/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 05:58:27 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe USF researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 08:52:40 Two �鶹��Ƶ faculty members named NAI fellowsThe USF researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.Jianfeng Cai and Ashok Kumar/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxAccomplishments/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 USF 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/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.External ArticleMon, 09 Dec 2024 11:58:26 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.3 graduates wearing caps and gowns/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspxWhen Heide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the �鶹��Ƶ, travels to Morocco it isn’t to visit Africa’s largest mosque or one of the historical kasbahs. Castañeda, a migration scholar, is there to study and understand the experience of the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book, forthcoming from New York University Press.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:09:09 New book on immigration and belonging will illuminate indigenous peoples and languages of North AfricaWhen Heide Castañeda, a professor of anthropology at the �鶹��Ƶ, travels to Morocco it isn’t to visit Africa’s largest mosque or one of the historical kasbahs. Castañeda, a migration scholar, is there to study and understand the experience of the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book, forthcoming from New York University Press.Heide Castañeda (second from left) poses with the Amazigh flag on a recent trip to Morocco/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.External ArticleMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:47:44 Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its historyWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.Workers build the original Gandy Bridge, which opened in 1924. [Photo courtesy of USF Special Collections]/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-professor-natalie-scenters-zapico-featured-in-best-american-poetry.aspxNatalie Scenters-Zapico, an award-winning poet and assistant professor in the Department of English, is gaining global recognition. Scenters-Zapico, who shapes the local literary community as director of the Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library, has a poem in the prestigious “Best American Poetry” anthology, cementing her work as essential reading at USF and for audiences across the country.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:51:38 English professor featured in 'Best American Poetry'Natalie Scenters-Zapico, an award-winning poet and assistant professor in the Department of English, is gaining global recognition. Scenters-Zapico, who shapes the local literary community as director of the Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library, has a poem in the prestigious “Best American Poetry” anthology, cementing her work as essential reading at USF and for audiences across the country.Natalie Scenters-Zapico/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-professor-natalie-scenters-zapico-featured-in-best-american-poetry.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/latin-american-film-studies-scholar-wins-prestigious-early-career-award.aspxThe Latin American Studies Association awarded Olivia Cosentino, an assistant professor of film and new media studies in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, the Early Career Award 2024 for her outstanding scholarship on Mexican cinema.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:20:04 Latin American Film Studies scholar wins prestigious early career awardThe Latin American Studies Association awarded Olivia Cosentino, an assistant professor of film and new media studies in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, the Early Career Award 2024 for her outstanding scholarship on Mexican cinema.Olivia Cosentino, an assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, received the Early Career Award 2024 for her outstanding scholarship on Mexican cinema./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/latin-american-film-studies-scholar-wins-prestigious-early-career-award.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/aspiring-surgeon-receives-support-from-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy.aspxThe Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program has invested thousands of dedicated mentoring hours and more than $4 million in grants, scholarships and programmatic funding to more than 700 scholars like Merlo, who received $1,000 to support her studies this year.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:20:41 ‘Once you’re in it, you’re in it for life.’ Aspiring surgeon receives wraparound support from Women in Leadership & Philanthropy programThe Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program has invested thousands of dedicated mentoring hours and more than $4 million in grants, scholarships and programmatic funding to more than 700 scholars like Merlo, who received $1,000 to support her studies this year.Gabi Merlo/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/aspiring-surgeon-receives-support-from-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-professor-honored-for-transformative-work-in-university-area-community.aspxDr. Christian Wells from the Department of Anthropology has recently earned the University Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC) Advocate Award for the eight years of impactful community work he and his students have conducted.