/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:50:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2019/top-stories-2019.aspxA look back at some of USF's biggest stories of the past year.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Dec 2019 09:00:00 Top Stories of 2019A look back at some of USF's biggest stories of the past year.Top Stories 2019 Graphic/news/2019/top-stories-2019.aspxUniversity NewsTop Stories/news/2019/federally-funded-technology-eases-fears-for-riders-too-nervous-to-take-the-bus.aspxA popular tool used in the public transportation industry has entered a new era of GPS capabilities by providing hyper-specific navigation to new transit riders and passengers with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities.Rocky D. BullWed, 18 Dec 2019 09:00:00 Federally Funded Technology Eases Fears for Riders Too Nervous to Take the BusA popular tool used in the public transportation industry has entered a new era of GPS capabilities by providing hyper-specific navigation to new transit riders and passengers with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities.OneBusAway App on cell phone screen/news/2019/federally-funded-technology-eases-fears-for-riders-too-nervous-to-take-the-bus.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering/news/2019/usfs-business-colleges-embracing-consolidations-opportunities.aspxThe shared vision that inspired us: The success of our students inside our classrooms and in the workforce after graduation. We saw that this vision of one university on three campuses provides untold opportunities to expand, improve, and strengthen our commitment to our students, faculty, and outside stakeholders.Rocky D. BullTue, 17 Dec 2019 09:30:00 USF’s Business Colleges: Embracing Consolidation’s OpportunitiesThe shared vision that inspired us: The success of our students inside our classrooms and in the workforce after graduation. We saw that this vision of one university on three campuses provides untold opportunities to expand, improve, and strengthen our commitment to our students, faculty, and outside stakeholders.Consolidation Graphic/news/2019/usfs-business-colleges-embracing-consolidations-opportunities.aspxUniversity NewsConsolidation/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Rocky D. BullMon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Personalized Approach Helps Students Cross the Finish LineGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2019/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2019/amazon-alexa-transit-skill-upgraded-by-usf-engineer.aspxAn engineer with the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with Amazon to upgrade its voice personalization feature for public transit.Rocky D. BullWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Amazon Alexa Transit Skill Upgraded by USF EngineerAn engineer with the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with Amazon to upgrade its voice personalization feature for public transit.Amazon Alexa/news/2019/amazon-alexa-transit-skill-upgraded-by-usf-engineer.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering/news/2019/20191209-update-to-community.aspxAs the fall semester and calendar year come to a close, I wish to take an opportunity to thank you for all that you do to advance our great university, as well as share with you some of my recent activities to help move the University of South Florida forward.Rocky D. BullTue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 A year-end updateAs the fall semester and calendar year come to a close, I wish to take an opportunity to thank you for all that you do to advance our great university, as well as share with you some of my recent activities to help move the University of South Florida forward.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2019/20191209-update-to-community.aspxUniversity NewsMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2019/12/9/scott-named-fifth-head-coach-in-usf-football-history.aspxUSF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of Jeff Scott to lead USF football as the fifth head coach in program history.External ArticleMon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 USF Hires New Head Football CoachUSF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of Jeff Scott to lead USF football as the fifth head coach in program history.New USF Head Football Coach Jeff Scott poses for photo with familyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2019/12/9/scott-named-fifth-head-coach-in-usf-football-history.aspxUSF AthleticsUSF Football/news/2019/usf-fall-2019-graduates-include-two-grandfathers-in-their-80s.aspxThe University of South Florida System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.Rocky D. BullMon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 USF to Confer More Than 5,000 Degrees in Fall CommencementThe University of South Florida System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.USF graduation ceremony/news/2019/usf-fall-2019-graduates-include-two-grandfathers-in-their-80s.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement/news/2019/two-usf-faculty-members-named-new-national-academy-of-inventors-fellows.