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Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Undergraduate Research Conference

MoreÌýthan 500 student research projects across ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s three campuses were on display. Spanning disciplines from biomedical science and engineering to the arts, humanities, business, education and social sciences, the conference highlighted the depth of inquiry taking place at every stage of the undergraduate experience.

April 30, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success

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ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life

Researchers discovered how carbon black strengthens rubber to support extreme weight – a breakthrough that could lead to safer, longer-lasting materials.

April 16, 2026Research and Innovation

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé: A Preeminent Research University

Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment

Infectious disease researchers at the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.

March 5, 2026Research and Innovation

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Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in Florida

Despite the common fear of spiders, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé researchers have set out to prove the brown recluse is a misunderstood arachnid.

February 23, 2026Research and Innovation

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra, Professors Christian Bréchot and Chandrakant PatelÌý

National Academy of Inventors welcomes three ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé inventors into its 2025 class of fellows

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra and Professors Christian Bréchot and Chandrakant PatelÌýhave been selected as 2025 Fellows to theÌýNational Academy of InventorsÌý– considered the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.

December 11, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond

Industry partnerships have propelled the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé closer to its $1 billion goal.

November 4, 2025Research and Innovation, University News

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Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé

Through the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability and the arts.

October 30, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success

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Smart mouthguards are one of many innovations coming from ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé

Artificial intelligence could soon turn an athlete’s mouthguard into a life-saving device, more accurately predicting brain injuries and advancing safety far beyond the NFL.

October 25, 2025Research and Innovation

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé: A Preeminent Research University

From classroom to command center: ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé students test AI in real-world cybersecurity

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.

October 9, 2025Student Success

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ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé makes strong showing among Tampa Bay Innovation Award winners

From Pikmykid, an all-in-one digital tool for managing school safety, to Tampa-based biotechnology company Psilera, learn more about several businesses led or founded by ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé alumni to receive Tampa Bay Inno Awards.

September 29, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé receives $3.4 million NSF grant to train future research administrators

The program brings together multiple institutions to help establish a virtual education model that can be implemented nationwide.

August 8, 2025Research and Innovation

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ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé becomes first university to join Embarc Collective’s groundbreaking Partnership Program, strengthening Florida’s innovation and talent pipeline

Through its partnership, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé is taking a bold step to bridge academic innovation with real-world startup application, helping redefine how higher education institutions can power workforce development and regional economic growth.

July 16, 2025Community Partnerships

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