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Homicide is declining around the world – but why?
Following decades of increasing crime during the 1960s, ‘70s and '80s, U.S. homicide rates declined by almost 40% throughout the 1990s, and have remained low since. Most of the world has experienced a parallel reduction in homicide over the previous three decades. In a new study, the case is made for a possible explanation: The population of countries around the world is getting older (The Conversation).
November 4, 2019Global Research
Celebrating A Tampa Bay Innovation District
There was a very celebratory gathering recently in northern Tampa on the University of South Florida (USF) campus that deserves wider attention. The Innovation Gathering event held a few weeks ago was Tampa Innovation Partnership’s signature annual event created to call attention to innovation in the area and their accomplishments toward the growth of a concerted innovation district there (Financial Advisor).
October 30, 2019Innovation
USF College of Medicine teams up with Microsoft to create first-ever Medical School of Innovation
The University of South Florida has unveiled the nation's first-ever Medical School of Innovation, thanks to a partnership with Microsoft (Tampa Bay Business Journal).
October 30, 2019Health, Innovation
USF Jabil Innovation Institute Aims For Interdisciplinary Solutions
The origin of the University of South Florida Jabil Innovation Institute is like that of many great ideas throughout history – drawn up on a cocktail napkin by two people talking over drinks (WUSF).
October 30, 2019Innovation
Fueling Trucks and Jets with High Octane Waste
Turning trash into fuel could potentially be a big part of achieving energy sustainability, and a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will help researchers associated with the College of Engineering further develop a process that produces diesel and jet fuel from garbage (USF Newsroom).
October 28, 2019Entrepreneurship, Innovation
USF PIRE Sustainability Effort Transforms the Nature of Global Research & Partnerships
Over five years, one of USF's largest sustainability grants has resulted in a deeper understanding of how to build successful global partnerships to advance the well-being of communities.
October 28, 2019Global Research
Jabil partners with USF on $1M innovation center
Jabil will lease space at the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator in USF’s Research Park. There, USF students and faculty will collaborate with Jabil teams, gaining real-life experience developing solutions to critical business and technology issues (St Pete Catalyst).
October 24, 2019Innovation
USF and Jabil Inc. Announce $1 Million Partnership to Establish the USF Jabil Innovation Institute
The University of South Florida today announced a $1 million partnership with Jabil to launch the USF Jabil Innovation Institute. The Institute will catalyze new collaborative efforts in innovative research, community engagement and talent development with the College of Engineering and Muma College of Business. It is expected to bolster the university’s student success efforts by providing new experiential learning opportunities and skills needed to remain competitive in the job market (USF Newsroom).
October 24, 2019Innovation
Four Billion Particles Of Microplastics Are Floating In Tampa Bay, USF Study Finds
A recent joint study conducted by researchers at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and Eckerd College found over four billion plankton-sized particles of plastic floating in the waters of Tampa Bay (WJCT).
October 23, 2019Research
USF Researcher Uses NSF Grant to Improve Safety of Autonomous Vehicles
As the development of autonomous vehicles (AV) gain steam and continue to disrupt the automobile industry, an associate professor at the University of South Florida believes advanced radar may be key in improving the safety of these driverless cars (USF Newsroom).
October 22, 2019Innovation
12 USF Faculty Members Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Award
Twelve University of South Florida faculty members whose research has garnered national and international acclaim in fields spanning environmental sciences, business, anthropology, engineering and others will be recognized on Oct. 21 with the 2019 Outstanding Research Achievement Award.
October 21, 2019Honors and Awards, Research
12 USF Faculty Members Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Award
Twelve University of South Florida faculty members whose research has garnered national and international acclaim in fields spanning environmental sciences, business, anthropology, engineering and others will be recognized on Oct. 21 with the 2019 Outstanding Research Achievement Award (USF Newsroom).
October 18, 2019Honors and Awards, Research
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