/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usWed, 30 Apr 2025 10:19:01 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/st-petersburg-poet-laureate-and-usf-alumna-publishes-debut-novel.aspxIn Gloria Muñoz's debut novel, a genre-bending work of young adult climate fiction, Florida is crumbling under the weight of climate disaster, and seventeen-year-old Julieta Villarreal must decide whether to remain on Earth with her friends and family or to leave everything behind and embark on a mission to establish humanity’s first extraterrestrial settlement.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:53:50 St. Petersburg poet laureate and �ƶ��ij�app alumna publishes debut novelIn Gloria Muñoz's debut novel, a genre-bending work of young adult climate fiction, Florida is crumbling under the weight of climate disaster, and seventeen-year-old Julieta Villarreal must decide whether to remain on Earth with her friends and family or to leave everything behind and embark on a mission to establish humanity’s first extraterrestrial settlement.�ƶ��ij�app: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/st-petersburg-poet-laureate-and-usf-alumna-publishes-debut-novel.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxWhen Hilda Sheridan-Hewlett moved from London, England to Tampa, Fla. to study literature and film, she was so swept away by the natural beauty of the local beaches that she decided to write and direct a short film. The final product, “Lost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:14:09 �ƶ��ij�app students make directorial debutWhen Hilda Sheridan-Hewlett moved from London, England to Tampa, Fla. to study literature and film, she was so swept away by the natural beauty of the local beaches that she decided to write and direct a short film. The final product, “Lost in the Current," has so far been screened at five film festivals.�ƶ��ij�app: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-make-directorial-debut.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-students-hone-research-presentation-skills-at-national-humanities-research-symposium.aspxTen students from �ƶ��ij�app’s College of Arts and Sciences were selected to attend the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium at Johns Hopkins University in March.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:02:10 Undergraduate students hone research presentation skills at national humanities research symposiumTen students from �ƶ��ij�app’s College of Arts and Sciences were selected to attend the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium at Johns Hopkins University in March.Students present in panels alongside others with intersecting topics. (Photo courtesy of Anna Alieva)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-students-hone-research-presentation-skills-at-national-humanities-research-symposium.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychological-services-center-filling-mental-health-services-gap-for-community.aspxAt the �ƶ��ij�app Psychological Services Center, anyone in the community has access to evidence-based therapy and assessments on a sliding scale.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:38:02 �ƶ��ij�app Psychological Services Center filling mental health services gap for communityAt the �ƶ��ij�app Psychological Services Center, anyone in the community has access to evidence-based therapy and assessments on a sliding scale.Graduate students work with patients under the oversight of the clinic’s supervisors and directors. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychological-services-center-filling-mental-health-services-gap-for-community.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-student-revolutionizes-forensic-anthropology-with-3d-scanning-technology.aspxAnthropology student Aiden Eylward is pioneering innovation in forensic science by using 3D technology to study cancer-induced bone lesions. Through collaborations with IDEx and IFAAS, Eylward is developing new methods to document these complex skeletal changes and transforming how anthropologists tackle challenges in forensic research.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:43:26 �ƶ��ij�app student revolutionizes forensic anthropology with 3D-scanning technologyAnthropology student Aiden Eylward is pioneering innovation in forensic science by using 3D technology to study cancer-induced bone lesions. Through collaborations with IDEx and IFAAS, Eylward is developing new methods to document these complex skeletal changes and transforming how anthropologists tackle challenges in forensic research.Eylward’s interdisciplinary approach to analyzing skeletal remains harnesses innovative technology as well as traditional, hands-on methods. (Photo courtesy of Aiden Eylward)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-student-revolutionizes-forensic-anthropology-with-3d-scanning-technology.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/study-reveals-how-invasive-plants-thrive-in-new-environments.aspxChristina Richards, associate professor of integrative biology, co-led an international study exploring how the highly invasive Japanese knotweed has adapted across continents, uncovering evolutionary insights into the plant’s success in new environments.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:05:18 Study reveals how invasive plants thrive in new environmentsChristina Richards, associate professor of integrative biology, co-led an international study exploring how the highly invasive Japanese knotweed has adapted across continents, uncovering evolutionary insights into the plant’s success in new environments.Field collection of invasive knotweed in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Christina Richards)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/study-reveals-how-invasive-plants-thrive-in-new-environments.