Institute for Digital Exploration | College of Arts and Sciences | University of South Florida
Welcome to IDEx
IDEx鈥檚 mission is to contribute to the development of digital scholarship and popularize the humanities and social sciences among the student population and global community by tackling major themes in the field such as virtual accessibility, digital preservation, memory in the digital age and digitally enhanced cognition. The Institute applies 3D digital techniques and visualization for the documentation, analysis, interpretation, and online dissemination of global cultural heritage sites and historical and archaeological collections, emphasizing those that are endangered, inaccessible, or underrepresented.
What's new?
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Dr, Davide Tanasi confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals
Tuesday, November 14, 2024
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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IDEx team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experience
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Dr. Davide Tanasi earns Italian American of the Year award
Monday, November 6, 2023
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Spotlight on
USF IDEx Director found the first-ever physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, validating written records and centuries-old myths of ancient Egyptian rituals and practices. Through advanced chemical analyses, he lead a team of specialists in examining one of the world鈥檚 few remaining Egyptian Bes