/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 18:37:23 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ 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, 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ three years ago.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ 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/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-secures-7-year-global-reaccreditation-for-master-of-public-administration-mpa-program.aspxThe School of Public Affairs secured a seven-year global reaccreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) for its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognizing the program’s excellence on an international scale.Dakota Galvin, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 13:36:59 School of Public Affairs secures 7-year global reaccreditation for Master of Public Administration (MPA) programThe School of Public Affairs secured a seven-year global reaccreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) for its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognizing the program’s excellence on an international scale.NASPAA graphic with smiling woman/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-secures-7-year-global-reaccreditation-for-master-of-public-administration-mpa-program.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/zimmerman-school-faculty-present-research-papers-during-international-communication-association-conference.aspxFour faculty members from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications recently presented research papers during the 74th Annual International Communication Association (ICA), which took place in June.Michelle Holden, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 10:37:14 Zimmerman School faculty present research papers during International Communication Association conferenceFour faculty members from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications recently presented research papers during the 74th Annual International Communication Association (ICA), which took place in June.From left: Dr. Gregory Perreault, Dr. Mildred Perreault, Dr. Janelle Applequist, and Dr. Fan Yang./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/zimmerman-school-faculty-present-research-papers-during-international-communication-association-conference.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-elizabeth-aranda-receives-2024-award-for-public-sociology-in-international-migration.aspxThis award recognizes the work of an IM section member who addresses immigration and related issues in ways that apply scholarly knowledge directly in public work, generates such knowledge for public use, or otherwise contributes to improving the lives of migrants or refugees.Michelle Holden, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 10:16:53 Dr. Elizabeth Aranda receives 2024 Award for Public Sociology in International MigrationThis award recognizes the work of an IM section member who addresses immigration and related issues in ways that apply scholarly knowledge directly in public work, generates such knowledge for public use, or otherwise contributes to improving the lives of migrants or refugees.Elizabeth Aranda (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-elizabeth-aranda-receives-2024-award-for-public-sociology-in-international-migration.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/clinical-psychology-doctoral-student-kendall-smith-earns-nsf-fellowship.aspxDoctoral student Kendall Smith’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 29 Aug 2024 09:56:52 Clinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowshipDoctoral student Kendall Smith’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.Kendall Smith standing in front of her research poster/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/clinical-psychology-doctoral-student-kendall-smith-earns-nsf-fellowship.aspxAccomplishments,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxTaylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to 91tvӰԺ St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.External ArticleWed, 31 Jul 2024 10:08:11 Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in MoldovaTaylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to 91tvӰԺ St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.Taylor will officially graduate in summer 2024, but attended the spring 2024 ceremony in Tampa where she celebrated with her family.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/taylor-herman-commencement-fulbright.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/marcus-cooke-receives-the-interdisciplinary-research-award-to-fund-new-state-of-the-art-equipment-for-usf.aspxDr. Marcus Cooke received funding through 91tvӰԺ’s Research and Development Institute for a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to advance his research on the impact of major diseases.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesTue, 30 Jul 2024 10:57:33 Dr. Marcus Cooke receives the Interdisciplinary Research Award to fund new state-of-the-art equipment for 91tvӰԺDr. Marcus Cooke received funding through 91tvӰԺ’s Research and Development Institute for a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to advance his research on the impact of major diseases.91tvӰԺ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/marcus-cooke-receives-the-interdisciplinary-research-award-to-fund-new-state-of-the-art-equipment-for-usf.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-celebrate-release-of-the-capsule-a-new-student-led-journal-examining-intersection-of-health-and-humanities.aspx91tvӰԺ students have joined interdisciplinary forces to establish a new student-based health humanities journal, “The Capsule.”Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jul 2024 15:58:36 Students celebrate the release of ‘The Capsule,’ a new student-led journal examining the intersection of health and humanities91tvӰԺ students have joined interdisciplinary forces to establish a new student-based health humanities journal, “The Capsule.”Student contributors of “The Capsule” celebrated its first-ever volume release in spring 2024. (Photo courtesy of Serena Bhaskar)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-celebrate-release-of-the-capsule-a-new-student-led-journal-examining-intersection-of-health-and-humanities.