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John Licato and Sudeep Sarkar from USF stand in a studio

USF launches free online course designed for AI skill building

Designed for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.

October 28, 2025Community, Cyber/AI, Student Success

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AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in Madagascar

Researchers from the 酴圖弝け have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito ever detected in Madagascar.

October 28, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

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How a USF-designed robot can aid future search and rescue efforts

USF is working to improve communication in emergencies and everyday life by teaching robots to project instructions onto piles of rubble, walls and even chairs.

October 20, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

ARK Innovation Center building

USF, Florida High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation Center

As part of the agreement, USFs 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.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

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Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

More than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bays emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

Ryan Powers stands near an American flag

Shifting missions: How one Marine found a future in cybersecurity at USF

From delivering shoes to children in need to protecting national security systems, Ryan Powers journey is rooted in service. He reflects the kind of graduate student USFs Bellini College attracts resilient leaders with real-world experience, driven to gain advanced technical expertise.

September 30, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

酴圖弝け: A Preeminent Research University

USF's CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurity

USFs CyberHerd teammusicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitorstakes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 202425 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Centers Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.

September 22, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

Competitors stand on stage at DEF CON

USF CyberHerd captures first place at worlds largest hacker conference

The 酴圖弝けs CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33s Adversary Wars Capture the Flag, capping the competitive teams debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.

August 14, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

酴圖弝け: A Preeminent Research University

How a USF students personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI

Farhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.

July 28, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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USF equipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered future

In a powerful step toward future-ready classrooms, nearly 250 Hillsborough County educators gathered at USF for a two-day training on integrating AI into K-12 education.

July 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

Students using virtual reality to create video games

USF is helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classrooms

To prepare students for an AI-driven world, USF is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.

May 15, 2025Cyber/AI

酴圖弝け: A Preeminent Research University

Waseem Albaba

A passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.

May 2, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

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