/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 28 Dec 2024 16:15:39 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty at the ±«Óătv traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:03 ±«Óătv summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFaculty at the ±«Óătv traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.±«Óătv students and IDEx team members were invited to the U.S. Embassy in Malta for a private reception. Deputy Chief of Mission Ken Toko and his staff gave the team a tour of the compound and explained the work that the ambassador's office does in Malta./news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxDepartment News,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 16:40:37 Empowering future discoveries: PhD candidate receives John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to advance bioarcheological researchPresidential Fellow and PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology Elizabeth Bews receives the John S. Freeman Scholarship in Public Archaeology to further her contributions to the growing field of bioarcheology and research in southwest Turkey.Elizabeth Bews at Syedra Archaeological Site in Alanya, Turkey in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Bews)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-john-freeman-scholarship-in-archaeology-to-advance-bioarcheological-research.aspxHonors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-usf-to-kenya-students-get-up-close-account-of-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspxDr. Dillon Mahoney and nine ±«Óătv students traveled to Kenya this summer for a month-long visit to experience an up-close look at Kenya’s conservation and sustainable development practices.External ArticleMon, 29 Jul 2024 16:37:08 From ±«Óătv to Kenya: Students get up-close account of conservation and sustainable developmentDr. Dillon Mahoney and nine ±«Óătv students traveled to Kenya this summer for a month-long visit to experience an up-close look at Kenya’s conservation and sustainable development practices.Students enjoying ‘lunch with a view’ from an outlook in Mbrikiani Ranch, Kajiado County, Kenya. They made the trek with a Maasai man who brought them there when we asked him for a nice spot to have lunch. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Dillon Mahoney)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-usf-to-kenya-students-get-up-close-account-of-conservation-and-sustainable-development.aspxDepartment News,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of ±«Óătv’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of ±«Óătv and have demonstrated its values.”External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 16:18:18 CAS students shine as Golden Bull AwardeesThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of ±«Óătv’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of ±«Óătv and have demonstrated its values.”Rocky the Bull made an appearance at the Student Success’ Celebration of Leadership award ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Student Success at ±«Óătv)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-cas-students-awarded-time-sifters-archaeology-society-research-grants.aspxCAS students Sarah Hassam and Sofia Arias have been awarded the Time Sifters Archaeology Society’s Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant, which will assist with their upcoming field research endeavors this summer.External ArticleThu, 30 May 2024 10:26:43 Two CAS students awarded Time Sifters Archaeology Society research grantsCAS students Sarah Hassam and Sofia Arias have been awarded the Time Sifters Archaeology Society’s Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant, which will assist with their upcoming field research endeavors this summer.Sofia Aris (left) engaged in excavation work. (Photo courtesy of Sofia Arias)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-cas-students-awarded-time-sifters-archaeology-society-research-grants.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/interdisciplinary-cas-team-helps-identify-new-urban-tree-canopy-locations-in-tampa.aspxDr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two ±«Óătv College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.External ArticleFri, 26 Apr 2024 14:16:51 Interdisciplinary CAS team helps identify new urban tree canopy locations in TampaDr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two ±«Óătv College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa’s tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.Urban tree canopy in Robles Park, located in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Zarger)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/interdisciplinary-cas-team-helps-identify-new-urban-tree-canopy-locations-in-tampa.aspxResearchhttps://www.npr.org/2024/04/04/1242001322/algae-bloom-floridaAn anthropology professor at the ±«Óătv recently published a paper she knew barely anyone would read. At least, not outside her field.External ArticleThu, 04 Apr 2024 11:32:04 A professor worried no one would read an algae study. So she had it put to musicAn anthropology professor at the ±«Óătv recently published a paper she knew barely anyone would read. At least, not outside her field.Department of Anthropology News bannerhttps://www.npr.org/2024/04/04/1242001322/algae-bloom-floridaResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-professor-bridges-gap-in-scientific-communication-through-integration-of-red-tide-research-and-music.aspxDr. 