/news/Recent posts from ľ����Ƶ Newsen-usMon, 28 Jul 2025 05:13:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tracking-giants-how-department-of-integrative-biology-professors-research-is-rooted-in-conservation-and-community.aspxLucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.External ArticleSat, 29 Mar 2025 08:29:11 Tracking Giants: How a Department of Integrative Biology professor’s research is rooted in conservation and communityLucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.ľ����Ƶ Integrative Biology Professor Lucas Griffin sits on a boat/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tracking-giants-how-department-of-integrative-biology-professors-research-is-rooted-in-conservation-and-community.aspxResearch and InnovationBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining ľ����Ƶ was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:15:20 From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet ľ����Ƶ’s Julio Blanco IIIJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining ľ����Ƶ was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Julio Blanco/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave Scheiber/news/2025/patience-pays-off-for-usf-walk-on-turned-record-breaking-wide-receiver-sean-atkins.aspxSean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:06:41 Patience pays off for ľ����Ƶ walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean AtkinsSean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.ľ����Ƶ wide receiver Sean Atkins/news/2025/patience-pays-off-for-usf-walk-on-turned-record-breaking-wide-receiver-sean-atkins.aspxStudent Success,ľ����Ƶ AthleticsBe Bold,ľ����Ƶ Athletics,ľ����Ƶ Football/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxDr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:27:55 How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at ľ����Ƶ to detect diseaseDr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.Dr. Yael Bensoussan from ľ����Ƶ Health/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxResearch and Innovation,ľ����Ƶ HealthBe Bold,Dave Scheiber,Morsani College of Medicine/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxľ����Ƶ doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:54:33 What sparked ľ����Ƶ student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlinesľ����Ƶ doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Libby Royer/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave Scheiber/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:11:58 John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at ľ����ƵJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. John Licato in his lab/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationAI,Be Bold,College of Engineering