CAS Chronicles
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New study shows vitamin C boosts DNA damage and cell death in melanoma cells
A recent study shows that there may be a more effective way to treat melanoma by using vitamin C to increase DNA damage in cancer cells, leading to their death.
May 30, 2024Research
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CAS students shared their lived experiences with mental illness for ‘This Is My Brave’
Three College of Arts and Sciences students participated in 'This Is My Brave' to share their lived experiences of coping with mental illness in an effort to eliminate stigma among college students.
May 20, 2024Community Engagement, Events
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Bugging Out in the City: Exploring insect diversity in Tampa's urban farms and gardens with USF's Agroecology Lab
School of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estelí Jiménez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the USF Agroecology Lab.
May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research
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Students connect to the past using present-day digital tools in ‘Digital Dinosaurs’ class
University of South Florida students in Dr. Ryan Carney's Digital Dinosaurs course used present-day technology to bring the past to life. Students engaged in hands-on training of the cutting-edge digital tools used in paleontology.
May 30, 2024Community Engagement, Research
![Political science major and Fulbright ETA recipient, Taylor Herman. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Herman)](/arts-sciences/chronicles/images/2024/may/fulbright-moldova-490x328.jpg)
SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Moldova
Taylor 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 USF.
May 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research
Alumni Spotlight
USF alumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the USF Counseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.