/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 15 Oct 2025 00:53:44 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/when-anthropology-meets-engineering-a-fresh-solution-to-wastewater.aspxNancy Romero-Daza and David Himmelgreen completed an interdisciplinary project that trains anthropology and engineering ��ܽ��Ƶapps in anthropological and environmental engineering methods in Costa Rica.External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 10:27:43 When anthropology meets engineering: A fresh solution to wastewaterNancy Romero-Daza and David Himmelgreen completed an interdisciplinary project that trains anthropology and engineering ��ܽ��Ƶapps in anthropological and environmental engineering methods in Costa Rica.Jackson Anderson and Facundo Pereyra-Kluser collecting a water sample from a constructed wetland. (Photo by Nancy Romero-Daza)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/when-anthropology-meets-engineering-a-fresh-solution-to-wastewater.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsCosta Rica,Partnerships,Research/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-international-researchers.aspxThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp honored its expanding contingent of Fulbright scholars and welcomed visiting international researchers in a celebration of the iconic international exchange program that’s made a global impact for generations.Vickie ChachereThu, 25 Sep 2025 16:34:23 USF celebrates Fulbright scholars and visiting international researchersThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp honored its expanding contingent of Fulbright scholars and welcomed visiting international researchers in a celebration of the iconic international exchange program that’s made a global impact for generations.Group of people holding a blue banner with white text that says "Fulbright Association"/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-international-researchers.aspxFaculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsFulbright,Research,Study Abroad/cbcs/news/2025/roberta-omalley-presents-research-on-cybercrime-in-copenhagen.aspxO'Malley used latent class analysis to examine patterns of cyber-offending and identify distinctions among offenders.External ArticleTue, 16 Sep 2025 00:36:17 Roberta O'Malley presents research on cybercrime in CopenhagenO'Malley used latent class analysis to examine patterns of cyber-offending and identify distinctions among offenders.Human Factor in Cybercrime Conference attendees group photo/cbcs/news/2025/roberta-omalley-presents-research-on-cybercrime-in-copenhagen.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/from-vaccine-policy-to-school-lunches-��ܽ��Ƶapps-study-health-in-japan.aspxMPH ��ܽ��Ƶapp Luisa Fernanda Montano recently completed an international applied experience at the Health Administration Center of Gifu ��ܽ��Ƶapp in Japan, where she worked with faculty, staff and peers on projects that connected research with public health practice.External ArticleFri, 05 Sep 2025 14:47:17 From vaccine policy to school lunches: USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps study health in JapanMPH ��ܽ��Ƶapp Luisa Fernanda Montano recently completed an international applied experience at the Health Administration Center of Gifu ��ܽ��Ƶapp in Japan, where she worked with faculty, staff and peers on projects that connected research with public health practice.Group of study abroad in Japan/health/public-health/news/2025/from-vaccine-policy-to-school-lunches-��ܽ��Ƶapps-study-health-in-japan.aspxStudentsResearch,Study Abroad/health/public-health/news/2025/fullbright.aspxThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp of biostatistics in USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) just won a Fulbright Scholarship to share his expertise, a coveted award that will help him train graduate ��ܽ��Ƶapps at Addis Ababa ��ܽ��Ƶapp in Ethiopia over a 10-month period.External ArticleFri, 05 Sep 2025 14:40:58 USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp focuses Fulbright award on fighting cancer in EthiopiaThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp of biostatistics in USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) just won a Fulbright Scholarship to share his expertise, a coveted award that will help him train graduate ��ܽ��Ƶapps at Addis Ababa ��ܽ��Ƶapp in Ethiopia over a 10-month period.map of Ethiopia/health/public-health/news/2025/fullbright.aspxFaculty & StaffFulbright,Research/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-faculty-and-��ܽ��Ƶapps-present-at-international-conference.aspxResearch presentations were held in Athens, Greece at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.External ArticleWed, 03 Sep 2025 00:45:14 Criminology faculty and ��ܽ��Ƶapps present at international conferenceResearch presentations were held in Athens, Greece at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.C. Jordan Howell, Caitlyn Muniz, and Katie Smith/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-faculty-and-��ܽ��Ƶapps-present-at-international-conference.aspxFaculty & Staff,StudentsResearch/world/news/2025/japan-tampa-visits.aspxJapan's Consul General and a delegation of business leaders, including USF leadership, visited the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation. The connections between USF, the larger Tampa Bay Region, and Japan grow stronger with their exchange.Vickie ChachereThu, 28 Aug 2025 15:31:11 Ties between Tampa Bay and Japan grow stronger with delegation visitsJapan's Consul General and a delegation of business leaders, including USF leadership, visited the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation. The connections between USF, the larger Tampa Bay Region, and Japan grow stronger with their exchange.Three leaders in formal business attire/world/news/2025/japan-tampa-visits.