/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:56:43 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:42:46 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. New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxUSF students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.External ArticleThu, 12 Sep 2024 15:48:36 USF’s partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism studentsUSF students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.Podcast being recordedhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/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.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:30:00 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.What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxAs the 91���� embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Exciting changes and additions for the new academic yearAs the 91���� embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.New This Year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,USF Dining Services,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-study-reveals-voter-opinions-on-ai-foreign-election-interference-and-political-stress-in-the-us.aspxFindings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:13:25 USF study reveals voter opinions on AI, foreign election interference and political stress in the U.S.Findings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.Robotic hand touches human hand through a screen/news/2024/usf-study-reveals-voter-opinions-on-ai-foreign-election-interference-and-political-stress-in-the-us.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Scienceshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxMore than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.External ArticleFri, 26 Jul 2024 14:27:46 Students wrap up summer at USF conducting ocean and weather researchMore than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.Two students in a labhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/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.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:47:55 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.USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat/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.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of The Arts,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-paid-internship-program-for-the-brewing-arts.aspxIn partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.External ArticleWed, 03 Jul 2024 00:39:04 New paid internship program provides brewing arts students industry experienceIn partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.Men work inside a breweryhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-paid-internship-program-for-the-brewing-arts.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxUndergraduate students visiting USF as part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters as they prepared to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.External ArticleTue, 02 Jul 2024 17:12:21 USF research excursion features hurricane hunters preparing for historic Hurricane Beryl missionUndergraduate students visiting USF as part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters as they prepared to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.airplane above the clouds over Hurricane Berylhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipThe 91���� announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:29:01 USF to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wifeThe 91���� announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.Steven and Meghan Tauberhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipUSF FoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxA 91����-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:53:58 Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleepA 91����-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Two people meditate by the ocean/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/juneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=USF+St.+Pete+Newsletter+-+June+2024%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stpetersburg.usf.edu%2fnews%2f2023%2fjuneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspxJuneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.External ArticleMon, 17 Jun 2024 14:47:57 Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedomJuneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.Graphic says, "USF celebrates Juneteenth with our community" with image of Texas African American History Memorialhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/juneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=USF+St.+Pete+Newsletter+-+June+2024%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stpetersburg.usf.edu%2fnews%2f2023%2fjuneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/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.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:23 USF using AI to help combat malariaFunded 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.USF using AI to help combat malaria/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Department of Integrative Biology,MyUSF/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-study-shows-vitamin-c-boosts-dna-damage-and-cell-death-in-melanoma-cells.aspxResearchers found that melanoma cells have more DNA damage and fewer antioxidant defenses compared to normal skin cells. When treated with hydrogen peroxide and vitamin C, melanoma cells showed even more DNA damage and higher cell death rates, while normal cells were protected.External ArticleMon, 03 Jun 2024 13:15:16 USF-led study finds hydrogen peroxide, vitamin C effective against melanomaResearchers found that melanoma cells have more DNA damage and fewer antioxidant defenses compared to normal skin cells. When treated with hydrogen peroxide and vitamin C, melanoma cells showed even more DNA damage and higher cell death rates, while normal cells were protected.Physician studies melanoma on patient's arm/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-study-shows-vitamin-c-boosts-dna-damage-and-cell-death-in-melanoma-cells.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxElizabeth Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Tue, 21 May 2024 15:35:09 USF names new dean for the College of Arts and SciencesElizabeth Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Graphic says, "welcoming the new College of Arts and Sciences Dean Elizabeth Spiller"/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences/news/2024/survey-shows-voter-opinions-on-immigration-impact-of-politics-on-mental-health-and-election-distrust.aspxResearchers at the 91���� have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber 91���� at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including immigration and border security, election distrust, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.Wed, 15 May 2024 13:13:14 National survey by USF researchers shows voter opinions on immigration and border security, impact of politics on mental health and election distrustResearchers at the 91���� have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber 91���� at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including immigration and border security, election distrust, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.Paper survey with pencil/news/2024/survey-shows-voter-opinions-on-immigration-impact-of-politics-on-mental-health-and-election-distrust.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dr-honey-rands-new-chapterThe gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.External ArticleWed, 08 May 2024 07:58:12 USF to receive $3 million gift to support writing and communication studentsThe gift from Honey Rand, a USF alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.Honey Rand sits at a conference tablehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dr-honey-rands-new-chapterUSF FoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundation/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-student-hannah-thieryung-uses-3d-scans-to-improve-museum-accessibility.aspxWith support from USF’s Access 3D Lab, Hannah Thieryung used scanning technology to digitize the May-Stringer House, a Victorian-era home in Brooksville. She focused on the historic building’s upper floors, helping guests experience them without needing to scale the narrow 19th-century staircases.External ArticleThu, 25 Apr 2024 14:24:26 USF history student uses 3D scans to improve museum accessibilityWith support from USF’s Access 3D Lab, Hannah Thieryung used scanning technology to digitize the May-Stringer House, a Victorian-era home in Brooksville. She focused on the historic building’s upper floors, helping guests experience them without needing to scale the narrow 19th-century staircases.Student demonstrates scanning technology in front of an audience/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-student-hannah-thieryung-uses-3d-scans-to-improve-museum-accessibility.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Scienceshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/total-solar-eclipse-trip-mackay.aspxKevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.External ArticleThu, 04 Apr 2024 06:30:46 Twenty-five years later, astronomy professor gets second chance to witness total solar eclipseKevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.Students sit on a lawn staring up at a solar eclipsehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/total-solar-eclipse-trip-mackay.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences/news/2024/usf-student-kicking-goals-on-and-off-the-field.aspxHailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 USF student kicking goals on and off the fieldHailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.Georgia Brown playing soccer. Graphic says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-kicking-goals-on-and-off-the-field.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Torie Doll/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/the-city-of-tampa-honors-research-efforts-of-the-african-american-burial-ground-project.aspxThe interdisciplinary project includes community partners from anthropology, business and the arts to identify and preserve the stories of those associated with neglected and abandoned cemeteries in Tampa Bay.External ArticleWed, 28 Feb 2024 08:28:49 City of Tampa honors USF-led African American Burial Ground ProjectThe interdisciplinary project includes community partners from anthropology, business and the arts to identify and preserve the stories of those associated with neglected and abandoned cemeteries in Tampa Bay.Walter “Wally B.” Jennings (left) and Dr. Antoinette Jackson/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/the-city-of-tampa-honors-research-efforts-of-the-african-american-burial-ground-project.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBlack Heritage Month,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-to-work-on-campaign-trail-for-road-to-white-house.aspxAs part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.External ArticleWed, 14 Feb 2024 09:06:16 Students to work on campaign trail for Road to the White House courseAs part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.Group photo of students giving the Go Bulls signhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-to-work-on-campaign-trail-for-road-to-white-house.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-partners-with-hillsborough-county-sheriffs-office-to-preserve-more-than-a-century-of-law-enforcement-history.aspxUSF’s Institute for Digital Exploration is helping the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office preserve more than 80,000 items, dating back to the 1890s, through the creation of a digital database.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:35:31 USF partners with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to preserve more than a century of law enforcement historyUSF’s Institute for Digital Exploration is helping the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office preserve more than 80,000 items, dating back to the 1890s, through the creation of a digital database.USF partners with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to preserve more than a century of law enforcement history /news/2024/usf-partners-with-hillsborough-county-sheriffs-office-to-preserve-more-than-a-century-of-law-enforcement-history.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/despite-turbulent-seas-and-equipment-challenges-usf-team-emerges-victorious-in-race-across-the-atlantic.aspxSalty Science, the rowing team led by USF Professor Chantale Bégin, has won first place in the women’s class in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic – the first North American team to ever win in their category.Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Despite turbulent seas and equipment challenges, USF team emerges victorious in race across the AtlanticSalty Science, the rowing team led by USF Professor Chantale Bégin, has won first place in the women’s class in the World’s Toughest Row-Atlantic – the first North American team to ever win in their category.Team cheers at the end of the race/news/2024/despite-turbulent-seas-and-equipment-challenges-usf-team-emerges-victorious-in-race-across-the-atlantic.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics/news/2023/usf-team-gets-ready-to-race-in-the-world-toughest-row-across-the-atlantic.aspxFollowing 2 1/2 years of intense training and extensive preparation, a team led by a USF biology professor and two USF alums will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. They push off Dec. 12 from Spain’s Canary Islands and will spend about one month at sea, rowing to English Harbour in Antigua and Barbuda.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF team gets ready to race in the ‘World’s Toughest Row’ across the AtlanticFollowing 2 1/2 years of intense training and extensive preparation, a team led by a USF biology professor and two USF alums will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. They push off Dec. 12 from Spain’s Canary Islands and will spend about one month at sea, rowing to English Harbour in Antigua and Barbuda.Salty Science rows at sea/news/2023/usf-team-gets-ready-to-race-in-the-world-toughest-row-across-the-atlantic.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,MyUSF/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/idex-team-3d-scans-holocaust-artifacts-to-create-an-interactive-museum-experience.aspxThe Institute for Digital Exploration has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.External ArticleFri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experienceThe Institute for Digital Exploration has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.Two women hold artifacts/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/idex-team-3d-scans-holocaust-artifacts-to-create-an-interactive-museum-experience.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Holocaust,IDEx/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/paying-tribute-to-black-history-within-tampas-historical-memorial-park-cemetery.aspxThe USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.External ArticleMon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park CemeteryThe USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.Group walks through cemetery/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/paying-tribute-to-black-history-within-tampas-historical-memorial-park-cemetery.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences/news/2023/usf-among-three-aau-universities-funded-by-the-usda-to-understand-disease-transmission.aspxUSF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmissionUSF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmission/news/2023/usf-among-three-aau-universities-funded-by-the-usda-to-understand-disease-transmission.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,integrative biology/news/2023/national-security-wars-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine-at-center-of-nationwide-public-opinion-survey.aspxResearchers at the 91���� have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to a variety of national security topics. The findings include opinions about the violence in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and the handling of classified information by elected officials.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 National security, wars in the Middle East and Ukraine at center of nationwide public opinion surveyResearchers at the 91���� have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to a variety of national security topics. The findings include opinions about the violence in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and the handling of classified information by elected officials.American flag with arm of soldier in front/news/2023/national-security-wars-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine-at-center-of-nationwide-public-opinion-survey.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.External ArticleThu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF students team up with Tampa Bay Times reporters for new podcast seriesA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.Group sits around table recording a podcast episodehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/zimmerman-school-at-usf-and-fbi-tampa-field-office-partner-to-create-public-service-announcement.aspxDue to an increase in the number of cyber schemes targeting young people, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and sextortion, FBI Tampa worked with USF students to publicize the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.External ArticleWed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF students partner with the FBI to create video on cyber crimeDue to an increase in the number of cyber schemes targeting young people, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and sextortion, FBI Tampa worked with USF students to publicize the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.Students stand infront of FBI signage/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/zimmerman-school-at-usf-and-fbi-tampa-field-office-partner-to-create-public-service-announcement.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications/news/2023/new-sea-slug-species-named-after-retired-usf-biology-professor.aspxA recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professorA recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professor/news/2023/new-sea-slug-species-named-after-retired-usf-biology-professor.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,integrative biology/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/fall-plant-festival-returns-with-free-entry-for-usf-students-faculty-and-staff.aspxThe USF Botanical Gardens is providing free admission to USF students, faculty and staff at the upcoming Fall Plant Festival to be held on October 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.External ArticleFri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Fall Plant Festival returns with free entry for USF students, faculty and staffThe USF Botanical Gardens is providing free admission to USF students, faculty and staff at the upcoming Fall Plant Festival to be held on October 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.greenhouse garden/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/fall-plant-festival-returns-with-free-entry-for-usf-students-faculty-and-staff.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Arts and Sciences/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/doctoral-student-glenda-vaillant-cruz-shines-a-light-on-latin-american-student-experience-in-higher-education.aspxDoctoral student and Fulbright scholar Glenda Vaillant Cruz traveled to Spain to examine the Latin American student experience in higher education and reflects on the importance of her mentorship with Dr. Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.External ArticleTue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Doctoral student Glenda Vaillant Cruz shines a light on Latin American student experience in higher educationDoctoral student and Fulbright scholar Glenda Vaillant Cruz traveled to Spain to examine the Latin American student experience in higher education and reflects on the importance of her mentorship with Dr. Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.Two women pose in front of poster/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/doctoral-student-glenda-vaillant-cruz-shines-a-light-on-latin-american-student-experience-in-higher-education.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Hispanic Heritage Month/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/what-lies-beneath-exhibit-showcases-investigation-of-unmarked-burial-grounds-in-hillsborough-county.aspxThe exhibit includes mixed media sculptures, historic and modern photographs, archival documents, and maps depicting the approximate locations of newly re-discovered burial grounds in order to help convey the story of the buried past.External ArticleTue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ‘What Lies Beneath’ exhibit showcases investigation of unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough CountyThe exhibit includes mixed media sculptures, historic and modern photographs, archival documents, and maps depicting the approximate locations of newly re-discovered burial grounds in order to help convey the story of the buried past.Erin Kimmerle stands at the podium/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/what-lies-beneath-exhibit-showcases-investigation-of-unmarked-burial-grounds-in-hillsborough-county.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences/news/2023/usf-researchers-secure-million-dollar-federal-grant-to-improve-water-quality.aspxAn interdisciplinary team of researchers will install novel bio-infiltration systems around Aaran’s Pond to reduce harmful runoff water from contaminating the pond and cascading into the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:00 USF researchers secure $1.5 million federal grant to improve water quality and reduce runoff into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of MexicoAn interdisciplinary team of researchers will install novel bio-infiltration systems around Aaran’s Pond to reduce harmful runoff water from contaminating the pond and cascading into the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.USF researchers secure $1.5 million federal grant to improve water quality and reduce runoff into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico /news/2023/usf-researchers-secure-million-dollar-federal-grant-to-improve-water-quality.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,Engineering/news/2023/usf-and-fau-researchers-release-statewide-public-opinion-survey-results-on-key-health-policy-issues.aspxFindings show misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines continues, Floridians are divided on benefits of artificial intelligence and support for legalizing marijuana.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 USF and FAU researchers release statewide public opinion survey results on key health policy issuesFindings show misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines continues, Floridians are divided on benefits of artificial intelligence and support for legalizing marijuana.charts with a magnifying glass/news/2023/usf-and-fau-researchers-release-statewide-public-opinion-survey-results-on-key-health-policy-issues.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/first-planner-in-residence-class-to-receive-award-for-collaboration-with-st-pete-innovation-district.aspxAn innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the 91���� Chapter of the American Planning Association.External ArticleWed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 First planner-in-residence class to receive award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation DistrictAn innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the 91���� Chapter of the American Planning Association.Students stand with their teacher on the lawn at USFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/first-planner-in-residence-class-to-receive-award-for-collaboration-with-st-pete-innovation-district.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg campus/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-creates-oceanic-tracking-model-to-urge-investigators-to-revive-search-for-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight.aspxThe new method can reconstruct the drift path and origin of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers onboard.Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 USF geoscientist creates oceanic tracking model to urge investigators to revive search for missing Malaysia Airlines flightThe new method can reconstruct the drift path and origin of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers onboard.USF geoscientist creates oceanic tracking model to urge investigators to revive search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight /news/2023/usf-geoscientist-creates-oceanic-tracking-model-to-urge-investigators-to-revive-search-for-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,School of Geosciences/arts-sciences/hub/survival-of-the-seeds-usf-researchers-examine-what-it-takes-for-trees-to-thrive.aspxPaul-Camilo Zalamea, assistant professor of integrative biology, is preparing a four-year research study on plant-soil microbial interactions after receiving a $1.5 million grant through the National Science Foundation.External ArticleTue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF biologists awarded $1.5 million federal grant to examine what causes trees to thrivePaul-Camilo Zalamea, assistant professor of integrative biology, is preparing a four-year research study on plant-soil microbial interactions after receiving a $1.5 million grant through the National Science Foundation.Paul-Camilo Zalamea stands in the woods/arts-sciences/hub/survival-of-the-seeds-usf-researchers-examine-what-it-takes-for-trees-to-thrive.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,integrative biology/news/2023/uncovering-ancient-history-usf-team-discovers-2000-year-old-roman-house-during-excavation-in-malta.aspxThe house can help researchers better understand the experience and behavior of those who lived nearby.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:00:00 Uncovering ancient history: USF team discovers 2,000-year-old Roman house during excavation in MaltaThe house can help researchers better understand the experience and behavior of those who lived nearby.Uncovering ancient history: USF team discovers 2,000-year-old Roman house during excavation in Malta/news/2023/uncovering-ancient-history-usf-team-discovers-2000-year-old-roman-house-during-excavation-in-malta.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,Institute for Digital Exploration/arts-sciences/hub/department-of-defense-awards-usf-professor-700000-to-study-kremlin-propaganda-and-internet-usage-patterns-among-russians.aspxProfessor Golfo Alexopoulos has been awarded a $700,000 grant to study Russian speakers in online spaces, including Kremlin propaganda and internet usage patterns among Russians.External ArticleWed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 U.S. Department of Defense awards USF professor funding to study internet usage patterns among RussiansProfessor Golfo Alexopoulos has been awarded a $700,000 grant to study Russian speakers in online spaces, including Kremlin propaganda and internet usage patterns among Russians.Computer with code on screen/arts-sciences/hub/department-of-defense-awards-usf-professor-700000-to-study-kremlin-propaganda-and-internet-usage-patterns-among-russians.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences/news/2023/centuries-old-teeth-could-indicate-the-effectiveness-of-pandemic-quarantines.aspxThrough DNA analysis, USF researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantinesThrough DNA analysis, USF researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.Skull from plague/news/2023/centuries-old-teeth-could-indicate-the-effectiveness-of-pandemic-quarantines.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,USF Health/news/2023/mosquito-watch-usf-researchers-urge-use-of-global-dashboard-to-track-potential-cases-of-malaria.aspxPeople are encouraged to be “citizen scientists” and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find. By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria casesPeople are encouraged to be “citizen scientists” and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find. By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.Mosquito/news/2023/mosquito-watch-usf-researchers-urge-use-of-global-dashboard-to-track-potential-cases-of-malaria.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF,computer science,integrative biology/arts-sciences/hub/terrestrial-lidar-field-methods-course-digitally-preserves-ybor-city-streetcars.aspxStudents taking the Terrestrial Lidar Field Methods course are trained in methods of 3D architectural documentation with professional-grade lidar technology while also providing real-world experience in the field.External ArticleThu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:00 USF students digitally preserve historic Ybor City streetcarsStudents taking the Terrestrial Lidar Field Methods course are trained in methods of 3D architectural documentation with professional-grade lidar technology while also providing real-world experience in the field.Students stand with liar technology in Ybor City/arts-sciences/hub/terrestrial-lidar-field-methods-course-digitally-preserves-ybor-city-streetcars.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences/arts-sciences/hub/usf-psychology-students-deliver-dialectical-behavioral-therapy-to-pasco-county-jail-inmates.aspxThe Center for Justice Research and Policy ongoing reentry project at the Pasco County Jail aims to positively influence post-release outcomes for incarcerated individuals once they are released to the community through various treatment services.External ArticleFri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF psychology students deliver Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to Pasco County Jail inmatesThe Center for Justice Research and Policy ongoing reentry project at the Pasco County Jail aims to positively influence post-release outcomes for incarcerated individuals once they are released to the community through various treatment services.Two jail inmates behind bars/arts-sciences/hub/usf-psychology-students-deliver-dialectical-behavioral-therapy-to-pasco-county-jail-inmates.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Justice Research & Policy,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2023/honeybees-save-usf-student-from-allergies-now-hes-returning-the-favor.aspxKobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At USF, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:46:14 Honeybees save USF student from allergies, now he’s returning the favorKobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At USF, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.Honeybees save USF student from allergies, now he’s returning the favor/news/2023/honeybees-save-usf-student-from-allergies-now-hes-returning-the-favor.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Honors College,Torie Doll/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, USF is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers work to create a safer, more prepared 91���� for hurricane seasonFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, USF is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Power grid failure simulation/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Engineering,School of Aging Studies,School of Geosciences,School of Public Affairs/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxSince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Thu, 11 May 2023 13:37:29 Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedySince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedy/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Sandra C. Roa