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USF to rapidly develop technologies for the military with new cutting-edge lab

The Rapid Experimentation Lab, managed by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering, puts engineers with different areas of expertise in the same room, dramatically reducing the amount of time it typically takes to build a prototype. It鈥檚 part of a five-year, $85 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.

August 9, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Hurricane hunting to beach erosion: USF prepares next generation for weather-related expertise

Students traveled throughout the Tampa Bay region to gather an interdisciplinary perspective on the social and physical impacts of severe weather and climate-related disasters.

August 3, 2023Research and Innovation

USF biologists awarded $1.5 million federal grant to examine what causes trees to thrive

Paul-Camilo Zalamea, assistant professor of integrative biology, is preparing a four-year research study on plant-soil microbial interactions after receiving a $1.5 million grant through the National Science Foundation.

August 1, 2023Research and Innovation

Uncovering ancient history: USF team discovers 2,000-year-old Roman house during excavation in Malta

The house can help researchers better understand the experience and behavior of those who lived nearby.

July 26, 2023Research and Innovation

U.S. Department of Defense awards USF professor funding to study internet usage patterns among Russians

Professor Golfo Alexopoulos has been awarded a $700,000 grant to study Russian speakers in online spaces, including Kremlin propaganda and internet usage patterns among Russians.

July 26, 2023Research and Innovation

USF/FIO鈥檚 Keys Marine Laboratory to house thousands of corals to mitigate impact from historic ocean heat wave

The Keys Marine Laboratory contains one of the largest temperature-controlled seawater systems in the Florida Keys, allowing for the study of corals and other marine organisms as well as offering a refuge for them to live, rehabilitate and grow. The laboratory is part of the state-wide Florida Institute of Oceanography, a consortium that supports all institutions in the State University System.

July 24, 2023Research and Innovation

The multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.

July 21, 2023Research and Innovation, USF Health

NIH awards USF researcher $1.78 million to enhance substance misuse research workforce

The program is intended to create a pipeline of substance misuse clinical researchers trained in the analysis and dissemination of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study 鈥� the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.

July 21, 2023Research and Innovation

USF graduate student Shiv Shukla is working to understand fungal disease discovered in a variety of snakes across the state.

July 21, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success

After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the 哔咔漫画 is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.

July 12, 2023Research and Innovation

Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines

Through DNA analysis, USF researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.

July 11, 2023Research and Innovation

Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria cases

People are encouraged to be 鈥渃itizen scientists鈥� and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find.听By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.

June 29, 2023Research and Innovation