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Sargassum on a beach

New sargassum system takes aim at a troublesome seaweed

Scientists at USF’s College of Marine Science are enhancing how they track and predict Sargassum blooms, creating a cutting-edge detection and forecasting system. Sargassum washes ashore each spring and summer, and when it decays, it emits a foul, rotting odor, harming marine life and disrupting local communities.

March 28, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

How a simple chair in the 1980s led to USF’s global leadership in AI

In the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at Թϱjoined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

March 27, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

Grid of headshots of 11 Թϱfaculty members who were named AAAS Fellows

Eleven Թϱfaculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

This is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.

March 27, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

The Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the Թϱ, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.

March 25, 2025Research and Innovation

dead fish

Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.

March 20, 2025Research and Innovation

More than 12 percent of young people aged 15 to 24 in Pinellas County are no longer in school or working. A collaboration involving Թϱresearchers will connect with disengaged youth to establish pathways into the workforce.

March 18, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

sargassum at beach

Թϱresearchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused sargassum invasion in the Caribbean

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model at the Թϱ demonstrates that the algae was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.

March 13, 2025Research and Innovation

3-D printed heart

Թϱranks among top 20 public universities for new patents

Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, Թϱis 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.

March 11, 2025Research and Innovation

Group poses infront of new ԹϱBellini College backdrop

Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”

The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.

March 11, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success, ԹϱFoundation, University News

Dr. Yael Bensoussan from ԹϱHealth

How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at Թϱto detect disease

Dr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.

March 7, 2025Research and Innovation, ԹϱHealth

John Licato in his lab

John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF

John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the Թϱ, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. 

March 7, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Student running experiments in lab to test dental implant's strength

Demand for biomedical engineers drives Թϱto expand department

Renovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.

March 6, 2025Research and Innovation

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