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors announced Tuesday that University of South Florida faculty members Dr. Samuel Wickline, a pioneer in nanotechnology targeting heart disease and other disorders, and Dr. Fred Leonberger, whose discoveries in fiber optics drove the development of the modern communications industry, are new 2019 Fellows.Rocky D. BullThu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Two USF Faculty Members Named New National Academy of Inventors FellowsThe National Academy of Inventors announced Tuesday that University of South Florida faculty members Dr. Samuel Wickline, a pioneer in nanotechnology targeting heart disease and other disorders, and Dr. Fred Leonberger, whose discoveries in fiber optics drove the development of the modern communications industry, are new 2019 Fellows.National Academy of Inventors Logo/news/2019/two-usf-faculty-members-named-new-national-academy-of-inventors-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsNational Academy of Inventors/news/2019/consolidation-expands-impact-of-usf-research-innovation.aspxConsolidation of the University of South Florida’s three campuses is an extraordinary opportunity to build upon our growth as a leading center of research and innovation and to expand the benefits of our high-impact efforts to all corners of the Tampa Bay Region.Rocky D. BullWed, 04 Dec 2019 09:30:00 Perspective: Consolidation Expands the Impact of USF Research and InnovationConsolidation of the University of South Florida’s three campuses is an extraordinary opportunity to build upon our growth as a leading center of research and innovation and to expand the benefits of our high-impact efforts to all corners of the Tampa Bay Region.Consolidation Graphic/news/2019/consolidation-expands-impact-of-usf-research-innovation.aspxUniversity NewsConsolidationhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/12/02/unexpected-viral-behavior-linked-to-type-1-diabetes-in-high-risk-children/New results from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study show an association between prolonged enterovirus infection and the development of autoimmunity to the insulin-producing pancreatic beta-cells that precedes type 1 diabetes.External ArticleMon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Unexpected Viral Behavior Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in High-Risk ChildrenNew results from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study show an association between prolonged enterovirus infection and the development of autoimmunity to the insulin-producing pancreatic beta-cells that precedes type 1 diabetes.A stock photo of a child doing blood sugar testinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/12/02/unexpected-viral-behavior-linked-to-type-1-diabetes-in-high-risk-children/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,TEDDY/news/2019/support-usf-alumni-this-small-business-saturday.aspxThe Belleair Market is just one of many local businesses owned by USF alumni that you can support this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.Rocky D. BullWed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Support USF Alumni this Small Business SaturdayThe Belleair Market is just one of many local businesses owned by USF alumni that you can support this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.Chris Scott and Bruce Van Fleet, Owners of the Belleiar Market/news/2019/support-usf-alumni-this-small-business-saturday.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni/news/2019/nine-usf-faculty-members-earn-prestigious-national-scientific-honor.aspxUSF leads the state of Florida with the most researchers selected in this year’s class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows.Rocky D. BullTue, 26 Nov 2019 10:57:00 Nine USF Faculty Members Earn Prestigious National Scientific HonorUSF leads the state of Florida with the most researchers selected in this year’s class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows.AAAS Logo/news/2019/nine-usf-faculty-members-earn-prestigious-national-scientific-honor.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/11/25/bettering-the-community-and-environment-through-food/A number of groups and initiatives at the university are devoted to improving lives and the environment through food. From donating to those in need to growing sustainably, reducing waste to helping the hungry, USF St. Petersburg and its student body is using food – something we all have in common – to enrich our community.External ArticleTue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Bettering the Community and Environment through FoodA number of groups and initiatives at the university are devoted to improving lives and the environment through food. From donating to those in need to growing sustainably, reducing waste to helping the hungry, USF St. Petersburg and its student body is using food – something we all have in common – to enrich our community.USF Support-a-Bull Markethttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/11/25/bettering-the-community-and-environment-through-food/University NewsSt. Petersburg/news/2019/exclusive-organization-invites-usf-president-steve-currall-to-join-commission-tasked-with-strengthening-national-innovation.aspxUSF President Steve Currall to join exclusive U.S. Council on CompetitivenessRocky D. BullMon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Exclusive organization invites USF President Steve Currall to join commission tasked with strengthening national innovationUSF President Steve Currall to join exclusive U.S. Council on CompetitivenessUSF President Steve