About
Guido Rossi, PhD
Guido Rossi, PhD
Research Fellow
guidorossi@usf.edu
813-974-9800
At GNSI, I am analyzing the contributions of foreigners to the US military both in
the past and in the present, its current enlistment crisis, and possible solutions
for it through policy change. However, my historical research has always been connected
to a keen interest in topics of security, defense, and foreign affairs.
I am a trained military historian (B.A. University of Milan, 2014; M.A. University
of Southern Mississippi, 2017; Ph.D. The Ohio State University, 2023), with interest
in US military history particularly in its intersection with social and cultural history,
history of immigration, race, ethnicity, and sense of national identity. My dissertation,
titled “Italian Yanks: World War II and the Integration of Italian-American Service
Members into Mainstream American Society” conjugated my research interests with my
own Italian roots and personal interest in Italian-American history. My work analyzed
how military service during World War II allowed Italia-Americans to integrate in
American mainstream society and shape modern-day Italian-American identity.
In addition to internship and volunteer experiences at historical institutions throughout
my academic journey, I worked at Washington State University before arriving at GNSI
at the University of South Florida.
Flashback to 10 years old: What did you want to be when you grew up?
A U.S. Army Ranger
What's the most "interesting" thing you've done that not many people know about?
Having gone on multiple backpacking trips and being an "ultralight" backpacker.
Favorite musician, genre of music?
Johnny Cash. Old country/folk music.
Where are you originally from? What was your first job?
Milan, Italy. Storekeep at the family's paint shop.
Books you're currently reading?
The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944, by Ian Toll
Favorite sport, athlete or "thing" you could be President of the Fan Club?
Boston Red Sox
Finish this sentence: On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Drinking coffee before heading out to explore.
When's your birthday?
October 10