/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:39:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxThe variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 09:01:17 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsThe variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsMyUSF,Research and Innovation/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxThe students were selected out of 52,000 applicants for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2024 11:17:39 Thirteen USF students selected for 2024 Millennium FellowshipThe students were selected out of 52,000 applicants for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.Five student photos with the Millennium Fellowship logo/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessJudy Genshaft Honors College/news/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges.aspxFour interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:18:21 USF projects selected for new research program bring the potential to solve critical challengesFour interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.Les Shaw and doctoral student Emilee Muster/news/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationMyUSF,Research and Innovation/honors/news/2024/aia-honor-awards-of-excellence-2024.aspxThe Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects has recognized the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the USF Research Park buildings with 2024 Honor Awards of Excellence in the New Work category.External ArticleTue, 11 Jun 2024 13:23:16 Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF Research Park buildings recognized with architectural awardsThe Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects has recognized the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the USF Research Park buildings with 2024 Honor Awards of Excellence in the New Work category.Collage of the Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF Research Park buildings/honors/news/2024/aia-honor-awards-of-excellence-2024.aspxHonors and AwardsJudy Genshaft Honors College,Research Park/news/2024/two-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxThe Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.Thu, 30 May 2024 18:06:06 Two USF faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.Two students walk underneath a walkway that says, Florida Inventors Hall of Fame./news/2024/two-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Florida Inventors Hall of Fame,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-receives-honorary-degree-delivers-keynote-address-at-stetson-law-commencement.aspxPresident Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.Wed, 22 May 2024 08:31:59 USF President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law CommencementPresident Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.President Rhea Law speaks at Stetson Law commencement ceremony/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-receives-honorary-degree-delivers-keynote-address-at-stetson-law-commencement.aspxHonors and AwardsPresident Rhea Law/research-innovation/news/2024/four-usf-faculty-among-150th-anniversary-class-of-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxContributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.External ArticleThu, 18 Apr 2024 10:33:55 Four USF faculty members elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceContributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.2023 AAAS Fellows/research-innovation/news/2024/four-usf-faculty-among-150th-anniversary-class-of-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and AwardsResearch and Innovation/education/blog/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxU.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The USF exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.External ArticleTue, 05 Mar 2024 11:33:15 USF student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps following response to mass shootingU.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The USF exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.Military members stand for U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa/education/blog/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-recognized-with-excellence-in-innovation-awards.aspxThree University of South Florida professors who have developed new technologies for stroke identification, blood flow monitoring and neural implants have been named recipients of the university’s Excellence in Innovation Awards.External ArticleFri, 16 Feb 2024 09:26:59 USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation AwardsThree University of South Florida professors who have developed new technologies for stroke identification, blood flow monitoring and neural implants have been named recipients of the university’s Excellence in Innovation Awards.Stephen Saddow, ASHWIN PARTHASARATHY, Scott Burgin/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-recognized-with-excellence-in-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsMyUSF,Research and Innovation/world/about/news/2024-fulbright-top-producer.aspxWith eight faculty and administrators selected for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2023-24 academic year, USF tied for No. 6 nationally. This is the eighth time in the past nine years USF has earned the prestigious top-producer designation.External ArticleTue, 13 Feb 2024 13:50:00 USF remains a top producer of Fulbright ScholarsWith eight faculty and administrators selected for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2023-24 academic year, USF tied for No. 6 nationally. This is the eighth time in the past nine years USF has earned the prestigious top-producer designation.USF logo and Fulbright Top Producer graphic/world/about/news/2024-fulbright-top-producer.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsFulbright Scholars,MyUSF,USF World/research-innovation/news/2023/two-usf-faculty-receive-honors-from-nai.aspxTwo University of South Florida faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleFri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 Two USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of InventorsTwo University of South Florida faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors.Mark J. Jaroszesk and Niketa A. Patel/research-innovation/news/2023/two-usf-faculty-receive-honors-from-nai.aspxHonors and AwardsNational Academy of Inventors,Research/innovative-education/news/2023/usf-in-ed-wins-emmys.aspxSix USF employees took home one of the biggest awards in video production at the 2023 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards. The InEd Studios team won Best Director and Best Magazine Program for its Portraits in Patriotism video series. External ArticleTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF Innovative Education wins Emmy Awards for Portraits in Patriotism seriesSix USF employees took home one of the biggest awards in video production at the 2023 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards. The InEd Studios team won Best Director and Best Magazine Program for its Portraits in Patriotism video series. Group stands holding Emmy statues/innovative-education/news/2023/usf-in-ed-wins-emmys.aspxHonors and AwardsInnovative Education/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-global-learning.aspxUSF was honored with the 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning. The national award recognizes USF for innovative and impactful global learning, research and engagement efforts.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF earns national recognition for commitment to global learningUSF was honored with the 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning. The national award recognizes USF for innovative and impactful global learning, research and engagement efforts.Group in classroom participates in virtual learning/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-global-learning.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsAPLU,Althea Johnson,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/first-planner-in-residence-class-to-receive-award-for-collaboration-with-st-pete-innovation-district.aspxAn innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association.External ArticleWed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 First planner-in-residence class to receive award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation DistrictAn innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association.Students stand with their teacher on the lawn at USFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/first-planner-in-residence-class-to-receive-award-for-collaboration-with-st-pete-innovation-district.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg campus/research-innovation/news/2023/2023-outstanding-faculty-research-awards.aspxFrom improving water quality to advancing mental health care, to pursuing new treatments for Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease, 22 USF faculty members are being recognized next month with Faculty Outstanding Research Acheivement Awards.External ArticleMon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Twenty-two USF faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsFrom improving water quality to advancing mental health care, to pursuing new treatments for Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease, 22 USF faculty members are being recognized next month with Faculty Outstanding Research Acheivement Awards.Graphic with images that contain headshots of 22 award recipients/research-innovation/news/2023/2023-outstanding-faculty-research-awards.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationMyUSF,Research and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2023/asem-faculty-elected.aspxThe Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEM-FL) recognizes the work of individuals in Florida who have made significant societal impact in science, engineering and medicine.External ArticleThu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Four USF faculty elected to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of FloridaThe Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEM-FL) recognizes the work of individuals in Florida who have made significant societal impact in science, engineering and medicine.A collage of portraits of professors Norma Alcantar, Robert Bishop, Subhra Mohapatra and Robert Weisberg./research-innovation/news/2023/asem-faculty-elected.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationMyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/professor-receives-prestigious-congressional-fellowship.aspxPsychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the American Psychological Association’s Springfield Policy Congressional Fellowship, allowing her the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill for a year, utilizing her expertise in service of public policy.External ArticleFri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Psychology professor receives prestigious congressional fellowship to work on Capitol HillPsychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the American Psychological Association’s Springfield Policy Congressional Fellowship, allowing her the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill for a year, utilizing her expertise in service of public policy.USF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chennevillehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/professor-receives-prestigious-congressional-fellowship.aspxHonors and AwardsSt. Petersburghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/sam-bell-founder-of-the-coph-posthumously-awarded-usfs-distinguished-citizen-award/Samuel Bell passed away Mar. 14 at the age of 83. The former legislator in the Florida House of Representatives and founder of the USF College of Public Health was posthumously honored for his tireless support of USF and the people of Florida.External ArticleMon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 Sam Bell, founder of the College of Public Health, posthumously awarded USF’s Distinguished Citizen AwardSamuel Bell passed away Mar. 14 at the age of 83. The former legislator in the Florida House of Representatives and founder of the USF College of Public Health was posthumously honored for his tireless support of USF and the people of Florida.Sam Bell and Betty Castorhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/sam-bell-founder-of-the-coph-posthumously-awarded-usfs-distinguished-citizen-award/Honors and AwardsCollege of Public Health/research-innovation/news/2023/five-usf-faculty-senior-members-nai.aspxNAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought real impact on the welfare of society. They also have growing success in patents, licensing and commercialization, while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.External ArticleWed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 Five USF faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of InventorsNAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought real impact on the welfare of society. They also have growing success in patents, licensing and commercialization, while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.Photo collage of NAI Senior Members/research-innovation/news/2023/five-usf-faculty-senior-members-nai.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded the University of South Florida a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careersThe National Science Foundation has awarded the University of South Florida a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.graphic that demonstrates cybersecurity/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-careers.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,National Science Foundation/news/2023/six-usf-faculty-members-earn-national-recognition-for-research-achievements.aspxThe faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at USF to 95.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 Six USF faculty members earn national recognition for research achievementsThe faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at USF to 95.Graphic includes headshots of six individual AAAS Fellows/news/2023/six-usf-faculty-members-earn-national-recognition-for-research-achievements.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-recognized-excellence-innovation-awards.aspxWith the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of USF’s top innovators.External ArticleWed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation AwardsWith the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of USF’s top innovators.Portraits of Manish Agrawal and George Spirou/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-recognized-excellence-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Engineering,Excellence in Innovation,Muma College of Business,MyUSFhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/12/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/USF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.External ArticleFri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF Health earns national recognition for 3D-printed nasal swab used in pandemicUSF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.Researcher shows 3D printed nasal swabhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/12/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/Honors and AwardsCOVID-19,MyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/research-innovation/news/2022/two-usf-faculty-2022-fellows-nai.aspxDr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas are recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in the diagnosis and treatment of challenging diseases.External ArticleThu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Two USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of InventorsDr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas are recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in the diagnosis and treatment of challenging diseases.Dr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas/research-innovation/news/2022/two-usf-faculty-2022-fellows-nai.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,National Academy of Inventors,Research and Innovationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usfs-women-leadership-philanthropy-honors-judy-genshaft-donna-petersenUSF President Emerita and Professor Judy Genshaft was honored with WLP's Lifetime Achievement Award and Donna Petersen, USF’s chief health officer and dean of the College of Public Health, received WLP’s Community Leadership Award, which is for visionary leaders doing extraordinary things to make the Tampa Bay region a better place for women to live and work.External ArticleMon, 10 Oct 2022 08:00:00 USF’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy honors Judy Genshaft, Donna PetersenUSF President Emerita and Professor Judy Genshaft was honored with WLP's Lifetime Achievement Award and Donna Petersen, USF’s chief health officer and dean of the College of Public Health, received WLP’s Community Leadership Award, which is for visionary leaders doing extraordinary things to make the Tampa Bay region a better place for women to live and work.Rhea Law and Judy Genshafthttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usfs-women-leadership-philanthropy-honors-judy-genshaft-donna-petersenHonors and AwardsDonna Petersen,President Judy Genshaft/research-innovation/news/2022/outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxImpressive discoveries and advancements include the development of novel COVID-19 therapeutics, NASA funding to improve human spaceflight conditions and new defenses for wireless network security systems.External ArticleFri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Twenty-six USF faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsImpressive discoveries and advancements include the development of novel COVID-19 therapeutics, NASA funding to improve human spaceflight conditions and new defenses for wireless network security systems.Photo collage of award winners/research-innovation/news/2022/outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,University NewsMyUSF,Research/news/2022/3d-technology-used-to-explore-an-ancient-greek-city.aspxThanks to the interdisciplinary work of a team of USF scientists, the ancient Greek city of Heloros, in Sicily, is now being studied with the most advanced digital technologies. The team identified additional structural details of the city, which dates to the eighth century B.C., and is now able to reveal a fuller picture of its layout.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 USF researchers use 3D technology to explore an ancient Greek city in SicilyThanks to the interdisciplinary work of a team of USF scientists, the ancient Greek city of Heloros, in Sicily, is now being studied with the most advanced digital technologies. The team identified additional structural details of the city, which dates to the eighth century B.C., and is now able to reveal a fuller picture of its layout.Drone photo of the IDEx team at work in the area of the Sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine./news/2022/3d-technology-used-to-explore-an-ancient-greek-city.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of History,Institute for Digital Exploration,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxUniversity of South Florida aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman FoundationUniversity of South Florida aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.Rio Tate/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Office of Veteran Success/ons/recipients/persad.aspxVaidehi Persad is one of just 20 students nationwide selected as Key into Public Service Scholars by the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society.External ArticleTue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 USF student named 2022 Key Into Public Service ScholarVaidehi Persad is one of just 20 students nationwide selected as Key into Public Service Scholars by the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society.Vaidehi Persad/ons/recipients/persad.aspxHonors and AwardsJudy Genshaft Honors College,Phi Beta Kappa/news/2022/celebrating-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-across-one-usf.aspxSeveral events this spring are highlighting the impact and accomplishments of students, faculty, staff and community partners as a reflection of USF’s core commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion across One USFSeveral events this spring are highlighting the impact and accomplishments of students, faculty, staff and community partners as a reflection of USF’s core commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.(L-R) President Rhea Law, Denise Davis-Cotton, director of the Florida Center for PAInT (Partnership for Arts-Integrated Teaching) and Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, interim vice president of institutional equity and senior advisor to the president and provost for diversity and inclusion/news/2022/celebrating-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-across-one-usf.aspxHonors and AwardsMyUSF,Office of Diversity Inclusion and Equal Opportunity/research-innovation/news/2022/cas-professor-jay-hopler-2022-guggenheim-fellow.aspxAward-winning poet Jay Hopler is only the third USF researcher ever to receive this highly prestigious award.External ArticleThu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 English Professor Jay Hopler named 2022 Guggenheim FellowAward-winning poet Jay Hopler is only the third USF researcher ever to receive this highly prestigious award.Jay Hopler/research-innovation/news/2022/cas-professor-jay-hopler-2022-guggenheim-fellow.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxThe University of South Florida (USF) was selected to host a chapter of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.External ArticleFri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF selected to host first Florida chapter of Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Schools ProgramThe University of South Florida (USF) was selected to host a chapter of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.group gathers at wipe board/education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessCollege of Education/news/2022/usf-breaks-record-with-100-acceptance-rate-of-goldwater-scholar-nominations.aspxThree USF students have been named Goldwater Scholars – tying a decade-old record for the most students named in a single year.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 USF breaks record with 100% acceptance rate of Goldwater Scholar nominationsThree USF students have been named Goldwater Scholars – tying a decade-old record for the most students named in a single year.Graphic with photos of Alexandria Brady-Miné, Caitlyn Coleman and Cole Gibson /news/2022/usf-breaks-record-with-100-acceptance-rate-of-goldwater-scholar-nominations.aspxHonors and AwardsJudy Genshaft Honors College/education/blog/2022/research-team-receives-grant-launch-oral-history-project-civics-education-government.aspxThe University of South Florida (USF) College of Education was awarded a $1 million grant by the Florida Department of Education to develop a new series of oral history resources that will be used by educators, school districts and the public as part of Florida’s revised civics education curriculum.External ArticleTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 USF research team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of governmentThe University of South Florida (USF) College of Education was awarded a $1 million grant by the Florida Department of Education to develop a new series of oral history resources that will be used by educators, school districts and the public as part of Florida’s revised civics education curriculum.map of florida/education/blog/2022/research-team-receives-grant-launch-oral-history-project-civics-education-government.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,Florida Department of Education/news/2022/usf-ranks-in-the-top-10-for-fulbright-scholars.aspxAccording to the U.S. Department of State, the University of South Florida is tied for seventh nationally for the number of Fulbright scholars for the 2021-2022 period.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 USF ranks in the top 10 for Fulbright scholarsAccording to the U.S. Department of State, the University of South Florida is tied for seventh nationally for the number of Fulbright scholars for the 2021-2022 period.Graphic that says, "Fulbright student and scholar program, Top Producer"/news/2022/usf-ranks-in-the-top-10-for-fulbright-scholars.aspxHonors and AwardsFulbright Scholars,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2022/usf-faculty-elected-senior-members-nai.aspxThe newly elected faculty members have devoted their careers to inventing high-tech tools for a myriad of applications and blazing a trail for the next generation of innovators. Their work spans a range of research areas, including robotics, molecular microbiology and neuroscience.External ArticleFri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 USF leads the nation with six faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of InventorsThe newly elected faculty members have devoted their careers to inventing high-tech tools for a myriad of applications and blazing a trail for the next generation of innovators. Their work spans a range of research areas, including robotics, molecular microbiology and neuroscience.Collage of six headshots around the National Academy of Inventors logo, entitled Senior Members 2022 /research-innovation/news/2022/usf-faculty-elected-senior-members-nai.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationMyUSF,National Academy of Inventors,Research/research-innovation/news/2022/aaas-10-usf-faculty-members-fellows-honors.aspxThe American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named 10 University of South Florida researchers as new Fellows, including a College of Education associate professor who will become the university’s first Black faculty member to receive one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.External ArticleWed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Ten USF faculty members receive national recognition as AAAS Fellows for academic researchThe American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named 10 University of South Florida researchers as new Fellows, including a College of Education associate professor who will become the university’s first Black faculty member to receive one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.Photo of ten researchers/research-innovation/news/2022/aaas-10-usf-faculty-members-fellows-honors.aspxHonors and AwardsMyUSF,Research/research-innovation/news/2022/six-usf-faculty-members-excellence-in-innovation-awards.aspxResearchers from the USF College of Engineering and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine are recognized for their innovations that range from artificial intelligence that can detect and predict suicidality, to encrypting and protecting sensitive information from cloud servers, to disinfecting and recharging masks for safe multiple use.External ArticleMon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Six USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation AwardsResearchers from the USF College of Engineering and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine are recognized for their innovations that range from artificial intelligence that can detect and predict suicidality, to encrypting and protecting sensitive information from cloud servers, to disinfecting and recharging masks for safe multiple use.Sarah Zhong stands with students in her research lab/research-innovation/news/2022/six-usf-faculty-members-excellence-in-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Research,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2021/usf-wins-prestigious-award-for-innovation-excellence-in-response-to-covid-19.aspxThroughout the pandemic, USF Information Technology rapidly deployed new solutions that aided in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and created applications within weeks that provided financial, academic and emotional support to students. It was a tremendous lift that kept students on track in their studies – all made possible by IT’s pre-COVID technical strategy.Rocky D. BullFri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF wins prestigious award for innovative excellence in response to COVID-19Throughout the pandemic, USF Information Technology rapidly deployed new solutions that aided in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and created applications within weeks that provided financial, academic and emotional support to students. It was a tremendous lift that kept students on track in their studies – all made possible by IT’s pre-COVID technical strategy.Student holds phone with the USF symptom tracker on screen/news/2021/usf-wins-prestigious-award-for-innovation-excellence-in-response-to-covid-19.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationMyUSF,USF Information Technology/research-innovation/news/2021/nai-fellows-2021.aspxThree University of South Florida faculty members whose inventions in engineering, molecular medicine and chemistry are shaping drug discovery, environmental sustainability and modern dental care have been selected as new National Academy of Inventors Fellows.External ArticleTue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Three USF faculty members selected as new National Academy of Inventors FellowsThree University of South Florida faculty members whose inventions in engineering, molecular medicine and chemistry are shaping drug discovery, environmental sustainability and modern dental care have been selected as new National Academy of Inventors Fellows.Portraits of Norma Alcantar, Sumita Mitra and Subhra Mohapatra, the 3 USF faculty members who have been selected as new National Academy of Inventors Fellows/research-innovation/news/2021/nai-fellows-2021.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,University NewsNational Academy of Inventors/news/2021/undergraduate-student-becomes-usfs-first-rhodes-scholarship-finalist.aspxAlexander Mercier is the first USF student to emerge from the rigorous evaluation process that leads to the identification of finalists. His selection reflects the breadth of qualities the Rhodes selection committee seeks in candidates -- outstanding intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.Rocky D. BullWed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Undergraduate student becomes USF’s first Rhodes Scholarship finalistAlexander Mercier is the first USF student to emerge from the rigorous evaluation process that leads to the identification of finalists. His selection reflects the breadth of qualities the Rhodes selection committee seeks in candidates -- outstanding intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.Alexander Mercier in a suit in front of the MLK fountain on the USF Tampa campus./news/2021/undergraduate-student-becomes-usfs-first-rhodes-scholarship-finalist.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsMyUSF,Student Success/news/2021/physicists-selected-as-finalists-for-nobel-prize-of-supercomputing.aspxA team of computational physicists and computer scientists led by researchers from the University of South Florida has reached a new milestone in supercomputing and was selected as a finalist for the field’s most prestigious award.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF physicists selected as finalists for the ‘Nobel Prize of supercomputing’A team of computational physicists and computer scientists led by researchers from the University of South Florida has reached a new milestone in supercomputing and was selected as a finalist for the field’s most prestigious award.Atomically resolved structure of shock-compressed billion-atom diamond sample displays the complex mechanism of inelastic deformations at extreme pressures and temperature. Credit: J. Willman, Materials Simulation Lab, Oleynik Group/news/2021/physicists-selected-as-finalists-for-nobel-prize-of-supercomputing.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Physics,MyUSF/news/2021/president-rhea-law-honored-for-business-leadership-by-florida-council-of-100.aspxRhea Law, interim president of the University of South Florida, was honored with the Governor’s Business Leader of the Year Award at the Fall Meeting of the Florida Council of 100.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF President Rhea Law honored for business leadership by the Florida Council of 100Rhea Law, interim president of the University of South Florida, was honored with the Governor’s Business Leader of the Year Award at the Fall Meeting of the Florida Council of 100.President Law (left) receiving the Business Leader of the Year Award from several Florida legislators./news/2021/president-rhea-law-honored-for-business-leadership-by-florida-council-of-100.