Currall/news/2019/exclusive-organization-invites-usf-president-steve-currall-to-join-commission-tasked-with-strengthening-national-innovation.aspxUniversity NewsPresident Steve Currall,U.S. Council on Competitiveness/news/2019/usfsp-topping-off.aspxExterior construction has been completed on a new residence hall at USF St. Petersburg. A Topping Off Ceremony took place outside the six-story building located on the northwestern corner of campus.Rocky D. BullFri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 USF St. Petersburg Celebrates Major Construction MilestoneExterior construction has been completed on a new residence hall at USF St. Petersburg. A Topping Off Ceremony took place outside the six-story building located on the northwestern corner of campus.USF President Steve Currall speaks at the topping off ceremony at USF St. Petersburg/news/2019/usfsp-topping-off.aspxCampus LifeNew Residence Hall,St. Petersburg/news/2019/usf-geoscientists-develop-technology-to-improve-forecasting-of-earthquake-tsunamis.aspxUniversity of South Florida geoscientists have successfully developed and tested a new high-tech shallow water buoy that can detect the small movements and changes in the Earth’s seafloor that are often a precursor to deadly natural hazards, like earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.Rocky D. BullThu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 USF Geoscientists Develop Technology to Improve Forecasting of Earthquakes, TsunamisUniversity of South Florida geoscientists have successfully developed and tested a new high-tech shallow water buoy that can detect the small movements and changes in the Earth’s seafloor that are often a precursor to deadly natural hazards, like earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.The patent-pending seafloor geodesy system is an anchored spar buoy topped by high precision Global Positioning System (GPS). /news/2019/usf-geoscientists-develop-technology-to-improve-forecasting-of-earthquake-tsunamis.aspxResearch and InnovationSchool of Goesciences/engineering/news-room/inflatable-flotation-device.aspxAbout 10 lives are lost each day to unintentional drowning in the United States, but a newly-patented technology developed in a Chemical and Biomedical Engineering senior capstone class may lead to personal flotation products that can enhance safety in the water.External ArticleWed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Floating with Gas to Save LivesAbout 10 lives are lost each day to unintentional drowning in the United States, but a newly-patented technology developed in a Chemical and Biomedical Engineering senior capstone class may lead to personal flotation products that can enhance safety in the water.Flotation vest /engineering/news-room/inflatable-flotation-device.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineeringhttps://www.marine.usf.edu/news-and-events/gulf-of-mexico-tilefish-recent-checkup-shows-compromised-health-since-historic-oil-spill/The most recent assessment of the tilefish population offers sweet relief to those who enjoy the savory succulence of this slow-growing fish that roams the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Tilefish, which tastes similar to lobster or crab, is sustainably managed and regularly finds itself served up baked, broiled, or grilled on menus in Florida – easily fetching $29 as a mouth-watering entrée.External ArticleTue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Gulf of Mexico Tilefish: Recent Checkup Shows Compromised Health Since Historic Oil SpillThe most recent assessment of the tilefish population offers sweet relief to those who enjoy the savory succulence of this slow-growing fish that roams the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Tilefish, which tastes similar to lobster or crab, is sustainably managed and regularly finds itself served up baked, broiled, or grilled on menus in Florida – easily fetching $29 as a mouth-watering entrée.Map showing the location of the nine sample areas in the northern Gulf of Mexico for a six-year effort (2012-2017) to sample tilefish close to the historic Deepwater Horizon oil spill. https://www.marine.usf.edu/news-and-events/gulf-of-mexico-tilefish-recent-checkup-shows-compromised-health-since-historic-oil-spill/Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Deepwater Horizon/world/about/news/191118-usf-opendoors-ranking.aspxThe University of South Florida’s Education Abroad program has risen to 39th in the nation for all institutions and 30th among public universities, according to the most recent Open Doors annual report published by the Institute of International Education.External ArticleTue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 USF's Education Abroad Program Rises to an All-Time High in International RankingsThe University of South Florida’s Education Abroad program has risen to 39th in the nation for all institutions and 30th among public universities, according to the most recent Open Doors annual report published by the Institute of International Education.Honors students travel to Peru to participate in a service project as well as various cultural activities. Photo by Tyelyn Brigino./world/about/news/191118-usf-opendoors-ranking.