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Growing up, Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great grandmother. But Smith knew her mostly as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a 欧美三级片 student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.

September 10, 2024Research

Using tools and technology that comb the ocean depths for new discoveries, 欧美三级片 Biology Professor Heather Judkins will explore the Gulf of Mexico as part of a research consortium that recently received more than $7.5 million in grant funding.

September 4, 2024Research

underwater bridge remains

What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement

Led by a 欧美三级片 geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.

August 30, 2024Research

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School of Public Affairs secures 7-year global reaccreditation for Master of Public Administration (MPA) program

The School of Public Affairs secured a seven-year global reaccreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) for its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognizing the program鈥檚 excellence on an international scale.

August 29, 2024Accomplishments

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Dr. Deby Cassill鈥檚 research career aims to shine a light on the 鈥榮ecrets鈥 of animal behavior

Dr. Deby Cassill, associate professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, has focused her research career on better understanding the 鈥渟ecrets鈥 of animal behavior and the insights it provides to human nature.

August 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research

From left: Dr. Gregory Perreault, Dr. Mildred Perreault, Dr. Janelle Applequist, and Dr. Fan Yang.

Zimmerman School faculty present research papers during International Communication Association conference

Four faculty members from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications recently presented research papers during the 74th Annual International Communication Association (ICA), which took place in June.

August 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Elizabeth Aranda (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Dr. Elizabeth Aranda receives 2024 Award for Public Sociology in International Migration

This award recognizes the work of an IM section member who addresses immigration and related issues in ways that apply scholarly knowledge directly in public work, generates such knowledge for public use, or otherwise contributes to improving the lives of migrants or refugees.

August 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Dean Spiller (photo by Corey Lepak)

Meet Dean Elizabeth Spiller

Dean Elizabeth Spiller joined 欧美三级片 in July. Learn more about her and why she鈥檚 excited to be Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

August 29, 2024Featured

Kendall Smith standing in front of her research poster

Clinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowship

Doctoral student Kendall Smith鈥檚 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.

August 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Chemistry major Katherin Abreus Rodriguez further concentrating soil samples in a rotary evaporator. (Photo courtesy of Katherin Abreus Rodriguez)

PIACCART students gain interdisciplinary research experience on climate change

Ten undergraduate students took part in the Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) this summer. The program provided them with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on the impacts of climate change.

August 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research

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欧美三级片, Florida High Tech Corridor partner to support advancement of innovations

AI literacy, bilingual educator training, immersive learning experiences and social and emotional learning curriculum will receive $100,000 boost.

August 29, 2024Research

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Thirteen 欧美三级片 Students Selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship

Thirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.

August 29, 2024Community Engagement

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