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.Dakota Galvin, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jul 2024 11:00:38 Empowering future discoveries: PhD candidate receives John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to advance bioarcheological researchPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.Elizabeth Bews at Syedra Archaeological Site in Alanya, Turkey in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Bews)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/ioannis-spanopoulos-earns-lifetime-membership-into-the-scientific-research-honor-society-sigma-xi.aspxDr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been invited to join the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma Xi.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Jul 2024 13:48:43 Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma XiDr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been invited to join the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma Xi.Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos demonstrates a model to lab students/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/ioannis-spanopoulos-earns-lifetime-membership-into-the-scientific-research-honor-society-sigma-xi.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/senior-associate-dean-robert-potter-reflects-on-17-years-with-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxDr. Robert Potter, who has served as an associate dean with the 91tvӰԺ College of Arts of Sciences since 2007, will be stepping down from the position beginning in August.Michelle Holden, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Jul 2024 13:32:27 Senior Associate Dean Robert Potter reflects on 17 years with the College of Arts and SciencesDr. Robert Potter, who has served as an associate dean with the 91tvӰԺ College of Arts of Sciences since 2007, will be stepping down from the position beginning in August.Robert “Bob” Potter. (Photo courtesy of Robert Potter)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/senior-associate-dean-robert-potter-reflects-on-17-years-with-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/olajide-omojarabi-short-story-award.aspxOlajide Omojarabi, a third-year master of fine arts creative writing student in the Department of English, has been shortlisted for his short story 'House No. 49' by the Commonwealth Foundation.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Jul 2024 00:30:44 Graduate student Olajide Omojarabi’s story 'House No. 49' earns shortlist recognition by Commonwealth FoundationOlajide Omojarabi, a third-year master of fine arts creative writing student in the Department of English, has been shortlisted for his short story 'House No. 49' by the Commonwealth Foundation.Olajide Omojarabi smiling at the camera with sunglasses on/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/olajide-omojarabi-short-story-award.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/digital-archive-project-receives-florida-preservation-award.aspxThe Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has selected La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas as a recipient of a 2024 Florida Preservation Award, praising the project for reshaping scholarship and providing groundbreaking access into the state's early history.External ArticleThu, 18 Jul 2024 11:03:11 Innovative digital archive project receives Florida historic preservation awardThe Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has selected La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas as a recipient of a 2024 Florida Preservation Award, praising the project for reshaping scholarship and providing groundbreaking access into the state's early history.la Florida website screenshothttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/digital-archive-project-receives-florida-preservation-award.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigma-xi-usf-chapter-awards-two-cas-students-research-grants.aspxThese awards will fund scientific investigation in any field, with funds available to spend on equipment purchases, travel to research sites and symposiums, supplies, and manuscript preparation and publication costs.Michelle Holden, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 27 Jun 2024 10:56:26 Sigma Xi 91tvӰԺ chapter awards two CAS students research grantsThese awards will fund scientific investigation in any field, with funds available to spend on equipment purchases, travel to research sites and symposiums, supplies, and manuscript preparation and publication costs.PhD candidate Colin Goodman and undergraduate Kira Ruiz-Houston/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigma-xi-usf-chapter-awards-two-cas-students-research-grants.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/mathematics-professor-delivers-keynote-address-for-yeshwantrao-chavan-college-of-engineering.aspxDr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:19:52 Mathematics professor delivers keynote address for Yeshwantrao Chavan College of EngineeringDr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.mathematical formula graphic illustration/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/mathematics-professor-delivers-keynote-address-for-yeshwantrao-chavan-college-of-engineering.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxAudrey Brandt recently started a coveted summer internship with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States. Brandt's journey to California started in 2023 when she was selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program.External ArticleTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:45:19 91tvӰԺ honors student chosen for prestigious summer internship at marine sanctuaryAudrey Brandt recently started a coveted summer internship with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States. Brandt's journey to California started in 2023 when she was selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program.Audrey Brandt stands in front of seawallhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/florida-focus-z-schools-signature-program-takes-second-place-in-national-broadcasting-competition.aspxThe Zimmerman School makes its debut at the Broadcast Education Association’s competition achieving second place with student led program, Florida Focus.