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

An international research team led by ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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

USF professor 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

USF CONNECT 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 USF Vice 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 USF Research Development Institute in new role

Karen Walker recently joined the USF Research 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

USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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

USF provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments

Five ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

November 1, 2024Honors and Awards

Professor Kimmerle honored by AHA for distinguished contributions to public history

Erin Kimmerle, executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science at the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, will be recognized for her multi-year interdisciplinary research investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.

October 31, 2024Honors and Awards

USF faculty member and USF CONNECT start-up are finalists for 2024 Tampa Bay Tech Awards

USF faculty member Shannon Bailey and USF CONNECT start-up GuardianSAT are finalists for Tampa Bay Tech Awards being presented on Friday, November 1 at Armature Works.

October 30, 2024Honors and Awards