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Why manatees are likely not Florida natives

Manatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida 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 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.

November 21, 2024Research

Associate Professor Olukemi Akintewe named an AIMBE Emerging Leader

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has selected Olukemi Akintewe, associate professor of instruction in medical engineering at USF, for its inaugural class of Emerging Leaders.

November 20, 2024Honors and Awards

The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $100K to support research experiences for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents

The Florida High Tech Corridor and ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏResearch & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support students in undergraduate research programs at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.

November 19, 2024Student Research

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

An international research team led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.

November 19, 2024Research

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ 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 15, 2024Research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏprofessor 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 15, 2024Research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCONNECT and Bellini Center for Talent Development being honored with 2024 Tampa Bay Inno Awards

Both entities are being recognized for their impact on the local innovation ecosystem and they will be honored with the Tampa Bay Inno Awards at a ceremony hosted by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on Thursday, November 14.

November 13, 2024Honors and Awards, Innovation

Sylvia Thomas elected to APLU Council on Research Executive Committee

The Association of Public Land Grant Universities (APLU) has elected ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏVice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas, PhD, to the executive committee of its Council on Research.

November 11, 2024Honors and Awards

Karen Walker joins ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏResearch Development Institute in new role

Karen Walker recently joined the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏResearch Development Institute as associate director for competitive intelligence.

November 8, 2024Research

Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election

According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.

November 5, 2024Research

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏto accelerate innovation through new NSF designation

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship.

November 4, 2024Honors and Awards

Three ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ was well represented at the 2024 Tampa Bay Tech Awards, held on Friday, November 1 at the Armature Works in Tampa.

November 4, 2024Honors and Awards