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IDEx team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experience
The Institute for Digital Exploration has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center (HDEC) in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.
November 14, 2023Community Engagement, Research
Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park Cemetery
The USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.
November 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
Dr. Davide Tanasi earns Italian American of the Year award
Dr. Davide Tanasi has been named the Gulf Coast Italian Culture and Society’s 2023 Italian American of the Year for his achievements in the field of Mediterranean archaeology.
November 6, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice system
The University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.
October 25, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
Podcast series teams up Tampa Bay Times reporters with aspiring journalists
A vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit that imbues a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.
October 25, 2023Community Engagement, Research
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda joins fellowship focused on Puerto Rico in post-disaster settings
Dr. Elizabeth Aranda, professor of sociology and director of the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center, will focus on the future of Puerto Rico in a post-disaster context in her newly awarded fellowship.
October 23, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
The Zimmerman School at USF and FBI Tampa Field Office partner to create public service announcement
The Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications was recently tapped by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Tampa Filed Office to create a public service announcement about the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.
October 23, 2023Community Engagement
USF researchers partner with law enforcement to help Florida families find missing loved ones
University of South Florida researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in Florida Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.
October 19, 2023Community Engagement, Research
CAS faculty and students earn USF Status of Latinos awards
The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates four awardees at this year’s Status of Latinos (SoL) Hispanic Heritage Month awards ceremony for their academic research and community service contributions to the Latinx community.
October 18, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Featured
Author Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett describes three globalization shifts America will face
The Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies welcomed leading geopolitical strategist Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett for a discussion on America’s international standing and three big geopolitical challenges it faces: climate crisis, shifting demographics, and the rise of global middle-class consumption.
October 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events
School of Public Affairs alumnus is awarded recognition in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40’
MURP alumnus Stephen Benson currently serves as Planning Director for the City of Tampa. This achievement recognizes his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his career.
October 11, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement
Democracy and Citizenship Series: How the undermining of democracy leads to violence
Dr. Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, shared his insights on the intersection of digital sovereignty with democracy and the impact is all has on preventing violence outcomes.
October 5, 2023Community Engagement, Events