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesMon, 24 Jun 2024 11:24:21 Florida Focus, Z School’s signature program, takes second place in national broadcasting competitionThe Zimmerman School makes its debut at the Broadcast Education Association’s competition achieving second place with student led program, Florida Focus.Students from the Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications produce the Florida Focus program, which airs on the local PBS station WEDQ in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Anderson)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/florida-focus-z-schools-signature-program-takes-second-place-in-national-broadcasting-competition.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-miyoung-chong-awarded-research-grant-from-the-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy.aspxDr. Miyoung Chong earns the WLP’s Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award to advance her research on human rights and justice for gender and social minorities.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesMon, 24 Jun 2024 11:11:07 Dr. Miyoung Chong awarded research grant from the Women in Leadership & PhilanthropyDr. Miyoung Chong earns the WLP’s Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award to advance her research on human rights and justice for gender and social minorities.Dr. Miyoung Chong (center) is a recipient of the WLP’s 2024 Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award. (Photo courtesy of Miyoung Chong)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-miyoung-chong-awarded-research-grant-from-the-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/murp-graduate-secures-first-place-title-with-innovative-research-paper-on-road-safety-in-floridas-district-seven.aspxMURP graduate, Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti, earns first-place in student paper competition by the APA’s Transportation Planning Division.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesFri, 21 Jun 2024 10:41:06 MURP graduate secures first-place title with an innovative research paper on road safety in Florida’s district sevenMURP graduate, Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti, earns first-place in student paper competition by the APA’s Transportation Planning Division.Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti poses by the 91tvӰԺ sign after her graduation ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/murp-graduate-secures-first-place-title-with-innovative-research-paper-on-road-safety-in-floridas-district-seven.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-director-robin-ersing-participates-in-nsf-disaster-resilience-team-science-program.aspxThe two-month long training and experiential program brought together a cohort of faculty colleges and universities across the state to develop an interdisciplinary project idea around challenges related to preparing for and recovering from disasters.Michelle Holden, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesFri, 21 Jun 2024 10:14:34 School of Public Affairs director Robin Ersing participates in NSF Disaster Resilience Team Science programThe two-month long training and experiential program brought together a cohort of faculty colleges and universities across the state to develop an interdisciplinary project idea around challenges related to preparing for and recovering from disasters.Emergency response person holding sandbag/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-director-robin-ersing-participates-in-nsf-disaster-resilience-team-science-program.aspxAccomplishments/news/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges.aspxFour interdisciplinary teams of 91tvӰԺ researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance 91tvӰԺ’s impact.External ArticleThu, 20 Jun 2024 10:06:19 91tvӰԺ projects selected for new research program bring the potential to solve critical challengesFour interdisciplinary teams of 91tvӰԺ researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance 91tvӰԺ’s impact.Lindsay Shaw works in lab with student/news/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-student-megan-blair-recognized-for-research-on-perceptions-of-hurricane-ian-evacuation-behaviors.aspxGeography graduate student Megan Blair earned the Application Novelty award at the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium held in Honolulu, Hawaii for her research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviors.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesTue, 18 Jun 2024 14:42:55 91tvӰԺ student Megan Blair recognized for research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviorsGeography graduate student Megan Blair earned the Application Novelty award at the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium held in Honolulu, Hawaii for her research on perceptions of Hurricane Ian evacuation behaviors.(From left) Geography master’s student Megan Blair with Dr. Jennifer Collins, professor in the School of Geosciences and lead organizer of the Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate Symposium. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Collins)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-student-megan-blair-recognized-for-research-on-perceptions-of-hurricane-ian-evacuation-behaviors.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of 91tvӰԺ’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of 91tvӰԺ and have demonstrated its values.”Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesTue, 18 Jun 2024 11:13:49 CAS students shine as Golden Bull AwardeesThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of 91tvӰԺ’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of 91tvӰԺ and have demonstrated its values.”Rocky the Bull made an appearance at the Student Success’ Celebration of Leadership award ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Student Success at 91tvӰԺ)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxAccomplishments,Featuredhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/duckwall-professor-julie-armstrong-english.aspxJulie Buckner Armstrong, known for her expertise in the civil rights movement and southern literature, has been named the Duckwall Professor of Florida Studies for the 2024-2026 academic years. As part of the Duckwall Professorship, Armstrong will begin focusing on her next book, an anthology of literary works from Florida.External ArticleThu, 06 Jun 2024 14:40:55 91tvӰԺ English professor to co-edit Florida anthology as part of Duckwall ProfessorshipJulie Buckner Armstrong, known for her expertise in the civil rights movement and southern literature, has been named the Duckwall Professor of Florida Studies for the 2024-2026 academic years. As part of the Duckwall Professorship, Armstrong will begin focusing on her next book, an anthology of literary works from Florida.Julie Buckner Armstrong is a professor of English who teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in American literature.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/duckwall-professor-julie-armstrong-english.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-cas-students-awarded-time-sifters-archaeology-society-research-grants.aspxCAS students Sarah Hassam and Sofia Arias have been awarded the Time Sifters Archaeology Society’s Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant, which will assist with their upcoming field research endeavors this summer.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 30 May 2024 00:34:08 Two CAS students awarded Time Sifters Archaeology Society research grantsCAS students Sarah Hassam and Sofia Arias have been awarded the Time Sifters Archaeology Society’s Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant, which will assist with their upcoming field research endeavors this summer.Sofia Aris (left) engaged in excavation work. (Photo courtesy of Sofia Arias)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-cas-students-awarded-time-sifters-archaeology-society-research-grants.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-recognized-as-fellow-by-american-association-advancement-of-science.aspxDr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:11 School of Geosciences professor is recognized as a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceDr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.Dr. Jeffrey Ryan aboard the JOIDES Resolution extracting core samples for pore fluid analysis while working in a glove bag nitrogen atmosphere./arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-geosciences-professor-recognized-as-fellow-by-american-association-advancement-of-science.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigs-student-taylor-herman-earns-english-teaching-assistant-fulbright-to-moldova.aspxTaylor Herman, a political science student passionate about international relations, has earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to Moldova in recognition of her academic and community contributions to 91tvӰԺ.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesWed, 29 May 2024 11:15:48 SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to MoldovaTaylor Herman, a political science student passionate about international relations, has earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to Moldova in recognition of her academic and community contributions to 91tvӰԺ.Political science major and Fulbright ETA recipient, Taylor Herman. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Herman)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/sigs-student-taylor-herman-earns-english-teaching-assistant-fulbright-to-moldova.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-campus-to-careers-cas-graduates-reflect-on-their-time-at-usf.aspxAmong the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.Dakota Galvin, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesTue, 28 May 2024 13:39:41 From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at 91tvӰԺAmong the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.Collage of 6 CAS graduates/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-campus-to-careers-cas-graduates-reflect-on-their-time-at-usf.aspxAccomplishments,Featured/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/philip-levys-book-on-george-washington-earns-society-for-historical-archaeology-recognition.aspxDepartment of History's Dr. Philip Levy has been named the 2024 recipient of the James Deetz Book Award from the Society for Historical Archaeology for his book, “The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life.”Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 23 May 2024 13:59:45 Dr. Philip Levy's book on George Washington earns Society for Historical Archaeology recognitionDepartment of History's Dr. Philip Levy has been named the 2024 recipient of the James Deetz Book Award from the Society for Historical Archaeology for his book, “The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life.”“Parson Weem’s Fable,” by Grant Wood depicting Washington chopping down his father’s cherry tree. (Photo source: General Public Domain)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/philip-levys-book-on-george-washington-earns-society-for-historical-archaeology-recognition.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-student-polishes-technical-writing-skills-interning-with-local-software-development-company-oyova.aspxEnglish student John Michael Kilgore put his professional and technical communication skills to the test in his recent internship with a Florida-based software development company.