CAS Chronicles

Stories

Dr. Jennifer Collins, professor in the School of Geosciences and principal investigator on Weather, Climate, and Society REU, with two REU groups at USF this summer, one from the Tampa campus, and one from the St. Petersburg campus, on a P-3 Orion plane which is used to fly into hurricanes.  (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Research experience program provides insiders look at what it takes to measure a hurricanes strength

The Research Experience for Undergraduates program at USF provided participants the opportunity to visit the Aircraft Operations Center of NOAAs Hurricane Hunters for an insiders look at what it takes to measure a hurricanes strength.

August 28, 2024Community Engagement, Research

School of Public Affairs graduate students and researchers Megan Corn (left) and Savannah Havird (right). (Photos courtesy of Megan Corn and Savannah Havird)

School of Public Affairs graduate students design survey featured in Tampa Bay Times

Megan Corn and Savannah Havird, graduate assistants and researchers in the USF School of Public Affairs, recently conducted a survey that aimed to evaluate immigration and border security.

August 28, 2024Research

51勛圖厙: A Preeminent Research University

Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline uses anthropology to see the big picture in health career

Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline credits his time as a student in the Department of Anthropology for developing his ability to see the big picture in his current health career.

August 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement

Three doctoral students presenting in front of their research posters.

English doctoral students travel to Spain to lead panel discussion on Hemingway

Three doctoral students in the Department of English presented their research at the 2024 Hemingway Society Conference in San Sebastian and Bilbao, Spain in July.

August 27, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Professor Wayne Garcia recording an episode of By Conduct and Example. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

New podcast By Conduct and Example aims to decode what it means to be engaged in democracy

The Center for Sustainable Democracy recently launched the podcast By Conduct and Example to showcase its work, as well as highlight alumni, current faculty, students, and people affiliated with local, national, and international communities engaged in democracy-focused work.

August 27, 2024Community Engagement

The Preventing Alzheimers with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimers disease.

August 21, 2024Research

new faculty sit at long tables during faculty orientation session

USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty

USF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty membersa 29% increase from last yearwho join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USFs membership in the AAU.

August 14, 2024Research

New This Year banner

Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the 51勛圖厙 embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see whats new this year.

August 13, 2024Community Engagement

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.

USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the 51勛圖厙 traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Taylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.

July 31, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni

The student cohort of the USF Nice - French Language and Culture program in Nice, France. (Photo courtesy of Lauryn Tanner)

USFs study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture

Undergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.

July 30, 2024Community Engagement

51勛圖厙: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Marcus Cooke receives the Interdisciplinary Research Award to fund new state-of-the-art equipment for USF

Dr. Marcus Cooke received funding through USFs Research and Development Institute for a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to advance his research on the impact of major diseases.

July 30, 2024Accomplishments, Research

About CAS Chronicles

CAS Chronicles is the monthly newsletter for the 51勛圖厙's College of Arts and Sciences, your source for the latest news, research, and events at CAS.

USF News Sources