field of engineering is growing at USF. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students are members of the National Society of Black Engineers – up nearly 400 percent since 2017.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF student organization helping inspire the next generation of Black engineersA nationwide effort to inspire more Black individuals to enter the field of engineering is growing at USF. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students are members of the National Society of Black Engineers – up nearly 400 percent since 2017.NSBE students gather outside NSBE convention/news/2023/usf-student-organization-helping-inspire-the-next-generation-of-black-engineers.aspxStudent SuccessBlack Heritage Month,College of Engineering,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-recognized-excellence-innovation-awards.aspxWith the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of USF’s top innovators.External ArticleWed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation AwardsWith the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of USF’s top innovators.Portraits of Manish Agrawal and George Spirou/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-recognized-excellence-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Engineering,Excellence in Innovation,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxUSF’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 U.S. News ranks USF’s online MBA program among the nation’s top 25USF’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Woman sits at table with her laptop outdoors/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Education,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report