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The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Risk to Resilience Research Lab is moving forward with the creation of powerful new resources to combat human trafficking and aid victims after receiving nearly $3 million from the 2024 federal spending package.

March 14, 2024Innovation

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV helping develop comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Tampa Bay

The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Patel College of Global Sustainability is collaborating with community members and leaders across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties to develop a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next four years.

March 12, 2024Innovation

Genomic research may be key to understanding cancer resistance in Tasmanian devils

Over the past 30 years, Australia’s Tasmanian devil population has been afflicted with an infectious cancer that has pushed the species to near extinction.

March 11, 2024Research

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, Corridor collaboration supports infrastructure innovation, vaccine development and infection fighting strategies

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor are partnering to provide $100,000 to support the advancement of technologies developed by Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers.

March 4, 2024Innovation

IP attorneys to discuss open source licenses and academic tech commercialization

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Tech Transfer and the College of Engineering will host intellectual property attorneys Steve Gardner and Heather Buchta, partners at the law firm Quarles & Brady LLP.

March 4, 2024Innovation

Three start-ups receive BRAG grants to commercialize new inventions and antibiotics

An AI-driven technology that can improve communication abilities for individuals with speech or language impairments, including stroke victims’ speech, a new surface coating that reduces heat retention to cool surfaces during hot weather and a novel medicine to combat antibiotic resistance are the products of three start-up companies that have recently received Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants (BRAG).

February 29, 2024Honors and Awards

Synapse showcases Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's leadership in the tech industry

Dozens of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV tech experts, colleges, departments and startup companies transformed Amalie Arena into a dynamic hub of innovation at Synapse 2024.

February 29, 2024Innovation

They are being recognized for their innovative research and patented work developing assistive devices for the disabled, treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, innovative wastewater and resource recovery technologies, integrated intelligent systems for telecommunications operations, microfluidic technologies, microbiome treatments, and robotics technologies, as well as inspiring and mentoring the next generation of innovators.

February 27, 2024Innovation

Assistant Professor of Anthropology Heather O’Leary’s research data on the depletion of coral reefs due to Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease and the impact of Harmful Algae Blooms on coastal economies was converted and performed as a piece of music by the university’s Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble.

February 27, 2024Innovation

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV wins AUTM's Better World Project Award for Professor Yeh's NEWgenerator

AUTM, the national organization for university technology managers, has named the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV the winner of its 2024 Better World Project Award.

February 23, 2024Honors and Awards

An AI-powered, gas-sensing technology developed by researchers at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, University of Texas-Dallas and Linkoping University has received a $400,000 NSF accelerator grant. The team is led by Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Arash Takshi.

February 22, 2024Innovation

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV to tackle environmental challenges through new initiative with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation District

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV continues to strengthen its collaboration with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation District through the creation of a new program that addresses some of the nation’s most pressing environmental concerns.

February 21, 2024Innovation