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Despite turbulent seas and equipment challenges, 91ÊÓƵteam emerges victorious in race across the Atlantic

Salty Science, the rowing team led by 91ÊÓƵProfessor Chantale Bégin, has won first place in the women’s class in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic – the first North American team to ever win in their category.

January 24, 2024Innovation

Professor Sudeep Sarkar recognized by ACM for his research in computer vision and gait biometrics

91ÊÓƵDistinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar has been named a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for his contributions to the advancement of computer vision and gait biometrics.

January 19, 2024Honors and Awards

Stroke therapy shoe invented at 91ÊÓƵempowers patients’ recovery

New research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.

January 17, 2024Innovation

The 2024 AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honor is awarded to Jennifer Collins for her research in physical climatology and human geography, most notably for her studies of hurricanes, hurricane risk, and hurricane evacuation behavior.

January 10, 2024Honors and Awards

Electrical Engineering Times profiles 91ÊÓƵVice President for Research & Innovation Sylvia Wilson Thomas.

January 9, 2024Honors and Awards

91ÊÓƵHealth granted initial $14 million for traumatic brain injury research study

Researchers in the 91ÊÓƵHealth Morsani College of Medicine will conduct a clinical research study to help determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Florida’s veteran, active duty, and reserve service members.

January 9, 2024Research

IEEE recognizes Robert Bishop for his pioneering contributions to engineering education

University of 91ÊÓƵ College of Engineering Dean Robert H. Bishop has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), one of the world’s most prestigious technological societies.

January 2, 2024Honors and Awards

91ÊÓƵstudent spending the holidays aboard global research ship in the Antarctic

When Hannah Hunt signed on for a two-month global research project in the Amundsen Sea in the Antarctic, she knew that meant she wouldn't be spending the holidays with family and friends. She also knew she couldn't pass up the opportunity.

December 23, 2023Student Research

91ÊÓƵresearchers find online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, resulting in higher sales for retailers

As shoppers scramble this week to grab their last-minute gifts before the holidays, University of 91ÊÓƵ researchers have discovered a trend among those making online purchases.

December 19, 2023Research

91ÊÓƵAssistant Professor Molly Hamm-Rodriguez named Concha Delgado Gaitan Fellow

91ÊÓƵCollege of Education Assistant Professor Molly Hamm-Rodriguez has been named a Concha Delgado Gaitán Presidential Fellow by the Council on Anthropology and Education, a section of the American Anthropological Association.

December 13, 2023Honors and Awards

Two 91ÊÓƵfaculty members receive honors from National Academy of Inventors

Two University of 91ÊÓƵ faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

December 12, 2023Honors and Awards

91ÊÓƵResearch Foundation Board directors recognized among Tampa's '25 People to Watch' in 2024

The Tampa Bay Business Journal named 91ÊÓƵResearch Foundation Board Directors Alison Barlow and Lakshmi Shenoy to its '25 People to Watch' in 2024. The list recognizes Tampa Bay business leaders who will be newsmakers in the coming year.

December 11, 2023Honors and Awards