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsRankings,USF Worldhttp://sar.usfsm.edu/blog/usf-sarasota-manatee-instructor-recalls-thrill-of-discovering-clemens-signature-at-mark-twain-cave/Tens of thousands of signatures inhabit the Mark Twain Cave in Hannibal, Missouri, but one famous autograph, that of namesake Twain, or Samuel L. Clemens, seemed noticeably absent. Signatures, nicknames and initials – some in pencil, paint, candle smoke, even berry juice – cover the cave’s three miles of passageways, but Clemens’ signature was never to be found. That is until July 26, when USF Sarasota-Manatee instructor and Mark Twain sExternal ArticleTue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 USF Sarasota-Manatee Instructor Recalls Thrill of Discovering ‘Clemens’ Signature at Mark Twain CaveTens of thousands of signatures inhabit the Mark Twain Cave in Hannibal, Missouri, but one famous autograph, that of namesake Twain, or Samuel L. Clemens, seemed noticeably absent. Signatures, nicknames and initials – some in pencil, paint, candle smoke, even berry juice – cover the cave’s three miles of passageways, but Clemens’ signature was never to be found. That is until July 26, when USF Sarasota-Manatee instructor and Mark Twain sLinda Coleberd, owner of the Mark Twain Cave, and Lovell, right, examine the spot where they discovered Clemens’ name.http://sar.usfsm.edu/blog/usf-sarasota-manatee-instructor-recalls-thrill-of-discovering-clemens-signature-at-mark-twain-cave/Research and InnovationUSFSMhttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/11/13/mlb-pitcher-enrolls-in-usf-st-petersburgs-mba-program/Since he could remember, Tanner Anderson pictured himself pitching in the big leagues. Anderson threw his first ball when he was three years old and played for Plant City High School as a teenager. In 2011, he was accepted to Harvard University, where Anderson pitched and played second base for four years.External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 MLB Pitcher Enrolls in USF St. Petersburg’s MBA ProgramSince he could remember, Tanner Anderson pictured himself pitching in the big leagues. Anderson threw his first ball when he was three years old and played for Plant City High School as a teenager. In 2011, he was accepted to Harvard University, where Anderson pitched and played second base for four years.Tanner Anderson. Credit: Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athleticshttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/11/13/mlb-pitcher-enrolls-in-usf-st-petersburgs-mba-program/University NewsUSFSP/news/2019/perspective-student-success-in-a-consolidated-usf.aspxThe combined resources, expertise and commitment of three campuses will elevate student performance on key metrics, including first-year retention rates and four- and six-year graduation rates. At the same time, the USF team will maintain parity in persistence and completion rates by race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.Rocky D. BullMon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Perspective: Student Success in a Consolidated USFThe combined resources, expertise and commitment of three campuses will elevate student performance on key metrics, including first-year retention rates and four- and six-year graduation rates. At the same time, the USF team will maintain parity in persistence and completion rates by race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.Consolidation Graphic/news/2019/perspective-student-success-in-a-consolidated-usf.aspxUniversity NewsConsolidation/news/2019/currall-shares-vision-for-usf-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech.aspxPresident Steven C. Currall outlined his vision for the University of South Florida’s future in a speech to students, faculty, staff and alumni during his inauguration this afternoon as the university’s seventh president.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Currall Shares Vision for USF’s Future in Presidential Inauguration SpeechPresident Steven C. Currall outlined his vision for the University of South Florida’s future in a speech to students, faculty, staff and alumni during his inauguration this afternoon as the university’s seventh president.USF's 7th president, Stephen C. Currall, is inaugurated./news/2019/currall-shares-vision-for-usf-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech.aspxUniversity NewsInauguration,President Steve Currall,Steve Currall/news/2019/symbols-of-learning.aspxThe story behind academic regalia exhibited during the inauguration of President Steve Currall.Rocky D. BullWed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:00 Symbols of LearningThe story behind academic regalia exhibited during the inauguration of President Steve Currall.The USF mace, which will be used during inauguration/news/2019/symbols-of-learning.aspxCampus LifeInauguration,President Steve Currall/news/2019/usf-wins-aplu-2019-institutional-award-for-global-learning-reseach-and-engagement.aspxThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), the national association for the leading 237 research universities in the United States, announced that the University of South Florida is the top winner of its 2019 Institutional Award for Global Learning, Research & Engagement.Rocky D. BullMon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 University of South Florida Wins APLU’s 2019 Institutional Award for Global Learning, Research & EngagementThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), the national association for the leading 237 research universities in the United States, announced that the University of South