CAS Chronicles Feed/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usTue, 16 Sep 2025 15:12:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Forbes: Is It Time For A New Hurricane Scale? A 51ÔÚÏß Expert Thinks Sohttps://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2025/09/13/is-it-time-for-a-new-hurricane-scale-a-florida-expert-thinks-so/External ArticleSat, 13 Sep 2025 00:29:40 Forbes: Is It Time For A New Hurricane Scale? A 51ÔÚÏß Expert Thinks Sotablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2025/09/13/is-it-time-for-a-new-hurricane-scale-a-florida-expert-thinks-so/CAS in the NewsFox 13: Charlie Kirk's death highlights rise in political violence: 'It's affecting Americans'https://www.fox13news.com/news/charlie-kirk-death-data-shows-rise-political-violenceExternal ArticleThu, 11 Sep 2025 14:00:24 Fox 13: Charlie Kirk's death highlights rise in political violence: 'It's affecting Americans'tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.fox13news.com/news/charlie-kirk-death-data-shows-rise-political-violenceCAS in the NewsAxios: Why a USF researcher says hurricane categories need an overhaulhttps://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/09/11/usf-researcher-hurricane-categories-saffir-simpson-overhaulExternal ArticleThu, 11 Sep 2025 10:16:37 Axios: Why a USF researcher says hurricane categories need an overhaultablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/09/11/usf-researcher-hurricane-categories-saffir-simpson-overhaulCAS in the NewsUSF Alum Yarah Elshaer Receives Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Bosnia and Herzegovina/ons/news/2025/usf-alum-yarah-elshaer-receives-fulbright-grant-to-teach-english-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.aspxUSF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.External ArticleThu, 11 Sep 2025 00:54:19 USF Alum Yarah Elshaer Receives Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Bosnia and HerzegovinaUSF alum Yarah Elshaer has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Guided by her passion for using education to uplift communities and strengthen national identity, she continues to pursue ambitious goals that create lasting impact.USF alum Yarah Elshaer/ons/news/2025/usf-alum-yarah-elshaer-receives-fulbright-grant-to-teach-english-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina.aspxAccomplishments,AlumniWESH NBC: Lawmakers redrawing congressional mapshttps://mms.tveyes.com/transcript.asp?StationID=7455%26DateTime=9%2f10%2f2025+6%3a37%3a43+AM%26PlayClip=trueExternal ArticleWed, 10 Sep 2025 10:27:07 WESH NBC: Lawmakers redrawing congressional mapstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://mms.tveyes.com/transcript.asp?StationID=7455%26DateTime=9%2f10%2f2025+6%3a37%3a43+AM%26PlayClip=trueCAS in the NewsUSF Achieves Record Cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium Fellows/ons/news/2025/usf-achieves-record-cohort-of-15-united-nations-millennium-fellows.aspxThe 51ÔÚÏß reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.External ArticleWed, 10 Sep 2025 09:06:29 USF Achieves Record Cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium FellowsThe 51ÔÚÏß reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.Millenium Fellowship banner/ons/news/2025/usf-achieves-record-cohort-of-15-united-nations-millennium-fellows.aspxAccomplishmentsPopular Science: A chameleon’s ‘ballistic tongue’ may inspire blood clot-clearing robotshttps://www.popsci.com/environment/chameleon-tongue-biology-robot/External ArticleTue, 09 Sep 2025 08:44:54 Popular Science: A chameleon’s ‘ballistic tongue’ may inspire blood clot-clearing robotstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.popsci.com/environment/chameleon-tongue-biology-robot/CAS in the NewsHow the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughs/news/2025/how-the-high-speed-tongues-of-salamanders-and-chameleons-are-helping-usf-unlock-engineering-breakthroughs.aspxWhile studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.External ArticleMon, 08 Sep 2025 13:33:16 How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughsWhile studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.Salamander grabbing a bug precisely and quickly with its tongue/news/2025/how-the-high-speed-tongues-of-salamanders-and-chameleons-are-helping-usf-unlock-engineering-breakthroughs.aspxResearchSpectrum News 9: USF researchers discover historians got it wronghttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/09/08/italy-sicility-discovery-horses-usf-university-floridaExternal ArticleMon, 08 Sep 2025 10:23:23 Spectrum News 9: USF researchers discover historians got it wrongtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/09/08/italy-sicility-discovery-horses-usf-university-floridaCAS in the NewsNPR: One professor spread the word about 51ÔÚÏß's declining oyster population through songhttps://www.npr.org/2025/09/07/nx-s1-5529342/one-professor-spread-the-word-about-floridas-declining-oyster-population-through-songExternal ArticleSun, 07 Sep 2025 11:04:24 NPR: One professor spread the word about 51ÔÚÏß's declining oyster population through songtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.npr.org/2025/09/07/nx-s1-5529342/one-professor-spread-the-word-about-floridas-declining-oyster-population-through-songCAS in the NewsFox 13: Rethinking the storm: New hurricane scale could better warn communitieshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/rethinking-storm-new-hurricane-scale-could-better-warn-communitiesExternal ArticleSat, 06 Sep 2025 11:02:59 Fox 13: Rethinking the storm: New hurricane scale could better warn communitiestablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.fox13news.com/news/rethinking-storm-new-hurricane-scale-could-better-warn-communitiesCAS in the NewsSpectrum News 9: USF professor educates about immigration policies through 'Im/migrant Lives' podcasthttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/09/04/immigration-podcast-External ArticleSat, 06 Sep 2025 10:15:06 Spectrum News 9: USF professor educates about immigration policies through 'Im/migrant Lives' podcasttablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/09/04/immigration-podcast-CAS in the NewsHow USF researchers are leading the fight against MRSA/news/2025/how-usf-researchers-are-leading-the-fight-against-mrsa.aspxWith new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF’s CREATE Award, USF researchers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in 51ÔÚÏß and beyond.External ArticleThu, 04 Sep 2025 09:19:01 How USF researchers are leading the fight against MRSAWith new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF’s CREATE Award, USF researchers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in 51ÔÚÏß and beyond.Shaw examining MRSA on a petri dish in his new undergraduate antimicrobial resistance lab/news/2025/how-usf-researchers-are-leading-the-fight-against-mrsa.aspxResearchLocal 6 WPSD: Environment-conscious careers on the risehttps://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=bd3030d8-8f81-4d03-ad54-f3a2b2de1134External ArticleWed, 03 Sep 2025 10:16:48 Local 6 WPSD: Environment-conscious careers on the risetablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=bd3030d8-8f81-4d03-ad54-f3a2b2de1134CAS in the NewsFox 13: USF To Build New STEM Lab in Sarasotahttps://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=fc5300ae-346f-400a-b9a5-74657195dcb4External ArticleWed, 03 Sep 2025 10:12:35 Fox 13: USF To Build New STEM Lab in Sarasotatablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=fc5300ae-346f-400a-b9a5-74657195dcb4CAS in the NewsTampa Bay Times: Is our hurricane rating system outdated? A USF researcher suggests a changehttps://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2025/09/02/hurricane-forecast-usf-university-south-florida-saffir-simpson/External ArticleTue, 02 Sep 2025 10:58:20 Tampa Bay Times: Is our hurricane rating system outdated? A USF researcher suggests a changetablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2025/09/02/hurricane-forecast-usf-university-south-florida-saffir-simpson/CAS in the NewsThe Weather Channel: Scientists Want More Comprehensive Hurricane Scalehttps://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=aa485ff5-2818-4887-9d94-125cc7f1a1ecExternal ArticleMon, 01 Sep 2025 10:14:33 The Weather Channel: Scientists Want More Comprehensive Hurricane Scaletablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=aa485ff5-2818-4887-9d94-125cc7f1a1ecCAS in the NewsFort Worth Star-Telegram: Six Texas children died in hot cars this summer, state sayshttps://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article311895818.htmlExternal ArticleFri, 29 Aug 2025 00:28:25 Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Six Texas children died in hot cars this summer, state saystablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article311895818.htmlCAS in the NewsCampus Reform: 13 Taylor Swift courses analyze Travis Kelce romance, sell merchandise, study 'evolving life lessons'https://www.campusreform.org/article/13-taylor-swift-courses-analyze-travis-kelce-romance-sell-merchandise-study-evolving-life-lessons-/28529External ArticleThu, 28 Aug 2025 10:59:35 Campus Reform: 13 Taylor Swift courses analyze Travis Kelce romance, sell merchandise, study 'evolving life lessons'tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.campusreform.org/article/13-taylor-swift-courses-analyze-travis-kelce-romance-sell-merchandise-study-evolving-life-lessons-/28529CAS in the NewsIn the Parkinson Lab at USF, saving 51ÔÚÏß's Coral Reef is a top priority/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/saving-florida-coral-reef.aspxJohn Parkinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has long advocated for the need to test and implement new approaches to retain ecosystem function among coral reefs and prevent species loss.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:31:45 In the Parkinson Lab at USF, saving 51ÔÚÏß's Coral Reef is a top priorityJohn Parkinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has long advocated for the need to test and implement new approaches to retain ecosystem function among coral reefs and prevent species loss.Parkinson Lab/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/saving-florida-coral-reef.aspxResearchUSF will host free, multinational film festival/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-will-host-free-film-festival.aspxThe Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico during a month-long film festival coming to USF.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:08:58 USF will host free, multinational film festivalThe Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico during a month-long film festival coming to USF.Boca Chica/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-will-host-free-film-festival.aspxEventsLive Science: 'Now is the time': Hurricane category 6 could be introduced under new storm severity scalehttps://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/hurricanes/now-is-the-time-hurricane-category-6-could-be-introduced-under-new-storm-severity-scaleExternal ArticleThu, 28 Aug 2025 00:30:16 Live Science: 'Now is the time': Hurricane category 6 could be introduced under new storm severity scaletablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/hurricanes/now-is-the-time-hurricane-category-6-could-be-introduced-under-new-storm-severity-scaleCAS in the NewsAround the world in one summer: CAS students reflect on new skills and connections gained abroad/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/around-world-in-one-summer-cas-students-reflect-on-new-skills-and-connections-gained-abroad.aspxFrom Curaçao to Kyoto, students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences spent the summer expanding their horizons through immersive study abroad programs that blended academic learning with cultural exploration.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:06:30 Around the world in one summer: CAS students reflect on new skills and connections gained abroadFrom Curaçao to Kyoto, students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences spent the summer expanding their horizons through immersive study abroad programs that blended academic learning with cultural exploration.Students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences traveled the world this summer, gaining global experience through immersive study abroad programs./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/around-world-in-one-summer-cas-students-reflect-on-new-skills-and-connections-gained-abroad.aspxCommunity Engagement,Featured,ResearchExpanding excellence: 31 new faculty members join the College of Arts and Sciences/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/expanding-excellence-31-new-faculty-members-join-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxThe USF College of Arts and Sciences welcomes 31 new faculty members with a unique breadth of research and expertise in highly evolving specializations, reflecting the college’s continued commitment to comprehensive excellence.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:55:25 Expanding excellence: 31 new faculty members join the College of Arts and SciencesThe USF College of Arts and Sciences welcomes 31 new faculty members with a unique breadth of research and expertise in highly evolving specializations, reflecting the college’s continued commitment to comprehensive excellence.The USF College of Arts and Sciences welcomes 31 new faculty members this fall semester. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/expanding-excellence-31-new-faculty-members-join-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAccomplishments,Featured,ResearchCAS alumna’s experiences fuel passion for mentorship/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/cas-alumnas-experiences-fuel-passion-for-mentorship.aspxGabriella Boykin, a first-generation college student and recent graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences, is dedicated to working with students and supporting their academic journeys.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:34:09 CAS alumna’s experiences fuel passion for mentorshipGabriella Boykin, a first-generation college student and recent graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences, is dedicated to working with students and supporting their academic journeys.Boykin graduated with her undergraduate degree in communication in August and is returning this fall to begin her master’s degree in counselor education. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/cas-alumnas-experiences-fuel-passion-for-mentorship.aspxAlumniMist netting for malaria: professor uses birds to track transmission/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/mist-netting-for-malaria-professor-uses-birds-to-track-transmission.aspxDiego Santiago-Alarcon, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and expert in disease ecology, studies patterns in the mosquito-borne pathogens carried by birds that can be used to understand changes in parasite transmission due to human activities.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:17:04 Mist netting for malaria: professor uses birds to track transmissionDiego Santiago-Alarcon, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and expert in disease ecology, studies patterns in the mosquito-borne pathogens carried by birds that can be used to understand changes in parasite transmission due to human activities.Santiago-Alarcon and his team set up mist nets in the USF Forest Preserve so that they can test and track the birds and their parasites. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/mist-netting-for-malaria-professor-uses-birds-to-track-transmission.aspxResearchThe Guardian: When science meets music: 51ÔÚÏß’s oyster decline is being told through jazzhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/27/florida-oyster-decline-jazzExternal ArticleWed, 27 Aug 2025 09:12:16 The Guardian: When science meets music: 51ÔÚÏß’s oyster decline is being told through jazztablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/27/florida-oyster-decline-jazzCAS in the NewsBloomberg: Invasive Beasts of the 51ÔÚÏß Wildhttps://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-florida-invasive-iguanas-pythons/External ArticleTue, 26 Aug 2025 21:33:48 Bloomberg: Invasive Beasts of the 51ÔÚÏß Wildtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-florida-invasive-iguanas-pythons/CAS in the NewsPhys.org: Wind isn't the only threat: Scientists urge shift to more informed hurricane scalehttps://phys.org/news/2025-08-isnt-threat-scientists-urge-shift.htmlExternal ArticleTue, 26 Aug 2025 09:10:31 Phys.org: Wind isn't the only threat: Scientists urge shift to more informed hurricane scaletablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://phys.org/news/2025-08-isnt-threat-scientists-urge-shift.htmlCAS in the NewsWTSP: Snapchat To Launch Interactive Online Safety Programhttps://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1985%26DateTime=8%2F26%2F2025+9%3A31%3A16+AM%26u=1424833%26e=true%26t=False%26aln=49207402External ArticleTue, 26 Aug 2025 09:07:53 WTSP: Snapchat To Launch Interactive Online Safety Programtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1985%26DateTime=8%2F26%2F2025+9%3A31%3A16+AM%26u=1424833%26e=true%26t=False%26aln=49207402CAS in the NewsSpectrum News 9: Vegetable prices surge, putting strain on food pantrieshttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/08/21/vegetable-prices-surge-nearly-39-External ArticleSat, 23 Aug 2025 09:18:26 Spectrum News 9: Vegetable prices surge, putting strain on food pantriestablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/08/21/vegetable-prices-surge-nearly-39-CAS in the NewsElevating Educators: USF celebrates next generation of STEM teacher leaders/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/elevating-educators-usf-celebrates-next-generation-stem-teacher-leaders.aspxLeadership from USF, the Coalition for Science Literacy and HCPS welcomed the recipients of the 2025 Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship and celebrated the accomplishments of the 2024 cohort, who earned their master of education in curriculum and instruction from USF this summer and completed a professional development series in mechatronic principles.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:02:53 Elevating Educators: USF celebrates next generation of STEM teacher leadersLeadership from USF, the Coalition for Science Literacy and HCPS welcomed the recipients of the 2025 Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship and celebrated the accomplishments of the 2024 cohort, who earned their master of education in curriculum and instruction from USF this summer and completed a professional development series in mechatronic principles.Noyce Master Teaching Fellows/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/elevating-educators-usf-celebrates-next-generation-stem-teacher-leaders.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement,Events,ResearchThe Cuban sandwich story: How USF played a surprising role in its rise to fame/news/2025/the-cuban-sandwich-story-how-usf-played-a-surprising-role-in-its-rise-to-fame.aspxThe 51ÔÚÏß has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.External ArticleWed, 20 Aug 2025 10:12:39 The Cuban sandwich story: How USF played a surprising role in its rise to fameThe 51ÔÚÏß has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.Cuban sandwiches being prepared in a Tampa restaurant in the 1960s [Photo courtesy of 51ÔÚÏß Memory Program]/news/2025/the-cuban-sandwich-story-how-usf-played-a-surprising-role-in-its-rise-to-fame.aspxCommunity EngagementThe National News Desk: DNC faces fundraising problems, trails RNC by tens of millionshttps://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/dnc-faces-fundraising-problems-trail-rnc-by-tens-of-millions-mike-lawler-big-beautiful-bill-medicaid-ken-martinExternal ArticleMon, 18 Aug 2025 10:12:50 The National News Desk: DNC faces fundraising problems, trails RNC by tens of millionstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/dnc-faces-fundraising-problems-trail-rnc-by-tens-of-millions-mike-lawler-big-beautiful-bill-medicaid-ken-martinCAS in the NewsThe Guardian: Ghislaine Maxwell’s grand jury transcripts are likely a dud, but other documents could reveal muchhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/17/ghislaine-maxwell-transcripts-epstein-trumpExternal ArticleSun, 17 Aug 2025 11:04:27 The Guardian: Ghislaine Maxwell’s grand jury transcripts are likely a dud, but other documents could reveal muchtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/17/ghislaine-maxwell-transcripts-epstein-trumpCAS in the NewsThe Bradenton Times: Manatee homeowners battle rising costs, nepotism in Harrison Ranch development districthttps://thebradentontimes.com/stories/manatee-homeowners-battle-rising-costs-nepotism-in-harrison-ranch-development-district,155495External ArticleFri, 15 Aug 2025 11:02:28 The Bradenton Times: Manatee homeowners battle rising costs, nepotism in Harrison Ranch development districttablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://thebradentontimes.com/stories/manatee-homeowners-battle-rising-costs-nepotism-in-harrison-ranch-development-district,155495CAS in the NewsTampa Bay Business and Wealth: 51ÔÚÏß Humanities launches Hall of Fame, honoring historian Gary Mormino in inaugural classhttps://tbbwmag.com/2025/08/15/florida-humanities-launches-hall-of-fame/External ArticleFri, 15 Aug 2025 10:01:04 Tampa Bay Business and Wealth: 51ÔÚÏß Humanities launches Hall of Fame, honoring historian Gary Mormino in inaugural classtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://tbbwmag.com/2025/08/15/florida-humanities-launches-hall-of-fame/CAS in the NewsStateScoop: FEMA’s $40M for state alert and warning systems may not be enoughhttps://statescoop.com/femas-40m-for-state-alert-and-warning-systems-may-not-be-enough/External ArticleThu, 14 Aug 2025 10:57:54 StateScoop: FEMA’s $40M for state alert and warning systems may not be enoughtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://statescoop.com/femas-40m-for-state-alert-and-warning-systems-may-not-be-enough/CAS in the NewsMeet the new faculty helping power USF’s future/news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxFrom AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.External ArticleWed, 13 Aug 2025 16:38:56 Meet the new faculty helping power USF’s futureFrom AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.overhead shot of group of new USF faculty/news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxResearchWUSF: Before you swat that mosquito this summer, take a picture of ithttps://www.wusf.org/environment/2025-08-13/usf-researchers-tracking-mosquitoes-across-world-disease-carrying-invasiveExternal ArticleWed, 13 Aug 2025 10:58:49 WUSF: Before you swat that mosquito this summer, take a picture of ittablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.wusf.org/environment/2025-08-13/usf-researchers-tracking-mosquitoes-across-world-disease-carrying-invasiveCAS in the NewsThe National Interest: Can Afghanistan Improve American and Regional Prosperity?https://nationalinterest.org/blog/silk-road-rivalries/can-afghanistan-improve-american-and-regional-prosperityExternal ArticleWed, 13 Aug 2025 09:41:44 The National Interest: Can Afghanistan Improve American and Regional Prosperity?tablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustrationhttps://nationalinterest.org/blog/silk-road-rivalries/can-afghanistan-improve-american-and-regional-prosperityCAS in the NewsInaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event shares Irish traditions with the Tampa Bay community/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/inaugural-gael-scoil-usf-event-shares-irish-traditions-with-tampa-bay-community.aspxThis summer, the 51ÔÚÏß introduced Tampa Bay youth to Irish heritage through its inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event, inviting grade schoolers to engage with Irish culture firsthand through baking, dancing, sports, storytelling, and other immersive experiences.Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:27:56 Inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event shares Irish traditions with the Tampa Bay communityThis summer, the 51ÔÚÏß introduced Tampa Bay youth to Irish heritage through its inaugural ‘Gael Scoil USF’ event, inviting grade schoolers to engage with Irish culture firsthand through baking, dancing, sports, storytelling, and other immersive experiences.USF faculty and students partnered with community organizations to introduce Irish heritage to Tampa Bay youth. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Ricketts-Jones)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/inaugural-gael-scoil-usf-event-shares-irish-traditions-with-tampa-bay-community.aspxCommunity EngagementCBS News: CBS Evening News "Flesh-eating" bacteria risk increasing as ocean temperatures risehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/flesh-eating-bacteria-vibrio-vulnificus-florida/External ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 11:00:51 CBS News: CBS Evening News "Flesh-eating" bacteria risk increasing as ocean temperatures risetablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.cbsnews.com/news/flesh-eating-bacteria-vibrio-vulnificus-florida/CAS in the NewsNext Big Idea Club: This Is How Great Leaders Make Expert Decisionshttps://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/great-leaders-make-expert-decisions-bookbite/56651/External ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 09:43:29 Next Big Idea Club: This Is How Great Leaders Make Expert Decisionstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/great-leaders-make-expert-decisions-bookbite/56651/CAS in the NewsThe National Desk: Democratic Socialists celebrate Mamdani, declare dominance over partyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16VxjVeV8fEExternal ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 00:23:54 The National Desk: Democratic Socialists celebrate Mamdani, declare dominance over partytablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16VxjVeV8fECAS in the NewsA decade in the making: USF Geosciences Field Station celebrates grand opening with alumni reunion/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/decade-in-the-making-usf-geosciences-field-station-celebrates-grand-opening-with-alumni-reunion.aspxAfter a decade of collaboration between USF faculty, staff, and alumni, the Geosciences Field Station in Mackay, Idaho officially opened this summer. The launch was marked by a reunion of more than 30 alumni, representing four decades of shared experience and support for Geosciences students and their capstone work.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:06:52 A decade in the making: USF Geosciences Field Station celebrates grand opening with alumni reunionAfter a decade of collaboration between USF faculty, staff, and alumni, the Geosciences Field Station in Mackay, Idaho officially opened this summer. The launch was marked by a reunion of more than 30 alumni, representing four decades of shared experience and support for Geosciences students and their capstone work.Geosciences Field Station in Mackay, Idaho with mountains behind (Photo courtesy of Paul Wetmore)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/decade-in-the-making-usf-geosciences-field-station-celebrates-grand-opening-with-alumni-reunion.aspxAlumni,Community EngagementFox 13: Local scientist uses AI to battle mosquitoshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/local-scientist-uses-ai-battle-mosquitosocal-scientist-uses-a-i-battle-mosquitosExternal ArticleFri, 08 Aug 2025 11:49:59 Fox 13: Local scientist uses AI to battle mosquitostablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.fox13news.com/news/local-scientist-uses-ai-battle-mosquitosocal-scientist-uses-a-i-battle-mosquitosCAS in the NewsNews Channel 8: Student Spotlight: USF Graduate Trent Fergusonhttps://www.wfla.com/video/student-spotlight-usf-graduate-trent-ferguson-wfla-news-now-11/10965106/External ArticleFri, 08 Aug 2025 11:48:21 News Channel 8: Student Spotlight: USF Graduate Trent Fergusontablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.wfla.com/video/student-spotlight-usf-graduate-trent-ferguson-wfla-news-now-11/10965106/CAS in the NewsABC Action News: Unearthing Tampa Bay's LGBTQ past: How a university archive is becoming a beacon for forgotten storieshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/unearthing-tampa-bays-lgbtq-past-how-a-university-archive-is-becoming-a-beacon-for-forgotten-storiesExternal ArticleFri, 08 Aug 2025 11:46:36 ABC Action News: Unearthing Tampa Bay's LGBTQ past: How a university archive is becoming a beacon for forgotten storiestablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/unearthing-tampa-bays-lgbtq-past-how-a-university-archive-is-becoming-a-beacon-for-forgotten-storiesCAS in the NewsTampa Bay Times: Meet the 17-year-old earning a bachelor’s degree from USFhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2025/08/08/meet-17-year-old-earning-bachelors-degree-usf/#:~:text=Math%20is%20just%20games%20and%20riddles%20for%20Taggert%20Sabo.%26text=Taggert%20Sabo%2C%20right%2C%20poses%20for,a%20bachelor's%20degree%20in%20math.External ArticleFri, 08 Aug 2025 11:44:58 Tampa Bay Times: Meet the 17-year-old earning a bachelor’s degree from USFtablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2025/08/08/meet-17-year-old-earning-bachelors-degree-usf/#:~:text=Math%20is%20just%20games%20and%20riddles%20for%20Taggert%20Sabo.%26text=Taggert%20Sabo%2C%20right%2C%20poses%20for,a%20bachelor's%20degree%20in%20math.CAS in the News