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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

USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation

The 91ÉçÇø 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

USF provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments

Five 91ÉçÇø faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of 91ÉçÇø on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, 91ÉçÇø.

November 1, 2024Research and Innovation

USF 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

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

Findings from 91ÉçÇø 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

USF Health awarded $3.75 million NIH grant to study link between long COVID and Alzheimer’s disease

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, 2024COVID-19, Research and Innovation, USF Health

USF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement

The 91ÉçÇø 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

USF faculty experts available for interviews on Halloween topics

With the season of costumes and trick-or-treating in full swing, the 91ÉçÇø 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 USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts

USF 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 USF 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

91ÉçÇø 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 USF researchers

The 91ÉçÇø has joined the 91ÉçÇø Research Data Center network, enabling USF researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.

October 1, 2024Research and Innovation