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Brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces aren’t easy to detect, 91tvӰԺ helping develop a solution

Through its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the 91tvӰԺ 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.

April 22, 2024Research and Innovation

Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats

Mathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don’t add up.

April 18, 2024Research and Innovation

Tremendous turnout demonstrates 91tvӰԺ’s growth in undergraduate research

The annual research conference witnessed a notable 16% increase in student participation this year, reflecting the university's commitment to fostering collaborative discovery.

April 16, 2024Research and Innovation

91tvӰԺ researcher reveals the hidden story behind one of St. Augustine’s most famous attractions

David Arbesú tediously pieced together the life of one of Florida’s founding fathers, whose believed to be the first priest in the United States and is still honored today in St. Augustine.

April 9, 2024Research and Innovation

Kevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.

April 4, 2024Research and Innovation

New partnership will allow 91tvӰԺ to advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipeline

The 91tvӰԺ is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.

April 2, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

91tvӰԺ research reveals language barriers limit effectiveness of cybersecurity resources

The study explores links among demographic characteristics, cyber hygiene practices and cyber victimization using a sample of limited English proficiency internet users.

April 1, 2024Research and Innovation

Sea urchin killer spreads to new species, region

A parasite that devastated long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean and Florida in 2022 has caused another die-off more than 7,000 miles away in the Sea of Oman. The discovery, led by researchers at the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science reveals how the spread of a microscopic pathogen threatens sea urchin populations and coral reefs around the world.

March 26, 2024Research and Innovation

91tvӰԺ opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutions

Managed by 91tvӰԺ’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.

March 22, 2024Research and Innovation

91tvӰԺ research funding reaches record high of $692 million

Research funding awarded to 91tvӰԺ reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating 91tvӰԺ’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.

March 18, 2024Research and Innovation

The funds will go towards the development of a statewide database to assist law-enforcement in human trafficking investigations and the expansion of an online platform to provide critical resources to survivors.

March 13, 2024Research and Innovation, University News

91tvӰԺ helping develop comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Tampa Bay

91tvӰԺ researchers are collaborating with community members and leaders across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties to develop a plan that could reduce greenhouse gases up to 63% by 2050 if Tampa Bay.

March 12, 2024Research and Innovation