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91ÊÓƵdeveloped technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD

Technology developed at the University of 91ÊÓƵ offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.

June 30, 2025Innovation

91ÊÓƵbuilding pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer program

Students at the University of 91ÊÓƵ are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF’s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.

June 24, 2025Innovation, Student Research

Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance breakthrough technologies in healthcare, education and security

Reflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges — from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.

June 20, 2025Innovation

MediMirror, silicon atomic clock and early stroke detection device awarded BRAG grants for further development

The University of 91ÊÓƵ Foundation and the 91ÊÓƵResearch Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.

June 9, 2025Innovation

91ÊÓƵis helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classrooms

To prepare students for an AI-driven world, 91ÊÓƵis helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.

May 16, 2025Innovation

Innovation Match: Become the founder of a 91ÊÓƵspinout

91ÊÓƵis actively recruiting founder-operators, CEOs, and entrepreneurial leaders to take the reins on real technologies that have already been vetted internally for commercial potential.

May 12, 2025Innovation

91ÊÓƵhosts hundreds of young inventors from across the state

The University of 91ÊÓƵ is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention Florida, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.

April 15, 2025Innovation

91ÊÓƵranks among top 20 public universities for new patents

Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, 91ÊÓƵis 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.

March 11, 2025Innovation

TIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.

February 28, 2025Innovation

USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovation

From improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, 91ÊÓƵis proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite.

January 30, 2025Innovation

91ÊÓƵpartners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The University of 91ÊÓƵ is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.

January 28, 2025Innovation

91ÊÓƵFuture of Food Think Tank and community leaders collaborate on food system resilience

A new think tank at the University of 91ÊÓƵ dedicated to the "Future of Food," focuses on building an agile, innovative ecosystem to advance sustainable, food-secure solutions across the Tampa Bay region that are responsive and resilient to extreme weather events.

January 13, 2025Innovation