USF Research

USF is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 internal grant awards, reflecting a continued commitment to advancing research, scholarship and creative activity across the university by investing $1.7 million in 60 faculty across 12 colleges. ow.ly/9goi50Z2OQA

Congratulations to the 2026 class of inductees into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame! 🎉 Their groundbreaking work is shaping the future of innovation in Florida and beyond. ow.ly/j4eM50Z2iUr #USFResearch #Innovation

USF Bulls are leading the way in STEM! Five students earned the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, one of the nation’s top honors. Their work spans AI, sustainable energy, workplace well-being, marine science and imaging tech. Congrats to these students! ow.ly/q7Tb50Z1Fsv

@USouthFlorida Congratulations to our faculty innovators!

#USF is committed to supporting faculty-led research, and we’re excited to share that a new cohort of projects has been selected to receive Early-Stage Innovation funding! Led by @USFResearch and @FloridaHighTech, the program provides seed funding to help advance technologies toward market readiness. 🔗 Read about this year’s awardees: ow.ly/9Fkt50Z1a8N

Positive psychology like gratitude and mindfulness lowers heart risk! #USFResearch #HeartHealth #PositivePsychology Learn more: ow.ly/cVCH50YZyya

USF is featured in the APLU “Celebrating America’s 250th” timeline! Professors Shyam and Subhra Mohapatra’s nanomedicine research is transforming healthcare and lives. Their work shows USF’s commitment to innovation and impact. Learn more: ow.ly/QvsI50YYZZn #USFResearch

A hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic has raised questions about travel safety. Experts say the risk is low, but understanding the facts can help ease concerns. Learn more: ow.ly/i4jr50YWyo8 #Hantavirus #TravelSafety #USFResearch #PublicHealth

USF Research and the Florida High Tech Corridor are sparking innovation with the Early-Stage Innovation Fund! 💡 Faculty-led projects are transforming lives and shaping the future. See how these bold ideas are making an impact: ow.ly/3PyX50YUwhK

Seniors in USF's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands‑on, industry‑sponsored design projects. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work. ow.ly/KPvL50YUEpW

🌟 Honoring student excellence at today’s Student Research Awards Luncheon! USF’s brightest are driving discoveries and inspiring our community. Congrats to all award recipients—your achievements light the way for future leaders! #USFResearch #StudentSuccess

USF was buzzing with innovation at the 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference! Over 500 students showcased their creativity across all three campuses during Undergraduate Research Week. Congrats to our award winners! Read more: ow.ly/QnkF50YS04s #USFResearch

Congrats to USF student Kallie Doyle on presenting her research poster at the Council on Undergraduate Research’s national conference in Richmond, VA! Her work showcases the innovative spirit of USF scholars. Proud to see our students making an impact! #USFResearch #CUR2026

The OneUSF Student Research Conference is live at USF Sarasota-Manatee! Undergrad and grad students are presenting posters and giving talks in the Student Center. Celebrate their creativity and impact on research! 🤘🎉 #USFResearch #StudentSuccess @usfsm

Most augmented reality technology is designed for adults. A USF study found that children ages 9 to 12 engage with AR more physically and intuitively, highlighting the need for child‑centered design in education. Read more: ow.ly/C1pZ50YOyc0 #USFResearch #AugmentedReality

Day 2 of the OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference is underway at USF St. Petersburg! From innovative posters to inspiring presentations, our students are making an impact. Congrats to all the winners! #USFResearch

Ready to elevate your research? 🚀 Join USF's 8-week Summer Grant Writing Workshops to secure your next big grant! Register now: ow.ly/urHx50YNF2I #GrantWriting #ResearchFunding #USFSummerWorkshop #USFResearch #ProfessionalDevelopment

After a 35-year career at the NEH, Russell Wyland joins the USF Research Development Institute as its inaugural Senior Fellow, where he will develop an open-access field guide to humanities grant writing. ow.ly/QTbF50YMIff #HumanitiesResearch #GrantWriting #USFResearch

Our new paper provides a new proposed leading-order understanding of why nanoparticles reinforce rubber, potentially addressing a 100-year mystery. @PolymerPolymath @EngineeringUSF @USFResearch pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

Senior travelers have strong spending power in hospitality. USF research shows difficult QR codes hurt satisfaction and repeat business. ow.ly/8MYg50YLc5j #SeniorTravelers #HospitalityIndustry #USFResearch

USF researchers discovered how carbon black strengthens rubber to support extreme weight – a breakthrough that could lead to safer, longer-lasting materials. ow.ly/kw0R50YKovO #USFResearch #CarbonBlack #MaterialScience @usfengineering