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My name is Deli谩n Col贸n-Burgos and I am an Atmospheric Science Ph.D. student at Colorado State University (CSU). During the summer of 2020, I participated in the NSF鈥檚 Weather, Climate, and Society REU, hosted by the University of 91视频. Our summer was especially unique because it was held online, and I felt incredibly fortunate to still have the chance to develop my research skills and build a strong cohort, especially since so many programs had been canceled that year.

During the summer I worked with Dr. Jennifer Collins and researched the perceptions of risk and evacuation decisions of Florida residents in the age of COVID-19, with the purpose of understanding the perceived and real risk factors that individuals consider in making hurricane evacuation decisions during a pandemic. The results of this research helped emergency managers launch an educational campaign explaining the COVID-19 safety measures in shelters, which reduced fear of seeking shelter. During the summer I gained so many skills in research, from survey data cleaning, statistics, science communication and visualization, and I saw firsthand the results and importance of doing actionable science and interdisciplinary research.

After the REU, our team published the summer鈥檚 work in a peer-reviewed journal, which opened the door to further research collaborations with the REU team during my undergraduate years and resulted in additional co-authored publications. One of the things that I have appreciated the most from this experience is the friendships one builds and its alumni network, that I still rely on today. During the summer, I also got to meet past participants of the REU during the alumni panel, including Amanda Bowen, which at the time was a graduate student at CSU. At the AMS conference I got to meet Dr. Collins and Amanda for the first time in person, and she was one of my resources when I had questions about going to graduate school at CSU. Up to this day, we keep in contact and celebrate each other鈥檚 accomplishments.

The Weather, Climate, and Society REU was that first opportunity in research, that changed my whole perspective of the field and opened my eyes to the possibility of graduate school. The REU opened the doors to many other incredible experiences, many that I didn鈥檛 even think were possible. After the REU, in the summer of 2021 I got to participate in the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) at NSF NCAR, where I worked alongside scientists from various agencies on a project examining decadal-scale changes in drought-related climate parameters in the Northern Great Plains. After, I was awarded the NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship where I got to do a research internship at the National Hurricane Center, experience that made me certain that I wanted to focus on tropical meteorology in graduate school.

In 2023 I started graduate school at CSU at the TC-RAMS team, where I contribute to the CSU Seasonal Hurricane Forecast, and have been able to participate in two field campaigns with the CSU Sea-Pol Radar (an NSF community facility), PICCOLO aboard the R/V Meteor in the Atlantic, and S2noCliME studying winter precipitation in Steamboat Springs, CO.

Recently, I completed my masters at CSU looking at how convection organizes in African Easterly Waves (disturbances that often serve as seeds for hurricanes), using observational data. Now, as a Ph.D. student and NSF Graduate Research Fellow, my research focuses on understanding convective organization in the Atlantic Ocean using observations from the Sea-Pol radar collected during the PICCOLO field campaign. Five years later, I still carry the lessons I learned from the REU, especially the importance of engaging in interdisciplinary research. I also continue to stay connected with the network I built during that experience. There is no doubt that I wouldn鈥檛 be where I am today without that first opportunity to conduct meaningful research as a first-year undergraduate鈥攁n experience I remain deeply grateful for.

April 23-25 were exciting days for USF鈥檚 undergraduate researchers who presented their research at the 2025 One91视频Undergraduate Research Conference. This year, nearly 650 undergraduate researchers presented 359 unique research projects across our three campuses. The following students were recognized for their exemplary research:

• Niveditha Chandrakanth, Health Informatics
• Ting Chao, Health Sciences
• Sofia Cobo Navas, Education
• Adriana Gonzalez, Arts & Humanities
• Hendranie Henry, Aging Sciences
• Peter Kyriacou, Social Sciences
• Coen McGarrah, Physical Sciences
• Abdul-Malik Zekri, Computer Science and Engineering

Best Poster Presentation
Madelynn Rickles, Education

Best Oral Presentation
Tra Le*, Cybersecurity

• Amber Barrett, Anthropology
• Erica Chong, Criminology
• Katelyn Gingrey, Marketing
• Oliver Laczko, Environmental Science & Policy
• Miriam Mami, Psychology
• Joseph Marshall and Ananda Myers, Psychology
• Christina Mitsotakis, Paul Lennon, Matthew Constant, Biology, and Aayusha Giri, Biomedical Sciences
• Kima Sibayan, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Distinguished Research Scholar
Jenna Malloy, The Ohio State University, 91视频College of Marine Science faculty mentor and Ariana Albaladejo Barreto, University of Puerto Rico

