/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usMon, 14 Jul 2025 16:36:16 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-fht-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxReflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges — from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.External ArticleFri, 20 Jun 2025 10:44:14 Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance breakthrough technologies in healthcare, education and securityReflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges — from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.limb device/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-fht-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxSince arriving at USF in 2021, Farhat Azam has been part of a faculty-led team developing an artificial intelligence-enabled smart mosquito trap. The technology identifies disease-carrying mosquitoes, such as those spreading malaria, West Nile virus, Zika virus, yellow fever and dengue.External ArticleWed, 18 Jun 2025 09:55:09 How a �������� student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AISince arriving at USF in 2021, Farhat Azam has been part of a faculty-led team developing an artificial intelligence-enabled smart mosquito trap. The technology identifies disease-carrying mosquitoes, such as those spreading malaria, West Nile virus, Zika virus, yellow fever and dengue.Farhat Azam works in the lab/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxThe �������� Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.External ArticleMon, 09 Jun 2025 13:37:27 MediMirror, silicon atomic clock and early stroke detection device awarded BRAG grants for further developmentThe �������� Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.medical equipment attached to patient/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-expertise-helps-battle-beach-erosion-protect-coastal-communities.aspxA beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from researchers in addressing severe beach erosion. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.External ArticleMon, 09 Jun 2025 10:51:28 �������� expertise helps battle beach erosion and protect coastal communitiesA beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from researchers in addressing severe beach erosion. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.USF graduate students Libby Royer and Lara Novalvos Hernandes (right) set up equipment to study beach erosion on a reef island near Placencia, Belize.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-expertise-helps-battle-beach-erosion-protect-coastal-communities.aspxResearch/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxIt wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A �������� expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.External ArticleThu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:31 How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane informationIt wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A �������� expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.satellite view of hurricane/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxThe Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted by the 2024 historic hurricane season, providing a rich account of the natural disasters.External ArticleMon, 02 Jun 2025 09:50:34 Hurricane oral history project to preserve stories of loss, transformation and hopeThe Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted by the 2024 historic hurricane season, providing a rich account of the natural disasters.Recording an oral history for the Hurricane Histories project at Jungle Prada archaeological site in St. Petersburg.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/hurricane-oral-history-project-to-collect-stories-of-loss-transformation-and-hope.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/what-do-you-mean-you-hate-jazz.aspxWhen it comes to hating jazz, Andrew Berish, who teaches courses on jazz and civil rights, has heard it all. Chaotic. Boring. Formless. Difficult to dance to. Not melodic. Aimless. Self-indulgent. Too serious. Like eating spinach. In his new book, Berish explores the complex and often polarizing emotions the music evokes.Thu, 29 May 2025 09:23:34 'What do you mean you hate jazz?’ This associate professor of humanities and cultural studies would like to knowWhen it comes to hating jazz, Andrew Berish, who teaches courses on jazz and civil rights, has heard it all. Chaotic. Boring. Formless. Difficult to dance to. Not melodic. Aimless. Self-indulgent. Too serious. Like eating spinach. In his new book, Berish explores the complex and often polarizing emotions the music evokes.Trumpet player/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/what-do-you-mean-you-hate-jazz.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/grant-will-fund-research-to-improve-disaster-resilience-preparedness-among-migrant-farmworkers.aspxThe three-year, collaborative grant will expand on disaster resilience research by Robin Ersing, director of the School of Public Affairs, and Christa Remington, an assistant professor in the same school. Ersing and Remington will work with Miranda Dally of the University of Colorado to collect data in Citrus, Collier, Hernando, Miami-Dade and Sumter counties on the mental health impacts of climate change.Thu, 29 May 2025 09:22:05 $1M grant will fund research to improve disaster resilience and preparedness among migrant farmworkersThe three-year, collaborative grant will expand on disaster resilience research by Robin Ersing, director of the School of Public Affairs, and Christa Remington, an assistant professor in the same school. Ersing and Remington will work with Miranda Dally of the University of Colorado to collect data in Citrus, Collier, Hernando, Miami-Dade and Sumter counties on the mental health impacts of climate change.Farm work/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/grant-will-fund-research-to-improve-disaster-resilience-preparedness-among-migrant-farmworkers.