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Two CAS faculty honored with research excellence awards

Each year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout USF with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant. This year's CAS recipients include Dr. Diana Rancourt, an associate professor and Director of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in the Department of Psychology.

April 29, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

USF World honors nine Global Excellence Awardees

Dr. O’Brien is being recognized for her contributions to the USF in London summer experience, her support of Fulbright student applications, her international research engagements and her selection as a finalist for the British Council’s Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 in the Science and Sustainability category.

April 24, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.

February 5, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study shows

People whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.

January 7, 2025Faculty News, Research

USF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.

October 22, 2024Faculty News, Research

Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

For distinguished contributions to the field of coparenting theory, research, and clinical intervention, and leadership of a multi-national International Coparenting Collaborative revisioning global approaches to infant-family mental health diagnostic case conceptualizations, Dr. James McHale, Professor of Psychology, is being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.

September 16, 2024Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.

August 21, 2024Research

Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep

A OBÌåÓý¹ÙÍø-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.

June 24, 2024Research

Psychology professor leads study exploring the dynamics and treatment of alcohol use disorder

Department of Psychology’s Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.

May 30, 2024Research

Center for Justice Research and Policy directors release new book on evidence-based criminal justice practices

The Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.

March 28, 2024Accomplishments, Research

CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice system

The OBÌåÓý¹ÙÍø’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.

October 25, 2023Events, Research

New study results show high rate of mental health problems and political extremism in pandemic-era firearm buyers

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the OBÌåÓý¹ÙÍø, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.

October 25, 2023Research