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesMon, 20 May 2024 10:09:18 English student polishes technical writing skills interning with local software development company OyovaEnglish student John Michael Kilgore put his professional and technical communication skills to the test in his recent internship with a Florida-based software development company.John Michael Kilgore, a senior majoring in professional and technical communication in the Department of English, completed an internship with Oyova. (Photo courtesy of Kilgore)91tvӰԺ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-student-polishes-technical-writing-skills-interning-with-local-software-development-company-oyova.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/maksym-bobrovskyy-awarded-nih-grant-to-pursue-research-leading-cause-of-life-threatening-skin-infections.aspxDr. Maksym Brobrovskyy, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research related to Staphylococcus aureus Type VII Secretion System assembly and regulation.Michelle Holden, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Apr 2024 14:31:24 Dr. Maksym Bobrovskyy awarded NIH grant to pursue research related to Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of life-threatening skin infectionsDr. Maksym Brobrovskyy, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research related to Staphylococcus aureus Type VII Secretion System assembly and regulation.The team working on the S. aureus T7SS research (from left) Koushik Majumder, master’s student, Isabelle Powell, master’s student, Maksym Bobrovskyy, principal investigator, and Richard Agyen, PhD student. (Photo courtesy of Maksym Bobrovskyy)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/maksym-bobrovskyy-awarded-nih-grant-to-pursue-research-leading-cause-of-life-threatening-skin-infections.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/zimmerman-school-students-internship-with-nasa-boosts-her-hopes-for-the-future.aspxGracie Glover, a senior in the Zimmerman School of Advertising, completed an internship at NASA where she highlighted stories of fellow interns focusing on the inclusivity of the organization’s opportunities.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesWed, 24 Apr 2024 10:05:11 Zimmerman School student’s internship with NASA boosts her hopes for the futureGracie Glover, a senior in the Zimmerman School of Advertising, completed an internship at NASA where she highlighted stories of fellow interns focusing on the inclusivity of the organization’s opportunities.Zimmerman School senior, Gracie Glover, outside of the Office of Admissions building on the 91tvӰԺ Tampa campus. (Photo courtesy of Gracie Glover)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/zimmerman-school-students-internship-with-nasa-boosts-her-hopes-for-the-future.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/26-new-students-welcomed-into-deans-student-leadership-society.aspxThe 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and Sciences welcomed 26 new members to the Dean’s Student Leadership Society (DSLS). DSLS students are chosen for their superior leadership skills, often serving as volunteer coordinators, executive board members, or critical points of contact on behalf of CAS. DSLS also provides students with mentorship opportunities, professional development workshops, and year-round networking.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesTue, 23 Apr 2024 10:58:06 26 new students welcomed into Dean’s Student Leadership SocietyThe 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and Sciences welcomed 26 new members to the Dean’s Student Leadership Society (DSLS). DSLS students are chosen for their superior leadership skills, often serving as volunteer coordinators, executive board members, or critical points of contact on behalf of CAS. DSLS also provides students with mentorship opportunities, professional development workshops, and year-round networking.2024 DSLS inductees with CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael and current DSLS members. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/26-new-students-welcomed-into-deans-student-leadership-society.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-urban-studies-minor-supports-internship-experience-in-environmental-protection.aspxCAS senior Evalyse Sanabria’s knowledge gained from minoring in urban studies in the School of Public Affairs strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesMon, 22 Apr 2024 14:07:41 Student's urban studies minor supports internship experience in environmental protectionCAS senior Evalyse Sanabria’s knowledge gained from minoring in urban studies in the School of Public Affairs strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.(From left, first row) Elaine DeLeeuw, administration director; Evalyse Sanabria, GIS intern; Abbie Weeks, wetlands scientist. (From left, back row) Chris Boland, GIS administrator; Michael Lynch, wetlands director. (Photo courtesy of Evalyse Sanabria)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-urban-studies-minor-supports-internship-experience-in-environmental-protection.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/research-innovation/news/2024/four-usf-faculty-among-150th-anniversary-class-of-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxContributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.External ArticleThu, 18 Apr 2024 14:18:50 Four 91tvӰԺ faculty among the 150th anniversary class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceContributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.2023 AAAS Fellows profile photos/research-innovation/news/2024/four-usf-faculty-among-150th-anniversary-class-of-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxAccomplishments/news/2024/usf-graduate-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-world-report.aspxAccording to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, 91tvӰԺ is home to nearly two dozen graduate programs considered to be the best in America.External ArticleTue, 09 Apr 2024 10:20:07 Nearly two dozen graduate programs at 91tvӰԺ considered among the best in AmericaAccording to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, 91tvӰԺ is home to nearly two dozen graduate programs considered to be the best in America.91tvӰԺ Graduate Programs banner with graduate in cap and gown/news/2024/usf-graduate-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-world-report.