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 21 Nov 2024 11:20:07 Anthropology professor honored for transformative work in University Area CommunityDr. Christian Wells from the Department of Anthropology has recently earned the University Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC) Advocate Award for the eight years of impactful community work he and his students have conducted.Dr. Christian Wells at the University Area CDC’s Award Ceremony with his newly received Advocate Award. Photo courtesy of Christian Wells./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-professor-honored-for-transformative-work-in-university-area-community.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/fellowship-school-of-public-affairs-ratna-dougherty-share-maui-wildfire-research-at-public-policy-management-conference.aspxThe Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management has awarded Ratna B. Dougherty, an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, with a competitive national fellowship allowing her to highlight her work with socially vulnerable populations affected by wildfires in Maui.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 21 Nov 2024 10:52:02 Fellowship allows School of Public Affairs’ Ratna Dougherty to share Maui wildfire research at national public policy and management conferenceThe Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management has awarded Ratna B. Dougherty, an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, with a competitive national fellowship allowing her to highlight her work with socially vulnerable populations affected by wildfires in Maui.Dougherty (left) and Kaila Witkowski, an assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University, at the black sand beach with Maui Strong sweatshirts that they purchased from Brown Kross Hui (BKH), a grassroots organization. The funds from these shirts go directly to support BKH's efforts to get displaced families’ furnishings in the homes they have been able to obtain. (Photo courtesy of Ratna B. Dougherty)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/fellowship-school-of-public-affairs-ratna-dougherty-share-maui-wildfire-research-at-public-policy-management-conference.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxThe College of Arts and Sciences is home not only to this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentor and an honorable mention, but to three out of the four Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Award recipients as well.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 13:13:18 CAS sweeps Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor and Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation awardsThe College of Arts and Sciences is home not only to this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentor and an honorable mention, but to three out of the four Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Award recipients as well.The CAS winners of the Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Award and the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (left to right): Janine DeBiasi, Noah Schulz, Alexandria Choate, Patrice Buzzanell and Travis Bell./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspxLoni Hagen, an associate professor in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the University of Tsukuba and the �鶹��Ƶ.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 11:16:19 Dr. Loni Hagen’s Fulbright Award will foster research and international, academic relationshipsLoni Hagen, an associate professor in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the University of Tsukuba and the �鶹��Ƶ.Dr. Loni Hagen receiving her Fulbright Award in Kyoto, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Loni Hagen)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-awards-emergency-funding-to-students-impacted-by-hurricanes-helene-and-milton.aspxAfter Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastating rainfall, winds and a surge of water to the Tampa Bay area, leadership in the USF College of Arts and Sciences decided to use the Student Success Fund to support students in the college impacted by the storms.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 10:54:42 USF College of Arts and Sciences awards emergency funding to students impacted by hurricanes Helene and MiltonAfter Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastating rainfall, winds and a surge of water to the Tampa Bay area, leadership in the USF College of Arts and Sciences decided to use the Student Success Fund to support students in the college impacted by the storms.Hurricane Milton campus cleanup./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-awards-emergency-funding-to-students-impacted-by-hurricanes-helene-and-milton.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the �鶹��Ƶ.External ArticleWed, 20 Nov 2024 10:42:39 Why manatees are likely not Florida nativesManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the �鶹��Ƶ.manatee in the water/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/veteran-kyle-mcintyre-reflects-on-a-career-in-public-service-with-roots-at-usf.aspxUSF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Kyle McIntyre attributes his time as a CAS student to setting the foundation for his career in public service.Kellie Britch, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 09:39:20 Veteran Kyle McIntyre reflects on a career in public service with roots at USFUSF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Kyle McIntyre attributes his time as a CAS student to setting the foundation for his career in public service.Kyle McIntyre (right) receiving the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal from then acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. John Fedrigo (left), while serving as Fedrigo’s Chief of Staff (2022). (Photo courtesy of Kyle McIntyre)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/veteran-kyle-mcintyre-reflects-on-a-career-in-public-service-with-roots-at-usf.aspxAlumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/going-green-teaching-lab-earns-certification-for-sustainability-efforts.aspxThe USF Sarasota Manatee teaching lab has earned My Green Lab Certification, joining a growing community of laboratories certified for implementing more sustainable practices to dramatically reduce environmental impact.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:47 Going green: Teaching lab earns certification for sustainability effortsThe USF Sarasota Manatee teaching lab has earned My Green Lab Certification, joining a growing community of laboratories certified for implementing more sustainable practices to dramatically reduce environmental impact.Student worker Abigail Pal refills pipette tip boxes by hand instead of buying replacement racks, greatly reducing the lab’s plastic waste. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Ramiez)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/going-green-teaching-lab-earns-certification-for-sustainability-efforts.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Featured/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by �鶹��Ƶ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2024 11:36:50 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by �鶹��Ƶ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.A view into the La Corona lava tube system in Lanzarote, Spain, where there is massive accumulations of gypsum and other sulfates./news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearch/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 14:22:47 USF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient ritualsThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.Davide Tanasi holds an Egyptian Bes mug/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxA groundbreaking new study will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 11:45:21 USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.kids lounge on a sofa looking at their smartphoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxResearch/news/2024/despite-democracy-concerns-researchers-find-americans-very-interested-in-election.aspxAccording to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 11:13:22 Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in electionAccording to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.voting booths beside window/news/2024/despite-democracy-concerns-researchers-find-americans-very-interested-in-election.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-kimmerle-honored-by-aha-for-distinguished-contributions-to-public-history.aspxErin Kimmerle, executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science at the �鶹��Ƶ, will be recognized for her multi-year interdisciplinary research investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.External ArticleThu, 31 Oct 2024 09:16:05 Professor Kimmerle honored by AHA for distinguished contributions to public historyErin Kimmerle, executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science at the �鶹��Ƶ, will be recognized for her multi-year interdisciplinary research investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.Associate Professor Erin Kimmerle speaks to media at the "What Lies Beneath" exhibition last fall. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-kimmerle-honored-by-aha-for-distinguished-contributions-to-public-history.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/volunteers-unite-to-support-the-usf-botanical-gardens-continuing-recovery-after-hurricane-milton.aspxAfter Hurricane Milton caused significant damage and forced the closure of the USF Botanical Gardens, dedicated staff and the Tampa Bay community united to restore the gardens and prepare for one of the year’s biggest events.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 29 Oct 2024 15:48:06 Volunteers support the USF Botanical Gardens’ ongoing recovery efforts ahead of fall festivalAfter Hurricane Milton caused significant damage and forced the closure of the USF Botanical Gardens, dedicated staff and the Tampa Bay community united to restore the gardens and prepare for one of the year’s biggest events.USF Botanical Gardens staff hard at work clearing the damage from Hurricane Milton. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Brand)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/volunteers-unite-to-support-the-usf-botanical-gardens-continuing-recovery-after-hurricane-milton.aspxFeatured,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bulls-in-action-features-tim-moore-and-his-journey-to-revolutionizing-storytelling-with-digital-media.aspxThe Bulls in Action (BIA) speaker Series brings together thought leaders from various fields each year to ignite interdisciplinary conversations. This year, students heard from Tim Moore, a three-time Emmy-winning director and founder of Diamond View Studios and Vū Technologies. Moore shared his journey from humble beginnings to building a global media company, all driven by his mission to use media as a tool for positive change.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 29 Oct 2024 11:13:47 Bulls in Action features Tim Moore and his journey to revolutionizing storytelling with digital mediaThe Bulls in Action (BIA) speaker Series brings together thought leaders from various fields each year to ignite interdisciplinary conversations. This year, students heard from Tim Moore, a three-time Emmy-winning director and founder of Diamond View Studios and Vū Technologies. Moore shared his journey from humble beginnings to building a global media company, all driven by his mission to use media as a tool for positive change.Emmy award-winner and CEO Tim Moore spoke at this year's Bulls in Action Speakers event in September. (Photo by Dakota Galvin)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bulls-in-action-features-tim-moore-and-his-journey-to-revolutionizing-storytelling-with-digital-media.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/graduate-students-participation-in-islac-leads-to-internship-opportunity-focused-on-migratory-experiences-across-americas.aspxAnabela Villach Vaquer, a master’s student in the Master in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies program in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, participated in a unique internship experience with the Organization of American States—a Washington, DC based organization focused on fostering regional democracy, human rights, security, and development.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 29 Oct 2024 10:58:19 Graduate student’s participation in ISLAC leads to internship opportunity focused on migratory experiences across the AmericasAnabela Villach Vaquer, a master’s student in the Master in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies program in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, participated in a unique internship experience with the Organization of American States—a Washington, DC based organization focused on fostering regional democracy, human rights, security, and development.Anabela Villach Vaquer at the special meeting of the Permanent Council that addressed the results of the electoral process in Venezuela held in the Liberator Simón Bolívar Room, House of the Americas at the Organization of American States in Washington, DC. (Photo courtesy of Anabela Villach Vaquer)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/graduate-students-participation-in-islac-leads-to-internship-opportunity-focused-on-migratory-experiences-across-americas.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-crisis-to-connectivity-global-conference-goes-virtual-amid-hurricane-helene.aspxWhen Hurricane Helene threatened a global conference at USF St. Petersburg, Dr. Camilla Vásquez from the Department of World Languages and her team swiftly transitioned the event from an in-person to a virtual format in less than 48 hours, ensuring its smooth and successful continuation.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 29 Oct 2024 09:57:50 From crisis to connectivity: Global conference goes virtual amid Hurricane HeleneWhen Hurricane Helene threatened a global conference at USF St. Petersburg, Dr. Camilla Vásquez from the Department of World Languages and her team swiftly transitioned the event from an in-person to a virtual format in less than 48 hours, ensuring its smooth and successful continuation.person's hands typing on laptop/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-crisis-to-connectivity-global-conference-goes-virtual-amid-hurricane-helene.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bill-bakers-career-of-merging-the-world-of-marine-organisms-and-medicine.aspxUSF College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 29 Oct 2024 08:30:51 Dr. Bill Baker's career of merging the world of marine organisms and medicineUSF College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.Team member Margaret Amsler scouts the diverse and abundant Antarctic sea floor for interesting marine organisms to collect. (Photo courtesy of Bill Baker)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/bill-bakers-career-of-merging-the-world-of-marine-organisms-and-medicine.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/center-for-sustainable-democracy-and-innovative-education-partner-to-launch-being-voter-educational-course.aspxAs a national election approaches, a new resource - dubbed “Being a Voter” - has been developed to empower younger citizens, especially students, with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate the voting process.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 28 Oct 2024 16:25:44 The Center for Sustainable Democracy and Innovative Education partner to launch ‘Being a Voter’ educational courseAs a national election approaches, a new resource - dubbed “Being a Voter” - has been developed to empower younger citizens, especially students, with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate the voting process.woman holds up Vote button while standing in line. Photo from Adobe Stock/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/center-for-sustainable-democracy-and-innovative-education-partner-to-launch-being-voter-educational-course.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-marcus-cooke-awarded-2-million-grant-to-advance-creation-of-new-device-simplifying-the-testing-for-damaged-dna.aspxDr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 28 Oct 2024 11:53:10 Dr. Marcus Cooke awarded $2 million grant to advance creation of new device simplifying the testing for damaged DNADr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.nterest from users, including start-up companies and contract research organizations, around the world is very high for the Prototype Automated High Through-Put Comet Assay Device. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Marcus Cooke)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-marcus-cooke-awarded-2-million-grant-to-advance-creation-of-new-device-simplifying-the-testing-for-damaged-dna.