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911±¬ÁÏÍø showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference

The 911±¬ÁÏÍø celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference during Undergraduate Research 911±¬ÁÏÍøek. The conference transformed USF into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses.

April 29, 2026Research and Innovation

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Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap

For decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers at USF are examining whether they align with how children think and learn.

April 22, 2026Research and Innovation

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USF scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life

Every time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.

April 16, 2026Research and Innovation

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