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.External ArticleThu, 28 Mar 2024 11:52:53 Anthropology professor bridges gap in scientific communication through the integration of red tide research and musicDr. 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.Red tide-related fish mortality off the coast of St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropology-professor-bridges-gap-in-scientific-communication-through-integration-of-red-tide-research-and-music.aspxResearchhttps://apnews.com/article/black-americans-neglected-cemeteries-preservation-f606d64a95bb7ffaccbf731840a21a25Neglect, abandonment and destruction have been the fate of thousands of segregated cemeteries across the country where African Americans – from former slaves to prominent politicians and business owners -- were buried over many decades.External ArticleThu, 14 Mar 2024 13:09:34 As threats to Black cemeteries persist, a movement to preserve their sacred heritage gains strengthNeglect, abandonment and destruction have been the fate of thousands of segregated cemeteries across the country where African Americans – from former slaves to prominent politicians and business owners -- were buried over many decades.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://apnews.com/article/black-americans-neglected-cemeteries-preservation-f606d64a95bb7ffaccbf731840a21a25Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/15th-street-farm-cultivates-community-health-through-innovative-nutrition-education-program.aspxThe 15th St. Farm NEP helps improve nutritional knowledge through farm/nature-based nutrition education activities such as a "Young Farmers" program, cooking/tasting classes, storytelling, presentations, and hands-on garden activities.External ArticleFri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:25 15th Street Farm cultivates community health through innovative Nutrition Education ProgramThe 15th St. Farm NEP helps improve nutritional knowledge through farm/nature-based nutrition education activities such as a "Young Farmers" program, cooking/tasting classes, storytelling, presentations, and hands-on garden activities.15th St. Farm Nutrition Education Program participants. (Photo by Funmi Odumosu)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/15th-street-farm-cultivates-community-health-through-innovative-nutrition-education-program.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/frontier-forum-features-two-time-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-colson-whitehead.aspxThe College of Arts and Sciences welcomed two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead for a discussion of his novel, "The Nickel Boys," as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum held at the Marshall Student Center on Feb. 7.External ArticleThu, 22 Feb 2024 11:56:49 Frontier Forum features two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson WhiteheadThe College of Arts and Sciences welcomed two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead for a discussion of his novel, "The Nickel Boys," as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum held at the Marshall Student Center on Feb. 7.Colson Whitehead (center) with Dean’s Student Leadership Society (DSLS) students who volunteered at the event. (Photo by Corey Lepak) Colson Whitehead and CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael discuss Whitehead’s Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, “The Nickel Boys.” (Photo by Corey Lepak) Colson Whitehead and CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael discuss Whitehead’s Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, “The Nickel Boys.” (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/frontier-forum-features-two-time-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-colson-whitehead.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/the-city-of-tampa-honors-research-efforts-of-the-african-american-burial-ground-project.aspxDr. Antoinette Jackson accepted an award from the City of Tampa on behalf of the African American Burial Ground Project for their research efforts helping to protect sacred burial sites throughout the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleThu, 22 Feb 2024 11:56:49 The City of Tampa honors research efforts of the African American Burial Ground ProjectDr. Antoinette Jackson accepted an award from the City of Tampa on behalf of the African American Burial Ground Project for their research efforts helping to protect sacred burial sites throughout the Tampa Bay region.AABGP team members Walter “Wally B.” Jennings (left) and Dr. Antoinette Jackson (right) accept the award on behalf of the team during the City of Tampa’s annual Black History Celebration. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jackson)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/the-city-of-tampa-honors-research-efforts-of-the-african-american-burial-ground-project.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropologist-dr-cheryl-rodriguez-earns-dr-ira-e-harrison-legacy-award.aspxDr. Cheryl Rodriguez, professor and anthropologist in the Sciences School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, has earned the Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award from the Association of Black Anthropologists.External ArticleMon, 19 Feb 2024 13:32:41 Anthropologist Dr. Cheryl Rodriguez earns Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy AwardDr. Cheryl Rodriguez, professor and anthropologist in the Sciences School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, has earned the Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award from the Association of Black Anthropologists.Dr. Cheryl Rodriguez holds Dr. Ira E. Harrison Legacy Award/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/anthropologist-dr-cheryl-rodriguez-earns-dr-ira-e-harrison-legacy-award.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.npr.org/2024/02/09/1226707754/enslaved-people-cemetery-chevy-chase-maryland-rollingwoodRachel Perić was pushing her stroller through her neighborhood in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic when she noticed an older home with a log cabin on the property — something she hadn't noticed before.External ArticleFri, 09 Feb 2024 13:16:14 Their journey to unearth a cemetery for enslaved people led to community wide interestRachel Perić was pushing her stroller through her neighborhood in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic when she noticed an older home with a log cabin on the property — something she hadn't noticed before.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://www.npr.org/2024/02/09/1226707754/enslaved-people-cemetery-chevy-chase-maryland-rollingwoodResearch/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/documents/newsletter/anthroscopenewsletterfall2023.pdfExternal ArticleFri, 29 Dec 2023 11:32:04 AnthroScope - Fall 2023 NewsletterNews placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News page/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/documents/newsletter/anthroscopenewsletterfall2023.pdfNewsletterhttps://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/florida-researcher-testing-bone-fragments-could-be-amelia-earharts/531-c7be458e-e46c-45ee-8cec-7b1e0adb7211Amelia Earhart's disappearance remains one of America's most mysterious, but a researcher at the ±«Óătv is hoping to connect the dots and finally solve it.External ArticleThu, 17 Oct 2019 00:34:57 Florida researcher testing bone fragments that could be Amelia Earhart'sAmelia Earhart's disappearance remains one of America's most mysterious, but a researcher at the ±«Óătv is hoping to connect the dots and finally solve it.Department of Anthropology News bannerhttps://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/florida-researcher-testing-bone-fragments-could-be-amelia-earharts/531-c7be458e-e46c-45ee-8cec-7b1e0adb7211Researchhttps://www.wusf.org/university-beat/2019-09-25/usf-researcher-kimmerle-laments-disappointing-end-of-pasco-body-farmIn March, W±«Óătv was the only media outlet invited to join students and agents from the FBI on a visit to a ±«Óătv-run facility where researchers learn what happens to the dead when they're exposed to Florida's elements.External ArticleWed, 25 Sep 2019 00:34:57 ±«Óătv Researcher Kimmerle Laments 'Disappointing' End Of Pasco 'Body Farm'In March, W±«Óătv was the only media outlet invited to join students and agents from the FBI on a visit to a ±«Óătv-run facility where researchers learn what happens to the dead when they're exposed to Florida's elements.Department of Anthropology News bannerhttps://www.wusf.org/university-beat/2019-09-25/usf-researcher-kimmerle-laments-disappointing-end-of-pasco-body-farmResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2019/brownfield-rehab-and-redevelopment.aspx±«Óătv (±«Óătv) Professor of Anthropology, Dr. Christian Wells, recently embarked on a large project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through their Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Program to redevelop a local community park.External ArticleMon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:25 Brownfield Rehab and Redevelopment±«Óătv (±«Óătv) Professor of Anthropology, Dr. Christian Wells, recently embarked on a large project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through their Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Program to redevelop a local community park.Ribbon cutting ceremony at community park/arts-sciences/chronicles/2019/brownfield-rehab-and-redevelopment.aspxResearch/news/2019/usf-archaeology-class-digs-up-past-floridas-native-american-history.aspx±«Óătv archaeologists are digging into one of Florida’s oldest native landmarks in hopes of unearthing insightful clues about the Tocobaga native people in Safety Harbor.External ArticleMon, 24 Jun 2019 00:34:57 ±«Óătv Archaeology Class Digs Up Florida’s Native American History±«Óătv archaeologists are digging into one of Florida’s oldest native landmarks in hopes of unearthing insightful clues about the Tocobaga native people in Safety Harbor.±«Óătv archaeology students work in the field/news/2019/usf-archaeology-class-digs-up-past-floridas-native-american-history.aspxResearchhttps://www.wusf.org/university-beat/2019-04-17/usf-forensic-facility-teaches-how-floridas-environment-affects-bodiesSince 2006, the ±«Óătv has brought together FBI agents and students studying to become forensic investigators for a field training day.External ArticleWed, 17 Apr 2019 00:34:57 ±«Óătv Forensic Facility Teaches How Florida's Environment Affects BodiesSince 2006, the ±«Óătv has brought together FBI agents and students studying to become forensic investigators for a field training day.Department of Anthropology News bannerhttps://www.wusf.org/university-beat/2019-04-17/usf-forensic-facility-teaches-how-floridas-environment-affects-bodiesResearch