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This year, students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world鈥檚 best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.

September 12, 2024Community Engagement

Deby Cassill standing and smiling in front of gray backdrop

Dr. Deby Cassill鈥檚 research career aims to shine a light on the 鈥榮ecrets鈥 of animal behavior

Dr. Deby Cassill, associate professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has focused her research career on better understanding the 鈥渟ecrets鈥 of animal behavior and the insights it provides to human nature.

August 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Chemistry major Katherin Abreus Rodriguez further concentrating soil samples in a rotary evaporator. (Photo courtesy of Katherin Abreus Rodriguez)

PIACCART students gain interdisciplinary research experience on climate change

Ten 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.

August 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research

collage of students working fellowships

Thirteen USF Students Selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship

Thirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.

August 29, 2024Community Engagement

Overview of the 鈥淭o See Ourselves Like Somebody Else: Reflections on 60 Years of Anthropology at USF鈥 exhibition located in the SOC building鈥檚 Waterman Gallery. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

New archival exhibition commemorates Department of Anthropology鈥檚 60-year impact

The Department of Anthropology is celebrating 60 years of teaching students the critical skills needed to conduct effective analyses of 鈥渉uman social phenomena at both the local and global levels.鈥

August 28, 2024Community Engagement, Research

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)

Research experience program provides insider鈥檚 look at what it takes to measure a hurricane鈥檚 strength

The Research Experience for Undergraduates program at USF provided participants the opportunity to visit the Aircraft Operations Center of NOAA鈥檚 鈥楬urricane Hunters鈥 for an insider鈥檚 look at what it takes to measure a hurricane鈥檚 strength.

August 28, 2024Community Engagement, Research

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline uses anthropology to 鈥榮ee the big picture鈥 in health career

Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline credits his time as a student in the Department of Anthropology for developing his ability to 鈥榮ee the big picture鈥 in his current health career.

August 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement

Three doctoral students presenting in front of their research posters.

English doctoral students travel to Spain to lead panel discussion on Hemingway

Three doctoral students in the Department of English presented their research at the 2024 Hemingway Society Conference in San Sebastian and Bilbao, Spain in July.

August 27, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Professor Wayne Garcia recording an episode of By Conduct and Example. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

New podcast 鈥淏y Conduct and Example鈥 aims to decode what it means to be engaged in democracy

The Center for Sustainable Democracy recently launched the podcast 鈥淏y Conduct and Example鈥 to showcase its work, as well as highlight alumni, current faculty, students, and people affiliated with local, national, and international communities engaged in democracy-focused work.

August 27, 2024Community Engagement

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Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the 91社区 embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what鈥檚 new this year.

August 13, 2024Community Engagement

USF 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.

USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the 91社区 traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research

The student cohort of the USF Nice - French Language and Culture program in Nice, France. (Photo courtesy of Lauryn Tanner)

USF鈥檚 study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture

Undergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.

July 30, 2024Community Engagement

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