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.External ArticleWed, 27 Aug 2025 14:52:55 USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemicFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.Ancient Ruins of Jerash, Jordan/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxScholarsIndia,Research,USF Health/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-college-strengthens-9-year-partnership-with-kerolle-initiative.aspxThe Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors ��ܽ��Ƶapps expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”External ArticleMon, 04 Aug 2025 13:57:51 USF Honors College strengthens 9-year partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican RepublicThe Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors ��ܽ��Ƶapps expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”Dr. Cayla Lanier and Honors ��ܽ��Ƶapps pose in scrubs and hold up the Go Bulls hand sign in the Dominican Republic/honors/news/2025/usf-honors-college-strengthens-9-year-partnership-with-kerolle-initiative.aspxStudentsPartnerships,Research/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspx��ܽ��Ƶapp Honors ��ܽ��Ƶapp Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.External ArticleTue, 29 Jul 2025 13:51:21 Chinaza Munonye jumpstarts her medical career through honors coursework��ܽ��Ƶapp Honors ��ܽ��Ƶapp Chinaza Munonye turned her passion for dermatology into practical research projects for her Honors coursework and beyond. Now, she’s preparing for medical school, ready to transform the field of dermatology.Judy Genshaft Honors College ��ܽ��Ƶapp Chinaza Munonye headshot with crossed arms and blurred blue background/honors/news/2025/chinaza-munonye-jumpstarts-her-medical-career-through-honors-coursework.aspxStudentsResearch,Spotlight/news/2025/how-a-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral ��ܽ��Ƶapp at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.External ArticleMon, 28 Jul 2025 16:36:59 How a USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral ��ܽ��Ƶapp at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.Students looking at a glowing light with a border and text that says "Boundless Bulls"/news/2025/how-a-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxStudentsResearch,Spotlight/business/news/2025/7-22-25-aib-conference.aspxThe team examined how rhetoric around reshoring — when companies bring manufacturing and production operations back to its home country — aligns with corporate behavior in the automotive industry.External ArticleFri, 25 Jul 2025 14:51:21 USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp presents research on automation and foreign investment at AIB conferenceThe team examined how rhetoric around reshoring — when companies bring manufacturing and production operations back to its home country — aligns with corporate behavior in the automotive industry.A wide shot showing the crowd and stage at the 2025 AIB conference/business/news/2025/7-22-25-aib-conference.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/life-sciences-leaders-tampa-bay-region-japan-b8gde/?trackingId=afzKHzyZQIiO1%2BZD06fOJw%3D%3DA recent gathering with Japan's Consul General in Miami and a delegation of business leaders follows a recent journey from Florida's life sciences, academic and government leaders to Japan. The goal is for world-class health technologies and capabilities take root and grow in both countries.External ArticleWed, 23 Jul 2025 09:21:00 Life sciences leaders in Tampa Bay Region and Japan are building connections to advance innovation for the greater goodA recent gathering with Japan's Consul General in Miami and a delegation of business leaders follows a recent journey from Florida's life sciences, academic and government leaders to Japan. The goal is for world-class health technologies and capabilities take root and grow in both countries.People standing beside a medical dummyhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/life-sciences-leaders-tampa-bay-region-japan-b8gde/?trackingId=afzKHzyZQIiO1%2BZD06fOJw%3D%3DGlobal NetworksCommunity,Partnerships,Research/ons/news/2025/four-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-selected-for-2025-fulbright-research-grants.aspxFive USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct community-driven research and education in South Africa, Barbados, India, the Dominican Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their projects explore topics ranging from language and identity to disability studies and environmental change.External ArticleThu, 26 Jun 2025 14:22:40 From trade languages to snake venom: Five USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps selected for 2025 Fulbright grantsFive USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct community-driven research and education in South Africa, Barbados, India, the Dominican Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their projects explore topics ranging from language and identity to disability studies and environmental change.Four panel graphic of USF 2025 Fulbright US Student Award recipients Aiden Cox, Ella Guedouar, Derrick Dawson, and Tailyn Osorio /ons/news/2025/four-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-selected-for-2025-fulbright-research-grants.aspxStudentsFulbright,Research,Student Success/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/enhancing-mental-health-services-in-low-resource-settings-usf-anthropologists-impact.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+May+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsElena Lesley, an anthropology ��ܽ��Ƶapp at USF, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.External ArticleThu, 29 May 2025 08:41:43 Enhancing mental health services in low-resource settings: A USF anthropologist’s impactElena Lesley, an anthropology ��ܽ��Ƶapp at USF, is researching how digital mental health care—especially telehealth—is transforming access to treatment in Cambodia. Her work explores how digital tools can bridge gaps in mental health services, offering new possibilities for care in post-conflict communities. Through her research, she aims to highlight innovative strategies that could improve mental health care in low-resource settings worldwide.For anthropology ��ܽ��Ƶapp Elena Lesley, what started as an interest in political systems soon evolved into a deep commitment to understanding how trauma and mental health care intersect in post-conflict societies./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/enhancing-mental-health-services-in-low-resource-settings-usf-anthropologists-impact.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+May+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsFaculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/international-visiting-scholar-research-showcase.aspxThis year, USF Word—in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs— hosted its second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase on March 26, 2025. This year’s showcase highlighted groundbreaking research from visiting academics and fostered interdisciplinary connections.Tue, 27 May 2025 14:16:50 Global collaboration: USF hosts second annual International Visiting Scholar Research ShowcaseThis year, USF Word—in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs— hosted its second annual International Visiting Scholar Research Showcase on March 26, 2025. This year’s showcase highlighted groundbreaking research from visiting academics and fostered interdisciplinary connections.A group of smiling people holding up a bulls sign with their hands and standing in front of a green USF World backdrop/world/news/2025/international-visiting-scholar-research-showcase.aspxEvents,ScholarsResearchhttps://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/global-virus-network-meeting-unites-caribbean-and-latin-america-to-tackle-emerging-viral-threats/article_d89c0d1d-5111-56c1-a66d-8e4b2009cdd9.htmlThe Global Virus Network (GVN) convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts, and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica. Learn more about the two-day summit that focused on collaborative strategies to bolster viral surveillance, diagnostics, vaccine research, and pandemic preparedness.External ArticleThu, 08 May 2025 09:28:41 Global Virus Network meeting unites Caribbean and Latin America to tackle emerging viral threatsThe Global Virus Network (GVN) convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts, and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica. Learn more about the two-day summit that focused on collaborative strategies to bolster viral surveillance, diagnostics, vaccine research, and pandemic preparedness.Caribbean Inlet to Ocho Rios, Jamaicahttps://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/global-virus-network-meeting-unites-caribbean-and-latin-america-to-tackle-emerging-viral-threats/article_d89c0d1d-5111-56c1-a66d-8e4b2009cdd9.htmlEventsCaribbean,Global Networks,Research/ons/news/2025/phd-��ܽ��Ƶapp-victoria-brown-selected-boren-fellowship.aspxVictoria Brown is pursuing her PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus on East African coffee farming. This fall, she will travel to Tanzania through a Boren Fellowship to study Swahili and perform research for the 2025-26 academic year.External ArticleTue, 06 May 2025 10:19:39 USF School of Geosciences PhD ��ܽ��Ƶapp Victoria Brown selected for Boren FellowshipVictoria Brown is pursuing her PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus on East African coffee farming. This fall, she will travel to Tanzania through a Boren Fellowship to study Swahili and perform research for the 2025-26 academic year.Victoria Brown holds up coffee cup and smiles/ons/news/2025/phd-��ܽ��Ƶapp-victoria-brown-selected-boren-fellowship.aspxAccolades,StudentsResearch,Student Success/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxNine awardees from an array of disciplines were honored at the annual ceremony held on April 15, which celebrated achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024. Read about the winners and their accomplishments.Vickie ChachereThu, 24 Apr 2025 09:10:12 USF World honors nine Global Excellence AwardeesNine awardees from an array of disciplines were honored at the annual ceremony held on April 15, which celebrated achievements in internationally focused education, research, and innovation for 2023 and 2024. Read about the winners and their accomplishments."Global Excellence Awards" and USF World logo on a green background with a globe illustration/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/cayman-islands-sustainability-conference.aspxDistinguished ��ܽ��Ƶapp Professor and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Yogi Goswami is one of the world’s leading experts on clean energy and sustainability. Goswami was recently featured as the keynote speaker for the ��ܽ��Ƶapp College of the Cayman Islands symposium, highlighting efforts to create a more sustainable future. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:55:59 USF engineering ��ܽ��Ƶapp Yogi Goswami headlines Cayman Islands sustainability conference Distinguished ��ܽ��Ƶapp Professor and Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Yogi Goswami is one of the world’s leading experts on clean energy and sustainability. Goswami was recently featured as the keynote speaker for the ��ܽ��Ƶapp College of the Cayman Islands symposium, highlighting efforts to create a more sustainable future. A person dressed in a suit in front of a mic with presentation behind him/world/news/2025/cayman-islands-sustainability-conference.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffCaribbean,Partnerships,Research/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxUSF 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 08:58:38 What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolutionUSF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.A rattlesnake sitting in front of a bush with pink flowers/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/ons/news/2025/usf-gates-cambridge-scholars-inspire-next-generation.aspxMichael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate studies at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two ��ܽ��Ƶapp alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of ��ܽ��Ƶapps to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.External ArticleWed, 09 Apr 2025 08:36:58 USF Gates Cambridge alumni push boundaries to inspire next generation of scholarsMichael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani both completed graduate studies at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two ��ܽ��Ƶapp alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of ��ܽ��Ƶapps to take advantage of prestigious scholarships.Two-panel image featuring Michael Calzadilla and Shahriar Zamani with their arms crossed in front of a background with assorted math and science symbols/ons/news/2025/usf-gates-cambridge-scholars-inspire-next-generation.aspxAlumniResearch/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 10:25:35 ‘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./marine-science/news/2025/the-rising-tides-podcast-explores-cutting-edge-ocean-technologies-in-marine-science.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/education/blog/2025/physical-education-to-host-2025-aiesep-international-conference.aspxThe conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.External ArticleWed, 19 Mar 2025 11:18:55 USF physical education program to host 2025 AIESEP International ConferenceThe conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.USF St. Petersburg Campus/education/blog/2025/physical-education-to-host-2025-aiesep-international-conference.aspxEvents,Faculty & StaffResearch/marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.External ArticleThu, 13 Mar 2025 09:56:58 Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the CaribbeanThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.The catalyst for the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that has inundated the Caribbean since 2011 is being attributed to changes in currents and suitable growing conditions. Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Maréchal./marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxFaculty & StaffCaribbean,Research/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood in Accra, Ghana, to a successful career in public health. Learn about how her experiences in Florida shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 10:36:21 From Ghana to FloridaDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood in Accra, Ghana, to a successful career in public health. Learn about how her experiences in Florida shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxAlumniGhana,Research/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxExperts from around the world recently gathered at USF Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.External ArticleWed, 05 Mar 2025 10:29:13 Global experts convene to explore the cutting-edge science of microbiomesExperts from around the world recently gathered at USF Health