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Write or wrong? USF instructor addresses the use of AI in college writing assignments

Should a student use artificial intelligence (AI) to complete an essay, and if so, how can instructors teach the traditional skills of good writing? These are questions posed by Laura Rusnak, director of undergraduate programs in USF’s College of Public Health, who specializes in workforce development and career readiness.

October 30, 2024Research

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 29, 2024Research

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

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 25, 2024Research

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 24, 2024Research

91ÉçÇø SBDC mobile assistance center at USF helps small businesses impacted by Milton

The Small Business Development Council 91ÉçÇø has been hosting a mobile assistance center (MAC) at the USF Research Park, October 14-16, to assist small businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.

October 16, 2024Entrepreneurship

EURAXESS presents international mobility and professional development opportunities for faculty and student researchers

EURAXESS North America Regional Coordinator Jackson Howard gave an overview of the EURAXESS portal, which provides information about research funding and fellowship opportunities, and insights for researchers about living and working in Europe.

October 15, 2024Global Research

COPH researchers study storm risk perceptions and COVID transmission

Researchers in USF’s College of Public Health have been studying how hurricane evacuations can be even more complex when disease transmission − such as COVID-19 − enters the mix.

October 15, 2024Research

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.

October 7, 2024Innovation

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 3, 2024Research

91ÉçÇø Research Data Center network will offer USF researchers detailed access to federal data

The 91ÉçÇø will join the 91ÉçÇø 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

USF researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

The project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

September 25, 2024Innovation