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Karen Walker joins USF Research Development Institute in new role

Karen Walker recently joined the USF Research Development Institute as associate director for competitive intelligence.

November 8, 2024Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Honors course promotes civic literacy among students

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel Ruth teaches Civic Literacy and Current Events at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a course designed to enhance civic engagement through critical discussions on politics and current events. Students develop essential skills to navigate the political landscape and make informed voting decisions.

November 7, 2024Research, Students

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Campus Insider | November 2024

Campus Insider is a monthly publication from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, featuring exciting university news, research and stories of impact.

November 5, 2024Campus News, Events, Research, Students

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

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

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USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation

The University of South Florida 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

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress

Findings from University of South Florida 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 29, 2024Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of USF 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, 2024Research

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How a USF glider helped forecast Hurricane Helene

As Florida braced for Hurricane Helene, an underwater glider operated by the College of Marine Science was in a unique and precarious position - it was the only submersible research vessel in the direct path of the storm.

October 24, 2024Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF faculty experts available for interviews on Halloween topics

With the season of costumes and trick-or-treating in full swing, the University of South Florida 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

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts

USF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights after hurricanes Helene and Milton,

October 23, 2024Research

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A new app developed by USF researchers tracks flooding in coastal communities during Hurricane Helene

A team of researchers led by USF GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.

October 4, 2024Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Florida Research Data Center network will offer USF researchers detailed access to federal data

The University of South Florida will join the Florida Research Data Center network on Tuesday, October 1, enabling USF researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.

September 30, 2024Research

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