/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:43:15 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxFrom advancing our understanding of hurricanes to improving public transit systems, to pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases, 27 �ڶ�����faculty members are being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 11:05:32 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsFrom advancing our understanding of hurricanes to improving public transit systems, to pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases, 27 �ڶ�����faculty members are being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.Collage of faculty members featured/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-valerie-lipscomb-contributes-expertise-on-literature-and-aging-in-new-book.aspxDr. Valerie Barnes Lipscomb served as a lead editor and contributor on the recently published “The Palgrave Handbook of Literature and Aging,” which features more than 30 contributors on three continents and 200,000 words of new scholarship.Michelle Holden, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:26:10 Dr. Valerie Lipscomb contributes expertise on literature and aging in new bookDr. Valerie Barnes Lipscomb served as a lead editor and contributor on the recently published “The Palgrave Handbook of Literature and Aging,” which features more than 30 contributors on three continents and 200,000 words of new scholarship.Cover of “The Palgrave Handbook of Literature and Aging.” (Photo from Springer)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-valerie-lipscomb-contributes-expertise-on-literature-and-aging-in-new-book.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-wenqi-vince-liu-earns-the-national-science-foundation-early-career-award.aspxDr. Wenqi “Vince” Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has earned the National Science Foundation’s Early Career Development award, representing a significant milestone in his academic career and his first federal grant since joining �ڶ�����three years ago.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:06:30 Dr. Wenqi “Vince” Liu earns the National Science Foundation Early Career AwardDr. Wenqi “Vince” Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has earned the National Science Foundation’s Early Career Development award, representing a significant milestone in his academic career and his first federal grant since joining �ڶ�����three years ago.Dr. Wenqi “Vince” Liu performing an extraction experiment. (Photo courtesy of Wenqi “Vince” Liu)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-wenqi-vince-liu-earns-the-national-science-foundation-early-career-award.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspx�ڶ�����is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.External ArticleFri, 13 Sep 2024 00:17:26 New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention�ڶ�����is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.person wrapped in blanket holding tissue and working on laptop/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxThis year, students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.External ArticleThu, 12 Sep 2024 14:17:07 Partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism studentsThis year, students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.Poynter Report host Tom Jones (left) interviews NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans for the first episode of the podcast.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxGrowing up, Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a �ڶ�����student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 11:28:58 A great grandmother inspired this student's research into dementiaGrowing up, Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a �ڶ�����student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Dana Smith with Boundless Bulls headerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/marine-researcher-part-of-deep-sea-expeditions-discovering-species.aspxUsing tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, �ڶ�����Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.External ArticleWed, 04 Sep 2024 11:07:32 Marine researcher part of expeditions discovering species and uncovering benefits of the deep seaUsing tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, �ڶ�����Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.Heather Judkins and researcher study specimenhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/marine-researcher-part-of-deep-sea-expeditions-discovering-species.aspxResearch/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxLed by a �ڶ�����geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2024 00:18:30 What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlementLed by a �ڶ�����geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.underwater bridge remains/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-secures-7-year-global-reaccreditation-for-master-of-public-administration-mpa-program.aspxThe School of Public Affairs secured a seven-year global reaccreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) for its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognizing the program’s excellence on an international scale.Dakota Galvin, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 13:36:59 School of Public Affairs secures 7-year global reaccreditation for Master of Public Administration (MPA) programThe School of Public Affairs secured a seven-year global reaccreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) for its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognizing the program’s excellence on an international scale.NASPAA graphic with smiling woman/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-secures-7-year-global-reaccreditation-for-master-of-public-administration-mpa-program.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr.-deby-cassills-research-career-aims-to-shine-a-light-on-the-secrets-of-animal-behavior.aspxDr. Deby Cassill, associate professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has focused her research career on better understanding the “secrets” of animal behavior and the insights it provides to human nature.