/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usWed, 18 Sep 2024 22:02:35 -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 USF 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 USF 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, USF 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 USF three years ago.Anna Mayor, USF 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 USF 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.aspxUSF 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 retentionUSF 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/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 �������� 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 �������� 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, USF 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, USF 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 USF 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 USF 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/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, USF 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, USF 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, USF 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/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, USF 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, USF 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/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, USF 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 USF 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, USF 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 USF 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 USF 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 �������� School of Public Affairs, recently conducted a survey that aimed to evaluate immigration and border security.Michelle Holden, USF 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 �������� 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/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, USF 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,Researchhttps://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 �������� 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.aspxUSF 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 USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new facultyUSF 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/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty at the �������� traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:03 �������� summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFaculty at the �������� traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.�������� 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,Research/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, USF 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.��������: 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�������� 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, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 30 Jul 2024 00:55:52 Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in Botswana�������� 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.�������� 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, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 30 Jul 2024 00:27:40 Two USF 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/from-usf-to-kenya-students-get-up-close-account-of-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspxDr. Dillon Mahoney and nine �������� 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, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jul 2024 11:01:35 From USF to Kenya: Students get up-close account of conservation and sustainable developmentDr. Dillon Mahoney and nine �������� 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, USF 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 USF alumnus Yijie Zhu.Elisa Hussain, USF 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 USF 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/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 USF 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 �������� Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleTue, 09 Jul 2024 11:31:51 Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for �������� Sarasota-Manatee and �������� 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 �������� 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/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, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 27 Jun 2024 10:56:26 Sigma Xi USF 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,Researchhttps://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 USF 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/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxA ��������-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.External ArticleMon, 24 Jun 2024 10:02:36 Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleepA ��������-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.two people meditating on a beach at sunset/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/murp-graduate-secures-first-place-title-with-innovative-research-paper-on-road-safety-in-floridas-district-seven.aspxMURP graduate, Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti, earns first-place in student paper competition by the APA’s Transportation Planning Division.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 21 Jun 2024 10:41:06 MURP graduate secures first-place title with an innovative research paper on road safety in Florida’s district sevenMURP graduate, Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti, earns first-place in student paper competition by the APA’s Transportation Planning Division.Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti poses by the �������� sign after her graduation ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/murp-graduate-secures-first-place-title-with-innovative-research-paper-on-road-safety-in-floridas-district-seven.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Research/news/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges.aspxFour interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.External ArticleThu, 20 Jun 2024 10:06:19 USF projects selected for new research program bring the potential to solve critical challengesFour interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.Lindsay Shaw works in lab with student/news/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-student-megan-blair-recognized-for-research-on-perceptions-of-hurricane-ian-evacuation-behaviors.aspxGeography graduate student Megan Blair earned the Application Novelty award at the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium held in Honolulu, Hawaii for her research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviors.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 18 Jun 2024 14:42:55 �������� student Megan Blair recognized for research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviorsGeography graduate student Megan Blair earned the Application Novelty award at the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium held in Honolulu, Hawaii for her research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviors.(From left) Geography master’s student Megan Blair with Dr. Jennifer Collins, professor in the School of Geosciences and lead organizer of the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Collins)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-student-megan-blair-recognized-for-research-on-perceptions-of-hurricane-ian-evacuation-behaviors.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/it-all-begins-with-a-good-story.aspxA good story doesn’t just captivate, it can also act as a catalyst for connecting individuals and addressing complex issues. That is the spirit behind the Living Heritage Institute, which seeks to combine storytelling with research that remembers the past and informs the present.External ArticleThu, 13 Jun 2024 10:22:33 It all begins with a good story at the Living Heritage InstituteA good story doesn’t just captivate, it can also act as a catalyst for connecting individuals and addressing complex issues. That is the spirit behind the Living Heritage Institute, which seeks to combine storytelling with research that remembers the past and informs the present.An example of a storytelling tool is this photo collage that seeks to spark curiosity at the new Living Heritage Institute on the �������� St. Petersburg campus.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/it-all-begins-with-a-good-story.aspxResearch/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxFunded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.External ArticleThu, 06 Jun 2024 14:47:17 USF using AI to help combat malaria in AfricaFunded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.illustration of mosquito with dimensions notated/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/molecular-biosciences-professor-receives-1-point-8-million-grant-to-explore-preventative-therapy-for-type-1-diabetes.aspxDepartment of Molecular Biosciences professor Dr. Brant Burkhardt was awarded$1.8 million to investigate preventative treatment options for Type 1 diabetes.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 30 May 2024 13:39:55 Molecular biosciences professor receives $1.8 million grant to explore preventative therapy for Type 1 diabetesDepartment of Molecular Biosciences professor Dr. Brant Burkhardt was awarded$1.8 million to investigate preventative treatment options for Type 1 diabetes.(From left) Doctoral candidate and lead scientists, Justin Fletcher, principal investigator, Dr. Brant Burkhardt, and co-principal investigator, Dr. Stanley Stevens Jr. (Photo courtesy of Brant Burkhardt)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/molecular-biosciences-professor-receives-1-point-8-million-grant-to-explore-preventative-therapy-for-type-1-diabetes.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-study-shows-vitamin-c-boosts-dna-damage-and-cell-death-in-melanoma-cells.aspxA recent study shows that there may be a more effective way to treat melanoma by using vitamin C to increase DNA damage in cancer cells, leading to their death.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 30 May 2024 13:34:38 New study shows vitamin C boosts DNA damage and cell death in melanoma cellsA recent study shows that there may be a more effective way to treat melanoma by using vitamin C to increase DNA damage in cancer cells, leading to their death.Woman's arm being scanned for cancer cells/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-study-shows-vitamin-c-boosts-dna-damage-and-cell-death-in-melanoma-cells.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-professor-leads-study-exploring-the-dynamics-and-treatment-of-alcohol-use-disorder.aspxDepartment of Psychology’s Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 30 May 2024 13:24:11 Psychology professor leads study exploring the dynamics and treatment of alcohol use disorderDepartment of Psychology’s Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.Rows of alcohol bottles on a shelf in a supermarket. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-professor-leads-study-exploring-the-dynamics-and-treatment-of-alcohol-use-disorder.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-connect-to-the-past-using-present-day-digital-tools-in-digital-dinosaurs-class.aspx�������� students in Dr. Ryan Carney's Digital Dinosaurs course used present-day technology to bring the past to life. Students engaged in hands-on training of the cutting-edge digital tools used in paleontology.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 30 May 2024 00:53:47 Students connect to the past using present-day digital tools in ‘Digital Dinosaurs’ class�������� students in Dr. Ryan Carney's Digital Dinosaurs course used present-day technology to bring the past to life. Students engaged in hands-on training of the cutting-edge digital tools used in paleontology.Students hold their 3D-printed projects at the conclusion of final presentation week in the Advanced Visualization Center. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-connect-to-the-past-using-present-day-digital-tools-in-digital-dinosaurs-class.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-cas-students-awarded-time-sifters-archaeology-society-research-grants.aspxCAS students Sarah Hassam and Sofia Arias have been awarded the Time Sifters Archaeology Society’s Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant, which will assist with their upcoming field research endeavors this summer.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 30 May 2024 00:34:08 Two CAS students awarded Time Sifters Archaeology Society research grantsCAS students Sarah Hassam and Sofia Arias have been awarded the Time Sifters Archaeology Society’s Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant, which will assist with their upcoming field research endeavors this summer.Sofia Aris (left) engaged in excavation work. (Photo courtesy of Sofia Arias)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-cas-students-awarded-time-sifters-archaeology-society-research-grants.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-recognized-as-fellow-by-american-association-advancement-of-science.aspxDr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:11 School of Geosciences professor is recognized as a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceDr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.Dr. Jeffrey Ryan aboard the JOIDES Resolution extracting core samples for pore fluid analysis while working in a glove bag nitrogen atmosphere./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-recognized-as-fellow-by-american-association-advancement-of-science.