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U.S. Air Force selects USF physicist to identify new methods to improve efficiency and eco-friendliness of computers
New funding will allow Jacob Gayles to explore materials to create more efficient technologies while reducing cost and waste.
March 8, 2023Research and Innovation
Celebrating the women of USF
From their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across USF share who inspired their passion and careers.
March 1, 2023University News
USF researcher attempts to set world record by living underwater for 100 days – hopes to emerge ‘super-human’
Following his military career as a diving saturation officer, Joseph Dituri will examine how exposure to increased pressure will impact the human body and break the world record for days spent in an underwater habitat.
March 1, 2023Research and Innovation
USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor partner to fund Early-Stage Innovation Awards
The 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.
February 28, 2023Research and Innovation
USF faculty members encourage colleagues to explore the possibilities of AI across disciplines
In a series of seminars and workshops, University of South Florida faculty are addressing the myriad effects artificial intelligence technologies, such as ChatGPT, will have on research and teaching in higher education.
February 23, 2023Research and Innovation
USF School of Music offers free classes to the community
The USF School of Music has launched two, 10-week courses for free as a part of its USF Community Music Project. Open to nearly all ages and levels, this semester’s courses are Shades of Broadway and Beatmakers Club.
February 21, 2023University News
USF students reduce stigma surrounding mental health through creative expression
Rehearsals are underway for the USF production of This Is My Brave: College Edition. Through creative expression, USF students living with mental illness share their stories on stage in front of the community to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. In conjunction with the stage show, is the integration of the Photovoice exhibit.
February 20, 2023Campus Life, University News
Five USF faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
NAI 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.
February 15, 2023Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
The Tampa Bay Partnership, USF researchers unveil data measuring the quality of work and life in the Tampa Bay region
The Tampa Bay Partnership and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.
February 10, 2023University News
Record number of USF students earn prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
Ten University of South Florida students have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of USF’s growing global engagement. USF is recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.
February 10, 2023Student Success, University News
Looking to build on USF’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in USF Day at the Capitol
More than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.
February 8, 2023University News
USF program aims to expand pipeline of addiction researchers from underrepresented backgrounds
The program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.
February 8, 2023Research and Innovation