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 11:30:49 Dr. Deby Cassill’s research career aims to shine a light on the ‘secrets’ of animal behaviorDr. Deby Cassill, associate professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has focused her research career on better understanding the “secrets” of animal behavior and the insights it provides to human nature.Deby Cassill standing and smiling in front of gray backdrop/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr.-deby-cassills-research-career-aims-to-shine-a-light-on-the-secrets-of-animal-behavior.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/zimmerman-school-faculty-present-research-papers-during-international-communication-association-conference.aspxFour faculty members from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications recently presented research papers during the 74th Annual International Communication Association (ICA), which took place in June.Michelle Holden, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 10:37:14 Zimmerman School faculty present research papers during International Communication Association conferenceFour faculty members from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications recently presented research papers during the 74th Annual International Communication Association (ICA), which took place in June.From left: Dr. Gregory Perreault, Dr. Mildred Perreault, Dr. Janelle Applequist, and Dr. Fan Yang./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/zimmerman-school-faculty-present-research-papers-during-international-communication-association-conference.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-elizabeth-aranda-receives-2024-award-for-public-sociology-in-international-migration.aspxThis award recognizes the work of an IM section member who addresses immigration and related issues in ways that apply scholarly knowledge directly in public work, generates such knowledge for public use, or otherwise contributes to improving the lives of migrants or refugees.Michelle Holden, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 10:16:53 Dr. Elizabeth Aranda receives 2024 Award for Public Sociology in International MigrationThis award recognizes the work of an IM section member who addresses immigration and related issues in ways that apply scholarly knowledge directly in public work, generates such knowledge for public use, or otherwise contributes to improving the lives of migrants or refugees.Elizabeth Aranda (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-elizabeth-aranda-receives-2024-award-for-public-sociology-in-international-migration.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/meet-dean-elizabeth-spiller.aspxDean Elizabeth Spiller joined �ڶ�����in July. Learn more about her and why she’s excited to be Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 10:03:16 Meet Dean Elizabeth SpillerDean Elizabeth Spiller joined �ڶ�����in July. Learn more about her and why she’s excited to be Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.Dean Spiller (photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/meet-dean-elizabeth-spiller.aspxFeatured/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/clinical-psychology-doctoral-student-kendall-smith-earns-nsf-fellowship.aspxDoctoral student Kendall Smith’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 09:56:52 Clinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowshipDoctoral student Kendall Smith’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.Kendall Smith standing in front of her research poster/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/clinical-psychology-doctoral-student-kendall-smith-earns-nsf-fellowship.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/piaccart-students-gain-interdisciplinary-research-experience-on-climate-change.aspxTen undergraduate students took part in the Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) this summer. The program provided them with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on the impacts of climate change.Dakota Galvin, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 09:37:40 PIACCART students gain interdisciplinary research experience on climate changeTen undergraduate students took part in the Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) this summer. The program provided them with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on the impacts of climate change.Chemistry major Katherin Abreus Rodriguez further concentrating soil samples in a rotary evaporator. (Photo courtesy of Katherin Abreus Rodriguez)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/piaccart-students-gain-interdisciplinary-research-experience-on-climate-change.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-partner-to-support-advancement-of-innovations.aspxAI literacy, bilingual educator training, immersive learning experiences and social and emotional learning curriculum will receive $100,000 boost.External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 08:55:24 USF, Florida High Tech Corridor partner to support advancement of innovationsAI literacy, bilingual educator training, immersive learning experiences and social and emotional learning curriculum will receive $100,000 boost.The Florida high tech corridor logo/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-florida-high-tech-corridor-partner-to-support-advancement-of-innovations.aspxResearch/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.blogThirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:34 Thirteen �ڶ�����Students Selected for 2024 Millennium FellowshipThirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.collage of students working fellowships/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.blogCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-archival-exhibition-commemorates-department-of-anthropologys-60-year-impact.aspxThe Department of Anthropology is celebrating 60 years of teaching students the critical skills needed to conduct effective analyses of “human social phenomena at both the local and global levels.”Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesWed, 28 Aug 2024 16:39:54 New archival exhibition commemorates Department of Anthropology’s 60-year impactThe Department of Anthropology is celebrating 60 years of teaching students the critical skills needed to conduct effective analyses of “human social phenomena at both the local and global levels.”Overview of the “To See Ourselves Like Somebody Else: Reflections on 60 Years of Anthropology at USF” exhibition located in the SOC building’s Waterman Gallery. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-archival-exhibition-commemorates-department-of-anthropologys-60-year-impact.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxThe study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.External ArticleWed, 28 Aug 2024 16:30:38 New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than DenmarkThe study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.From the Viking skeletal study: A skull displaying blunt force trauma with radiating lines. | Photo credit: Lisa Mariann Strand/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/research-experience-program-provides-insiders-look-at-what-it-takes-to-measure-hurricanes-strength.aspxThe Research Experience for Undergraduates program at �ڶ�����provided participants the opportunity to visit the Aircraft Operations Center of NOAA’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ for an insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strength.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesWed, 28 Aug 2024 16:12:46 Research experience program provides insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strengthThe Research Experience for Undergraduates program at �ڶ�����provided participants the opportunity to visit the Aircraft Operations Center of NOAA’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ for an insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strength.Dr. Jennifer Collins, professor in the School of Geosciences and principal investigator on Weather, Climate, and Society REU, with two REU groups at �ڶ�����this summer, one from the Tampa campus, and one from the St. Petersburg campus, on a P-3 Orion plane which is used to fly into hurricanes. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/research-experience-program-provides-insiders-look-at-what-it-takes-to-measure-hurricanes-strength.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-graduate-students-design-survey-featured-in-tampa-bay-times.aspxMegan Corn and Savannah Havird, graduate assistants and researchers in the �ڶ�����School of Public Affairs, recently conducted a survey that aimed to evaluate immigration and border security.Michelle Holden, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesWed, 28 Aug 2024 13:44:04 School of Public Affairs graduate students design survey featured in Tampa Bay TimesMegan Corn and Savannah Havird, graduate assistants and researchers in the �ڶ�����School of Public Affairs, recently conducted a survey that aimed to evaluate immigration and border security.School of Public Affairs graduate students and researchers Megan Corn (left) and Savannah Havird (right). (Photos courtesy of Megan Corn and Savannah Havird)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-graduate-students-design-survey-featured-in-tampa-bay-times.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/alumnus-dr-nolan-kline-uses-anthropology-see-big-picture-in-health-career.aspxAlumnus Dr. Nolan Kline credits his time as a student in the Department of Anthropology for developing his ability to ‘see the big picture’ in his current health career.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesTue, 27 Aug 2024 11:30:27 Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline uses anthropology to ‘see the big picture’ in health careerAlumnus Dr. Nolan Kline credits his time as a student in the Department of Anthropology for developing his ability to ‘see the big picture’ in his current health career.University of �ڶ�����: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/alumnus-dr-nolan-kline-uses-anthropology-see-big-picture-in-health-career.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-doctoral-students-travel-to-spain-to-lead-panel-discussion-on-hemingway.aspxThree doctoral students in the Department of English presented their research at the 2024 Hemingway Society Conference in San Sebastian and Bilbao, Spain in July.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesTue, 27 Aug 2024 11:30:03 English doctoral students travel to Spain to lead panel discussion on HemingwayThree doctoral students in the Department of English presented their research at the 2024 Hemingway Society Conference in San Sebastian and Bilbao, Spain in July.Three doctoral students presenting in front of their research posters./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-doctoral-students-travel-to-spain-to-lead-panel-discussion-on-hemingway.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-podcast-by-conduct-and-example-aims-to-decode-what-it-means-to-be-engaged-in-democracy.aspxThe Center for Sustainable Democracy recently launched the podcast “By Conduct and Example” to showcase its work, as well as highlight alumni, current faculty, students, and people affiliated with local, national, and international communities engaged in democracy-focused work.Dakota Galvin, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesTue, 27 Aug 2024 10:38:10 New podcast “By Conduct and Example” aims to decode what it means to be engaged in democracyThe Center for Sustainable Democracy recently launched the podcast “By Conduct and Example” to showcase its work, as well as highlight alumni, current faculty, students, and people affiliated with local, national, and international communities engaged in democracy-focused work.Professor Wayne Garcia recording an episode of By Conduct and Example. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-podcast-by-conduct-and-example-aims-to-decode-what-it-means-to-be-engaged-in-democracy.