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The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest will return with more hands-on activities than ever before, including a mobile aquarium, seagrass maze and a shark show utilizing virtual reality. The event aims to inspire creativity, engage curiosity and deepen knowledge of science and the arts.

February 8, 2024Innovation

91ÊÓƵpartners with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to preserve more than a century of law enforcement history

USF’s internationally recognized Institute for Digital Exploration is helping the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office preserve more than 80,000 items that date back to the late 19th century – some for historical purposes, others than can hold the key to solving crime.

February 7, 2024Innovation

Why not bring music and science together? That’s the premise of an innovative group at the University of 91ÊÓƵ, who present data-driven music played by the 91ÊÓƵSymphonic Band & Wind Ensemble.

February 2, 2024Innovation

91ÊÓƵResearch Park building achieves LEED Silver certification for its sustainability features

The newest facility in the University of 91ÊÓƵ Research Park has achieved Silver LEED Certification status for its sustainability features.

January 31, 2024Honors and Awards

National survey by 91ÊÓƵresearchers shows voter opinions on inflation, impact of politics on mental health, election distrust and social media use

Researchers at the University of 91ÊÓƵ have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including inflation, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.

January 31, 2024Research

91ÊÓƵexpands artificial intelligence research with new business lab

The University of 91ÊÓƵ has launched its first lab dedicated to providing students and faculty high-tech tools to help better understand the opportunities and impact of artificial intelligence in business.

January 25, 2024Innovation

Despite turbulent seas and equipment challenges, 91ÊÓƵteam emerges victorious in race across the Atlantic

Salty Science, the rowing team led by 91ÊÓƵProfessor Chantale Bégin, has won first place in the women’s class in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic – the first North American team to ever win in their category.

January 24, 2024Innovation

Professor Sudeep Sarkar recognized by ACM for his research in computer vision and gait biometrics

91ÊÓƵDistinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar has been named a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for his contributions to the advancement of computer vision and gait biometrics.

January 19, 2024Honors and Awards

Stroke therapy shoe invented at 91ÊÓƵempowers patients’ recovery

New research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.

January 17, 2024Innovation

The 2024 AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honor is awarded to Jennifer Collins for her research in physical climatology and human geography, most notably for her studies of hurricanes, hurricane risk, and hurricane evacuation behavior.

January 10, 2024Honors and Awards

Electrical Engineering Times profiles 91ÊÓƵVice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas.

January 9, 2024Honors and Awards

91ÊÓƵHealth granted initial $14 million for traumatic brain injury research study

Researchers in the 91ÊÓƵHealth Morsani College of Medicine will conduct a clinical research study to help determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Florida’s veteran, active duty, and reserve service members.

January 9, 2024Research