Florida is the top winner of its 2019 Institutional Award for Global Learning, Research & Engagement.USF President Steve Currall accepts APLU Award/news/2019/usf-wins-aplu-2019-institutional-award-for-global-learning-reseach-and-engagement.aspxHonors and AwardsAPLU,President Steve Currall/news/2019/celebrating-student-veterans.aspxThere are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the University of South Florida’s veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping USF at the top of the list of the Military Times annual “Best for Vets” ranking.Rocky D. BullFri, 08 Nov 2019 11:00:00 Celebrating USF’s Student Veterans: Transforming Military Experiences into Academic SuccessThere are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the University of South Florida’s veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping USF at the top of the list of the Military Times annual “Best for Vets” ranking.Veterans Day, Honoring all who served/news/2019/celebrating-student-veterans.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Nursing,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/the-benefits-of-earning-a-degree-from-usf.aspxWith consolidation, USF students are provided access to a broader array of rigorous and relevant accredited degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral research, and professional levels on all three campuses.Rocky D. BullThu, 07 Nov 2019 11:00:00 Perspective: The Benefits of Earning a Degree from a Top Tier National Research UniversityWith consolidation, USF students are provided access to a broader array of rigorous and relevant accredited degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral research, and professional levels on all three campuses.Consolidation graphic/news/2019/the-benefits-of-earning-a-degree-from-usf.aspxUniversity NewsConsolidation/news/2019/nasa-lands-at-usf.aspxUSF students received a unique opportunity to learn about NASA, the international space station and much more. Don Thomas shared stories about becoming an astronaut and his experiences in space exploration.Rocky D. BullWed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 NASA Lands at USFUSF students received a unique opportunity to learn about NASA, the international space station and much more. Don Thomas shared stories about becoming an astronaut and his experiences in space exploration.Astronaut, Don Thomas speaks to students at the Muma College of Business./news/2019/nasa-lands-at-usf.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Engineering,Muma College of Business/news/2019/uplifting-a-community-by-improving-its-environment.aspxFor University of South Florida Professor, Christian Wells, PhD, the health and wellbeing of a community is tied directly to the health of the environment around it. It’s that belief that influences Wells’ work and has led to a productive partnership with a Tampa-area nonprofit transforming an in-need community right in USF’s backyard.Rocky D. BullTue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Uplifting a Community by Improving its EnvironmentFor University of South Florida Professor, Christian Wells, PhD, the health and wellbeing of a community is tied directly to the health of the environment around it. It’s that belief that influences Wells’ work and has led to a productive partnership with a Tampa-area nonprofit transforming an in-need community right in USF’s backyard.Harvest Hope Park/news/2019/uplifting-a-community-by-improving-its-environment.aspxResearch and InnovationDepartment of Anthropology,Harvest Hope Park,University Area Community Development Corporation/news/2019/usf-unites-scientists-and-political-leaders-to-address-tampa-bays-resiliency-to-climate-change.aspxSevere weather has caused nearly $1 billion in damages to Tampa Bay over the last five years. The staggering reality is part of an ongoing discussion on how leaders in the region can better work together to combat the effects of climate change.Rocky D. BullTue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 USF Unites Scientists and Political Leaders to Address Tampa Bay’s Resiliency to Climate ChangeSevere weather has caused nearly $1 billion in damages to Tampa Bay over the last five years. The staggering reality is part of an ongoing discussion on how leaders in the region can better work together to combat the effects of climate change.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2019/usf-unites-scientists-and-political-leaders-to-address-tampa-bays-resiliency-to-climate-change.aspxUniversity NewsUSF STEM Collaborative/news/2019/usf-college-of-the-arts-aims-to-develop-new-degree-in-animation.aspxThe University of South Florida's College of The Arts prepares to open its second state-of-the-art animation studio, as the development of a new degree track is underway.Rocky D. BullMon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 USF College of The Arts Aims to Develop New Degree in AnimationThe University of South Florida's College of The Arts prepares to open its second state-of-the-art animation studio, as the development of a new degree track is underway.Student works on ipad during animation class/news/2019/usf-college-of-the-arts-aims-to-develop-new-degree-in-animation.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of The Arts/news/2019/gut-microbiome-of-premature-babies-associated-with-stunted-growth.aspxThe more abnormal the microbiome in NICU infants, the more likely they are to experience stunted growth even at 4 years of age.Rocky D. BullMon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Gut Microbiome of Premature Babies is Associated with Stunted GrowthThe more abnormal the microbiome in NICU infants, the more likely they are to experience stunted growth even at 4 years of age.A photograph of a nurse checking on a newborn baby in NICU/news/2019/gut-microbiome-of-premature-babies-associated-with-stunted-growth.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF Health/news/2019/sandy-callahan-appointed-to-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxSandra “Sandy” Callahan has been appointed to a five-year term on the USF Board of Trustees, beginning Jan. 6, 2020. The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) announced the appointment this week during a meeting in Gainesville.Rocky D. BullThu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Sandy Callahan Appointed to USF Board of TrusteesSandra “Sandy” Callahan has been appointed to a five-year term on the USF Board of Trustees, beginning Jan. 6, 2020. The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) announced the appointment this week during a meeting in Gainesville.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2019/sandy-callahan-appointed-to-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trusteeshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/10/30/university-of-south-florida-medical-school-and-microsoft-create-first-ever-medical-school-of-innovation/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) at the University of South Florida in Tampa and Microsoft teamed up to create the first-ever Medical School of Innovation, placing the school among the most innovative for integrating technology into approaches for teaching medicine.External ArticleThu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 USF Medical School and Microsoft Create First-Ever Medical School of InnovationThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) at the University of South Florida in Tampa and Microsoft teamed up to create the first-ever Medical School of Innovation, placing the school among the most innovative for integrating technology into approaches for teaching medicine.USF MCOM researchers in front of a computerhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/10/30/university-of-south-florida-medical-school-and-microsoft-create-first-ever-medical-school-of-innovation/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine/news/2019/10-30-announcing-principles-of-community-task-force.aspxToday I am pleased to announce the members of the task force with a charge of producing USF’s Principles of Community.Rocky D. BullWed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Announcing the Principles of Community Task ForceToday I am pleased to announce the members of the task force with a charge of producing USF’s Principles of Community.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2019/10-30-announcing-principles-of-community-task-force.aspxUniversity NewsMessage from the President,President Steve Currall/engineering/news-room/t2ce-grant.aspxTurning trash into fuel could potentially be a big part of achieving energy sustainability, and a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will help researchers associated with the College of Engineering further develop a process that produces diesel and jet fuel from garbage.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Fueling Trucks and Jets with High Octane WasteTurning trash into fuel could potentially be a big part of achieving energy sustainability, and a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will help researchers associated with the College of Engineering further develop a process that produces diesel and jet fuel from garbage.USF professors John Kuhn and Babu Joseph/engineering/news-room/t2ce-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering/news/2019/usf-jabil-announce-1-million-dollar-partnership.aspxThe University of South Florida announced a $1 million partnership with Jabil to launch the USF Jabil Innovation Institute.Rocky D. BullThu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 USF and Jabil Inc. Announce $1 Million Partnership to Establish the USF Jabil Innovation InstituteThe University of South Florida announced a $1 million partnership with Jabil to launch the USF Jabil Innovation Institute.USF adminitrators announcing the Jabil/USF partnership/news/2019/usf-jabil-announce-1-million-dollar-partnership.aspxUniversity NewsJabil Inc.,President Steve Currall,USF Foundation/news/2019/usf-researcher-uses-nsf-grant-improve-safety-autonomous-vehicles.aspxAs the development of autonomous vehicles (AV) gain steam and continue to disrupt the automobile industry, an associate professor at the University of South Florida believes advanced radar may be key in improving the safety of these driverless cars.Thomas EdgemonTue, 22 Oct 2019 11:00:00 USF Researcher Uses NSF Grant to Improve Safety of Autonomous VehiclesAs the development of autonomous vehicles (AV) gain steam and continue to disrupt the automobile industry, an associate professor at the University of South Florida believes advanced radar may be key in improving the safety of these driverless cars.autonomous vehicle in parking lot/news/2019/usf-researcher-uses-nsf-grant-improve-safety-autonomous-vehicles.aspxResearch and