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-extend-recruitment-for-ground-breaking-dementia-prevention-research.aspxThe Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.External ArticleWed, 21 Aug 2024 16:22:40 University of �ڶ����� to extend recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention research through December 2024The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.smiling woman holding notebook helps senior man at computerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-extend-recruitment-for-ground-breaking-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearch/news/2024/usf-welcomes-accomplished-group-of-nearly-300-new-faculty.aspx�ڶ�����is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.External ArticleWed, 14 Aug 2024 11:12:17 �ڶ�����welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty�ڶ�����is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.new faculty sit at long tables during faculty orientation session/news/2024/usf-welcomes-accomplished-group-of-nearly-300-new-faculty.aspxResearch/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxAs the University of �ڶ����� embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.External ArticleTue, 13 Aug 2024 11:07:02 Exciting changes and additions for the new academic yearAs the University of �ڶ����� embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.New This Year banner/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty at the University of �ڶ����� traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:03 �ڶ�����summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFaculty at the University of �ڶ����� traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.�ڶ�����students and IDEx team members were invited to the U.S. Embassy in Malta for a private reception. Deputy Chief of Mission Ken Toko and his staff gave the team a tour of the compound and explained the work that the ambassador's office does in Malta./news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxTaylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to �ڶ�����St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.External ArticleWed, 31 Jul 2024 10:08:11 Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in MoldovaTaylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to �ڶ�����St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.Taylor will officially graduate in summer 2024, but attended the spring 2024 ceremony in Tampa where she celebrated with her family.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.Elisa Hussain, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesTue, 30 Jul 2024 13:44:06 USF’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and cultureUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.The student cohort of the �ڶ�����Nice - French Language and Culture program in Nice, France. (Photo courtesy of Lauryn Tanner)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/marcus-cooke-receives-the-interdisciplinary-research-award-to-fund-new-state-of-the-art-equipment-for-usf.aspxDr. Marcus Cooke received funding through USF’s Research and Development Institute for a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to advance his research on the impact of major diseases.Elisa Hussain, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesTue, 30 Jul 2024 10:57:33 Dr. Marcus Cooke receives the Interdisciplinary Research Award to fund new state-of-the-art equipment for USFDr. Marcus Cooke received funding through USF’s Research and Development Institute for a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to advance his research on the impact of major diseases.University of �ڶ�����: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/marcus-cooke-receives-the-interdisciplinary-research-award-to-fund-new-state-of-the-art-equipment-for-usf.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspx�ڶ�����students interested in sustainable energy participated in an NSF-funded project in Botswana to implement a new concept to bring a new portable, renewable energy source to rural Africa.Dakota Galvin, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesTue, 30 Jul 2024 00:55:52 Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in Botswana�ڶ�����students interested in sustainable energy participated in an NSF-funded project in Botswana to implement a new concept to bring a new portable, renewable energy source to rural Africa.�ڶ�����students demonstrating the solar cell enhancements with BIUST students. (Photo courtesy of Madison Orr)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspxFeatured,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-usf-alumni-aim-to-transform-mental-health-treatment-with-non-hallucinogenic-psychedelics.aspxCo-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm – chemistry alumni – are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.Elisa Hussain, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesTue, 30 Jul 2024 00:27:40 Two �ڶ�����alumni aim to transform mental health treatment with non-hallucinogenic psychedelicsCo-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm – chemistry alumni – are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.Founders of Psilera, Jackie von Salm (left) and Chris Witowski (right). (Photo courtesy of Chris Witowski)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-usf-alumni-aim-to-transform-mental-health-treatment-with-non-hallucinogenic-psychedelics.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-travel-to-japan-for-new-insights-on-caring-for-others.aspxCollege of Arts and Sciences students also enrolled in the Judy Genshaft Honors College gained new insights about the history and culture of care in Japan this summer as part of the “Beyond the Classroom” study abroad experience offered by the Honors College.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jul 2024 16:17:07 Students travel to Japan for new insights on caring for othersCollege of Arts and Sciences students also enrolled in the Judy Genshaft Honors College gained new insights about the history and culture of care in Japan this summer as part of the “Beyond the Classroom” study abroad experience offered by the Honors College.Students visiting Gifu University’s nursing department training rooms, which focus on midwifery and geriatric and home nursing. (Photo courtesy of Atsuko Sakai)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-travel-to-japan-for-new-insights-on-caring-for-others.