/news/Recent posts from ÌÇÐÄVlog Newsen-usWed, 22 Apr 2026 20:47:48 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:48:12 ÌÇÐÄVlog and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.Two men sit at simulation monitors/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Global and National Security Institute,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the ÌÇÐÄVlog is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:32 ÌÇÐÄVlog engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the ÌÇÐÄVlog is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.ÌÇÐÄVlog student and IAE engineer work on Army device/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Tina Meketa/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of ÌÇÐÄVlog’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:02:24 ÌÇÐÄVlog research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of ÌÇÐÄVlog’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Two men work on a rocket/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxIndustry partnerships have propelled the ÌÇÐÄVlog to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions ÌÇÐÄVlog closer to its $1 billion goal.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:46:53 ÌÇÐÄVlog research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyondIndustry partnerships have propelled the ÌÇÐÄVlog to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions ÌÇÐÄVlog closer to its $1 billion goal.Two women in a lab/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,ÌÇÐÄVlog Health/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspxAs part of the agreement, ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:48:17 ÌÇÐÄVlog, Florida High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation CenterAs part of the agreement, ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.ARK Innovation Center building/news/2025/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-expand-innovation-footprint-through-partnership-with-the-ark-innovation-center.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering/news/2025/usf-secures-contract-with-usf-army-strengthening-collaboration-with-department-of-defense.aspxThe ÌÇÐÄVlog has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens ÌÇÐÄVlog’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:53:21 ÌÇÐÄVlog secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of DefenseThe ÌÇÐÄVlog has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens ÌÇÐÄVlog’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities. IAE President and CEO Darren Schumacher; ÌÇÐÄVlog President Rhea Law; Eric Moore, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army DEVCOM; Adam Rawlett, senior scientist, U.S. Army Research Lab; Norma Alcantar, engineering professor and associate dean of research/news/2025/usf-secures-contract-with-usf-army-strengthening-collaboration-with-department-of-defense.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student Success,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MacDill Air Force Base,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-invention-helps-u-s-military-counter-deadly-improvised-explosive-device-attacks.aspxWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at ÌÇÐÄVlog is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:16:00 ÌÇÐÄVlog invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devicesWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at ÌÇÐÄVlog is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.Tony Lattanze works on the JCREW with a service member/news/2025/usf-invention-helps-u-s-military-counter-deadly-improvised-explosive-device-attacks.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-strengthens-research-into-potential-military-brain-injury-with-new-federal-funding.aspxResults from a key study led by the ÌÇÐÄVlog about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:22:38 ÌÇÐÄVlog strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal fundingResults from a key study led by the ÌÇÐÄVlog about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.Drawing of a soldier showing how the face is impacted by exposure to repeated blast/news/2025/usf-strengthens-research-into-potential-military-brain-injury-with-new-federal-funding.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, ÌÇÐÄVlog is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:22:56 ÌÇÐÄVlog’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovationFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, ÌÇÐÄVlog is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Christian Wells at community conversation event/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,ÌÇÐÄVlog Health,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,ÌÇÐÄVlog Health/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ÌÇÐÄVlog’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ÌÇÐÄVlog’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,ÌÇÐÄVlog Athletics,ÌÇÐÄVlog Health,ÌÇÐÄVlog Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during ÌÇÐÄVlog’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 ÌÇÐÄVlog sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during ÌÇÐÄVlog’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,ÌÇÐÄVlog Health,ÌÇÐÄVlog St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe ÌÇÐÄVlog 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.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:37:00 ÌÇÐÄVlog and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe ÌÇÐÄVlog 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.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ÌÇÐÄVlog engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:26:07 NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with ÌÇÐÄVlog-invented mapping technologyAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ÌÇÐÄVlog engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Rocket tested at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:34:09 Brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces aren’t easy to detect, ÌÇÐÄVlog helping develop a solutionThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Maj. Kevin Tromly/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Research,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxManaged by ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:36:46 ÌÇÐÄVlog opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutionsManaged by ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.Group walks through Institute of Applied Engineering lab/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Kevin Watler,MyÌÇÐÄVlog/news/2024/synapse-showcases-usfs-leadership-in-the-tech-industry.aspxWith ÌÇÐÄVlog’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:10 Synapse showcases ÌÇÐÄVlog’s leadership in the tech industryWith ÌÇÐÄVlog’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay. Synapse showcases ÌÇÐÄVlog’s leadership in the tech industry /news/2024/synapse-showcases-usfs-leadership-in-the-tech-industry.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,FinTech X Accelerator,Global and National Security Institute,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxÌÇÐÄVlog has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:00:00 ÌÇÐÄVlog’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertiseÌÇÐÄVlog has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Computers line up on a desk with monitors on the wall above/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-institute-of-applied-engineering-scales-government-service-internship-program-and-workforce-development-pipeline.aspxThe ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering sets up and administers custom programs that are based on the customer’s needs and then matches students with the niche skills needed for the project.Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:00:00 Hundreds of ÌÇÐÄVlog students land internships, secure employment through the university’s partnership with the U.S. Department of DefenseThe ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering sets up and administers custom programs that are based on the customer’s needs and then matches students with the niche skills needed for the project.A student holds wires from an engineering kit next to a computer with coding on the screen./news/2023/usf-institute-of-applied-engineering-scales-government-service-internship-program-and-workforce-development-pipeline.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,Torie Doll/news/2023/usf-to-rapidly-develop-technologies-for-the-military-with-new-cutting-edge-lab.aspxThe Rapid Experimentation Lab, managed by the ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering, puts engineers with different areas of expertise in the same room, dramatically reducing the amount of time it typically takes to build a prototype. It’s part of a five-year, $85 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 ÌÇÐÄVlog to rapidly develop technologies for the military with new cutting-edge labThe Rapid Experimentation Lab, managed by the ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering, puts engineers with different areas of expertise in the same room, dramatically reducing the amount of time it typically takes to build a prototype. It’s part of a five-year, $85 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.Taylor Johnston and Darren Schumacher stand inside a lab in the Institute of Applied Engineering/news/2023/usf-to-rapidly-develop-technologies-for-the-military-with-new-cutting-edge-lab.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÌÇÐÄVlog,SOCOM,Tina Meketa/engineering/news-room/1-29-2021-usf-iae-arce1-launch.aspxThree of the 143 satellites aboard spaceflight company SpaceX’s first dedicated rideshare mission were engineered by students and faculty at the ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering.External ArticleFri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Satellites engineered by ÌÇÐÄVlog students and faculty launch during world record missionThree of the 143 satellites aboard spaceflight company SpaceX’s first dedicated rideshare mission were engineered by students and faculty at the ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering.SpaceX flight/engineering/news-room/1-29-2021-usf-iae-arce1-launch.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering/news/2020/usf-engineering-institute-awarded-contract-with-us-special-operations-command-worth-up-to-85-million.aspxThe ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering and U.S. Special Operations Command have entered into a new contract that paves the way for researchers and students to collaborate with SOCOM to help solve significant challenges facing the nation.Rocky D. BullWed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 ÌÇÐÄVlog Engineering Institute Awarded Contract with U.S. Special Operations Command Worth up to $85 MillionThe ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute of Applied Engineering and U.S. Special Operations Command have entered into a new contract that paves the way for researchers and students to collaborate with SOCOM to help solve significant challenges facing the nation.An overhead photo of someone working on schematic drawings/news/2020/usf-engineering-institute-awarded-contract-with-us-special-operations-command-worth-up-to-85-million.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering