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Dr. Adriana Novoa advances research on the evolution of masculinity in 19th-century Argentina with Humanities Institute Grant
Grant recipient, Adriana Novoa, explores the realms of evolution, gender, and Latin American history as she conducts her research in Argentina. Armed with three decades of research experience, she now embarks on the journey to craft her second volume of work.
September 19, 2023Research
Fall Plant Festival returns with free entry for USF students, faculty and staff
The 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.
September 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events
鈥楾he perfect storm:鈥� Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather
USF geoscientist uncovers desperate need for beach nourishment following Hurricane Idalia.
September 13, 2023Research
USF linguistics expert pivots course in response to his new study on artificial intelligence chatbots
After examining the ability of linguistic experts to differentiate AI from human-generated writing, Matthew Kessler is integrating more hands-on projects in his classroom.
September 7, 2023Research
An innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District will receive an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association on September 6.
September 6, 2023Community Engagement, Research
Trained students have administered hundreds of confidential cognitive assessments to members of the community through a program that gives budding psychologists experience offering memory screenings.
September 5, 2023Community Engagement, Research
USF in London returns from another successful semester abroad
Insights from directors, teachers, and students shed light on how the USF in London program can leave a lasting impact on the personal and professional lives of its participants.
September 1, 2023Community Engagement
鈥業 Belong: USF Week鈥� to return in September
Students and faculty from the USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will host 鈥業 Belong: USF Week鈥� in September. The weeklong celebration鈥攚hich held its first celebration last spring鈥攁ims to educate students about resources on campus, engage in building community, and cultivate a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds.
August 31, 2023Community Engagement
Physics research team brings portable renewable energy source to rural sub-Saharan Africa
Under a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported grant, a team of researchers from the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year research project to develop a portable renewable energy source for people living in rural sub-Sahara Africa.
August 31, 2023Research
Family Study Center shares infant-family mental health advances with global audience
The USF College of Arts and Sciences Family Study Center (FSC) shared its newest discoveries with an international gathering at the 18th World Association for Infant and Mental Health (WAIMH) Congress in Dublin, Ireland.
August 28, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
USF alumnus writes and directs an independent film 鈥淭he Throwback鈥� using inspiration from life's gained perspective
Reflecting on his years at USF, Mario Garcia recounts how his lifelong aspiration to become a writer came to fruition in the form of a movie, inspired by his personal life lessons.
August 28, 2023Alumni, Community Engagement
USF highlighted by leading GIS software company for lidar education
Steven Fernandez, associate professor in the School of Public Affairs, has served as a source of knowledge and information for ESRI (ArcGIS)鈥攁 GIS software company specializing in interactive mapping tools鈥攆or the past two years, meeting with the company every few months to assist in improving their 3D products and provide knowledge on what he鈥檚 teaching in his lidar courses. Now, they are using his work as examples of their company鈥檚 newest capabilities.
August 28, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research