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-celebrate-release-of-the-capsule-a-new-student-led-journal-examining-intersection-of-health-and-humanities.aspx�ڶ�����students have joined interdisciplinary forces to establish a new student-based health humanities journal, “The Capsule.”Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jul 2024 15:58:36 Students celebrate the release of ‘The Capsule,’ a new student-led journal examining the intersection of health and humanities�ڶ�����students have joined interdisciplinary forces to establish a new student-based health humanities journal, “The Capsule.”Student contributors of “The Capsule” celebrated its first-ever volume release in spring 2024. (Photo courtesy of Serena Bhaskar)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-celebrate-release-of-the-capsule-a-new-student-led-journal-examining-intersection-of-health-and-humanities.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-usf-to-kenya-students-get-up-close-account-of-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspxDr. Dillon Mahoney and nine �ڶ�����students traveled to Kenya this summer for a month-long visit to experience an up-close look at Kenya’s conservation and sustainable development practices.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jul 2024 11:01:35 From �ڶ�����to Kenya: Students get up-close account of conservation and sustainable developmentDr. Dillon Mahoney and nine �ڶ�����students traveled to Kenya this summer for a month-long visit to experience an up-close look at Kenya’s conservation and sustainable development practices.Students enjoying ‘lunch with a view’ from an outlook in Mbrikiani Ranch, Kajiado County, Kenya. They made the trek with a Maasai man who brought them there when we they asked him for a nice spot to have lunch. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Dillon Mahoney)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-usf-to-kenya-students-get-up-close-account-of-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.Dakota Galvin, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jul 2024 11:00:38 Empowering future discoveries: PhD candidate receives John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to advance bioarcheological researchPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.Elizabeth Bews at Syedra Archaeological Site in Alanya, Turkey in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Bews)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-advances-understanding-and-collaboration-during-hurricane-risk-research-symposium.aspxThe AAG’s Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate held its 8th annual session, organized by AAG member and School of Geosciences’ Professor Dr. Jennifer Collins and �ڶ�����alumnus Yijie Zhu.Elisa Hussain, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jul 2024 00:48:46 School of Geosciences professor advances understanding and collaboration during hurricane risk research symposiumThe AAG’s Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate held its 8th annual session, organized by AAG member and School of Geosciences’ Professor Dr. Jennifer Collins and �ڶ�����alumnus Yijie Zhu.Dr. Jennifer Collins delivering the opening address at the Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Collins)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-advances-understanding-and-collaboration-during-hurricane-risk-research-symposium.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/ioannis-spanopoulos-earns-lifetime-membership-into-the-scientific-research-honor-society-sigma-xi.aspxDr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been invited to join the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma Xi.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Jul 2024 13:48:43 Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma XiDr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been invited to join the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma Xi.Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos demonstrates a model to lab students/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/ioannis-spanopoulos-earns-lifetime-membership-into-the-scientific-research-honor-society-sigma-xi.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/senior-associate-dean-robert-potter-reflects-on-17-years-with-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxDr. Robert Potter, who has served as an associate dean with the �ڶ�����College of Arts of Sciences since 2007, will be stepping down from the position beginning in August.Michelle Holden, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Jul 2024 13:32:27 Senior Associate Dean Robert Potter reflects on 17 years with the College of Arts and SciencesDr. Robert Potter, who has served as an associate dean with the �ڶ�����College of Arts of Sciences since 2007, will be stepping down from the position beginning in August.Robert “Bob” Potter. (Photo courtesy of Robert Potter)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/senior-associate-dean-robert-potter-reflects-on-17-years-with-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/olajide-omojarabi-short-story-award.aspxOlajide Omojarabi, a third-year master of fine arts creative writing student in the Department of English, has been shortlisted for his short story 'House No. 49' by the Commonwealth Foundation.Anna Mayor, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Jul 2024 00:30:44 Graduate student Olajide Omojarabi’s story 'House No. 49' earns shortlist recognition by Commonwealth FoundationOlajide Omojarabi, a third-year master of fine arts creative writing student in the Department of English, has been shortlisted for his short story 'House No. 49' by the Commonwealth Foundation.Olajide Omojarabi smiling at the camera with sunglasses on/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/olajide-omojarabi-short-story-award.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/digital-archive-project-receives-florida-preservation-award.aspxThe Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has selected La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas as a recipient of a 2024 Florida Preservation Award, praising the project for reshaping scholarship and providing groundbreaking access into the state's early history.External ArticleThu, 18 Jul 2024 11:03:11 Innovative digital archive project receives Florida historic preservation awardThe Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has selected La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas as a recipient of a 2024 Florida Preservation Award, praising the project for reshaping scholarship and providing groundbreaking access into the state's early history.la Florida website screenshothttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/digital-archive-project-receives-florida-preservation-award.aspxAccomplishments/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.External ArticleFri, 12 Jul 2024 09:29:02 �ڶ�����architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.Community members in East Tampa identifying neighborhood amenities and walking distances during the East Tampa community engagement workshop for the heat vulnerability study/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxResearchhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxThe position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at �ڶ�����Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleTue, 09 Jul 2024 11:31:51 Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for �ڶ�����Sarasota-Manatee and �ڶ�����School of InformationThe position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at �ڶ�����Sarasota-Manatee.James Andrews, PhDhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-alumnas-journey-from-intern-to-ceo-of-the-ybor-city-museum-society.aspx�ڶ�����alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.Elisa Hussain, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 27 Jun 2024 11:15:12 History alumna’s journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society�ڶ�����alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.Arminda Mata (middle), CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society, along with Rose Lopez (left) and Matthew Lewicki (right), two former history major interns who are now employees. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-alumnas-journey-from-intern-to-ceo-of-the-ybor-city-museum-society.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigma-xi-usf-chapter-awards-two-cas-students-research-grants.aspxThese awards will fund scientific investigation in any field, with funds available to spend on equipment purchases, travel to research sites and symposiums, supplies, and manuscript preparation and publication costs.Michelle Holden, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesThu, 27 Jun 2024 10:56:26 Sigma Xi �ڶ�����chapter awards two CAS students research grantsThese awards will fund scientific investigation in any field, with funds available to spend on equipment purchases, travel to research sites and symposiums, supplies, and manuscript preparation and publication costs.PhD candidate Colin Goodman and undergraduate Kira Ruiz-Houston/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigma-xi-usf-chapter-awards-two-cas-students-research-grants.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/mathematics-professor-delivers-keynote-address-for-yeshwantrao-chavan-college-of-engineering.aspxDr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:19:52 Mathematics professor delivers keynote address for Yeshwantrao Chavan College of EngineeringDr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.mathematical formula graphic illustration/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/mathematics-professor-delivers-keynote-address-for-yeshwantrao-chavan-college-of-engineering.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipThe University of �ڶ����� announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:58:22 �ڶ�����to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wifeThe University of �ڶ����� announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.https://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxAudrey Brandt recently started a coveted summer internship with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States. Brandt's journey to California started in 2023 when she was selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program.External ArticleTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:45:19 �ڶ�����honors student chosen for prestigious summer internship at marine sanctuaryAudrey Brandt recently started a coveted summer internship with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States. Brandt's journey to California started in 2023 when she was selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program.Audrey Brandt stands in front of seawallhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/florida-focus-z-schools-signature-program-takes-second-place-in-national-broadcasting-competition.aspxThe Zimmerman School makes its debut at the Broadcast Education Association’s competition achieving second place with student led program, Florida Focus.Elisa Hussain, �ڶ�����College of Arts and SciencesMon, 24 Jun 2024 11:24:21 Florida Focus, Z School’s signature program, takes second place in national broadcasting competitionThe Zimmerman School makes its debut at the Broadcast Education Association’s competition achieving second place with student led program, Florida Focus.Students from the Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications produce the Florida Focus program, which airs on the local PBS station WEDQ in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Anderson)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/florida-focus-z-schools-signature-program-takes-second-place-in-national-broadcasting-competition.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement