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Tiffany Chenneville started her executive fellowship in Washington D.C. on September 1, 2024.

Psychology professor receives prestigious Executive Branch Fellowship with the National Science Foundation

USF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.

October 22, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Silver Glen Springs at sunset

On the history, science and wonderment of Florida’s springs

Florida is home to one of the largest concentrations of freshwater springs on the planet. A new book from Chris Meindl, director of the USF Florida Studies Program, chronicles the unique geology, centuries of history and the current state of springs in the sunshine state.

October 22, 2024Research

A stop sign toppled by Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg. (Photo by Mary Shedden, WUSF)

Taking stock of the damage after Hurricane Milton

Dr. Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology, joined other USF colleagues on WUSF’s Florida Matters for a discussion of the life-changing impacts of Hurricane Milton.

October 11, 2024Community Engagement

The CRIS-HAZARD app allows users to upload pictures such as this one posted on September 26, 2024 near St. Pete Beach.

A new app developed by USF researchers tracks flooding in coastal communities during Hurricane Helene

A team of researchers led by USF St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.

October 4, 2024Research

(L to R) Dr. Alejandro Figueroa, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Missouri, Dr. Christopher Kiahtipes, USF Libraries FLENH curator, and Jaime Rogers, Ph.D. candidate in USF’s Anthropology program.

USF Libraries Curator Awarded $150,000 National Science Foundation Research Grant

Dr. Christoper Kiahtipes, curator of the USF Libraries’ Florida Environment & Natural History collections and a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Anthropology, has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to examine long-term changes and environmental resilience in coastal fisheries and the impact of climate change.

October 1, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Christopher Oueis

USF Student Christopher Oueis Earns Multiple National Awards, Sets Sights Even Higher

Chris Oueis, a fourth-year USF student, has been awarded three prestigious scholarships with support from the Office of National Scholars. A student from Lebanon, Oueis is leveraging these opportunities to pursue his dream career in public policy and international affairs.

October 1, 2024Accomplishments

(From Left) Center for Sustainable Democracy Director Dr. Joshua Scacco with panelists Dennis Mont’Ros (Student Programs Coordinator, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement), Dr. Susan MacManus (USF Professor Emerita), Craig Latimer (Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections), and moderator Briona Arradondo from Fox 13. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Democracy and Citizenship Series explores how to stand out as a trusted source in a world of digital misinformation this election season

As the nation prepares for Election Day, the latest Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series event explored how emerging technologies pose both challenges and opportunities for the integrity of American elections, emphasizing the importance of equipping yourself with reliable information to cast informed votes that align with your values.

September 25, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Assistant Professor Brenda Peynado's new novella, “Time's Agent.” (Photos provided by Brenda Peynado, image by Dakota Galvin)

USF professor’s new sci-fi novella, “Time’s Agent,” explores love, loss, time travel, and robots

With the publication of her new book, “Time’s Agent,” Department of English Assistant Professor Brenda Peynado reflects on her professional journey to this point and offers advice to other creatives looking to enter the field.

September 24, 2024Accomplishments

Terrestrial laser-scanning mapping of a room with mosaic floor at the Villa del Casale. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Davide Tanasi)

Dr. Davide Tanasi shares impact of 3D digitization on archaeological heritage and global knowledge

Dr. Davide Tanasi shared insights from his recent work in Sicily to 3D digitize and reassess one of the largest villas in Roman history.

September 24, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

CAS alumni were well-represented among the 2024 Fast 56 Awardees. (Photos courtesy of the USF Alumni Association)

23 CAS alumni shine at this year’s Fast 56 Awards Ceremony

USF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 23 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences.

September 20, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement

Dr. Sarah Kruse, Dr. Jochen Braunmiller and Judy Mcllrath with Geophysics Field Camp students–44 students took part in the three field camps this summer. (Photo courtesy of Judy McIlrath)

New field station in Idaho enriches student experiences in geosciences

The School of Geosciences has broken new ground in offering students hands-on learning experiences at its recently opened field site in Idaho, made possible through donor funding.

September 20, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary NSF International Research Experiences for Students field school in Costa Rica. The first cohort of students, which included two USF students, spent six weeks this past summer examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza)

Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issues

Dr. David Himmelgreen and Dr. Nancy Romero-Daza of the Department of Anthropology are co-leading an interdisciplinary field school in Costa Rica examining wastewater management systems and associated sanitation issues.

September 20, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement, Featured, Research

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