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-in-action-phd-candidate-abby-vidmar-helps-a-town-tell-its-story.aspxAbby Vidmar, an applied environmental anthropology PhD candidate, is documenting the powerful grassroots movement in Port St. Joe, Fla., as residents unite to protect their hometown. Through her work, Vidmar blends research with advocacy, capturing stories of resilience and inspiring efforts to protect communities and ecosystems for generations to come.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:58:47 Anthropology in action: PhD candidate Abby Vidmar helps a town tell its storyAbby Vidmar, an applied environmental anthropology PhD candidate, is documenting the powerful grassroots movement in Port St. Joe, Fla., as residents unite to protect their hometown. Through her work, Vidmar blends research with advocacy, capturing stories of resilience and inspiring efforts to protect communities and ecosystems for generations to come.Abby Vidmar in Port St. Joe, Fla., where her research takes place. (Photo courtesy of Abby Vidmar)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/anthropology-in-action-phd-candidate-abby-vidmar-helps-a-town-tell-its-story.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-cas-faculty-honored-with-research-excellence-awards.aspxEach year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout �ƶ��ij�app with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:10:41 Two CAS faculty honored with research excellence awardsEach year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout �ƶ��ij�app with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant.At this year’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Faculty Excellence Awards, two out of six of the recipients are from the College of Arts and Sciences. (Photo courtesy of WLP)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-cas-faculty-honored-with-research-excellence-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspxAt the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with �ƶ��ij�app students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.External ArticleFri, 25 Apr 2025 11:19:23 Five years strong: �ƶ��ij�app students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adultsAt the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with �ƶ��ij�app students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.Members of the Health Buddies at �ƶ��ij�app club meet with dietitian and nutritionist Wendy Wesley (center, front row) during a training session for the program.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/college-of-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-shine-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxSix of the more than 30 graduate programs considered the best in the country, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, are housed within �ƶ��ij�app’s College of Arts and Sciences.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:44:06 College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs shine in U.S. News and World Report rankingsSix of the more than 30 graduate programs considered the best in the country, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, are housed within �ƶ��ij�app’s College of Arts and Sciences.graduate in cap and gown stands in front of �ƶ��ij�app seal/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/college-of-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-shine-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxAccomplishments/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 00:23:15 �ƶ��ij�app study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violenceThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.spilled prescription bottle with pills/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxResearch/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspx�ƶ��ij�app researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.External ArticleWed, 23 Apr 2025 00:18:32 What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution�ƶ��ij�app researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.Rattlesnake curled up | Photo credit: Ricardo Ramírez Chaparro /news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-poets-bring-home-gold-silver-and-bronze-book-awards.aspxAjibola Tolase, an assistant professor in the Department of English, won a gold medal from the Florida Book for his poetry collection “2000 Blacks.” He joins colleagues Heather Sellers, who received a bronze medal in the poetry category in 2022 for her collection, “Field Notes from the Flood Zone,” and Julia Koets, who received a silver award in the poetry category in 2021 for her collection, “Pine.”Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:22:51 �ƶ��ij�app poets bring home gold, silver and bronze book awardsAjibola Tolase, an assistant professor in the Department of English, won a gold medal from the Florida Book for his poetry collection “2000 Blacks.” He joins colleagues Heather Sellers, who received a bronze medal in the poetry category in 2022 for her collection, “Field Notes from the Flood Zone,” and Julia Koets, who received a silver award in the poetry category in 2021 for her collection, “Pine.”Ajibola Tolase (center left) and Aracelis Gonzalez Asendorf (center right) attend the Florida Book Awards ceremony/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-poets-bring-home-gold-silver-and-bronze-book-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Eventshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/composting-initiative-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxA new partnership between �ƶ��ij�app and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.External ArticleMon, 21 Apr 2025 00:09:18 Composting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. PetersburgA new partnership between �ƶ��ij�app and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.person's gloved hands sifting through mulchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/composting-initiative-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/as-storm-floodwaters-rise-the-creekshed-project-maps-the-stories-flowing-into-tampa-bay.aspxThe interactive Creekshed 2.0 map is a collaboration between artists and writers that explores the human and natural stories flowing through Tampa Bay’s watershed.External ArticleThu, 17 Apr 2025 00:14:38 As storm floodwaters rise, the Creekshed project maps the stories flowing into Tampa BayThe interactive Creekshed 2.0 map is a collaboration between artists and writers that explores the human and natural stories flowing through Tampa Bay’s watershed.Creekshed bannerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/as-storm-floodwaters-rise-the-creekshed-project-maps-the-stories-flowing-into-tampa-bay.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/associate-professor-of-communication-makes-history-as-usfs-first-carnegie-fellow.aspxDr. Joshua Scacco joins the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellows Class—�ƶ��ij�app’s first faculty member to earn the honor.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:53:38 Associate professor of communication makes history as �ƶ��ij�app’s first Carnegie FellowDr. Joshua Scacco joins the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellows Class—�ƶ��ij�app’s first faculty member to earn the honor.Dr. Josh Scacco speaks at podium at Center for Sustainable Democracy Event/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/associate-professor-of-communication-makes-history-as-usfs-first-carnegie-fellow.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/ons/news/2025/usf-sophomore-selected-fulbright-uk-summer-institute-scotland.aspxSecond-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.External ArticleWed, 16 Apr 2025 00:03:59 �ƶ��ij�app Sophomore Gray Zeisse Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute in ScotlandSecond-year biomedical sciences student Gray Zeisse is one of only five U.S. students selected this year for the Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.Gray Zeisse/ons/news/2025/usf-sophomore-selected-fulbright-uk-summer-institute-scotland.aspxAccomplishments/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxThree College of Arts and Sciences faculty have been recognized for their remarkable advancement in translational research and innovation.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 10:58:33 Eleven �ƶ��ij�app faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsThree College of Arts and Sciences faculty have been recognized for their remarkable advancement in translational research and innovation.Outstanding Research Achievement and Excellence in Innovation Award Recipients image collage/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe �ƶ��ij�app has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, �ƶ��ij�app continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 00:24:28 U.S. News & World Report ranks �ƶ��ij�app a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe �ƶ��ij�app has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, �ƶ��ij�app continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.woman wearing cap and gown in front of �ƶ��ij�app seal/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxNearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from �ƶ��ij�app's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.External ArticleFri, 04 Apr 2025 10:41:26 �ƶ��ij�app's Brewing Arts program sets up working professionals for new careersNearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from �ƶ��ij�app's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.group of Brewing Arts studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/five-of-six-outstanding-young-alumni-for-2025-call-cas-home.aspxEach year the �ƶ��ij�app Alumni Association chooses grads from across the university to honor at the Outstanding Young Alumni Awards, most of whom come from the College of Arts and Sciences.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:28:38 Five of six Outstanding Young Alumni for 2025 call CAS ‘home’Each year the �ƶ��ij�app Alumni Association chooses grads from across the university to honor at the Outstanding Young Alumni Awards, most of whom come from the College of Arts and Sciences.From left to right: Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Veronica “Ronnie” Gajownik, Shelly Marc, Hiram J. Ríos Hernández and Bailee W. Olliff, MD /arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/five-of-six-outstanding-young-alumni-for-2025-call-cas-home.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni/marine-science/news/2025/the-rising-tides-podcast-explores-cutting-edge-ocean-technologies-in-marine-science.aspxDesigned for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.External ArticleWed, 02 Apr 2025 10:36:09 ‘The Rising Tides Podcast’ explores cutting-edge ocean technologies in marine scienceDesigned for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.The Rising Tides Podcast” covers ocean research from space to the seafloor, including the use of buoys, satellites, and submersibles to advance marine science. Credit: Jay Law./marine-science/news/2025/the-rising-tides-podcast-explores-cutting-edge-ocean-technologies-in-marine-science.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/florida-studies-book-festival.aspxThe history, environment and culture of Florida has been described as unique, complex and a bit strange. A new book festival offers a chance for the public to hear from award-winning authors who explore the many facets of the Florida experience.External ArticleTue, 01 Apr 2025 10:21:05 Florida Studies program brings book festival about the Sunshine State to Tampa BayThe history, environment and culture of Florida has been described as unique, complex and a bit strange. A new book festival offers a chance for the public to hear from award-winning authors who explore the many facets of the Florida experience.Florida Studies Book Festival bannerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/florida-studies-book-festival.aspxEvents/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/urban-and-regional-planning-program-director-accepts-seat-on-local-planning-commission.aspxLed by ten citizen appointees from Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa, the City of Plant City and the City of Temple Terrace and two representatives from MacDill Air Force Base and the Hillsborough County Public School District, the planning commission contributes to the creation of a thriving, prosperous community.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:15:12 Urban and regional planning program director accepts seat on local planning commissionLed by ten citizen appointees from Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa, the City of Plant City and the City of Temple Terrace and two representatives from MacDill Air Force Base and the Hillsborough County Public School District, the planning commission contributes to the creation of a thriving, prosperous community.�ƶ��ij�app: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/urban-and-regional-planning-program-director-accepts-seat-on-local-planning-commission.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tampa-bay-youth-ocean-summit.aspxJohn Parkinson, an assistant professor in the �ƶ��ij�app’s College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to over 150 university students from across the state who attended the summit to hear presentations on a variety of ocean-related subjects, including how to reduce plastic on university campuses.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:36:10 �ƶ��ij�app faculty lead conservation discussions at Tampa Bay Youth Ocean SummitJohn Parkinson, an assistant professor in the �ƶ��ij�app’s College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to over 150 university students from across the state who attended the summit to hear presentations on a variety of ocean-related subjects, including how to reduce plastic on university campuses.�ƶ��ij�app: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tampa-bay-youth-ocean-summit.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Research/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 �ƶ��ij�app faculty members – five of which are from the College of Arts and Sciences – to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.External ArticleThu, 27 Mar 2025 16:10:31 Eleven �ƶ��ij�app faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 �ƶ��ij�app faculty members – five of which are from the College of Arts and Sciences – to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.collage of faculty members banner readings Congrats to the 2024 AAAS Fellows/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/is-professional-licensing-a-racket.aspxIn a recent episode of the popular podcast Freakonomics Radio, host Stephen Dubner cites research by Bobby Chung, an assistant professor of economics at the �ƶ��ij�app, who found that licensing reduces the labor supply in a given profession by 17 to 27 percent.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:44:42 Is professional licensing a racket? Freakonomics explores the cost of entry with �ƶ��ij�app professor of economicsIn a recent episode of the popular podcast Freakonomics Radio, host Stephen Dubner cites research by Bobby Chung, an assistant professor of economics at the �ƶ��ij�app, who found that licensing reduces the labor supply in a given profession by 17 to 27 percent.Freakonomics Radio/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/is-professional-licensing-a-racket.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/cas-alumna-plans-more-accessible-future-for-tampa-bay.aspxAmanda Harig, an alumna from the School of Public Affairs, credits her already impressive career to the hands-on experiences and mentorship she received during her time at �ƶ��ij�app.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:43:53 CAS alumna plans more accessible future for Tampa BayAmanda Harig, an alumna from the School of Public Affairs, credits her already impressive career to the hands-on experiences and mentorship she received during her time at �ƶ��ij�app.Harig believes that getting input from concerned citizens leads to more informed decision-making and a more inclusive ADA transition plan. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Harig) /arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/cas-alumna-plans-more-accessible-future-for-tampa-bay.aspxAlumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tracking-giants-how-department-of-integrative-biology-professors-research-is-rooted-in-conservation-and-community.aspxLucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:56:16 Tracking Giants: How a Department of Integrative Biology professor’s research is rooted in conservation and communityLucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.Lucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tracking-giants-how-department-of-integrative-biology-professors-research-is-rooted-in-conservation-and-community.aspxFeatured,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/retired-english-professor-brings-posthumous-zora-neale-hurston-novel-to-light.aspxConvinced of its literary and anthropological value, Hurston continued to revise the unpublished manuscript until her death in 1960. When a handyman tasked with clearing out her home set fire to her trunk, the manuscript was almost lost forever.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:20:35 A legacy restored: former �ƶ��ij�app professor brings posthumous Zora Neale Hurston novel to lightConvinced of its literary and anthropological value, Hurston continued to revise the unpublished manuscript until her death in 1960. When a handyman tasked with clearing out her home set fire to her trunk, the manuscript was almost lost forever.�ƶ��ij�app: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/retired-english-professor-brings-posthumous-zora-neale-hurston-novel-to-light.aspxAccomplishments,Featured,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/can-seeds-adapt-to-the-heat.aspxIntegrative biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila explores how temperature affects seed sprouting to understand plant community responses and inform forest restoration efforts.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:15:22 Can seeds adapt to the heat?Integrative biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila explores how temperature affects seed sprouting to understand plant community responses and inform forest restoration efforts.Integrative Biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila turned to the forests of Panama to examine the impact of temperature on germination responses. (Photo courtesy of Quesada Avila) /arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/can-seeds-adapt-to-the-heat.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxFindings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 10:49:52 �ƶ��ij�app study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social mediaFindings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.Several kids seated and using their smartphoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxResearch/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining �ƶ��ij�app was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 00:05:07 From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet �ƶ��ij�app’s Julio Blanco IIIJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining �ƶ��ij�app was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Julio Blanco III [Photo by Andres Faza, University Communications and Marketing]/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspx�ƶ��ij�app doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:17 What sparked �ƶ��ij�app student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines�ƶ��ij�app doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Libby Royer surveys changes to Treasure Island beaches following Hurricanes Helene and Milton [Photos by Andres Faza, University Communications and Marketing]/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:18:24 Innovative research on ferrimagnetic materials earns over $2.5M in funding to advance communication technologiesTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.�ƶ��ij�app: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspxFor students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:03:24 Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangibleFor students involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.Participants come from all around the world to work on the dig sites, making the experience a wonderful opportunity for international collaboration. (Photo courtesy of Davide Tanasi)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/department-of-communication-professor-madison-pollino-empowers-youth-through-public-speaking-mentorship.aspxWhen Tampa's Hispanic Services Council reached out to Madison Pollino about helping them with a mentorship program for middle school students, she seized the opportunity to bridge the gap between her work in higher education and the community.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:45:06 Department of Communication professor Madison Pollino empowers youth through public speaking mentorshipWhen Tampa's Hispanic Services Council reached out to Madison Pollino about helping them with a mentorship program for middle school students, she seized the opportunity to bridge the gap between her work in higher education and the community.Escalando Nuestro Futuro's 2024 Cohort. (Photo courtesy of Madison Pollino)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/department-of-communication-professor-madison-pollino-empowers-youth-through-public-speaking-mentorship.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/competition-plus-collaboration-equals-success-for-annual-math-bowl.aspxThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:53:01 Competition plus collaboration equals success for annual ‘Math Bowl’The Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.More than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students competed in this year’s event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/competition-plus-collaboration-equals-success-for-annual-math-bowl.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/critics-fall-in-love-with-romance-novels-penned-by-usf-alumna.aspxAlicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in �ƶ��ij�app’s College of Arts and Sciences.Kellie Britch, �ƶ��ij�app College of Arts and SciencesMon, 24 Feb 2025 14:24:39 Critics fall in love with romance novels penned by �ƶ��ij�app alumnaAlicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in �ƶ��ij�app’s College of Arts and Sciences.open book with pages folded to make a heart shape/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/critics-fall-in-love-with-romance-novels-penned-by-usf-alumna.aspxAlumni/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspx�ƶ��ij�app Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 13:56:26 Two �ƶ��ij�app faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology�ƶ��ij�app Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.Lindsay Shaw, PhD and Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD/research-innovation/news/2025/two-usf-faculty-members-elected-fellows-of-american-academy-of-microbiology.