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Associate Professor Olukemi Akintewe named an AIMBE Emerging Leader
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has selected Olukemi Akintewe, associate professor of instruction in medical engineering at USF, for its inaugural class of Emerging Leaders.
November 20, 2024Honors and Awards
The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $100K to support research experiences for USF students
The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs at the University of South Florida.
November 19, 2024Student Research
How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars
An international research team led by University of South Florida professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.
November 19, 2024Research
USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use
A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.
November 15, 2024Research
USF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals
Through advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.
November 15, 2024Research
USF CONNECT and Bellini Center for Talent Development being honored with 2024 Tampa Bay Inno Awards
Both entities are being recognized for their impact on the local innovation ecosystem and they will be honored with the Tampa Bay Inno Awards at a ceremony hosted by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on Thursday, November 14.
November 13, 2024Honors and Awards, Innovation
Sylvia Thomas elected to APLU Council on Research Executive Committee
The Association of Public Land Grant Universities (APLU) has elected USF Vice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas, PhD, to the executive committee of its Council on Research.
November 11, 2024Honors and Awards
Karen Walker joins USF Research Development Institute in new role
Karen Walker recently joined the USF Research Development Institute as associate director for competitive intelligence.
November 8, 2024Research
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.
November 5, 2024Research
USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation
The University of South Florida has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship.
November 4, 2024Honors and Awards
Three University of South Florida faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards
The University of South Florida was well represented at the 2024 Tampa Bay Tech Awards, held on Friday, November 1 at the Armature Works in Tampa.
November 4, 2024Honors and Awards
USF provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments
Five University of South Florida faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
November 1, 2024Honors and Awards