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/one-more-time-how-a-usf-alumnas-tribute-to-her-mother-earned-a-prestigious-murrow-award.aspxWhen a USF alumna’s life changed with the unexpected passing of her mother, she channeled her grief into an award-winning story about love, loss, and dance.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 28 Oct 2024 11:22:18 One More Time: How a USF alumna’s tribute to her mother earned a prestigious Murrow AwardWhen a USF alumna’s life changed with the unexpected passing of her mother, she channeled her grief into an award-winning story about love, loss, and dance.USF alumna Meghan Bowman accepts the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Podcasting at the ceremony in New York City on Oct. 14. © Chorus Photography/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/one-more-time-how-a-usf-alumnas-tribute-to-her-mother-earned-a-prestigious-murrow-award.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/mass-communications-alumna-tamsen-fadal-named-recipient-of-usfs-distinguished-alumni-award.aspxTamsen Fadal, College of Arts and Sciences Mass Communications alumna, multi-Emmy Award winning journalist, menopause advocate, documentary filmmaker, and author is among this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 28 Oct 2024 00:28:14 Mass communications alumna Tamsen Fadal named recipient of USF’s Distinguished Alumni AwardTamsen Fadal, College of Arts and Sciences Mass Communications alumna, multi-Emmy Award winning journalist, menopause advocate, documentary filmmaker, and author is among this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.USF College of Arts and Sciences Mass Communications alumna Tamsen Fadal is among the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. (Photo courtesy of Tamsen Fadal)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/mass-communications-alumna-tamsen-fadal-named-recipient-of-usfs-distinguished-alumni-award.aspxAccomplishments,Alumnihttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tiffany-chenneville-executive-fellowship.aspxUSF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.External ArticleTue, 22 Oct 2024 14:10:20 Psychology professor receives prestigious Executive Branch Fellowship with the National Science FoundationUSF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.Tiffany Chenneville started her executive fellowship in Washington D.C. on September 1, 2024.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tiffany-chenneville-executive-fellowship.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2024/usf-rallies-to-support-community-through-hurricane-milton-recovery-efforts.aspxUSF is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, USF is helping residents recover and rebuild.External ArticleTue, 22 Oct 2024 11:02:34 USF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery effortsUSF is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, USF is helping residents recover and rebuild.USF volunteers carrying boxes of food/news/2024/usf-rallies-to-support-community-through-hurricane-milton-recovery-efforts.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/on-the-history-science-wonderment-florida-springs.aspxFlorida is home to one of the largest concentrations of freshwater springs on the planet. A new book from Chris Meindl, director of the USF Florida Studies Program, chronicles the unique geology, centuries of history and the current state of springs in the sunshine state.External ArticleTue, 22 Oct 2024 00:58:58 On the history, science and wonderment of Florida’s springsFlorida is home to one of the largest concentrations of freshwater springs on the planet. A new book from Chris Meindl, director of the USF Florida Studies Program, chronicles the unique geology, centuries of history and the current state of springs in the sunshine state.Silver Glen Springs at sunsethttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/on-the-history-science-wonderment-florida-springs.aspxResearchhttps://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2024-10-11/taking-stock-damage-after-hurricane-miltonDr. Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology, joined other USF colleagues on WUSF’s Florida Matters for a discussion of the life-changing impacts of Hurricane Milton.External ArticleFri, 11 Oct 2024 10:03:26 Taking stock of the damage after Hurricane MiltonDr. Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology, joined other USF colleagues on WUSF’s Florida Matters for a discussion of the life-changing impacts of Hurricane Milton.A stop sign toppled by Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg. (Photo by Mary Shedden, WUSF)https://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2024-10-11/taking-stock-damage-after-hurricane-miltonCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxA team of researchers led by USF St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.External ArticleFri, 04 Oct 2024 10:10:11 A new app developed by USF researchers tracks flooding in coastal communities during hurricanes Helene and MiltonA team of researchers led by USF St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.The CRIS-HAZARD app allows users to upload pictures such as this one posted on September 26, 2024 near St. Pete Beach.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxResearchhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-curator-awarded-150000-national-science-foundation-research-grant/Dr. Christoper Kiahtipes, curator of the USF Libraries’ Florida Environment & Natural History collections and a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Anthropology, has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to examine long-term changes and environmental resilience in coastal fisheries and the impact of climate change.External ArticleTue, 01 Oct 2024 10:52:22 USF Libraries Curator Awarded $150,000 National Science Foundation Research GrantDr. Christoper Kiahtipes, curator of the USF Libraries’ Florida Environment & Natural History collections and a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Anthropology, has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to examine long-term changes and environmental resilience in coastal fisheries and the impact of climate change.