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Collage of six headshots around the National Academy of Inventors logo, entitled Senior Members 2022

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏleads the nation with six faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

The newly elected faculty members have devoted their careers to inventing high-tech tools for a myriad of applications and blazing a trail for the next generation of innovators. Their work spans a range of research areas, including robotics, molecular microbiology and neuroscience.

February 11, 2022Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa library surrounded by a collage of historical imagery. Text says, more than books?

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏLibraries create history, not just preserve it

From solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about Florida’s iconic bird, several resources at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏLibraries have helped create actionable outcomes.

February 8, 2022University News

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Poor sleep can triple risk for heart disease

Individual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

February 7, 2022Research and Innovation

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏjoins competitive military network to address key cybersecurity challenges

U.S. Cyber Command is enlisting the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ to help address complex cybersecurity challenges.

February 4, 2022Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, University News

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Researchers find new way to amplify trustworthy news content on social media without shielding bias

Social media sites continue to amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. To address this concern, an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, physicists and social scientists has found a solution to ensure social media users are exposed to more reliable news sources.

February 3, 2022Research and Innovation

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏevent on Feb. 3 explores the emerging esports market

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEsports Summit, hosted by the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business, features a day of keynote presentations and panel discussions that take an inside look at the $1 billion global esports market.

February 2, 2022University News

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcelebrates commitment to Black community throughout Black Heritage Month

During the month of February, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis proud to join the nation – and countries around the world – in celebrating Black History Month. It is a month to recognize the contributions and impact throughout history of Black Americans and to encourage and inspire education and research to increase awareness and understanding.

February 1, 2022University News

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏsenior Mahmoud Youssef participates in a video call.

Mentoring program leads ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏinitiative to improve male student outcomes

A pilot mentoring program matches mentee students one-on-one with peer mentors to support their transition to college life and enhance their sense of belonging both in and out of the classroom. The program is administered through a partnership between the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏOffice of Student Success and Mentor Collective.

January 27, 2022University News

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Board of Governors approves new ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstrategic plan

The Florida Board of Governors unanimously approved the university’s new five-year strategic plan – an important milestone that's a culmination of an extensive process that included outreach to many stakeholder groups.

January 27, 2022University News

Kicking off Black Heritage Month on Feb. 1, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏInstitute on Black Life will bring together academics, community leaders, students and residents to highlight community projects and facilitate ongoing research into the history and culture of the Black experience.

January 27, 2022University News

Jay Stroman, CEO of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundation; Connie Leung, Tony Leung, donors; Irene Hurst, director of operations, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCenter for Analytics and Creativity, standing in front of a bronze bull statue.

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏreceives $1 million gift to create scholarships for low-income Hillsborough County students

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships.

January 27, 2022University News

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Physicians, anthropologists and marine biologists start at the soil in launch of program to address nature’s impact on human health

Linking human health to the environment, a growing team of scientists is working together to enhance the impact of microbiomes in a new multifaceted venture called the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMetropolitan Food Project (MFP). The goal of the project is to address how environmental changes impact food nutrition, and in turn, human health and the risk of viral pandemics.

January 26, 2022Research and Innovation

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