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/center-for-justice-research-and-policy-directors-release-new-book-on-evidence-based-criminal-justice-practices.aspxThe Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 28 Mar 2024 10:24:37 Center for Justice Research and Policy directors release new book on evidence-based criminal justice practicesThe Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.CJRP Co-Directors Dr. Bryanna Fox (left) and Dr. Edelyn Verona (right) at the celebratory launch of their new book, “Routledge Handbook of Evidence-Based Criminal Justice Practices.” (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/center-for-justice-research-and-policy-directors-release-new-book-on-evidence-based-criminal-justice-practices.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Events,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-alumni-association-honors-four-graduates-from-cas-with-2024-outstanding-young-alumni-awards.aspxFour CAS alumni have been acknowledged for their achievements spanning multimedia production, professional sports, and public administration.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesWed, 27 Mar 2024 15:25:52 The 91tvӰԺ Alumni Association honors four graduates from CAS with the 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni AwardsFour CAS alumni have been acknowledged for their achievements spanning multimedia production, professional sports, and public administration.Johnathan Davila, Shane McClanahan, Kyle L. McIntyre and Janae Thomas/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-alumni-association-honors-four-graduates-from-cas-with-2024-outstanding-young-alumni-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy-choose-dynamic-group-of-cas-students-as-this-years-wlp-scholars.aspxWomen in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) have chosen a dynamic group of College of Arts and Sciences students as this year's WLP Scholars. WLP is dedicated to making a different in the lives of women throughout 91tvӰԺ and the community.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesTue, 26 Mar 2024 16:13:04 Women in Leadership and Philanthropy choose dynamic group of CAS students as this year’s scholarsWomen in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) have chosen a dynamic group of College of Arts and Sciences students as this year's WLP Scholars. WLP is dedicated to making a different in the lives of women throughout 91tvӰԺ and the community.91tvӰԺ College of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Magali Michael (center) met with some of this year’s WLP Scholars to commemorate International Women’s Day. Photographed (from left) includes Jenna Epright, Phalandine Noel, Dean Michael, Reaghan Ard, and Shelby-Lynn Pitre. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy-choose-dynamic-group-of-cas-students-as-this-years-wlp-scholars.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Featured/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-professor-receives-grant-to-integrate-environmental-education-into-k-12-language-arts-curriculum.aspxDr. Jarod Roselló, a professor in the Department of English, received a grant from The Spencer Foundation to fund a one-year program aimed at integrating environmental education into the K-12 Language Arts curriculum.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesTue, 26 Mar 2024 00:56:23 English professor receives grant to integrate environmental education into K-12 language arts curriculumDr. Jarod Roselló, a professor in the Department of English, received a grant from The Spencer Foundation to fund a one-year program aimed at integrating environmental education into the K-12 Language Arts curriculum.Students participating in the activities from Dr. Jarod Roselló and Dr. Alexandra Panos’ workshop. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jarod Roselló)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/english-professor-receives-grant-to-integrate-environmental-education-into-k-12-language-arts-curriculum.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Researchhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-coba-awards.aspxThe Committee on Black Affairs recognized Elizabeth Hordge Freeman, Maya Trotz and Hiram R. Green for their scholarship and selfless service to the 91tvӰԺ.External ArticleTue, 12 Mar 2024 10:17:41 91tvӰԺ Committee on Black Affairs honors 2024 Annual Award recipientsThe Committee on Black Affairs recognized Elizabeth Hordge Freeman, Maya Trotz and Hiram R. Green for their scholarship and selfless service to the 91tvӰԺ.Elizabeth Hordge Freeman with a copy of her book Second Class Daughtershttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-coba-awards.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-student-hannah-thieryung-uses-3d-scans-to-improve-museum-accessibility.aspxAs Hannah Thieryung works toward her Master of Arts degree from the Department of History, an internship with 91tvӰԺ’s Access 3D Lab is helping her to improve accessibility at the historic May-Stringer House located in her hometown—bringing two of her passions together: history and accessibility.Dakota Galvin, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesTue, 27 Feb 2024 09:56:47 History student Hannah Thieryung uses 3D scans to improve museum accessibilityAs Hannah Thieryung works toward her Master of Arts degree from the Department of History, an internship with 91tvӰԺ’s Access 3D Lab is helping her to improve accessibility at the historic May-Stringer House located in her hometown—bringing two of her passions together: history and accessibility.History graduate student Hannah Thieryung has helped to improve accessibility at the May-Stringer House through digitizing the museum’s collection. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-student-hannah-thieryung-uses-3d-scans-to-improve-museum-accessibility.