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Sustainable women's argan oil field school in Morocco creates hands-on research experiences for students
Two CAS students recently participated in a field school project where they were provided with hands-on research experience opportunities related to the cultural and socioeconomic impact of argan oil production in Morocco.
January 26, 2024Community Engagement, Research

American Sociology Association recognizes faculty and alumna for article on symbolic interactionism
The American Sociology Association has recognized Dr. S.L. Crawley, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and Dr. Ashley Green, now a PhD alumna, for their article, 鈥淕ender and Embodiment as Negotiated Relations,鈥 as featured in 鈥淭he Oxford Handbook of Symbolic Interaction.鈥
January 25, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Research

IBL conference to explore the intersections of Black life and the military
The 2024 Institute on Black Life (IBL) Annual Conference themed 鈥淏lack Life and the Military,鈥 will explore the historic role of the military in Black life, address racial injustices, explore upward mobility, and highlight USF鈥檚 commitment to global and national security.
January 25, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos recognized for significant contributions to the advancement of materials used for energy and environmental applications
Chemistry's Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been recognized by the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) for significant contributions to the advancement of materials used for energy and environmental applications.
January 25, 2024Accomplishments, Research

New podcast 鈥淚m/migrant Lives鈥 highlights impact of public policy and community organizations on im/migrant communities
The Im/migrant 911爆料网ll-Being Research Center鈥檚 new podcast features thought leaders and scholars and seeks to inform the public about how policies and community organizations can solve the most pressing problems facing im/migrant communities.
January 25, 2024Community Engagement, Research

The School of Public Affairs' Legislative Internship Program gives students a firsthand look at local government affairs
USF students Emma Evans, Olivia Firlejczyk, and Jessica Pimentel share their experiences within the LIP during the Fall 2023 semester.
January 25, 2024Community Engagement

Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies graduate student empowers change through YMCA internship
WGSS graduate student, Mojisola Adewumi, shares her internship journey to help low-income families by applying what she learned in the classroom.
January 25, 2024Community Engagement

Despite turbulent seas and equipment challenges, USF team emerges victorious in race across the Atlantic
Salty Science, the rowing team led by USF Professor Chantale B茅gin, has won first place in the women鈥檚 class in the World鈥檚 Toughest Row-Atlantic 鈥 the first North American team to ever win in their category.
January 23, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

School of Geosciences professor earns AAG Honors, celebrating a legacy of advancements in the field of geography
School of Geosciences professor, Dr. Jennifer Collins, has earned the 2024 Distinguished Scholarship Honor from the American Association of Geographers.
January 19, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Public service and leadership minor prepares students for a future of 鈥榞iving back鈥 for the 鈥榞reater good鈥
The public service and leadership minor prepares students to lead in complex organizational environments, work effectively in crisis, and overcome pressing issues facing the community.
January 17, 2024Community Engagement

Dr. Marcus Cooke earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi
Dr. Marcus Cooke, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is now a lifetime member of a prestigious international honor society of science and engineering.
January 11, 2024Accomplishments, Research
When Helen Sweatt submitted an old photo of herself to USF St. Petersburg鈥檚 History Department in September of 2023, its historical significance initially went unnoticed. The image was part of the first-ever History Harvest where community members were asked to bring their family heirlooms and participate in a conversation with students about the object's significance and meaning.
January 10, 2024Community Engagement