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How a simple chair in the 1980s led to USF’s global leadership in AI
In the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at USF joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
March 27, 2025Research
Results from study on kids’ digital media use reveal benefits of smartphones and harmfulness of posting publicly to social media
Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.
March 25, 2025Research
Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time
In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.
March 20, 2025Research
USF is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village
Due to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.
March 17, 2025Research
Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as 'Cyber Bay'
The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.
March 11, 2025Campus News, Research
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents
Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, USF is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.
March 11, 2025Research
What sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines
USF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.
How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect disease
Dr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.
March 7, 2025Research
John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF
John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow.
March 7, 2025Research
Campus Insider | March 2025
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, 2025Campus News, Events, Research, Students
USF conference takes aim at addictions in Manatee-Sarasota
The Duvall Conference will kick off USF Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and other organizations develop new ways to fight addictions and substance misuse in Manatee-Sarasota.
Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations
The College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will produce job-ready professionals in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. It will also boost disciplines across all USF colleges while producing a new type of 21st-century graduate who can leverage artificial intelligence to enhance their work.
March 3, 2025Campus News, Research