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/the-city-of-tampa-honors-research-efforts-of-the-african-american-burial-ground-project.aspxDr. Antoinette Jackson accepted an award from the City of Tampa on behalf of the African American Burial Ground Project for their research efforts helping to protect sacred burial sites throughout the Tampa Bay region.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 22 Feb 2024 09:40:47 The City of Tampa honors research efforts of the African American Burial Ground ProjectDr. Antoinette Jackson accepted an award from the City of Tampa on behalf of the African American Burial Ground Project for their research efforts helping to protect sacred burial sites throughout the Tampa Bay region.AABGP team members Walter “Wally B.” Jennings (left) and Dr. Antoinette Jackson (right) accept the award on behalf of the team during the City of Tampa’s annual Black History Celebration. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jackson)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/the-city-of-tampa-honors-research-efforts-of-the-african-american-burial-ground-project.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropologist-dr-cheryl-rodriguez-earns-dr-ira-e-harrison-legacy-award.aspxDr. Cheryl Rodriguez, professor and anthropologist in the Sciences School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, has earned the Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award from the Association of Black Anthropologists.Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesMon, 19 Feb 2024 11:59:40 Anthropologist Dr. Cheryl Rodriguez earns Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy AwardDr. Cheryl Rodriguez, professor and anthropologist in the Sciences School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, has earned the Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award from the Association of Black Anthropologists.Cheryl Rodriguez holding an award/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropologist-dr-cheryl-rodriguez-earns-dr-ira-e-harrison-legacy-award.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagementhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/new-book-examines-english-playwrite-john-marston-feminist-lens.aspxSu Senapati, a professor of instruction in the Department of English at 91tvӰԺ Sarasota-Manatee, published “Images of Women and Gender Identity in John Marston's Plays.External ArticleTue, 30 Jan 2024 09:53:06 New book examines the work of English playwright John Marston through a feminist lensSu Senapati, a professor of instruction in the Department of English at 91tvӰԺ Sarasota-Manatee, published “Images of Women and Gender Identity in John Marston's Plays.On the Bookshelf graphic with bookshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/new-book-examines-english-playwrite-john-marston-feminist-lens.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/assistant-professor-mark-leib-celebrates-release-of-new-book.aspxThe book centers around protagonist Tristan Wishnasky, whose meteoric professional rise as a novelist is threatened when he begins to hallucinate mysterious messages telling him he's wasting his life.Michelle Holden, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Assistant Professor Mark Leib celebrates release of new book “Image Breaker”The book centers around protagonist Tristan Wishnasky, whose meteoric professional rise as a novelist is threatened when he begins to hallucinate mysterious messages telling him he's wasting his life.Tan and black book cover with skyline/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/assistant-professor-mark-leib-celebrates-release-of-new-book.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/deans-student-leadership-society-celebrates-10-years-of-shaping-cas-identity-and-fostering-professionalism.aspxCelebrating its 10th anniversary, the Dean’s Student Leadership Society hosts a virtual event, reflecting on its past and offering insights into future plans.Elisa Hussain, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesFri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Dean’s Student Leadership Society celebrates 10 years of shaping CAS identity and fostering professionalismCelebrating its 10th anniversary, the Dean’s Student Leadership Society hosts a virtual event, reflecting on its past and offering insights into future plans.Former College of Arts and Sciences Dean Eric Eisenberg with the DSLS class of 2013-2014 at a 91tvӰԺ Homecoming event. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Taylor)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/deans-student-leadership-society-celebrates-10-years-of-shaping-cas-identity-and-fostering-professionalism.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement,Events,Featured/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/american-sociology-association-recognizes-faculty-and-alumna-for-article-on-symbolic-interactionism.aspxThe American Sociology Association has recognized Dr. S.L. Crawley, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and Dr. Ashley Green, now a PhD alumna, for their article, “Gender and Embodiment as Negotiated Relations,” as featured in “The Oxford Handbook of Symbolic Interaction.”Anna Mayor, 91tvӰԺ College of Arts and SciencesThu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 American Sociology Association recognizes faculty and alumna for article on symbolic interactionismThe American Sociology Association has recognized Dr. S.L. Crawley, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and Dr. Ashley Green, now a PhD alumna, for their article, “Gender and Embodiment as Negotiated Relations,” as featured in “The Oxford Handbook of Symbolic Interaction.”(From left) Dr. S.L. Crawley and Dr. Ashley Green (right), accepting their award from the American Sociology Association for their work featured in The Oxford Handbook of Symbolic Interaction. (Photo courtesy of Dr. S.L. Crawley)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/american-sociology-association-recognizes-faculty-and-alumna-for-article-on-symbolic-interactionism.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Research