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/enhancing-mental-health-services-in-low-resource-settings-usf-anthropologists-impact.aspxElena Lesley, an anthropology professor at USF, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.Thu, 29 May 2025 08:59:44 Enhancing mental health services in low-resource settings: A USF anthropologist’s impactElena Lesley, an anthropology professor at USF, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.For anthropology professor Elena Lesley, what started as an interest in political systems soon evolved into a deep commitment to understanding how trauma and mental health care intersect in post-conflict societies./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/enhancing-mental-health-services-in-low-resource-settings-usf-anthropologists-impact.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/distinguished-professor-of-psychology-earns-national-recognition.aspxDistinguished Professor Tammy Allen of the Department of Psychology has been recognized for her career-long work advancing the science of industrial-organizational psychology—the study of human behavior in workplaces and organizations.Wed, 28 May 2025 10:29:01 Distinguished professor of psychology earns national recognitionDistinguished Professor Tammy Allen of the Department of Psychology has been recognized for her career-long work advancing the science of industrial-organizational psychology—the study of human behavior in workplaces and organizations.Tammy Allen stands in front of US Capitol building/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/distinguished-professor-of-psychology-earns-national-recognition.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-hundred-fifty-poison-dart-frogs-hop-into-a-lab.aspxStepping into Yang Lab is like stepping into a sauna, thanks to the many temperature-controlled terrariums that line the walls. Inside, frogs glitter like gemstones — ruby, emerald, sapphire — on mossy beds. The frogs' vibrant and diverse colors are what drew Yang to study them in the first place.Wed, 28 May 2025 09:24:52 350 poison dart frogs walk into a labStepping into Yang Lab is like stepping into a sauna, thanks to the many temperature-controlled terrariums that line the walls. Inside, frogs glitter like gemstones — ruby, emerald, sapphire — on mossy beds. The frogs' vibrant and diverse colors are what drew Yang to study them in the first place.Frog/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-hundred-fifty-poison-dart-frogs-hop-into-a-lab.aspxAlumni,Research/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxThe multidisciplinary team from USF developed a platform that addresses critical gaps in cancer care – improving medication adherence, enhancing patient education and supporting symptom management.External ArticleWed, 21 May 2025 00:29:20 How do Floridians perceive AI in mental health and health care?The multidisciplinary team from USF developed a platform that addresses critical gaps in cancer care – improving medication adherence, enhancing patient education and supporting symptom management.screenshot of survey/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/in-times-agent-pocket-worlds-earn-philip-k-dick-award.aspxIn Brenda Peynado's "Time's Agent," pocket worlds exist, but they don’t hold the key to the universe’s mysteries like the characters once hoped. Instead, each pocket world — a geographically small, hidden offshoot of reality — is controlled by a corporation intent on turning a profit.Tue, 20 May 2025 09:34:57 In ‘Time’s Agent,’ pocket worlds reveal deep truths — and earn USF faculty a Philip K. Dick awardIn Brenda Peynado's "Time's Agent," pocket worlds exist, but they don’t hold the key to the universe’s mysteries like the characters once hoped. Instead, each pocket world — a geographically small, hidden offshoot of reality — is controlled by a corporation intent on turning a profit.��������: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/in-times-agent-pocket-worlds-earn-philip-k-dick-award.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the �������� are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.External ArticleMon, 19 May 2025 11:16:11 How USF hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa BayAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the �������� are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.destruction of home on beach from hurricane/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-professor-earns-national-recognition-for-contributions-to-field-of-biological-anthropology.aspxAnthropology professor Lorena Madrigal received the Gabriel W. Lasker Service Award for her pioneering work in the field of biological anthropology.Mon, 19 May 2025 00:59:13 Professor's contributions to the field of biological anthropology earn national honorAnthropology professor Lorena Madrigal received the Gabriel W. Lasker Service Award for her pioneering work in the field of biological anthropology.Lorena Madrigal, professor, (left) with Jonathan Bethard, associate professor, (right) — who nominated her — during the American Association of Biological Anthropologists awards ceremony in March 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lorena Madrigal)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-professor-earns-national-recognition-for-contributions-to-field-of-biological-anthropology.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A USF microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.External ArticleThu, 01 May 2025 11:02:19 Could 'The Last of Us' really happen? USF mycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fictionHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A USF microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.The Last of Us is loosely based on a genus of real fungi called Ophiocordyceps, which infects a few animal species, including ants and spiders, and hijacks their behavior. | Video by: Torie Doll/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-students-hone-research-presentation-skills-at-national-humanities-research-symposium.aspxTen students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences were selected to attend the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium at Johns Hopkins University in March.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:02:10 Undergraduate students hone research presentation skills at national humanities research symposiumTen students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences were selected to attend the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium at Johns Hopkins University in March.Students present in panels alongside others with intersecting topics. (Photo courtesy of Anna Alieva)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-students-hone-research-presentation-skills-at-national-humanities-research-symposium.