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bugging-out-in-the-city-exploring-insect-diversity-in-tampas-urban-farms-and-gardens-with-usfs-agroecology-lab.aspxSchool of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estelí Jiménez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the USF Agroecology Lab.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 29 May 2024 15:22:08 Bugging Out in the City: Exploring insect diversity in Tampa's urban farms and gardens with USF's Agroecology LabSchool of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estelí Jiménez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the USF Agroecology Lab.A lubber grasshopper found resting on some vegetation at the Ybor St. Community Garden. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bugging-out-in-the-city-exploring-insect-diversity-in-tampas-urban-farms-and-gardens-with-usfs-agroecology-lab.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigs-student-taylor-herman-earns-english-teaching-assistant-fulbright-to-moldova.aspxTaylor Herman, a political science student passionate about international relations, has earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to Moldova in recognition of her academic and community contributions to USF.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 29 May 2024 11:15:48 SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to MoldovaTaylor Herman, a political science student passionate about international relations, has earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to Moldova in recognition of her academic and community contributions to USF.Political science major and Fulbright ETA recipient, Taylor Herman. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Herman)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigs-student-taylor-herman-earns-english-teaching-assistant-fulbright-to-moldova.aspxAccomplishments,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxThe Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. More than 40 students from across the country are spending their summer at �������� St. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.External ArticleThu, 23 May 2024 16:37:58 Students from across the country will spend the summer at USF conducting ocean and weather researchThe Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. More than 40 students from across the country are spending their summer at �������� St. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.Xiomara Cruz and Juleika Vega Perez attend the University of Puerto Rico and are participating in the summer REU program at USF.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/philip-levys-book-on-george-washington-earns-society-for-historical-archaeology-recognition.aspxDepartment of History's Dr. Philip Levy has been named the 2024 recipient of the James Deetz Book Award from the Society for Historical Archaeology for his book, “The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life.”Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 23 May 2024 13:59:45 Dr. Philip Levy's book on George Washington earns Society for Historical Archaeology recognitionDepartment of History's Dr. Philip Levy has been named the 2024 recipient of the James Deetz Book Award from the Society for Historical Archaeology for his book, “The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life.”“Parson Weem’s Fable,” by Grant Wood depicting Washington chopping down his father’s cherry tree. (Photo source: General Public Domain)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/philip-levys-book-on-george-washington-earns-society-for-historical-archaeology-recognition.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/news/2024/hurricane-preparedness-takes-many-forms-usf-providing-support.aspxWhen a hurricane makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, it has the potential to impact the entire Tampa Bay region. That’s why USF researchers across all three campuses are involved in a number of innovative endeavors and public initiatives to better prepare communities for the next storm.External ArticleMon, 06 May 2024 09:31:29 Hurricane preparedness takes many forms - USF providing support on all frontsWhen a hurricane makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, it has the potential to impact the entire Tampa Bay region. That’s why USF researchers across all three campuses are involved in a number of innovative endeavors and public initiatives to better prepare communities for the next storm.Hurricane Ian radar view/news/2024/hurricane-preparedness-takes-many-forms-usf-providing-support.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/department-of-physics-professor-leads-study-on-novel-structure-spintronic-devices.aspxDr. Xiaomei Jiang is spearheading a research study focused on enhancing spintronic devices made from a new class of semiconductors, aiming to contribute significant advancements to data storage and quantum computing.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 30 Apr 2024 08:47:52 Department of Physics professor leads study on novel structure spintronic devicesDr. Xiaomei Jiang is spearheading a research study focused on enhancing spintronic devices made from a new class of semiconductors, aiming to contribute significant advancements to data storage and quantum computing.(From left) Emmanuel Olawale, graduate student, Dr. Xiaomei Jiang, associate professor, and Dr. Xuan Chung Nguyen, postdoctoral researcher, in the spintronic device research lab. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Xiaomei Jiang)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/department-of-physics-professor-leads-study-on-novel-structure-spintronic-devices.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/maksym-bobrovskyy-awarded-nih-grant-to-pursue-research-leading-cause-of-life-threatening-skin-infections.aspxDr. Maksym Brobrovskyy, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research related to Staphylococcus aureus Type VII Secretion System assembly and regulation.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Apr 2024 14:31:24 Dr. Maksym Bobrovskyy awarded NIH grant to pursue research related to Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of life-threatening skin infectionsDr. Maksym Brobrovskyy, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research related to Staphylococcus aureus Type VII Secretion System assembly and regulation.The team working on the S. aureus T7SS research (from left) Koushik Majumder, master’s student, Isabelle Powell, master’s student, Maksym Bobrovskyy, principal investigator, and Richard Agyen, PhD student. (Photo courtesy of Maksym Bobrovskyy)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/maksym-bobrovskyy-awarded-nih-grant-to-pursue-research-leading-cause-of-life-threatening-skin-infections.aspxAccomplishments,Research