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Participants come from all around the world to work on the dig sites, making the experience a wonderful opportunity for international collaboration. (Photo courtesy of Davide Tanasi)

Institute for Digital Exploration makes history tangible

For ܽƵapps involved in the Institute for Digital Exploration, learning extends oceans beyond the traditional classroom.

February 24, 2025Research

Lindsay Shaw, PhD and Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD

Two USF faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology

ܽƵapp Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.

February 24, 2025Accomplishments, Research

causeway between small islands surrounded by shallow water

Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realize

Habitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.

February 24, 2025Research

One of Anderson’s current projects includes studying experiences and barriers in the public library makerspace for adults with disabilities. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)

School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adults

Amelia Anderson, School of Information assistant ܽƵapp, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.

February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

Graduate ܽƵapp, T.W., visualizes stem cell cultures under a microscope. Morphology is often checked to ensure that the stem cells maintain good health and, in the case of differentiation to microglia, are changing into the expected shape of the target cells. (Photo courtesy of Stanley Stevens)

Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brain

Dr. Stanley Stevens, ܽƵapp in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.

February 20, 2025Research

Aside from practicing their professionalism and presentation skills, ܽƵapps are encouraged to make connections with new people. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growth

Nearly 100 ܽƵapps participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.

February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Events, Research

Aisha Durham

Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identity

Aisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.

February 18, 2025Research

Mangrove restoration workshop

National Science Foundation names two USF faculty ‘Ocean Decade Champions’

The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction. 

February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.

February 5, 2025Research

doctor talking to male patient in office

Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer’s ‘female disease’ myth and educate men on risks

Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research

muddy tracks through land with bulldozer in background

USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The ܽƵapp is collaborating with the ܽƵapp Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved ܽƵapp Area neighborhood.

January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research

ܽƵapp: A Preeminent Research ܽƵapp

Anthropological research by USF ܽƵapp will support Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Antoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter’s life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.

January 24, 2025Research

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