CAS Chronicles
2024 Stories
School of Geosciences professor advances understanding and collaboration during hurricane risk research symposium
The AAG’s Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate held its 8th annual session, organized by AAG member and School of Geosciences’ Professor Dr. Jennifer Collins and USF alumnus Yijie Zhu.
July 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research
Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi
Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been invited to join the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma Xi.
July 26, 2024Accomplishments
Senior Associate Dean Robert Potter reflects on 17 years with the College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Robert Potter, who has served as an associate dean with the USF College of Arts of Sciences since 2007, will be stepping down from the position beginning in August.
July 26, 2024Accomplishments
Graduate student Olajide Omojarabi’s story 'House No. 49' earns shortlist recognition by Commonwealth Foundation
Olajide Omojarabi, a third-year master of fine arts creative writing student in the Department of English, has been shortlisted for his short story 'House No. 49' by the Commonwealth Foundation.
July 26, 2024Accomplishments
Innovative digital archive project receives Florida historic preservation award
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has selected La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas as a recipient of a 2024 Florida Preservation Award, praising the project for reshaping scholarship and providing groundbreaking access into the state's early history.
July 18, 2024Accomplishments
USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat
The collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.
July 12, 2024Research
Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of Information
The position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
July 9, 2024Research
History alumna’s journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society
USF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.
June 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
Sigma Xi USF chapter awards two CAS students research grants
These awards will fund scientific investigation in any field, with funds available to spend on equipment purchases, travel to research sites and symposiums, supplies, and manuscript preparation and publication costs.
June 27, 2024Accomplishments, Research
Mathematics professor delivers keynote address for Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering
Dr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.
June 26, 2024Accomplishments
USF to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wife
The University of South Florida announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.
June 26, 2024Community Engagement
USF honors student chosen for prestigious summer internship at marine sanctuary
Audrey Brandt recently started a coveted summer internship with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States. Brandt's journey to California started in 2023 when she was selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program.
June 25, 2024Accomplishments, Research