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USF bioarchaeologist’s summer field school uncovers layers of history in a Transylvania village
The Romanian region yields its secrets under the careful work of Jonathan Bethard and students from USF and around the world. Read about the research that led to this project and how it impacts the world.
October 1, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students
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, 2024Faculty & Staff
Interdisciplinary field school research in Costa Rica examines wastewater management systems and aims to address sanitation issues
Faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology are co-leading a National Science Foundation-International Research Experiences for Students (NSF-IRES) field school in Costa Rica with environmental engineering colleagues to examine wastewater management. Read how this impacts both the students and the environment.
September 20, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students
A community celebrates its Fulbright and visiting scholars, the “heart” of USF World
More than 100 guests came together to honor Fulbright faculty and student scholars from USF and Central Florida and to welcome international visiting scholars to USF. Read more about the event and those who attended.
September 3, 2024Events, Faculty & Staff, Scholars, Students
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
A new study led by USF has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. Read more about the impact of these findings.
August 30, 2024Faculty & Staff
New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark
Rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were long believed to be comparable. Read how a team of researchers including USF sociologist David Jacobson challenges that assumption.
August 28, 2024Faculty & Staff
USF Professor, interns travel to Ghana to learn about malnutrition and provide care
USF College of Public Health Associate Professor Lauri Wright has been going to Ghana for seven years now to work with dietitians to prevent and treat malnutrition. But for the first time this summer, she brought a group of five USF graduate students as interns. Read about their experiences on the journey.
August 23, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students
NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technology
As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive. Read what this involves and how they plan to move forward.
August 13, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students
2023-2024 USF World engagement in India
USF Network India’s membership is the largest network at USF and has a LinkedIn group with nearly 500 members! Read about the goal for USF Network India.
August 9, 2024Alumni, Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students
Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean
In South Florida, estuaries have experienced rapid warming over the past two decades. These temperature changes have outpaced trends elsewhere in the ocean, according to a series of studies published by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (CMS) and National Park Service.
August 7, 2024Faculty & Staff
USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects
From unlocking the secrets of ancient civilizations in Italy to developing cutting-edge technology in Africa, innovative efforts of USF student and faculty abroad this summer reflect USF’s commitment to enhancing the overall wellbeing of society by advancing research and supporting student success.
August 1, 2024Faculty & Staff, Students
Living classroom for USF students devastated by Hurricane Beryl
USF Professor of Instruction, Dr. Bégin, and her study abroad group return to Union Island after Hurricane Beryl to witness the startling transformation of the island and its waters. Read about the students' encounters and learn how to help the local community.
July 12, 2024Faculty & Staff, Global Networks, Students