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Philosophy Professor Unpacks the Debate Over Gun Control in Latest Book
Gun control is typically viewed as one of the most polarizing subjects in political discourse today. Now a book by a USF St. Petersburg professor is looking to inject some nuance into the highly-charged debate over firearms and how they should be used.
May 17, 2019Research and Innovation
Cross-Campus Team Uses Digital Technology to Reconstruct Historic Cemetery
Researchers from USF St. Petersburg and USF Tampa are employing 3D imaging technology to develop a digital recreation of the historic Tolomato Cemetery in St. Augustine, Florida.
May 1, 2019Research and Innovation
Alum Develops Predictive Model for Matching Blood Platelet Donors with Patients in Need
Kelley Counts was pursuing his MBA when he was struck by an idea that had the potential to benefit patients in need of critical blood products.
April 26, 2019Research and Innovation
Anthropology Professor Wins Top Prize from Environmental Journal
An article on water politics and citizen science by USF St. Petersburg Assistant Professor of Anthropology Heather O’Leary has won the 2018 competition from the academic journal Case Studies in the Environment (CSE), which awards a $2,000 prize for the best environmental case study.
April 24, 2019Research and Innovation
USFSP Professor Part of International Team that Finds Arctic Warming Accelerates Climate Change, Impacting Global Economy by Trillions
Carbon released into the atmosphere by the increasing loss of Arctic permafrost, combined with higher solar absorption by the Earth’s surface due to the melting of sea ice and snow, will accelerate climate change – and have multi-trillion dollar impacts on the world economy.
April 23, 2019Research and Innovation
Professors Developing New Program to Help STEM Educators Reach Culturally Diverse Students
Professors at USF St. Petersburg’s College of Education are building the foundation for a new master’s degree aimed at helping teachers trained in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) better connect with culturally diverse students.
April 11, 2019Research and Innovation
Student is Awarded Fulbright to Pursue PhD in Psychology of Drug Addiction
USF St. Petersburg graduate student Jaclyn Dell’s upbringing inspired her to pursue research in drug addiction.
April 9, 2019Research and Innovation, Student Life
As Tax Day Nears, Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Prep to Pinellas County Residents
For the past twelve years, accounting students at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg have helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of filing taxes while boosting their resume through the IRS VITA program.
April 1, 2019Research and Innovation
Forensic Accounting Track Gives Students Tools for Success in High Demand Field of Financial Investigations
A program in Forensic Studies and Justice launched last year within the College of Arts and Sciences will offer greater opportunities for potential collaboration among disciplines.
March 12, 2019Research and Innovation, Student Life
Innovative Job-Shadowing Program Pairs Incoming Freshman with Mentors for Self-Exploration and Career Guidance
A job-shadowing program for incoming first-year students seeks to give them a head start in exploring their interests and finding the right career path.
March 7, 2019Research and Innovation, Student Life
Family Study Center Honors Impactful Community Partners at 15th Anniversary Breakfast Ceremony
On February 27, USF St. Petersburg’s Family Study Center (FSC) celebrated its 15th anniversary with a breakfast honoring community partners.
March 1, 2019Campus News, Research and Innovation
Clinical Trial Seeks to Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s, Delay Effects from Disease
Using a $2.7-million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the researchers are developing a clinical trial for up to 1,600 older adults, who will learn a mental exercise routine focused on processing information to target cognitive improvements over time.
January 29, 2019Research and Innovation