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Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation
The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments
Five аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
November 1, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers awarded $2 million to create device for simplifying DNA damage testing
Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.
October 29, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress
Findings from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.
October 28, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health awarded $3.75 million NIH grant to study link between long COVID and Alzheimer’s disease
The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.
October 28, 2024COVID-19, Research and Innovation, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement
The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.
October 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢faculty experts available for interviews on Halloween topics
With the season of costumes and trick-or-treating in full swing, the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ is offering an array of experts to discuss Halloween topics – from staying safe on the streets, to mental health concerns, to the consumer spending that’s driving the billion-dollar business of Halloween.
October 23, 2024Research and Innovation
How new аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.
October 23, 2024Research and Innovation
A team of researchers led by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.
October 4, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.
October 2, 2024Research and Innovation
Federal data now more accessible to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers
The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ has joined the Florida Research Data Center network, enabling аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.
October 1, 2024Research and Innovation