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 10:26:33 Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realizeHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.causeway between small islands surrounded by shallow water/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspxAmelia Anderson, School of Information assistant professor, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.Anna Mayor, �ƶ��ij�app College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 15:40:12 School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adultsAmelia Anderson, School of Information assistant professor, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.One of Anderson’s current projects includes studying experiences and barriers in the public library makerspace for adults with disabilities. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/exposing-the-molecular-damage-of-alcohol-on-the-brain.aspxDr. Stanley Stevens, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.Anna Mayor, �ƶ��ij�app College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 14:07:18 Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brainDr. Stanley Stevens, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.Graduate student, T.W., visualizes stem cell cultures under a microscope. Morphology is often checked to ensure that the stem cells maintain good health and, in the case of differentiation to microglia, are changing into the expected shape of the target cells. (Photo courtesy of Stanley Stevens)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/exposing-the-molecular-damage-of-alcohol-on-the-brain.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-humanities-conference-encourages-professional-and-personal-growth.aspxNearly 100 students participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.Kellie Britch, �ƶ��ij�app College of Arts and SciencesThu, 20 Feb 2025 13:53:42 Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growthNearly 100 students participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.Aside from practicing their professionalism and presentation skills, students are encouraged to make connections with new people. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/undergraduate-humanities-conference-encourages-professional-and-personal-growth.aspxAccomplishments,Events,Research/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine �ƶ��ij�app faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.External ArticleThu, 20 Feb 2025 10:22:50 Nine �ƶ��ij�app faculty named senior members of National Academy of InventorsThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine �ƶ��ij�app faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.Collage of faculty members/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/aisha-durham-explores-connection-between-place-possessions.aspxAisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:43:25 Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identityAisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.Aisha Durham/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/aisha-durham-explores-connection-between-place-possessions.aspxResearch/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxA senior at �ƶ��ij�app majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.External ArticleMon, 17 Feb 2025 11:30:34 Seeing beyond sight: A �ƶ��ij�app blind student’s journey into broadcastingA senior at �ƶ��ij�app majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.Trent Ferguson, Boundless Bulls/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxAlumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/national-science-foundation-names-usf-faculty-ocean-decade-champions.aspxThe award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:26:12 National Science Foundation names two �ƶ��ij�app faculty ‘Ocean Decade Champions’The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction. Mangrove restoration workshop/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/national-science-foundation-names-usf-faculty-ocean-decade-champions.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/faculty-win-gold-from-program-that-celebrates-the-states-best-literature.aspxA book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.External ArticleWed, 12 Feb 2025 11:23:59 Faculty win gold from program that celebrates the state’s best literatureA book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.Florida Springs and John Lewis book covershttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/faculty-win-gold-from-program-that-celebrates-the-states-best-literature.aspxAccomplishments/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspx�ƶ��ij�app women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of �ƶ��ij�app history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.External ArticleMon, 10 Feb 2025 13:38:22 �ƶ��ij�app women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more�ƶ��ij�app women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of �ƶ��ij�app history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.The �ƶ��ij�app women’s lacrosse team celebrates a victory in their inaugural game. [Photo courtesy of �ƶ��ij�app Athletics]/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxCommunity Engagement