InnovationEngineering,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2019/student-returns-to-college-after-40-years-to-finish-final-class.aspxWay Bandy’s journey toward a college degree began in 1957, in his home state of Alabama. Before he left college, he made a promise to his parents and himself that he would return one day and earn his degree. Over the next 20 years he would take courses at three universities and one junior college.External ArticleTue, 22 Oct 2019 00:29:22 Student returns to college after 40 years to finish final classWay Bandy’s journey toward a college degree began in 1957, in his home state of Alabama. Before he left college, he made a promise to his parents and himself that he would return one day and earn his degree. Over the next 20 years he would take courses at three universities and one junior college.Student returns to college after 40 years to finish final classhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2019/student-returns-to-college-after-40-years-to-finish-final-class.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,USF St. Petersburg,Undergraduate Studies/news/2019/usf-joins-national-effort-develop-more-inclusive-and-diverse-stem-faculty.aspxThe University of South Florida announced it is one of 20 universities joining a nationwide, three-year institutional change initiative to develop more inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring, retention and teaching practices.Rocky D. BullTue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 USF Joins National Effort to Develop a More Inclusive and Diverse STEM FacultyThe University of South Florida announced it is one of 20 universities joining a nationwide, three-year institutional change initiative to develop more inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring, retention and teaching practices.A researcher in the lab/news/2019/usf-joins-national-effort-develop-more-inclusive-and-diverse-stem-faculty.aspxUniversity NewsAPLUhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/nursingnews/usf-health-students-tested-in-mock-tornado-disaster/Fresh off a nasty weather weekend that saw Tropical Storm Nestor-spawned tornadoes hit neighborhoods in Tampa Bay, students from USF Health faced a similar, yet simulated threat in classrooms.External ArticleMon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 USF Health Students Tested in Mock Tornado DisasterFresh off a nasty weather weekend that saw Tropical Storm Nestor-spawned tornadoes hit neighborhoods in Tampa Bay, students from USF Health faced a similar, yet simulated threat in classrooms.Students from the USF College of Nursing during a mock disaster zone.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/nursingnews/usf-health-students-tested-in-mock-tornado-disaster/USF HealthCollege of Nursing,Simulated Training/news/2019/12-usf-faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxTwelve University of South Florida faculty members whose research has garnered national and international acclaim in fields spanning environmental sciences, business, anthropology, engineering and others will be recognized on Oct. 21 with the 2019 Outstanding Research Achievement Award.Rocky D. BullFri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 12 USF Faculty Members Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardTwelve University of South Florida faculty members whose research has garnered national and international acclaim in fields spanning environmental sciences, business, anthropology, engineering and others will be recognized on Oct. 21 with the 2019 Outstanding Research Achievement Award.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2019/12-usf-faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsOutstanding Research Achievement Award/news/2019/promoting-food-soveregnty.aspxLocally grown food holds a special meaning for Dell deChant, associate chair and master instructor in the USF Department of Religious Studies, whose life-long research has led him from studying religious culture to contemporary issues around food and community, specifically food sovereignty.Rocky D. BullWed, 16 Oct 2019 10:00:00 Turning Passion into Edible Purpose: Religious Studies Instructor Promotes Food SovereigntyLocally grown food holds a special meaning for Dell deChant, associate chair and master instructor in the USF Department of Religious Studies, whose life-long research has led him from studying religious culture to contemporary issues around food and community, specifically food sovereignty.Religious studies students learn how to grow their own food at USF's Botanical Gardens./news/2019/promoting-food-soveregnty.