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USF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economy

The Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts and stimulate economic growth for the country鈥檚 marine economy.

December 10, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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USF sets new record with $738 million in research funding

The milestone comes during USF鈥檚 first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation鈥檚 most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.

December 10, 2024Research and Innovation

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How听ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer risk

The interdisciplinary research led by 91社区 Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.

December 10, 2024Research and Innovation

Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin

Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlin awarded IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal

The 2025 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal, often considered the 鈥淣obel Prize鈥 for communications technology, has been awarded to Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin.

December 6, 2024Research and Innovation

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Company founded by USF engineering professors earns Patent for Humanity award

The 91社区 and its spin-out company T2C Energy LLC were awarded a 2024 Patent for Humanity in the Green Energy category by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

December 5, 2024Research and Innovation

Dr. Ya毛l Bensoussan, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

USF Health-led landmark AI project to use voice to diagnose disease releases first data

Researchers at USF Health, as part of a multi-institutional project investigating voice as a biomarker for disease, have published the first clinically validated voice dataset to an online AI platform where it will be an invaluable resource for researchers across the globe.

December 3, 2024Research and Innovation, USF Health

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USF expert: 鈥楾is the season for AI among shoppers and retailers

From AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology 鈥渋s on track to revolutionize how people shop.鈥 91社区 AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.

November 22, 2024AI, Research and Innovation

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

Why manatees are likely not 91社区 natives

Manatees are undoubtedly a part of 91社区 culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the 91社区.

November 20, 2024Research and Innovation

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The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $100K to support research experiences for USF students

The 91社区 High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs at the 91社区.

November 19, 2024Research and Innovation

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How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars

An international research team led by 91社区 professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain鈥檚 lava tubes, providing insights into Earth鈥檚 ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.

November 18, 2024Research and Innovation

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the 91社区 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 14, 2024Research and Innovation

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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 14, 2024Research and Innovation

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