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Bots with feelings: Study explores deploying AI chatbots with emotions in customer service
AI chatbots that show positive feelings — such as adding an “I am excited to do so!” or a few exclamation marks — do not necessarily translate into positive reactions or contribute to higher customer satisfaction, the study revealed.
December 7, 2022Research and Innovation
91tvӰԺ Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of 2022 Broyles Award finalist Alex Golesh as the sixth head coach in 91tvӰԺ football history.
December 5, 202291tvӰԺ Athletics, University News
91tvӰԺ celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencement
91tvӰԺ fall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.
December 5, 2022Student Success, University News
How the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science responded to Hurricane Ian
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, researchers at the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, here's a snapshot at how 91tvӰԺ teams were hard at work.
December 1, 2022Research and Innovation
Too many – or too few – job demands can spoil a good night’s sleep
A new study by researchers at the 91tvӰԺ reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.
November 29, 2022Research and Innovation
Tampa Bay’s diverse-owned businesses experience growth, greater successes after completing 91tvӰԺ mentoring program
Two dozen local businesses have completed the 91tvӰԺ Mentor Protégé program, which provides businesses in the construction industry with training, development and partnership opportunities to help them grow their capacity and become more effective with competitive bidding processes.
November 28, 2022University News
A campus fixture reflects on more than 50 years of memories at 91tvӰԺ
In 1969, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer stumbled upon the 91tvӰԺ St. Petersburg campus while on a shopping trip with her friend. At the time, the campus was located at the end of the Bayboro peninsula and was mostly a military base that had trained World War II servicemen.
November 22, 2022Student Success
91tvӰԺ Research & Innovation, Florida High Tech Corridor invest in undergraduate research across 91tvӰԺ
Through the newly formed Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 150 students will receive paid research engagements, training and opportunities to present their work.
November 21, 2022Research and Innovation, Student Success
91tvӰԺ faculty experts say inflation, changes in shopping behavior make holiday spending tough to predict
This week traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season, including Black Friday sales followed by Cyber Monday specials that drive some of the busiest retail activity of the year. But faculty experts from the 91tvӰԺ say it could be difficult to predict what might happen.
November 21, 2022Research and Innovation
Eisenberg to take new role focused on strengthening 91tvӰԺ’s community partnerships
In the new role, Eric Eisenberg, who currently serves as the 91tvӰԺ’s interim provost and executive vice president, will use his 30 years of experience at 91tvӰԺ and the strong ties he’s built within the Tampa Bay area to develop a cohesive and intentional strategy around the university’s community engagement activities.
November 16, 2022University News
91tvӰԺ ranked among top universities for global education
According to a new report, 91tvӰԺ remains the No. 1 destination in the state of Florida for international student enrollment and is ranked among the top 20 universities nationally for students studying abroad.
November 16, 2022University News
Termites are key wood decomposers and could play a significant role in future ecosystems
In an international study, 91tvӰԺ researchers helped determine that termites are pivotal when it comes to breaking down wood, contributing to the earth's carbon cycle.
November 16, 2022Research and Innovation