(L to R) Dr. Alejandro Figueroa, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Missouri, Dr. Christopher Kiahtipes, USF Libraries FLENH curator, and Jaime Rogers, Ph.D. candidate in USF’s Anthropology program.https://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-curator-awarded-150000-national-science-foundation-research-grant/Accomplishments,Research/honors/news/2024/usf-student-christopher-oueis-earns-multiple-national-awards-sets-sights-even-higher.aspxChris Oueis, a fourth-year USF student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.External ArticleTue, 01 Oct 2024 10:19:44 USF Student Christopher Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even HigherChris Oueis, a fourth-year USF student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.Christopher Oueis/honors/news/2024/usf-student-christopher-oueis-earns-multiple-national-awards-sets-sights-even-higher.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/democracy-and-citizenship-series-explores-how-to-stand-out-as-trusted-source-in-world-of-digital-misinformation.aspxAs the nation prepares for Election Day, the latest Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series event explored how emerging technologies pose both challenges and opportunities for the integrity of American elections, emphasizing the importance of equipping yourself with reliable information to cast informed votes that align with your values.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 25 Sep 2024 08:55:33 Democracy and Citizenship Series explores how to stand out as a trusted source in a world of digital misinformation this election seasonAs the nation prepares for Election Day, the latest Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series event explored how emerging technologies pose both challenges and opportunities for the integrity of American elections, emphasizing the importance of equipping yourself with reliable information to cast informed votes that align with your values.(From Left) Center for Sustainable Democracy Director Dr. Joshua Scacco with panelists Dennis Mont’Ros (Student Programs Coordinator, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement), Dr. Susan MacManus (USF Professor Emerita), Craig Latimer (Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections), and moderator Briona Arradondo from Fox 13. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/democracy-and-citizenship-series-explores-how-to-stand-out-as-trusted-source-in-world-of-digital-misinformation.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-professors-new-sci-fi-novella-times-agent-explores-love-loss-time-travel-and-robots.aspxWith the publication of her new book, “Time’s Agent,” Department of English Assistant Professor Brenda Peynado reflects on her professional journey to this point and offers advice to other creatives looking to enter the field.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 24 Sep 2024 14:44:40 USF professor’s new sci-fi novella, “Time’s Agent,” explores love, loss, time travel, and robotsWith the publication of her new book, “Time’s Agent,” Department of English Assistant Professor Brenda Peynado reflects on her professional journey to this point and offers advice to other creatives looking to enter the field.Assistant Professor Brenda Peynado's new novella, “Time's Agent.” (Photos provided by Brenda Peynado, image by Dakota Galvin)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-professors-new-sci-fi-novella-times-agent-explores-love-loss-time-travel-and-robots.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-davide-tanasi-shares-impact-of-3d-digitization-on-archaeological-heritage-and-global-knowledge.aspxDr. Davide Tanasi shared insights from his recent work in Sicily to 3D digitize and reassess one of the largest villas in Roman history.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 24 Sep 2024 14:18:48 Dr. Davide Tanasi shares impact of 3D digitization on archaeological heritage and global knowledgeDr. Davide Tanasi shared insights from his recent work in Sicily to 3D digitize and reassess one of the largest villas in Roman history.Terrestrial laser-scanning mapping of a room with mosaic floor at the Villa del Casale. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Davide Tanasi)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-davide-tanasi-shares-impact-of-3d-digitization-on-archaeological-heritage-and-global-knowledge.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/23-cas-alumni-shine-at-this-years-fast-56-awards-ceremony.aspxUSF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 23 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences.Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 20 Sep 2024 10:48:45 23 CAS alumni shine at this year’s Fast 56 Awards CeremonyUSF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 23 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences.CAS alumni were well-represented among the 2024 Fast 56 Awardees. (Photos courtesy of the USF Alumni Association)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/23-cas-alumni-shine-at-this-years-fast-56-awards-ceremony.