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'State of the Region’ researchers unveil workforce and affordability trends in the Tampa Bay region
Once again, new residents are flocking to the Tampa Bay area. On the flip side, family budgets are squeezed, with nearly 57 cents of every dollar going toward housing and transportation. That financial strain reveals an alarming narrative — full-time work is not enough to make ends meet.
February 13, 2024Research
St. Petersburg Science Festival & MarineQuest return with exciting new STEM and art exhibits
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest will return with more hands-on activities than ever before, including a mobile aquarium, seagrass maze and a shark show utilizing virtual reality. The event aims to inspire creativity, engage curiosity and deepen knowledge of science and the arts.
February 8, 2024Innovation
USF partners with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to preserve more than a century of law enforcement history
USF’s internationally recognized Institute for Digital Exploration is helping the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office preserve more than 80,000 items that date back to the late 19th century – some for historical purposes, others than can hold the key to solving crime.
February 7, 2024Innovation
A team of USF professors and students turns environmental data into performance art
Why not bring music and science together? That’s the premise of an innovative group at the University of South Florida, who present data-driven music played by the USF Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble.
February 2, 2024Innovation
USF Research Park building achieves LEED Silver certification for its sustainability features
The newest facility in the University of South Florida Research Park has achieved Silver LEED Certification status for its sustainability features.
January 31, 2024Honors and Awards
National survey by USF researchers shows voter opinions on inflation, impact of politics on mental health, election distrust and social media use
Researchers at the University of South Florida have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including inflation, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.
January 31, 2024Research
USF expands artificial intelligence research with new business lab
The University of South Florida has launched its first lab dedicated to providing students and faculty high-tech tools to help better understand the opportunities and impact of artificial intelligence in business.
January 25, 2024Innovation
Despite turbulent seas and equipment challenges, USF team emerges victorious in race across the Atlantic
Salty Science, the rowing team led by USF Professor Chantale Bégin, has won first place in the women’s class in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic – the first North American team to ever win in their category.
January 24, 2024Innovation
Professor Sudeep Sarkar recognized by ACM for his research in computer vision and gait biometrics
USF Distinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar has been named a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for his contributions to the advancement of computer vision and gait biometrics.
January 19, 2024Honors and Awards
Stroke therapy shoe invented at USF empowers patients’ recovery
New 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.
January 17, 2024Innovation
Professor Jennifer Collins earns AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honor for her hurricane research
The 2024 AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honor is awarded to Jennifer Collins for her research in physical climatology and human geography, most notably for her studies of hurricanes, hurricane risk, and hurricane evacuation behavior.
January 10, 2024Honors and Awards
‘I Don’t Think It Gets Any Better Than Sylvia’
Electrical Engineering Times profiles USF Vice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas.
January 9, 2024Honors and Awards