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-student-revolutionizes-forensic-anthropology-with-3d-scanning-technology.aspxAnthropology student Aiden Eylward is pioneering innovation in forensic science by using 3D technology to study cancer-induced bone lesions. Through collaborations with IDEx and IFAAS, Eylward is developing new methods to document these complex skeletal changes and transforming how anthropologists tackle challenges in forensic research.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:43:26 �������� student revolutionizes forensic anthropology with 3D-scanning technologyAnthropology student Aiden Eylward is pioneering innovation in forensic science by using 3D technology to study cancer-induced bone lesions. Through collaborations with IDEx and IFAAS, Eylward is developing new methods to document these complex skeletal changes and transforming how anthropologists tackle challenges in forensic research.Eylward’s interdisciplinary approach to analyzing skeletal remains harnesses innovative technology as well as traditional, hands-on methods. (Photo courtesy of Aiden Eylward)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-student-revolutionizes-forensic-anthropology-with-3d-scanning-technology.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/study-reveals-how-invasive-plants-thrive-in-new-environments.aspxChristina Richards, associate professor of integrative biology, co-led an international study exploring how the highly invasive Japanese knotweed has adapted across continents, uncovering evolutionary insights into the plant’s success in new environments.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:05:18 Study reveals how invasive plants thrive in new environmentsChristina Richards, associate professor of integrative biology, co-led an international study exploring how the highly invasive Japanese knotweed has adapted across continents, uncovering evolutionary insights into the plant’s success in new environments.Field collection of invasive knotweed in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Christina Richards)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/study-reveals-how-invasive-plants-thrive-in-new-environments.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-in-action-phd-candidate-abby-vidmar-helps-a-town-tell-its-story.aspxAbby Vidmar, an applied environmental anthropology PhD candidate, is documenting the powerful grassroots movement in Port St. Joe, Fla., as residents unite to protect their hometown. Through her work, Vidmar blends research with advocacy, capturing stories of resilience and inspiring efforts to protect communities and ecosystems for generations to come.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:58:47 Anthropology in action: PhD candidate Abby Vidmar helps a town tell its storyAbby Vidmar, an applied environmental anthropology PhD candidate, is documenting the powerful grassroots movement in Port St. Joe, Fla., as residents unite to protect their hometown. Through her work, Vidmar blends research with advocacy, capturing stories of resilience and inspiring efforts to protect communities and ecosystems for generations to come.Abby Vidmar in Port St. Joe, Fla., where her research takes place. (Photo courtesy of Abby Vidmar)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-in-action-phd-candidate-abby-vidmar-helps-a-town-tell-its-story.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-cas-faculty-honored-with-research-excellence-awards.aspxEach year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout USF with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:10:41 Two CAS faculty honored with research excellence awardsEach year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout USF with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant.At this year’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Faculty Excellence Awards, two out of six of the recipients are from the College of Arts and Sciences. (Photo courtesy of WLP)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-cas-faculty-honored-with-research-excellence-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 00:23:15 �������� study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violenceThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.spilled prescription bottle with pills/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxResearch/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxUSF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 00:18:32 What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolutionUSF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.Rattlesnake curled up | Photo credit: Ricardo Ramírez Chaparro /news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/as-storm-floodwaters-rise-the-creekshed-project-maps-the-stories-flowing-into-tampa-bay.aspxThe interactive Creekshed 2.0 map is a collaboration between artists and writers that explores the human and natural stories flowing through Tampa Bay’s watershed.External ArticleThu, 17 Apr 2025 00:14:38 As storm floodwaters rise, the Creekshed project maps the stories flowing into Tampa BayThe interactive Creekshed 2.0 map is a collaboration between artists and writers that explores the human and natural stories flowing through Tampa Bay’s watershed.Creekshed bannerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/as-storm-floodwaters-rise-the-creekshed-project-maps-the-stories-flowing-into-tampa-bay.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxThree College of Arts and Sciences faculty have been recognized for their remarkable advancement in translational research and innovation.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 10:58:33 Eleven USF faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsThree College of Arts and Sciences faculty have been recognized for their remarkable advancement in translational research and innovation.Outstanding Research Achievement and Excellence in Innovation Award Recipients image collage/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tampa-bay-youth-ocean-summit.aspxJohn Parkinson, an assistant professor in the ��������’s College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to over 150 university students from across the state who attended the summit to hear presentations on a variety of ocean-related subjects, including how to reduce plastic on university campuses.