Students call experimental course on field research a big success

Posted May 10, 2013 at 3:14 pm by Tom Scherberger

Students in the Field Experiential Methods course worked with this underwater sensing device.

By all indications, an experimental environmental science course taught for the first time during the spring semester was a big success. The undergraduate selected topics course, “Field Experiential Methods,” combined time in the classroom with hands-on field research in Tampa Bay. It was designed by David Fries, director of the Ecosystems Technology Group at the College of Marine Science. “This … Continue reading →

Nine students participate in first Statewide Graduate Research Symposium

Posted May 1, 2013 at 2:46 pm by Tom Scherberger

Kimberly Kopnitsky placed second in the education category.

Nine USF St. Petersburg students participated recently in the first Statewide Graduate Student Research Symposium that brought together graduate students from across Florida to showcase their work. USFSP Masters of Reading Education student Kimberly Kopnitsky placed second in the education category for her research project, “The Effects of Peer Editing and Response in a First Grade Writer’s Workshop.” Eight of … Continue reading →

Research Month spotlights work of students and faculty

Posted March 29, 2013 at 1:34 pm by Tom Scherberger

A scene from last year's Undergraduate Research Symposium.

April is Research Month at USF St. Petersburg, when the ongoing work of students and faculty is highlighted in myriad ways. This year’s theme is “The Politics of Food: Rethinking Local Systems.” Events related to the theme include presentations by student journalists from the Neighborhood News Bureau, a lecture on the subject of urban food deserts, a discussion of the … Continue reading →

Graduate student creates documentary on the life and legacy of Nelson Poynter

Posted February 19, 2013 at 6:19 pm by Chelsea Tatham '14

Walter Gordon knew he faced a monumental task when he decided to create a video documentary of the late Nelson Poynter as his Master’s in Liberal Arts project. Poynter was a giant in the newspaper industry and a tireless champion of USF St. Petersburg. When he died in 1978, he left behind a 44-foot stack of papers, documents and filmed … Continue reading →

Two professors honored with Outstanding Faculty Awards

Posted February 4, 2013 at 11:04 am by Tom Scherberger

Two USF St. Petersburg professors were honored recently by USF System President Judy Genshaft during the Outstanding Faculty Award Dinner at the Lifsey House at USF Tampa. Associate Professor of Political Science Judithanne Scourfield-McLauchlan, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Anthropology Ella Schmidt, Ph.D., were both honored for their research and designations as U.S. Fulbright Scholars. Dr. Schmidt was a Fulbright … Continue reading →