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Conference highlights cybercrime research at USF Sarasota-Manatee
An international training conference on cyberfraud at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee highlighted the university’s expanding role in preparing students and others to meet growing cybersecurity challenges and threats.
Tremendous turnout demonstrates USF’s growth in undergraduate research
The annual research conference, held at Sarasota-Manatee and other USF campuses, witnessed a notable 16% increase in student participation this year, reflecting the university's commitment to fostering collaborative discovery.
Social work assistant professor at USF Sarasota-Manatee awarded for outstanding research efforts
Assistant Professor Jeongsuk Kim was recognized with the 2024 USF Sarasota-Manatee Faculty Excellence Award.
April 15, 2024Campus News, Research
USF an industry leader in generative AI
Microsoft selected USF to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature USF as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.
April 11, 2024Campus News, Research
25 years later, astronomy professor gets second chance to witness total solar eclipse
Kevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.
Campus Insider | April 2024
Campus Insider is a monthly publication from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, featuring exciting university news, research and stories of impact.
April 3, 2024Campus News, Events, Research, Students
USF research reveals language barriers limit effectiveness of cybersecurity resources
The study explores links among demographic characteristics, cyber hygiene practices and cyber victimization using a sample of limited English proficiency internet users.
April 1, 2024Research
Registration open for Summer Grant Writing Workshop certificate program
Registration is open for the 2024 Summer Grant Writing Workshop, a certificate program hosted and designed by the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to help early career faculty, doctoral students and staff secure funding for their research.
March 22, 2024Research
USF plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing
The goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.
March 21, 2024Campus News, Research
USF research funding reaches record high of $692 million
Research funding awarded to USF reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.
March 18, 2024Research
Campus Insider | March 2024
Campus Insider is a monthly publication from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, featuring exciting university news, research and stories of impact.
March 6, 2024Campus News, Events, Research, Students
New state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for USF projects
The proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to USF’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and USF Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.
March 5, 2024Campus News, Research, Students