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Eleven »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards

Contributions made by the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.

April 15, 2025Research and Innovation

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË walking to the conference in front of the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË inventors hall of fame

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË hosts hundreds of young inventors from across the state

The University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.

April 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Grid of headshots of 11 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË faculty members who were named AAAS Fellows

Eleven »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

This is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.

March 27, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents

Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.

March 11, 2025Research and Innovation

Dr. Arash Takshi

Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance technologies in healthcare, environmental sustainability and disaster preparedness

This initiative supports pioneering research projects with significant commercial potential, providing each selected faculty-led team with seed funding to advance their innovations toward market readiness.

February 6, 2025Research and Innovation

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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Future of Education Think Tank aims to ‘shift the paradigm'

The think tank is part of an organic, faculty-driven effort to bring together dynamic, interdisciplinary teams to address key areas of emphasis.

February 5, 2025Research and Innovation

Graphic with JIanfeng Chi and Ashok Kumar congratulated for being named 2024 NAI Fellow

Two University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË faculty members named NAI fellows

The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.

December 11, 2024Honors and Awards

Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË sets new record with $738 million in research funding

The milestone comes during »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.

December 10, 2024Research and Innovation

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Three University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards

Andy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year andÌýUnal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.

November 4, 2024Honors and Awards

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Research Data Center network will offer »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers detailed access to federal data

Federal data now more accessible to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers

The University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË has joined the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Research Data Center network, enabling »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.

October 1, 2024Research and Innovation

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

The variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.

September 16, 2024Honors and Awards

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË High Tech Corridor partner to support advancement of innovations

AI literacy, bilingual educator training, immersive learning experiences and social and emotional learning curriculum will receive $100,000 boost.

August 29, 2024Research and Innovation

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