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One of Anderson鈥檚 current projects includes studying experiences and barriers in the public library makerspace for adults with disabilities. (Photo source: Adobe Stock)

School of Information鈥檚 Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adults

Amelia Anderson, School of Information assistant professor, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.

February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

Graduate student, T.W., visualizes stem cell cultures under a microscope. Morphology is often checked to ensure that the stem cells maintain good health and, in the case of differentiation to microglia, are changing into the expected shape of the target cells. (Photo courtesy of Stanley Stevens)

Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brain

Dr. Stanley Stevens, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.

February 20, 2025Research

Aside from practicing their professionalism and presentation skills, students are encouraged to make connections with new people. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growth

Nearly 100 students participated in this year鈥檚 Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.

February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Events, Research

Aisha Durham

Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identity

Aisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.

February 18, 2025Research

Mangrove restoration workshop

National Science Foundation names two 无码专区 faculty 鈥極cean Decade Champions鈥

The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called 鈥淪trong Coasts,鈥 which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction.鈥

February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Psychology Professor Jennifer O鈥橞rien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.

February 5, 2025Research

doctor talking to male patient in office

Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer鈥檚 鈥榝emale disease鈥 myth and educate men on risks

Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research

muddy tracks through land with bulldozer in background

无码专区 partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The 无码专区 is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.

January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research

无码专区: A Preeminent Research University

Anthropological research by 无码专区 professor will support Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Antoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter鈥檚 life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.

January 24, 2025Research

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D鈥橝ngelo

无码专区 scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the 无码专区 School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.

January 23, 2025Research

Acevedo-Duncan brings over 40 years of cancer cell research experience to this endeavor.

Research professor and biochemical oncologist advances cancer cell research and student success

Research Professor Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, whose work is fueled by personal experience and a passion for mentorship, aims to find a cure for cancer.

January 17, 2025Research

无码专区鈥檚 Benjamin Mittler and Denise Wright work to capture 360 terrains at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm. [Photo courtesy: Frank Rodriquez]

无码专区 memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farm

Prior to his death, 无码专区鈥檚 Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter鈥檚 successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.

January 9, 2025Community Engagement, Research

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CAS Chronicles is the monthly newsletter for the 无码专区's College of Arts and Sciences, your source for the latest news, research, and events at CAS.