/world/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:05:46 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.External ArticleWed, 10 Dec 2025 13:51:35 USF study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspotOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.Man sits on boat as he sees sharks/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.External ArticleTue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:24 USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.Collage of person on different sanitation sites/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/world/news/2025/french-business-forum.aspxAt the recent Second Annual USF French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.Vickie ChachereWed, 26 Nov 2025 15:54:02 USF French Business Forum explores food as medicine from a multitude of perspectivesAt the recent Second Annual USF French Business Forum, experts looked both inward and outward into our relationship with food. Exploring how our individual health and well-being depend on the food we eat, the way we grow it, and how it’s distributed in the community.Betty Cappa, President of the French-American Business Council of West Florida, led the panel featuring French Consul General in Miami Raphaël Trapp (center) and 15th Street Farm founder Emmanuel Roux./world/news/2025/french-business-forum.aspxEvents,Global NetworksFrance,Partnerships,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+students+compete+to+launch+experiments+aboard+the+International+Space+StationMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.External ArticleMon, 24 Nov 2025 15:45:14 USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space StationMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.Jaiden Brick, Hannah Kirschenmann, Jade Fei, and Krystal Walford working on their proposal for the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program competition, a national competition allowing groups of interdisciplinary students to combine their areas of expertise. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+November+2025+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+students+compete+to+launch+experiments+aboard+the+International+Space+StationStudentsResearch/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxNew research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.External ArticleTue, 18 Nov 2025 15:49:28 New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.��èAV���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxFaculty & StaffPeru,Research/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxNew research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.External ArticleTue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:10 New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.Mountains/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxFaculty & StaffPeru,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+October+2025+-+CAS+USF+Communicators%26utm_content=Competition+plus+collaboration+equals+success+for+annual+%e2%80%98Math+Bowl%e2%80%99Researchers from the ��èAV��� have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.External ArticleTue, 28 Oct 2025 14:56:41 AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in MadagascarResearchers from the ��èAV��� have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.��èAV���: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+October+2025+-+CAS+USF+Communicators%26utm_content=Competition+plus+collaboration+equals+success+for+annual+%e2%80%98Math+Bowl%e2%80%99Faculty & StaffAfrica,Research/cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-examines-integration-of-traditional-medicine-in-perus-public-health-system.aspxGalea and his colleagues learned how the public health system responded to high maternal mortality rates in the Peruvian jungle.External ArticleWed, 15 Oct 2025 13:48:25 Jerome Galea examines integration of traditional medicine in Peru’s public health systemGalea and his colleagues learned how the public health system responded to high maternal mortality rates in the Peruvian jungle.Jerome Galea standing with his colleagues in front of a brightly painted green and red wooden building./cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-examines-integration-of-traditional-medicine-in-perus-public-health-system.aspxFaculty & StaffPeru,Research,Spotlight,USF Health/marine-science/news/2025/how-ancient-plankton-point-to-the-resilience-of-ocean-ecosystems.aspxThe researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past through analyses of microscopic fossils.External ArticleThu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:23 How ancient plankton point to the resilience of ocean ecosystemsThe researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past through analyses of microscopic fossils.silver fish in ocean with mountains and sunset in background/marine-science/news/2025/how-ancient-plankton-point-to-the-resilience-of-ocean-ecosystems.aspxFaculty & StaffResearch/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 students 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 students 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,Researchhttps://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-doctors-upbringing-to-propel-her-research-into-water-purificationDr. Norma Alcantar's scientific curiosity, combined with a family secret involving cactuses, would eventually earn her a spot in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.External ArticleMon, 29 Sep 2025 00:18:20 USF doctor's upbringing propelled her research into water purificationDr. Norma Alcantar's scientific curiosity, combined with a family secret involving cactuses, would eventually earn her a spot in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.Dr. Norma Alcantar https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-doctors-upbringing-to-propel-her-research-into-water-purificationFaculty & StaffResearch,Spotlight/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-international-researchers.aspxThe ��èAV��� 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 ��èAV��� 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-students-study-health-in-japan.aspxMPH student Luisa Fernanda Montano recently completed an international applied experience at the Health Administration Center of Gifu University 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 students study health in JapanMPH student Luisa Fernanda Montano recently completed an international applied experience at the Health Administration Center of Gifu University 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-students-study-health-in-japan.aspxStudentsResearch,Study Abroad/health/public-health/news/2025/fullbright.aspxThe professor 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 students at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia over a 10-month period.External ArticleFri, 05 Sep 2025 14:40:58 USF professor focuses Fulbright award on fighting cancer in EthiopiaThe professor 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 students at Addis Ababa University 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-students-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 students 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-students-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 students 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 students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”Dr. Cayla Lanier and Honors students 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��èAV��� Honors student 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��èAV��� Honors student 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 student 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-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student 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 student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student 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-students-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 professor 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-students-selected-for-2025-fulbright-research-grants.aspxFive USF students 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 students selected for 2025 Fulbright grantsFive USF students 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-students-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 professor 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 professor 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 professor 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-student-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 student 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-student-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 University 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 University College of the Cayman Islands symposium, highlighting efforts to create a more sustainable future. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:55:59 USF engineering professor Yogi Goswami headlines Cayman Islands sustainability conference Distinguished University 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 University 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 University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two ��èAV��� alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students 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 University of Cambridge as Gates Cambridge Scholars. The two ��èAV��� alumni are now hoping to encourage a new generation of students 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.aspxUniversity 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 ��èAV��� and the University of East London University 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 ��èAV��� 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 ��èAV��� 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 students 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 students 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-professor-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 ��èAV���, 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 ��èAV���, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.An orange sun in a red sky/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-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/professor-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/professor-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., professor 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 professor, earns TRB Best Paper Award, pioneering sustainable transportation innovationsYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor 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-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxUSF professors 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 professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impactUSF professors 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 professors smiling/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/three-usf-professors-partner-with-communities-to-make-local-national-and-global-impact.aspxFaculty & StaffCommunity,Research,Spotlight