to talk about advances in the science of microbiomes.Group of people standing on stairs in the MSC building on USF Tampa campus/health/news/2025/microbiome-conference.aspxEventsResearch/world/news/2025/fintech-research-event.aspx��ܽ��Ƶapp of East London (UEL) and Tampa Bay strengthen their partnership activity in exciting ways. Read about the Tampa Bay Wave and UEL roundtable and the launching of the first Joint UEL/USF Fintech Research Symposium.Katrina SandeferThu, 27 Feb 2025 10:25:35 The power of global collaboration: The inaugural Joint Fintech Research Symposium between the ��ܽ��Ƶapp and the ��ܽ��Ƶapp of East London ��ܽ��Ƶapp of East London (UEL) and Tampa Bay strengthen their partnership activity in exciting ways. Read about the Tampa Bay Wave and UEL roundtable and the launching of the first Joint UEL/USF Fintech Research Symposium.Three people smiling and standing/world/news/2025/fintech-research-event.aspxEvents,Global NetworksResearch,United Kingdomhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/groundbreaking-research-published-in-nature-features-work-by-usf-libraries-curator/New evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the USF library's curator and their findings.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 07:37:03 USF Libraries curator helped document the earliest human habitation of a tropical rainforest zone in Ivory CoastNew evidence now shows that humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests by at least 150 thousand years ago. Read more about the USF library's curator and their findings.Chris Kiahtipes stands at a podium with the word Royal Society printed on it, preparing for a presentation which is projected behind him.https://lib.usf.edu/news/groundbreaking-research-published-in-nature-features-work-by-usf-libraries-curator/Faculty & StaffAfrica,Research/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-ranking-usf.aspxThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:24:56 USF is a top producer for Fulbright ScholarsThe ��ܽ��Ƶapp is again a top producer nationally for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. USF is ranked No. 6 for the 2024-25 academic year – the ninth time over the last decade to be named in the top 10. Learn more about the program and awards.fulbright scholar and another person are on a boat/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-ranking-usf.aspxAccolades,Faculty & Staff,Scholars,StudentsFulbright,Research/honors/news/2025/gabby-schwager-dives-deep-into-marine-biology-research.aspxUSF alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at USF St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. Read more about her studies and the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 07:51:13 From the Florida coast to the polar seas: Gabby Schwager dives deep into marine biology researchUSF alum Gabby Schwager’s journey at USF St. Petersburg led her to discover a passion for marine biology research through hands-on fieldwork and immersive coursework. Read more about her studies and the unique opportunities the university offers to aspiring marine scientists.USF St. Petersburg Judy Genshaft Honors College alum Gabby Schwager poses while making a Go Bulls hand sign./honors/news/2025/gabby-schwager-dives-deep-into-marine-biology-research.aspxAlumniResearch,Spotlight/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Institute+for+Digital+Exploration+makes+history+tangibleFor ��ܽ��Ƶapps involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 09:01:21 Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangibleFor ��ܽ��Ƶapps involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.Two people with hats on excavating in dirt and stone/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/institute-for-digital-exploration-makes-history-tangible.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Institute+for+Digital+Exploration+makes+history+tangibleFaculty & Staff,StudentsResearch,Study Abroad/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapp-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.External ArticleFri, 14 Feb 2025 15:15:44 USF Professor Ya-Hui Cheng honored for groundbreaking research in musicMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.An orange sun in a red sky/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapp-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxFaculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.External ArticleThu, 13 Feb 2025 15:20:38 USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine explorationA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.Marine exploration and researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxAccoladesPartnerships,Research/health/public-health/news/2025/malaria.aspxStopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at USF. A comprehensive new paper sheds light on the unique challenges in how the organism adapted to survive.External ArticleFri, 07 Feb 2025 11:35:46 USF researchers publish new genetic map of essential targets to defeat malariaStopping the parasite that causes malaria has been the focus of a number of ongoing studies by researchers at USF. A comprehensive new paper sheds light on the unique challenges in how the organism adapted to survive.A microscope slide showing a few purple cells among many pink cells/health/public-health/news/2025/malaria.