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Kevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.

April 4, 2024Research

Red tide-related fish mortality off the coast of St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)

Anthropology professor bridges gap in scientific communication through the integration of red tide research and music

Dr. Heather O'Leary leverages her expertise in anthropology and red tide research to bridge gaps in scientific communication through a new music-based initiative, CRESCENDO.

March 28, 2024Research

CJRP Co-Directors Dr. Bryanna Fox (left) and Dr. Edelyn Verona (right) at the celebratory launch of their new book, 鈥淩outledge Handbook of Evidence-Based Criminal Justice Practices.鈥 (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Center for Justice Research and Policy directors release new book on evidence-based criminal justice practices

The Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.

March 28, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Research

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Environmental Sociology course prepares students for the economic and social impacts of climate change

The Environmental Sociology course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to environmental sociology, an area of inquiry that focuses on the relationship between human society and the physical environment.

March 27, 2024Research

Fiber artist Lauren Austin stands in front of one of her quilts during an art exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Austin)

Quilting Our History Exhibit now open on 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Tampa campus

The Department of Women鈥檚, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Tampa campus recently unveiled the Quilting Our History exhibit, which features quilts by Lauren Austin, a Florida-based storytelling artist who has worked for over 30 years in the medium of quilts.

March 27, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Johnathan Davila, Shane McClanahan, Kyle L. McIntyre and Janae Thomas

The 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Alumni Association honors four graduates from CAS with the 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards

Four CAS alumni have been acknowledged for their achievements spanning multimedia production, professional sports, and public administration.

March 27, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni

Pre-health students gained hands-on experience in CAS鈥 first suturing workshop held in partnership with Barry University. (Photo by Dakota Galvin)

CAS and Barry University partner to teach pre-health students key podiatry suturing techniques

The 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Health Professions Advising Committee collaborated with Barry University's School of Podiatric Medicine to host a suturing workshop, providing pre-health students with practical, hands-on experience and vital networking opportunities with medical professionals.

March 27, 2024Community Engagement

新澳门六合彩内幕信息College of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Magali Michael (center) met with some of this year鈥檚 WLP Scholars to commemorate International Women鈥檚 Day. Photographed (from left) includes Jenna Epright, Phalandine Noel, Dean Michael, Reaghan Ard, and Shelby-Lynn Pitre. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Women in Leadership and Philanthropy choose dynamic group of CAS students as this year鈥檚 scholars

Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) have chosen a dynamic group of College of Arts and Sciences students as this year's WLP Scholars. WLP is dedicated to making a different in the lives of women throughout 新澳门六合彩内幕信息and the community.

March 26, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Featured

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新澳门六合彩内幕信息brings together international researchers to better understand the health effects of our environment

USF鈥檚 Oxidative Stress Group is leading an international consortium to bring together researchers and other stakeholders who have interests in nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) and protein adductomics, to promote collaboration, establish guidelines for best practices, and become a recognized entity contributing to our understanding of the exposome.

March 26, 2024Community Engagement, Events

(From left) Dr. Eric M. Eisenberg, Senior Vice President for University-Community Partnerships; Dr. Michael DeJonge, James F. Strange Chair; Dr. Steven M. Vose, assistant professor in the Department of History and holder of the Bhagwan Suparshvanatha Professorship in Jain Studies at the University of Colorado-Denver; and Dr. Justin Henry, Bhagwan Padma Prabhu Endowed assistant professor. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Religious Studies welcomed Dr. Steven M. Vose for an overview of historical narratives on Jain-Muslim relations in India

The Department of Religious Studies welcomed Dr. Steven M. Vose, an assistant professor in the Department of History and holder of the Bhagwan Suparshvanatha Professorship in Jain Studies at the University of Colorado-Denver, for a discussion on 鈥淛ust as When Hindus Ruled: The Sultans of Delhi in Jain History and Memory.鈥

March 26, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Students participating in the activities from Dr. Jarod Rosell贸 and Dr. Alexandra Panos鈥 workshop. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jarod Rosell贸)

English professor receives grant to integrate environmental education into K-12 language arts curriculum

Dr. Jarod Rosell贸, a professor in the Department of English, received a grant from The Spencer Foundation to fund a one-year program aimed at integrating environmental education into the K-12 Language Arts curriculum.

March 26, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

Dr. Jason Gulley exploring glacial caves in Nepal. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jason Gulley)

Geosciences professor鈥檚 19+ years of glacier research advances knowledge on impact of climate change

Dr. Jason Gulley, a professor in the School of Geosciences, has devoted his career to studying glacier caves, conducting interdisciplinary global research, and actively engaging in science communication to address environmental topics to international audiences.

March 21, 2024Research

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