/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usWed, 05 Feb 2025 06:53:30 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/aisha-durham-explores-connection-between-place-possessions.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:43:25 TKLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/aisha-durham-explores-connection-between-place-possessions.aspx/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspx�������Թϱ���has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.External ArticleMon, 03 Feb 2025 11:13:24 �������Թϱ���historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stage�������Թϱ���has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.Stageworks Theatre's “When the Righteous Triumph” tells the story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters. [Photo courtesy of Stageworks Theatre]/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/graphic-novel-aims-to-break-breast-cancers-female-disease-myth-and-educate-men-on-risks.aspxMarleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.Anna Mayor, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesMon, 03 Feb 2025 10:35:39 Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer’s ‘female disease’ myth and educate men on risksMarleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.doctor talking to male patient in office/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/graphic-novel-aims-to-break-breast-cancers-female-disease-myth-and-educate-men-on-risks.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/celebrating-the-power-of-words-world-renowned-poets-visit-college-of-arts-and-sciences-for-poetry-series.aspxA new partnership between the �������Թϱ���Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.Dakota Galvin, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesWed, 29 Jan 2025 14:44:56 Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry seriesA new partnership between the �������Թϱ���Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.Humanities Institute director Elizabeth Kicak (left) with poet Ocean Vuong (right) during the Institute's latest poetry reading in November. Photo by Corey Lepak./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/celebrating-the-power-of-words-world-renowned-poets-visit-college-of-arts-and-sciences-for-poetry-series.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/steven-wilson-celebrates-distinguished-scholar-recognition-by-national-communication-association.aspxDepartment of Communication professor Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a ‘Distinguished Scholar’ by the National Communication Association.Anna Mayor, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesMon, 27 Jan 2025 09:24:02 Department of Communication’s Steven Wilson celebrates ‘Distinguished Scholar’ recognition by National Communication AssociationDepartment of Communication professor Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a ‘Distinguished Scholar’ by the National Communication Association.Steven Wilson (left) was formally recognized at an awards ceremony at the National Communication Association (NCA) annual meeting in New Orleans this past November (2024). Wilson is pictured with Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, NCA President and Dean of the School of Communication at American University. The Distinguished Scholar Award is the highest award given by NCA. Wilson delivered a short talk about his career at the meeting and thanked those who have mentored and supported him over the years. “I look forward to continuing to pass that on to the graduate students I work with now,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Kai Kuang)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/steven-wilson-celebrates-distinguished-scholar-recognition-by-national-communication-association.aspxAccomplishments/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.External ArticleMon, 27 Jan 2025 08:56:32 �������Թϱ���partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe �������Թϱ��� is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.muddy tracks through land with bulldozer in background/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropological-research-by-usf-professor-will-support-jimmy-carter-national-historical-park.aspxAntoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter’s life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:29:51 Anthropological research by �������Թϱ���professor will support Jimmy Carter National Historical ParkAntoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter’s life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropological-research-by-usf-professor-will-support-jimmy-carter-national-historical-park.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspx�������Թϱ���joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to �������Թϱ���and the Tampa Bay area.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:35:20 Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global ties�������Թϱ���joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to �������Թϱ���and the Tampa Bay area.Patrizia LaTrecchia/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxCommunity Engagement/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the �������Թϱ���School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 11:53:11 �������Թϱ���scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the �������Թϱ���School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspx�������Թϱ���professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”Kellie Britch, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesWed, 22 Jan 2025 00:22:24 Three �������Թϱ���professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact�������Թϱ���professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”From left to right: William Schanbacher; Heather O’Leary and; Christian Wells/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/research-professor-and-biochemical-oncologist-advances-cancer-cell-research-and-student-success.aspxResearch Professor Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, whose work is fueled by personal experience and a passion for mentorship, aims to find a cure for cancer.Kellie Britch, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesFri, 17 Jan 2025 09:16:43 Research professor and biochemical oncologist advances cancer cell research and student successResearch Professor Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, whose work is fueled by personal experience and a passion for mentorship, aims to find a cure for cancer.Acevedo-Duncan brings over 40 years of cancer cell research experience to this endeavor./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/research-professor-and-biochemical-oncologist-advances-cancer-cell-research-and-student-success.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/religious-studies-professors-receive-grant-to-provide-religious-literacy-to-health-professionals.aspxFour of USF’s religious studies professors received a $60,000 grant, placing �������Թϱ���in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health students and professionals.Kellie Britch, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesThu, 16 Jan 2025 13:54:59 Religious studies professors receive grant to provide religious literacy to health professionalsFour of USF’s religious studies professors received a $60,000 grant, placing �������Թϱ���in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health students and professionals.physician's hand comforting patient/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/religious-studies-professors-receive-grant-to-provide-religious-literacy-to-health-professionals.