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxChuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 11:31:26 Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica FellowsChuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.USF Researcher smiling with ocean in background/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxFaculty & StaffResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/��ܽ��Ƶapp-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 10:56:13 Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni AwardPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.Jennifer O'Brien working with PACT participanthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/��ܽ��Ƶapp-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch,United Kingdom/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxYu Zhang, Ph.D., ��ܽ��Ƶapp of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 14:24:09 Yu Zhang, USF engineering ��ܽ��Ƶapp, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovationsYu Zhang, Ph.D., ��ܽ��Ƶapp of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Read to learn about her work and accomplishments.A group of people holding official documents and standing in a large room/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the USF School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 13:53:19 USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the USF School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo./marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxFaculty & StaffPartnerships,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxUSF ��ܽ��Ƶapps Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”External ArticleWed, 22 Jan 2025 14:13:40 Three USF ��ܽ��Ƶapps partner with communities to make a local, national and global impactUSF ��ܽ��Ƶapps Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”A collage of three ��ܽ��Ƶapps smiling/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-��ܽ��Ƶapps-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxFaculty & StaffCommunity,Research,Spotlight/health/public-health/news/2025/campos.aspxOriginally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).External ArticleMon, 13 Jan 2025 09:41:32 A triple Bull’s path to global public health leadershipOriginally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).headshot of Adriana Campos/health/public-health/news/2025/campos.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/powis.aspxHow do women and men in poor countries educate themselves about pregnancy and childbirth? Do healthcare organizations give them enough accurate information to bring a baby safely into the world? Just as important, what are the “roles’’ of the mother and father in the delivery of a newborn?External ArticleFri, 10 Jan 2025 09:30:48 USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp shines light on men’s often misunderstood roles in maternal support in SenegalHow do women and men in poor countries educate themselves about pregnancy and childbirth? Do healthcare organizations give them enough accurate information to bring a baby safely into the world? Just as important, what are the “roles’’ of the mother and father in the delivery of a newborn?A father and young child/health/public-health/news/2025/powis.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/health/public-health/news/2025/welcomedean.aspxAs Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, takes over this month as the new dean of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), he brings more than deep experience in infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. The whirlwind of global change in disease, climate, technology, politics, and economies is reshaping the future of health and exposing new challenges that he believes should be confronted head-on.External ArticleFri, 10 Jan 2025 09:23:32 New COPH dean embraces local and global challenges facing public healthAs Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, takes over this month as the new dean of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), he brings more than deep experience in infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. The whirlwind of global change in disease, climate, technology, politics, and economies is reshaping the future of health and exposing new challenges that he believes should be confronted head-on.a headshot of a man/health/public-health/news/2025/welcomedean.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/seden-dogan-faculty-spotlight-turkey.aspxSeden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at USF, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at USF.Katrina SandeferMon, 06 Jan 2025 15:50:07 Hopeful for the future: USF ��ܽ��Ƶapp Dr. Seden Dogan honored for her work in hospitality and tourism managementSeden Dogan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at USF, has received four awards this year for her work. Read about her accomplishments and her journey at USF.Professor Dogan and Sarasota-Manatee campus director, Brandon McLeod/world/news/2025/seden-dogan-faculty-spotlight-turkey.