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Late USF professor continues to impact students

Seven years after his passing, James Strange’s legacy continues through the donation of his archaeological collection for student use.

July 31, 2025Research

Uncovering USF’s deep roots in botany

Established in 1958, the USF Herbarium is one of the University's oldest and most distinctive research collections.

July 31, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Award-winning professor uses artificial intelligence to track world’s deadliest animal

Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, USF faculty are developing a trap that uses artificial intelligence to identify the disease-carrying insects.

July 30, 2025Accomplishments, Featured, Research

What the trees are telling us: USF professor uses data to identify threats to tree diversity

Brian Maitner, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is revolutionizing the way researchers examine and predict the impact of environmental shifts on plant diversity.

July 30, 2025Research

Through hands-on research and habitat restoration, ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Sarasota-Manatee students gain valuable experience while helping protect a threatened keystone species on campus.

July 29, 2025Research

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, 2025Research

How a ßÙßÇÂþ»­ student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI

Since arriving at USF in 2021, Farhat Azam has been part of a faculty-led team developing an artificial intelligence-enabled smart mosquito trap. The technology identifies disease-carrying mosquitoes, such as those spreading malaria, West Nile virus, Zika virus, yellow fever and dengue.

June 18, 2025Research

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

The ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.

June 9, 2025Research

A beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from researchers in addressing severe beach erosion. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.

June 9, 2025Research

How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane information

It wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A ßÙßÇÂþ»­ expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.

June 5, 2025Research

The Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted by the 2024 historic hurricane season, providing a rich account of the natural disasters.

June 2, 2025Community Engagement, Research

'What do you mean you hate jazz?’ This associate professor of humanities and cultural studies would like to know

When it comes to hating jazz, Andrew Berish, who teaches courses on jazz and civil rights, has heard it all. Chaotic. Boring. Formless. Difficult to dance to. Not melodic. Aimless. Self-indulgent. Too serious. Like eating spinach. In his new book, Berish explores the complex and often polarizing emotions the music evokes.

May 29, 2025Research