Research shows that for many young people, discovering they were undocumented led to significant mental distress. After DACA they found peace of mind.
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 121 - 140 of 146 articles
Why is it so hard to reach consensus about how to slow climate change? Multiple time lags get in the way: some make it hard to convey the risk, while others prolong the search for solutions.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s comments about weapons as part of development for Africa could have the opposite effect if conditions aren’t strict and democratic processes aren’t followed.
Les personnes conçues pendant une période de températures élevées connaissent un niveau d'éducation plus important à l'âge adulte. Tentative d'explication.
For decades, parents have fretted over ‘screen time,’ limiting the hours their children spend looking at a screen. But as times change, so does media… and how parents should (or shouldn’t) regulate it.
Governments, academic institutions and private companies are all spending millions of dollars. But the most effective solutions to the cybersecurity labor shortage will not be found individually.
Language learning can make people more open to seeing a new way of doing things and develop a greater level of comfort with unfamiliar situations.
Lightning strikes are powerful – but we haven’t had solid estimates of their energy until now. Researchers turned to the hollow stone tubes they create by vaporizing sand for more precise calculations.
How southern accents, Puerto Ricans and bias at the polls could change the map of traditional swing states as we know it.
Lone offender – sometimes called “lone wolf” – attacks may become a more prevalent threat. What can we understand about them and the people who carry them out?
Resistant bacteria enter our aging sewer infrastructure and may eventually end up in the environment through sewage spills.
While no one likes getting bitten by mosquitoes, you might be surprised (and even a little fascinated) at the complex adaptions mosquitoes have developed to locate their favorite food sources.
The role of police is being questioned as never before. In addition to facing increased media scrutiny, officers are being killed. What is the effect on their well-being and, in turn, on ours?
When we think of national parks, many people picture geysers or mountain peaks. But the park system also protects historic sites and objects that show how the U.S. has evolved into a diverse society.
Toxic algae blooms like the intense one now fouling Florida’s waterways harm wildlife and people in various ways. They’re also on the rise.
More than 800 children have died in 20 years after being forgotten in hot cars. Inevitably people ask: How can this happen? An expert explains that it may be easier than you think.
Millions of families in the U.S. are awaiting the ruling, which could impact their daily lives. A USF expert explains the potential economic and social impact of two short-term immigration policies.
The way we experience music has changed. So, what should the 21st-century music classroom look like?
One of the great technological challenges of this century is to design novel items and then make them – and have the results match the intent.
While translation technology has improved dramatically, there are some significant hurdles.
Authors
-
Associate Professor of Physics, University of South Florida
-
Assistant Professor of History, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Anthropology, University of South Florida
-
Assistant Professor in Cybercrime, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Music Education, University of South Florida
-
Associate Professor of Integrative Biology, University of South Florida
-
Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, University of South Florida
-
Associate Professor of Criminology, University of South Florida
-
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of South Florida
-
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Director of AMHR Lab, University of South Florida
-
Professor of Health Law, Public Health Law and Medical Ethics, University of South Florida
-
Ph.D. Candidate in Integrated Mathematical Oncology, University of South Florida
-
Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of South Florida
-
Professor of English and Digital Humanities (Ret.), University of South Florida
-
Associate Professor of Instruction in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, Affiliate Professor at the Institute for Russian, European, and Eurasian Studies, University of South Florida