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:36:10 USF faculty lead conservation discussions at Tampa Bay Youth Ocean SummitJohn Parkinson, an assistant professor in the ��������’s College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to over 150 university students from across the state who attended the summit to hear presentations on a variety of ocean-related subjects, including how to reduce plastic on university campuses.��������: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tampa-bay-youth-ocean-summit.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/is-professional-licensing-a-racket.aspxIn a recent episode of the popular podcast Freakonomics Radio, host Stephen Dubner cites research by Bobby Chung, an assistant professor of economics at the ��������, who found that licensing reduces the labor supply in a given profession by 17 to 27 percent.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:44:42 Is professional licensing a racket? Freakonomics explores the cost of entry with USF professor of economicsIn a recent episode of the popular podcast Freakonomics Radio, host Stephen Dubner cites research by Bobby Chung, an assistant professor of economics at the ��������, who found that licensing reduces the labor supply in a given profession by 17 to 27 percent.Freakonomics Radio/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/is-professional-licensing-a-racket.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tracking-giants-how-department-of-integrative-biology-professors-research-is-rooted-in-conservation-and-community.aspxLucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:56:16 Tracking Giants: How a Department of Integrative Biology professor’s research is rooted in conservation and communityLucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.Lucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tracking-giants-how-department-of-integrative-biology-professors-research-is-rooted-in-conservation-and-community.aspxFeatured,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/retired-english-professor-brings-posthumous-zora-neale-hurston-novel-to-light.aspxConvinced of its literary and anthropological value, Hurston continued to revise the unpublished manuscript until her death in 1960. When a handyman tasked with clearing out her home set fire to her trunk, the manuscript was almost lost forever.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:20:35 A legacy restored: former USF professor brings posthumous Zora Neale Hurston novel to lightConvinced of its literary and anthropological value, Hurston continued to revise the unpublished manuscript until her death in 1960. When a handyman tasked with clearing out her home set fire to her trunk, the manuscript was almost lost forever.��������: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/retired-english-professor-brings-posthumous-zora-neale-hurston-novel-to-light.aspxAccomplishments,Featured,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/can-seeds-adapt-to-the-heat.aspxIntegrative biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila explores how temperature affects seed sprouting to understand plant community responses and inform forest restoration efforts.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:15:22 Can seeds adapt to the heat?Integrative biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila explores how temperature affects seed sprouting to understand plant community responses and inform forest restoration efforts.Integrative Biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila turned to the forests of Panama to examine the impact of temperature on germination responses. (Photo courtesy of Quesada Avila) /arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/can-seeds-adapt-to-the-heat.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxFindings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 10:49:52 �������� study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social mediaFindings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.Several kids seated and using their smartphoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxResearch/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxUSF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:17 What sparked �������� student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlinesUSF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Libby Royer surveys changes to Treasure Island beaches following Hurricanes Helene and Milton [Photos by Andres Faza, University Communications and Marketing]/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:18:24 Innovative research on ferrimagnetic materials earns over $2.5M in funding to advance communication technologiesTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.��������: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspxFor students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:03:24 Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangibleFor students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.Participants come from all around the world to work on the dig sites, making the experience a wonderful opportunity for international collaboration. (Photo courtesy of Davide Tanasi)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspx�������� Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 13:56:26 Two USF faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology�������� Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.Lindsay Shaw, PhD and Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 10:26:33 Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realizeHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.causeway between small islands surrounded by shallow water/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspxAmelia Anderson, School of Information assistant professor, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 15:40:12 School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adultsAmelia Anderson, School of Information assistant professor, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.One of Anderson’s current projects includes studying experiences and barriers in the public library makerspace for adults with disabilities. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/exposing-the-molecular-damage-of-alcohol-on-the-brain.aspxDr. Stanley Stevens, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 14:07:18 Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brainDr. Stanley Stevens, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.Graduate student, T.W., visualizes stem cell cultures under a microscope. Morphology is often checked to ensure that the stem cells maintain good health and, in the case of differentiation to microglia, are changing into the expected shape of the target cells. (Photo courtesy of Stanley Stevens)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/exposing-the-molecular-damage-of-alcohol-on-the-brain.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-humanities-conference-encourages-professional-and-personal-growth.aspxNearly 100 students participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 13:53:42 Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growthNearly 100 students participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.Aside from practicing their professionalism and presentation skills, students are encouraged to make connections with new people. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-humanities-conference-encourages-professional-and-personal-growth.aspxAccomplishments,Events,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/aisha-durham-explores-connection-between-place-possessions.aspxAisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:43:25 Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identityAisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.Aisha Durham/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/aisha-durham-explores-connection-between-place-possessions.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/national-science-foundation-names-usf-faculty-ocean-decade-champions.aspxThe award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:26:12 National Science Foundation names two USF faculty ‘Ocean Decade Champions’The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction. Mangrove restoration workshop/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/national-science-foundation-names-usf-faculty-ocean-decade-champions.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/professor-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 11:16:27 Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention selected as finalist for UK Alumni AwardsPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.Professor Jennifer O'Brien working with a participant enrolled in the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. [Photo by Cliff McBride].https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/professor-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/graphic-novel-aims-to-break-breast-cancers-female-disease-myth-and-educate-men-on-risks.aspxMarleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 03 Feb 2025 10:35:39 Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer’s ‘female disease’ myth and educate men on risksMarleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.doctor talking to male patient in office/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/graphic-novel-aims-to-break-breast-cancers-female-disease-myth-and-educate-men-on-risks.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe �������� is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.External ArticleMon, 27 Jan 2025 08:56:32 USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe �������� is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.muddy tracks through land with bulldozer in background/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropological-research-by-usf-professor-will-support-jimmy-carter-national-historical-park.aspxAntoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter’s life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:29:51 Anthropological research by USF professor will support Jimmy Carter National Historical ParkAntoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter’s life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.��������: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropological-research-by-usf-professor-will-support-jimmy-carter-national-historical-park.aspxResearch /marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the �������� School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 11:53:11 �������� scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the �������� School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/research-professor-and-biochemical-oncologist-advances-cancer-cell-research-and-student-success.aspxResearch Professor Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, whose work is fueled by personal experience and a passion for mentorship, aims to find a cure for cancer.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 17 Jan 2025 09:16:43 Research professor and biochemical oncologist advances cancer cell research and student successResearch Professor Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, whose work is fueled by personal experience and a passion for mentorship, aims to find a cure for cancer.Acevedo-Duncan brings over 40 years of cancer cell research experience to this endeavor./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/research-professor-and-biochemical-oncologist-advances-cancer-cell-research-and-student-success.aspxResearch/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.External ArticleThu, 09 Jan 2025 08:20:42 USF memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farmPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.USF’s Benjamin Mittler and Denise Wright work to capture 360 terrains at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm. [Photo courtesy: Frank Rodriquez]/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.External ArticleTue, 07 Jan 2025 10:24:40 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.man asleep at his desk/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxResearch/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.External ArticleTue, 10 Dec 2024 14:41:21 �������� sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi, assistant professor of medical engineering, works with undergraduate student Russel Kramer [Photo by Torie Doll, University Communications and Marketing]/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch