An estimated 1 in 4 US children have trouble getting enough to eat at least sometimes. We asked four scholars for their insights..
Academic rigor, journalistic flair
University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a global research university dedicated to student success and student accessibility through a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and learner centered research environment that incorporates a global curriculum. USF is committed to engage in research that will have a positive impact on the greater community. The University ranks 25th in the nation among public universities for total research expenditures by the National Science Foundation (2014).
Founded in 1956, USF was the first independent state university conceived, planned, and built in the 20th century. The university has developed into one of the nation’s leading research institutions. The USF System is comprised of the main doctoral-granting, research-intensive campus in Tampa, as well as USF St. Petersburg, and USF Sarasota-Manatee. It is home to nearly 50,000 students from over 130 different countries, making USF one of the 40 most diverse public institutions in the nation, and the second most diverse in the state of Florida.
USF students study in more than 79 undergraduate programs, 105 graduate programs, and 49 doctoral programs. The USF Tampa campus has 14 distinct colleges, all of which contribute to our greater social and economic impact, these include; College of The Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, Muma College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, Patel College of Global Sustainability, College of Graduate Studies, Honors College, College of Marine Science, Morsani College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and the College of Public Health.
Follow us on Twitter: @USouthFlorida
Links
Displaying 1 - 20 of 85 articles
Though hypocrites seemingly relinquish their moral authority, the trial against Socrates shows us that our favoritism for public figures is stronger than our judgments of their hypocrisy.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on another US medical emergency: a serious shortage of nurses.
The pandemic is bringing up tough new questions as parents and grandparents develop advance care plans. Here's how to start the conversation.
Has Europe's last dictator finally gone too far?
As religious sites put pilgrimages on hold, a whole industry in travel, transport and accommodation takes a hit.
Pres. Lukashenka of Belarus has stayed in power for 26 years by being a master tactician. But he has seriously mishandled opposition protests, says a Belarus-born scholar of Eastern European politics.
A bioengineer explains how a clearer picture of brain structure and function may fine-tune the ways brain surgery attempts to correct structure and medication tries to correct function.
If expert advice on the pandemic turns out to be wrong, it will have dire consequences for how reliable scientific evidence is treated in other policy areas, such as climate change.
A mental health crisis has begun, as social isolation from the coronavirus and loss of jobs, income and loved ones have left people reeling. A transformation of care is badly needed.
Vulnerable websites are popping up as organizations move online during the coronavirus pandemic – and hackers have more time at home alone. The result is more websites falling victim to defacement.
Because of COVID-19, more and more therapists are turning to telehealth counseling and finding help. Could this be the wave of the future?
When a 14-year-old Paul McCartney watched Little Richard in the hit film 'The Girl Can't Help It,' he couldn't have imagined that the two would one day take the stage together.
A study of 2,000 travelers shows that nearly two-thirds will reduce their travel in the next year.
The Deepwater Horizon oil disaster catalyzed a decade of research on oil contamination in the Gulf of Mexico, from surface waters to the seabed, with surprising findings.
Musicians around the world can connect with you online as you keep your social distance. Try it!
Discontent over the handling of the crisis and a worsening economy could heighten concerns over civic fragility. And that would be bad news for US society as a whole.
What would you do if you weren't safe at home – and now you're not allowed to leave because of the coronavirus pandemic?
Nursing homes in the U.S. are not ready to care for coronavirus patients. Things need to change -- fast.
Trained service dogs are fundamentally different from emotional support animals – and certification could make sure the public understands the difference.
Authors
-
Doctoral candidate in Criminology, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Hospitality and Tourism, University of South Florida
-
Associate Professor of Music Education, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Anthropology, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Philosophy of Science, University of South Florida
-
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Psychology, University of South Florida
-
Associate Dean for Curriculum & Instruction and Faculty, Judy Genshaft Honors College, University of South Florida
-
Psychologist, University of South Florida
-
Visiting Instructor of Philosophy, University of South Florida
-
Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering, Tau Beta Pi Eminent Engineer, University of South Florida
-
Assistant Director, C-IMAGE Consortium, University of South Florida
-
Downtown Partnership-Peter Betzer Endowed Chair in Biological Oceanography, University of South Florida
-
Lecturer and Research Fellow at USF Institute on Russia, University of South Florida