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-field-station-in-idaho-enriches-student-experiences-in-geosciences.aspxThe School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 20 Sep 2024 09:51:15 New field station in Idaho enriches student experiences in geosciencesThe School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.Dr. Sarah Kruse, Dr. Jochen Braunmiller and Judy Mcllrath with Geophysics Field Camp students–44 students took part in the three field camps this summer. (Photo courtesy of Judy McIlrath)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-field-station-in-idaho-enriches-student-experiences-in-geosciences.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/research-in-costa-rica-examines-wastewater-management-systems-and-aims-to-address-sanitation-issues.aspxDr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary field school in Costa Rica examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 20 Sep 2024 09:07:50 Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issuesDr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary field school in Costa Rica examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues.Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary NSF International Research Experiences for Students field school in Costa Rica. The first cohort of students, which included two USF students, spent six weeks this past summer examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/research-in-costa-rica-examines-wastewater-management-systems-and-aims-to-address-sanitation-issues.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement,Featured,Research/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxFrom advancing our understanding of hurricanes to improving public transit systems, to pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases, 27 USF faculty members are being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 11:05:32 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsFrom advancing our understanding of hurricanes to improving public transit systems, to pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases, 27 USF faculty members are being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.Collage of faculty members featured/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-valerie-lipscomb-contributes-expertise-on-literature-and-aging-in-new-book.aspxDr. Valerie Barnes Lipscomb served as a lead editor and contributor on the recently published “The Palgrave Handbook of Literature and Aging,” which features more than 30 contributors on three continents and 200,000 words of new scholarship.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:26:10 Dr. Valerie Lipscomb contributes expertise on literature and aging in new bookDr. Valerie Barnes Lipscomb served as a lead editor and contributor on the recently published “The Palgrave Handbook of Literature and Aging,” which features more than 30 contributors on three continents and 200,000 words of new scholarship.Cover of “The Palgrave Handbook of Literature and Aging.” (Photo from Springer)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-valerie-lipscomb-contributes-expertise-on-literature-and-aging-in-new-book.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-wenqi-vince-liu-earns-the-national-science-foundation-early-career-award.aspxDr. Wenqi “Vince” Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has earned the National Science Foundation’s Early Career Development award, representing a significant milestone in his academic career and his first federal grant since joining USF three years ago.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:06:30 Dr. Wenqi “Vince” Liu earns the National Science Foundation Early Career AwardDr. Wenqi “Vince” Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has earned the National Science Foundation’s Early Career Development award, representing a significant milestone in his academic career and his first federal grant since joining USF three years ago.Dr. Wenqi “Vince” Liu performing an extraction experiment. (Photo courtesy of Wenqi “Vince” Liu)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-wenqi-vince-liu-earns-the-national-science-foundation-early-career-award.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxUSF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.External ArticleFri, 13 Sep 2024 00:17:26 New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retentionUSF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.person wrapped in blanket holding tissue and working on laptop/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxThis year, 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 14:17:07 Partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism studentsThis year, 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.Poynter Report host Tom Jones (left) interviews NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans for the first episode of the podcast.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxGrowing up, Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 11:28:58 A great grandmother inspired this student's research into dementiaGrowing up, Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Dana Smith with Boundless Bulls headerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/marine-researcher-part-of-deep-sea-expeditions-discovering-species.aspxUsing tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, USF Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.External ArticleWed, 04 Sep 2024 11:07:32 Marine researcher part of expeditions discovering species and uncovering benefits of the deep seaUsing tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, USF Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.Heather Judkins and researcher study specimenhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/marine-researcher-part-of-deep-sea-expeditions-discovering-species.aspxResearch