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsMyUSF/research-innovation/news/2021/usf-medical-technology-startup-spkl-wins-coveted-cade-prize.aspxNew technology created by a USF College of Engineering team to precisely measure blood flow in the body’s tissues — allowing for more accurate medical assessments of strokes, brain injuries and a wide range of diseases — has won the Cade Prize for Innovation, one of the Florida’s top awards for invention.External ArticleMon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF Medical Technology Startup SPKL Wins Coveted Cade Prize I USF NewsNew technology created by a USF College of Engineering team to precisely measure blood flow in the body’s tissues — allowing for more accurate medical assessments of strokes, brain injuries and a wide range of diseases — has won the Cade Prize for Innovation, one of the Florida’s top awards for invention.Assistant Professor Ashwin Parthasarathy and PhD student Arindam Biswas/research-innovation/news/2021/usf-medical-technology-startup-spkl-wins-coveted-cade-prize.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Research/research-innovation/news/2021/faculty-outstanding-research-achievement-awards-22.aspxThe pandemic could not divert USF’s top faculty researchers from making big discoveries that shape our understanding of the past, present and future.External ArticleMon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 22 USF Faculty Members Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievements AwardsThe pandemic could not divert USF’s top faculty researchers from making big discoveries that shape our understanding of the past, present and future.Outstanding achievement awards/research-innovation/news/2021/faculty-outstanding-research-achievement-awards-22.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationMyUSF,Research/news/2021/student-veteran-earns-national-recognition-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxUniversity of South Florida psychology student and U.S. Army veteran Josh “JB” Burnes is being honored with a 2021 Tillman Scholarship awarded by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Burnes is among a prestigious group of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses to earn this recognition. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.Rocky D. BullTue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF student veteran earns national recognition from the Pat Tillman FoundationUniversity of South Florida psychology student and U.S. Army veteran Josh “JB” Burnes is being honored with a 2021 Tillman Scholarship awarded by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Burnes is among a prestigious group of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses to earn this recognition. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.A photograph of U.S. Army veteran and USF student Josh Burnes while he was in the Army/news/2021/student-veteran-earns-national-recognition-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsMyUSF,Office of Veteran Success,Tillman Scholar/honors/pbk-scholarship.aspxTwo Judy Genshaft Honors College students — Sarah Glaser and Samuel Rechek — are two of just 20 students nationwide selected as Key into Public Service Scholars by The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society.External ArticleThu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Two USF honors students named 2021 Key into Public Service ScholarsTwo Judy Genshaft Honors College students — Sarah Glaser and Samuel Rechek — are two of just 20 students nationwide selected as Key into Public Service Scholars by The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society.Two Judy Genshaft Honors College students, Sarah Glaser (right) and Samuel Rechek (left)./honors/pbk-scholarship.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsPhi Beta Kappa,President Judy Genshafthttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/05/sonny-holtzman-selected-as-the-2021-florida-transportation-hall-of-fame-inductee/Sylvan (Sonny) Holtzman, a powerhouse with more than 60 years of service as a lawyer and public servant, has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee by the Center for Urban Transportation Research.External ArticleThu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 Sonny Holtzman inducted into the 2021 Florida Transportation Hall of FameSylvan (Sonny) Holtzman, a powerhouse with more than 60 years of service as a lawyer and public servant, has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee by the Center for Urban Transportation Research.Sonny Holtzmanhttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/05/sonny-holtzman-selected-as-the-2021-florida-transportation-hall-of-fame-inductee/Honors and AwardsCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineeringhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/dean-donna-petersen-receives-presidents-fellow-medallion-recognizing-meritorious-service/USF President Steven Currall honored USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen with the President’s Fellow Medallion at the Spring 2021 in-person commencement ceremony. It is the first time in Currall’s administration that the medallion, given at the president’s discretion, has been awarded.External ArticleWed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 Dean Donna Petersen receives President’s Fellow Medallion recognizing meritorious serviceUSF President Steven Currall honored USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen with the President’s Fellow Medallion at the Spring 2021 in-person commencement ceremony. It is the first time in Currall’s administration that the medallion, given at the president’s discretion, has been awarded.Dean Donna Petersen receives President’s Fellow Medallion recognizing meritorious servicehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/dean-donna-petersen-receives-presidents-fellow-medallion-recognizing-meritorious-service/Honors and AwardsCOVID-19,Coronavirus/research-innovation/news/2021/norma-alcantar-fihf.aspxUSF Professor Norma Alcantar—who engineered an ancient practice of cleaning water with cactus mucilage to create modern technologies—is among seven new inductees to the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame announced today.External ArticleThu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF Engineering Professor Norma Alcantar to be inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of FameUSF Professor Norma Alcantar—who engineered an ancient practice of cleaning water with cactus mucilage to create modern technologies—is among seven new inductees to the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame announced today.USF Professor Norma Alcantar/research-innovation/news/2021/norma-alcantar-fihf.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Florida Inventors Hall of Fame,MyUSF