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/education/blog/2024/ye-shen-grants-2024.aspxYe Shen, an assistant ��ܽ��Ƶapp at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp College of Education, has been awarded two significant research grants. Read more about these awards and how they further her studies in heritage language learning.External ArticleThu, 05 Dec 2024 14:54:23 Ye Shen has been awarded two research grants to examine heritage language learningYe Shen, an assistant ��ܽ��Ƶapp at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp College of Education, has been awarded two significant research grants. Read more about these awards and how they further her studies in heritage language learning.Headshot of Ye Shen./education/blog/2024/ye-shen-grants-2024.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxAt USF’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the ��ܽ��Ƶapp’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.Vickie ChachereWed, 27 Nov 2024 08:37:08 USF World forum is first step toward a new French connectionAt USF’s inaugural French Business Forum in November, participants discovered a natural synergy between emerging technologies, which are shaping both the ��ܽ��Ƶapp’s status as a global research institution and France’s future economy. Read about those who came and how this event impacts the university locally and globally.People in business attire standing smiling at camera/world/news/2024/french-business-forum-2024.aspxEvents,Global NetworksCommunity,France,Partnerships,Research,USF Health/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26amp;amp;utm_content=New+book+on+immigration+and+belonging+will+illuminate+indigenous+peoples+and+languages+of+North+AfricaHeide Castañeda, a ��ܽ��Ƶapp of anthropology at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.External ArticleMon, 25 Nov 2024 15:34:30 New book on immigration and belonging will illuminate indigenous peoples and languages of North AfricaHeide Castañeda, a ��ܽ��Ƶapp of anthropology at the ��ܽ��Ƶapp, travels to Morocco to study and understand the indigenous Amazigh people — the focal point of her new book.Heide Castañeda (second from left) poses with the Amazigh flag on a recent trip to Morocco/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/new-book-on-immigration-and-belonging.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26amp;amp;utm_content=New+book+on+immigration+and+belonging+will+illuminate+indigenous+peoples+and+languages+of+North+AfricaFaculty & Staff,ScholarsAfrica,Research/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxThe USF College of Engineering ��ܽ��Ƶapp whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:07:25 USF creator of global clean water, energy technology is inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe USF College of Engineering ��ܽ��Ƶapp whose vision of building a clean-energy system that could solve challenges in parts of the world with no sanitation systems was inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October. Read how his technology is being used in India, South Africa, and on a global scale.Daniel Yeh with two other people/world/news/2024/daniel-yeh-spotlight-india.aspxAccolades,Faculty & StaffCommunity,India,Research,Spotlight/world/news/2024/immigrant-research-center-community.aspxFlorida is one of three states where half of the immigrant population in the U.S. lives. The goal of the USF center is to enhance the socioeconomic success and well-being of immigrant communities. Read how they plan to do this and more.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:42:12 As uncertainty abounds, USF's Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center forges community tiesFlorida is one of three states where half of the immigrant population in the U.S. lives. The goal of the USF center is to enhance the socioeconomic success and well-being of immigrant communities. Read how they plan to do this and more.Cielo Gomez with her mom and another person smiling with a green usf Bulls background/world/news/2024/immigrant-research-center-community.aspxAlumni,Events,Faculty & StaffCommunity,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Loni+Hagen%e2%80%99s+Fulbright+Award+is+fostering+research+and+international+relationshipsLoni Hagen, an associate ��ܽ��Ƶapp in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the ��ܽ��Ƶapp of Tsukuba and the ��ܽ��Ƶapp.External ArticleWed, 20 Nov 2024 14:57:50 Dr. Loni Hagen’s Fulbright Award will foster research and international, academic relationshipsLoni Hagen, an associate ��ܽ��Ƶapp in the School of Information, received the Fulbright Study/Research Award, a grant that allows her to develop new research projects and collaborative opportunities between the ��ܽ��Ƶapp of Tsukuba and the ��ܽ��Ƶapp.Dr. Loni Hagen receiving her Fulbright Award in Kyoto, Japan. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Loni Hagen)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-loni-hagens-fulbright-award-will-foster-research-and-international-academic-relationships.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2024+-+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=Loni+Hagen%e2%80%99s+Fulbright+Award+is+fostering+research+and+international+relationshipsAccolades,Faculty & StaffFulbright,Research