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Researchers at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ are playing a role in helping sex-trafficking victims turn their lives around through a court program that offers housing, job training, counseling and other services. The researchers’ work could become a model for similar programs around the country.

February 18, 2022Research and Innovation

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ researchers discover 45 unmarked cemeteries throughout Tampa Bay

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢forensic anthropologists presented their findings of a two-year study commissioned by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to identify the locations of unmarked cemeteries on county property.

February 16, 2022Research and Innovation

From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscape

From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscape

Brian Kornfeld left his job as an aerospace engineer in California and returned home to Florida, where he earned an MBA from USF. The move led to the creation of Synapse, a nonprofit that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and helps them launch successful startups in the Tampa Bay region and across Florida.

February 15, 2022Student Success

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers have published a study that shows religiously observant people coped better with periods of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic because of a sense of belonging derived from their religious belief.

February 15, 2022COVID-19, Research and Innovation

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New Global Networks expand USF’s international impact

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ is connecting its worldwide network of alumni, students and international partners through an innovative approach that will showcase the university’s global reach and impact.

February 14, 2022University News

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢leads the nation with six faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

The newly elected faculty members have devoted their careers to inventing high-tech tools for a myriad of applications and blazing a trail for the next generation of innovators. Their work spans a range of research areas, including robotics, molecular microbiology and neuroscience.

February 11, 2022Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Tampa library surrounded by a collage of historical imagery. Text says, more than books?

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Libraries create history, not just preserve it

From solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about Florida’s iconic bird, several resources at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Libraries have helped create actionable outcomes.

February 8, 2022University News

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Poor sleep can triple risk for heart disease

Individual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

February 7, 2022Research and Innovation

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢joins competitive military network to address key cybersecurity challenges

U.S. Cyber Command is enlisting the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ to help address complex cybersecurity challenges.

February 4, 2022Research and Innovation, University News

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Researchers find new way to amplify trustworthy news content on social media without shielding bias

Social media sites continue to amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. To address this concern, an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, physicists and social scientists has found a solution to ensure social media users are exposed to more reliable news sources.

February 3, 2022Research and Innovation

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢event on Feb. 3 explores the emerging esports market

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Esports Summit, hosted by the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business, features a day of keynote presentations and panel discussions that take an inside look at the $1 billion global esports market.

February 2, 2022University News

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢celebrates commitment to Black community throughout Black Heritage Month

During the month of February, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢is proud to join the nation – and countries around the world – in celebrating Black History Month. It is a month to recognize the contributions and impact throughout history of Black Americans and to encourage and inspire education and research to increase awareness and understanding.

February 1, 2022University News

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