https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 07 Jun 2026 00:53:18 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/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.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 11:38:47 USF 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)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-student-revolutionizes-forensic-anthropology-with-3d-scanning-technology.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:03 USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFaculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.USF students and IDEx team members were invited to the U.S. Embassy in Malta for a private reception. Deputy Chief of Mission Ken Toko and his staff gave the team a tour of the compound and explained the work that the ambassador's office does in Malta.https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxDepartment News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/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.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 16:40:37 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)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxHonors and Awards,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-usf-to-kenya-students-get-up-close-account-of-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspxDr. Dillon Mahoney and nine USF students traveled to Kenya this summer for a month-long visit to experience an up-close look at Kenya’s conservation and sustainable development practices.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 16:37:08 From USF to Kenya: Students get up-close account of conservation and sustainable developmentDr. Dillon Mahoney and nine USF students traveled to Kenya this summer for a month-long visit to experience an up-close look at Kenya’s conservation and sustainable development practices.Students enjoying ‘lunch with a view’ from an outlook in Mbrikiani Ranch, Kajiado County, Kenya. They made the trek with a Maasai man who brought them there when we asked him for a nice spot to have lunch. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Dillon Mahoney)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-usf-to-kenya-students-get-up-close-account-of-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspxDepartment News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/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 USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 16:18:18 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 USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF 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 USF)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/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.External ArticleThu, 30 May 2024 10:26:43 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)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-cas-students-awarded-time-sifters-archaeology-society-research-grants.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/interdisciplinary-cas-team-helps-identify-new-urban-tree-canopy-locations-in-tampa.aspxDr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two USF College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.External ArticleFri, 26 Apr 2024 14:16:51 Interdisciplinary CAS team helps identify new urban tree canopy locations in TampaDr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two USF College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.Urban tree canopy in Robles Park, located in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Zarger)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/interdisciplinary-cas-team-helps-identify-new-urban-tree-canopy-locations-in-tampa.aspxResearchhttps://www.npr.org/2024/04/04/1242001322/algae-bloom-floridaAn anthropology professor at the University of South Florida recently published a paper she knew barely anyone would read. At least, not outside her field.External ArticleThu, 04 Apr 2024 11:32:04 A professor worried no one would read an algae study. So she had it put to musicAn anthropology professor at the University of South Florida recently published a paper she knew barely anyone would read. At least, not outside her field.Department of Anthropology News bannerhttps://www.npr.org/2024/04/04/1242001322/algae-bloom-floridaResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-professor-bridges-gap-in-scientific-communication-through-integration-of-red-tide-research-and-music.aspxDr. Heather O'Leary leverages her expertise in anthropology and red tide research to bridge gaps in scientific communication through a new music-based initiative, CRESCENDO.External ArticleThu, 28 Mar 2024 11:52:53 Anthropology professor bridges gap in scientific communication through the integration of red tide research and musicDr. Heather O'Leary leverages her expertise in anthropology and red tide research to bridge gaps in scientific communication through a new music-based initiative, CRESCENDO.Red tide-related fish mortality off the coast of St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-professor-bridges-gap-in-scientific-communication-through-integration-of-red-tide-research-and-music.aspxResearchhttps://apnews.com/article/black-americans-neglected-cemeteries-preservation-f606d64a95bb7ffaccbf731840a21a25Neglect, abandonment and destruction have been the fate of thousands of segregated cemeteries across the country where African Americans – from former slaves to prominent politicians and business owners -- were buried over many decades.External ArticleThu, 14 Mar 2024 13:09:34 As threats to Black cemeteries persist, a movement to preserve their sacred heritage gains strengthNeglect, abandonment and destruction have been the fate of thousands of segregated cemeteries across the country where African Americans – from former slaves to prominent politicians and business owners -- were buried over many decades.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://apnews.com/article/black-americans-neglected-cemeteries-preservation-f606d64a95bb7ffaccbf731840a21a25Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/15th-street-farm-cultivates-community-health-through-innovative-nutrition-education-program.aspxThe 15th St. Farm NEP helps improve nutritional knowledge through farm/nature-based nutrition education activities such as a "Young Farmers" program, cooking/tasting classes, storytelling, presentations, and hands-on garden activities.External ArticleFri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:25 15th Street Farm cultivates community health through innovative Nutrition Education ProgramThe 15th St. Farm NEP helps improve nutritional knowledge through farm/nature-based nutrition education activities such as a "Young Farmers" program, cooking/tasting classes, storytelling, presentations, and hands-on garden activities.15th St. Farm Nutrition Education Program participants. (Photo by Funmi Odumosu)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/15th-street-farm-cultivates-community-health-through-innovative-nutrition-education-program.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/frontier-forum-features-two-time-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-colson-whitehead.aspxThe College of Arts and Sciences welcomed two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead for a discussion of his novel, "The Nickel Boys," as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum held at the Marshall Student Center on Feb. 7.External ArticleThu, 22 Feb 2024 11:56:49 Frontier Forum features two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson WhiteheadThe College of Arts and Sciences welcomed two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead for a discussion of his novel, "The Nickel Boys," as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum held at the Marshall Student Center on Feb. 7.Colson Whitehead (center) with Dean’s Student Leadership Society (DSLS) students who volunteered at the event. (Photo by Corey Lepak) Colson Whitehead and CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael discuss Whitehead’s Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, “The Nickel Boys.” (Photo by Corey Lepak) Colson Whitehead and CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael discuss Whitehead’s Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, “The Nickel Boys.” (Photo by Corey Lepak)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/frontier-forum-features-two-time-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-colson-whitehead.aspxDepartment News