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Arts and Sciences,Community Service,religious studieshttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/10/15/preserving-usf-st-petersburgs-historic-homes/With all the shiny new buildings going up around campus, it can be easy to overlook the historical ones right next door. Tucked behind oak trees on 2nd Street South are two houses that are each well over 100 years old.External ArticleWed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Preserving USF St. Petersburg’s Historic HomesWith all the shiny new buildings going up around campus, it can be easy to overlook the historical ones right next door. Tucked behind oak trees on 2nd Street South are two houses that are each well over 100 years old.The C. Perry Snell House at USF St. Petersburghttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/10/15/preserving-usf-st-petersburgs-historic-homes/University NewsUSFSP/news/2019/usf-testing-human-remains-potentially-amelia-earhart.aspxUSF forensic anthropologist Erin Kimmerle is featured in a documentary produced by National Geographic about aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during an attempt to fly across the world.Rocky D. BullMon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 USF Forensic Anthropologist Testing Human Remains Believed to Potentially Belong to Amelia EarhartUSF forensic anthropologist Erin Kimmerle is featured in a documentary produced by National Geographic about aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during an attempt to fly across the world.USF researcher, Erin Kimmerle, PhD, examines bone fragments potentially belonging to Amelia Earhart/news/2019/usf-testing-human-remains-potentially-amelia-earhart.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,The Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Sciencehttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/10/10/st-petersburg-science-festival-and-marinequest-to-inspire-youth-and-engage-communitys-passion-for-science-and-art/The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest will offer thousands of people throughout Tampa Bay a chance to be inspired, engage their curiosity and get involved with science and art on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.External ArticleFri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest to Inspire Youth and Engage Community’s Passion for Science and ArtThe St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest will offer thousands of people throughout Tampa Bay a chance to be inspired, engage their curiosity and get involved with science and art on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.One of more than 150 hands-on, interactive activities that will be at the festival this year. Photo by Lia Nydes.https://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/10/10/st-petersburg-science-festival-and-marinequest-to-inspire-youth-and-engage-communitys-passion-for-science-and-art/University NewsUSFSPhttp://sar.usfsm.edu/blog/usf-sarasota-manatee-regional-chancellor-karen-holbrook-honored-at-reception/University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen A. Holbrook, PhD, was honored at a special reception Monday evening by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, the Manatee Education Foundation and the Manatee Arts Education Council for being named the national recipient of the Arts Schools Network (ASN) Higher Education Award.External ArticleFri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 USF Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen Holbrook Honored at ReceptionUniversity of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen A. Holbrook, PhD, was honored at a special reception Monday evening by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, the Manatee Education Foundation and the Manatee Arts Education Council for being named the national recipient of the Arts Schools Network (ASN) Higher Education Award.USF Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen A. Holbrook holds up the "2019-2020 Arts & Culture Guide" by the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.http://sar.usfsm.edu/blog/usf-sarasota-manatee-regional-chancellor-karen-holbrook-honored-at-reception/Honors and Awards,University NewsUSFSM/news/2019/population-shift-resulting-in-fewer-homicides.aspxThe international homicide rate has dropped 20 percent since 1990 and a new study concludes it’s likely not due to changes in domestic policies or current events.Rocky D. BullWed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Population Shift Resulting in Fewer HomicidesThe international homicide rate has dropped 20 percent since 1990 and a new study concludes it’s likely not due to changes in domestic policies or current events.A stock photograph of a crime scene/news/2019/population-shift-resulting-in-fewer-homicides.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Department of Criminologyhttps://www.marine.usf.edu/news-and-events/21-year-cariaco-ocean-time-series-ends-thats-a-wrap-fin-del-dia/Scientists in Venezuela and the United States established the CARIACO Ocean Time Series program, one of the longest running oceanographic studies in the world, in the Cariaco Basin, Venezuela, in 1995 – a year when the “Macarena” was a dance party favorite, U.S. postage stamps cost $.32, and the web browser Netscape debuted. It was a long time ago.External ArticleThu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 21-Year CARIACO Ocean Time Series EndsScientists in Venezuela and the United States established the CARIACO Ocean Time Series program, one of the longest running oceanographic studies in the world, in the Cariaco Basin, Venezuela, in 1995 – a year when the “Macarena” was a dance party favorite, U.S. postage stamps cost $.32, and the web browser Netscape debuted. It was a long time ago.A CARIACO team recovers the buoy that housed the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). Data from the ADCP revealed a daily migration of fish into and out of the anoxic waters in the morning and evening.https://www.marine.usf.edu/news-and-events/21-year-cariaco-ocean-time-series-ends-thats-a-wrap-fin-del-dia/Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science