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/lesley-miller-dedicated-civil-servant-reflects-on-lasting-impact-usf-had-on-his-life-and-career.aspxLesley “Les” Miller, Jr., �������Թϱ���College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus and civil servant, reflects on the unexpected ways that his time at �������Թϱ���prepared him for his career.Kellie Britch, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesThu, 16 Jan 2025 11:22:07 Lesley Miller, Jr., dedicated civil servant, reflects on lasting impact �������Թϱ���had on his life and careerLesley “Les” Miller, Jr., �������Թϱ���College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus and civil servant, reflects on the unexpected ways that his time at �������Թϱ���prepared him for his career.Miller being sworn in as County Commissioner in 2010./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/lesley-miller-dedicated-civil-servant-reflects-on-lasting-impact-usf-had-on-his-life-and-career.aspxAlumnihttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxInauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.External ArticleThu, 16 Jan 2025 08:02:17 Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation about the American tradition, then and nowInauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.US capitol building with flags and crowdhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/4.8m-mellon-foundation-grant-opens-internship-opportunities-for-usf-humanities-students.aspxFor the first time, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation — the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities — invited the �������Թϱ��� to submit a proposal last spring for one of its humanities internship grants. The foundation awarded the college a five-year, $4.8 million grant that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships. The beneficiaries will be undergraduate students majoring in humanities.Kiley MallardWed, 15 Jan 2025 08:15:37 $4.8M Mellon Foundation grant opens internship opportunities for �������Թϱ���humanities studentsFor the first time, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation — the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities — invited the �������Թϱ��� to submit a proposal last spring for one of its humanities internship grants. The foundation awarded the college a five-year, $4.8 million grant that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships. The beneficiaries will be undergraduate students majoring in humanities.From left: Lauren Arrington, chair of the Department of English and principal investigator for the grant; Elizabeth Spiller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Addye Buckley-Burnell, associate vice president and executive director of the Center for Career and Professional Development and co-principal investigator of the grant./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/4.8m-mellon-foundation-grant-opens-internship-opportunities-for-usf-humanities-students.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Featured/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.External ArticleThu, 09 Jan 2025 08:20:42 �������Թϱ���memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farmPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.USF’s Benjamin Mittler and Denise Wright work to capture 360 terrains at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm. [Photo courtesy: Frank Rodriquez]/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.External ArticleTue, 07 Jan 2025 10:24:40 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.man asleep at his desk/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxResearch/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ��� faculty members named NAI fellowsThe �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���, 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 �������Թϱ���, 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 �������Թϱ���Special Collections.External ArticleMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:47:44 Gandy Bridge turns 100, how �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���Special Collections.Workers build the original Gandy Bridge, which opened in 1924. [Photo courtesy of �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���.Kellie Britch, �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���.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 �������Թϱ���College of Arts and Sciences decided to use the Student Success Fund to support students in the college impacted by the storms.Kellie Britch, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 10:54:42 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���.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 �������Թϱ���.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.aspx�������Թϱ���College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 09:39:20 Veteran Kyle McIntyre reflects on a career in public service with roots at USF�������Թϱ���College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesWed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:47 Going green: Teaching lab earns certification for sustainability effortsThe �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ��� 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 �������Թϱ��� 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 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���, 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 �������Թϱ���, 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 �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesTue, 29 Oct 2024 15:48:06 Volunteers support the �������Թϱ���Botanical Gardens’ ongoing recovery efforts ahead of fall festivalAfter Hurricane Milton caused significant damage and forced the closure of the �������Թϱ���Botanical Gardens, dedicated staff and the Tampa Bay community united to restore the gardens and prepare for one of the year’s biggest events.�������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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.aspx�������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesTue, 29 Oct 2024 08:30:51 Dr. Bill Baker's career of merging the world of marine organisms and medicine�������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���College of Arts and SciencesMon, 28 Oct 2024 11:22:18 One More Time: How a �������Թϱ���alumna’s tribute to her mother earned a prestigious Murrow AwardWhen a �������Թϱ���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.�������Թϱ���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, �������Թϱ���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.�������Թϱ���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.aspx�������Թϱ���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 Foundation�������Թϱ���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.aspx�������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, �������Թϱ���is helping residents recover and rebuild.External ArticleTue, 22 Oct 2024 11:02:34 �������Թϱ���rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts�������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, �������Թϱ���is helping residents recover and rebuild.�������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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 �������Թϱ���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.aspxResearch