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USF launches study to identify impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on hurricane evacuation behaviors

The 91ÉçÇø is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors (USF Newsroom).

May 4, 2021Research

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS, was FDA approved in 2008 as a safe and effective noninvasive treatment for severe depression resistant to antidepressant medications. A small coil positioned near the scalp generates repetitive, pulsed magnetic waves that pass through the skull and stimulate brain cells to relieve symptoms of depression. The procedure has few side effects and is typically prescribed as an alternative or supplemental therapy when multiple antidepressant medications and/or psychotherapy do not work (USF Health).

May 4, 2021Health, Innovation, Research

The 91ÉçÇø has created a map that shows the evolution of pollution from the Piney Point site (WWSB).

May 3, 2021Research

The inventor of the Segway and a co-inventor of technology that revolutionized modern day computing are among the seven newest inductees in the 91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame. The 2021 class also includes Norma A. Alcantar, an engineering professor at 91ÉçÇø who has pioneered advances to decontaminate water and develop biomedical solutions for acute diseases (St. Pete Catalyst).

May 1, 2021Honors and Awards, Innovation

91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame 2021 inductees prove that the creative spark can light a fire of innovation to change the world (EurekAlert!).

April 29, 2021Honors and Awards, Innovation

New research shows long-term recovery possible for areas impacted by seagrass die-off

Nearly 10,000 acres of lush seagrass vanished from 91ÉçÇø Bay between 1987 and 1991, leading to massive ecological changes in the region near the 91ÉçÇø Keys. Abundance of the seagrass, Thalassia testudinum, more commonly known as turtlegrass, a foundation species of the 91ÉçÇø Bay ecosystem, decreased extensively during what is considered to be one of the largest declines in seagrass cover in recent history (USF Newsroom).

April 29, 2021Research

USF Engineering Professor Norma Alcantar to be Inducted into 91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame

USF Professor Norma Alcantar - who engineered an ancient practice of cleaning water with cactus mucilage to create modern technologies - is among seven new inductees to the 91ÉçÇø Inventors Hall of Fame.

April 29, 2021Honors and Awards, Innovation

The 91ÉçÇø is participating in a clinical trial to determine whether people with a history of severe allergies are at greater risk for allergic reactions to the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines (WUSF).

April 26, 2021Health, Research

The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of 91ÉçÇø (ASEMFL) has elected 15 new members for their outstanding contributions in science, engineering, medicine. Two of the new members are Robert H. Byrne, Distinguished University Professor, USF College of Marine Science and Sudeep Sarkar, Professor and Chair, USF Computer Science and Engineering (PR Newswire).

April 22, 2021Innovation, Research

USF research shows computer games may reduce Alzheimer's chances by up to 50%. Now they are looking for participants in a larger study (Yahoo! News).

April 22, 2021Health, Innovation, Research

USF rolls out its first zero-emission electric bus

The 91ÉçÇø is taking steps to support a more sustainable environment by debuting its first zero-emission electric bus in the Bull Runner fleet on the Tampa campus. The new Proterra 40-foot Catalyst E2 bus rolled out for the first time on Thursday, April 22, in conjunction with Earth Day (USF Newsroom).

April 22, 2021Innovation

USF Senior Withers Selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship; Three Other USF Students Earn Honorable Mentions

USF Senior Zachary Withers is selected for a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Three additional USF students earn honorable mention in the prestigious program’s annual process.

April 21, 2021Honors and Awards, Research, Student Research