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New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy
Free samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?
September 6, 2024Research and Innovation
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
Led by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.
August 30, 2024Research and Innovation
USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty
USF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.
August 14, 2024Research and Innovation, University News
USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects
Faculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.
August 1, 2024Research and Innovation
Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative
The five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.
July 25, 2024Research and Innovation
Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals
This study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.
July 23, 2024Research and Innovation
USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat
The collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.
July 12, 2024Research and Innovation
Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors ÌýÌý
Researchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes.Ìý
June 27, 2024Research and Innovation
USF using AI to help combat malaria
Funded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.
June 6, 2024Research and Innovation
USF researcher unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual reality
With a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the project promises to unveil the mysteries of how the brain is wired, offering hope for improved disease and injury treatments.
May 23, 2024Research and Innovation
USF graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditions
Friends and families filled USF’s Yuengling Center to watch their 2024 graduates walk across the stage – fulfilling a long-awaited dream for many after the pandemic canceled their high school graduation ceremonies.
May 5, 2024University News
Tremendous turnout demonstrates USF’s growth in undergraduate research
The annual research conference witnessed a notable 16% increase in student participation this year, reflecting the university's commitment to fostering collaborative discovery.
April 16, 2024Research and Innovation