Distinguished Research Group
Hollie Quackenbush, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Integrative Biology; Susan Rodriguez, CAS, Psychology, 91视频Health; Madison Steward, University of Texas at Austin; and Samuel Glandon, University of TN Chattanooga, 91视频CAS faculty mentor

*Graduate student

• Kirsten Fuerte: Comparison of Medical Curricula Between 13 Developed Countries
• Juan Hermida: Integration of AI in Education
• Larry Johnson: Corporations, Money, and Their Effects on Politics
• Aaryan Shah: Influence of Tumor Suppressor Gene Mutations (TP53, BRCA1, BRCA2) on Cancer Progression
• Solomon Usoro: Parenting Styles and their Effect on Children's School Performance

April 10-12 were exciting days for USF's undergraduate researchers who presented their research at the 2024 One91视频Undergraduate Research Conference. This year, nearly 600 undergraduate researchers presented 300 unique research projects across our three campuses. The following students were recognized for their exemplary research:

• Om Patel, Health Sciences, Tampa Campus
• Sasha Post, Interdisciplinary, Tampa Campus
• Ashley Paschall, Physical Sciences, Tampa Campus
• Neha Dewansingh, Social Sciences, Tampa Campus
• Usman Khan, Business, Sarasota-Manatee Campus
• Diane Martinez, Health Sciences, Sarasota-Manatee Campus
• Avery Rath, Education, Sarasota-Manatee Campus
• Sakshi Wagh, Social Sciences, Sarasota-Manatee Campus
• Emily Stevens, Social Sciences, Sarasota-Manatee Campus
• Gemma Antara, Biomedical Sciences, St. Petersburg Campus
• Madison Grace Rishovd Day, Marine Biology, St. Petersburg Campus
• Victoria D. Drews, Biology, St. Petersburg Campus
• Jewelia Keller, Biology, St. Petersburg Campus
• Humberto Porrata, Biology, St. Petersburg Campus
• Dana Smith, Biology, St. Petersburg Campus
• Jayden D. Sutliff, Biology, St. Petersburg Campus

The Office of Student Engagement in Research and Innovation facilitates IDS 2912: Undergraduate Research Experience, which helps undergraduate students succeed in research endeavors for their chosen majors and careers. This is achieved through experiential learning activities that aid in the development of research skills that universities and employers seek.

This semester IDS 2912 students created research proposals to answer the following questions:

• What is relationship between time spent on short-form videos and attention span among undergraduate students aged 18-22 in central Florida? Jason Arias
  
  
• What intrinsic and extrinsic factors are associated with ACL tears among 91视频soccer players? Adrian Barnat
  
  
• Is there a correlation between religious beliefs and rates of attempted suicides? Kylah Bonfante
  
  
• How well and consistently can human subjects distinguish between writings authored exclusively by either AI or human authors? Mason Clark
  
  
• What is the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in early life and the use of escapism as a coping mechanism? Emily Jared
  
  
• How do phthalates affect the immune system in adults aged 65 and older in the United States? Madison Lipowsky
  
  
• Does transgender workers鈥� pay matches their gender identity, their gender assigned at birth, or deviates entirely from the typical earnings of cisgender men and women in comparable jobs within the region? Sawyer Osborne
  
  
• What is the impact of working graveyard shifts on anxiety levels in the fast-food industry? Aba Oti
  
  
• How does culture impact individuals' views on autism and the consideration of visiting health professionals? Shumarah Pierre
  
  
• Which sports drink provides the best hydration for a person based on the their athletic level and intensity while working out? Jamaela Williams

Congratulations to our IDS 2912 students on their research proposal posters! We are excited to see where their research takes them in the future.

Mr. Aspen Levin has been named the 2024 Student of the Year in recognition of his exemplary service to students.

Mr. Levin is a graduating senior at the University of 91视频, majoring in Business Advertising with cohort members of the Zimmerman Advertising Program and the Business Honors Program. During his time at USF, he has been granted numerous experiences for research involvement and developmental practices in his respective fields. Outside of classes, he has served as a marketing intern at the Global Tech Program, where he helped Charity Water develop an effective advertising campaign. He has assisted in creating campaign drafts and supplemental research for non-profit organizations like United Way Suncoast and participated in youth learning events like JA Biztown and Feeding Tampa Bay Food Drives for 91视频Rotaract and the Global Citizens Award.

In Spring 2023, Mr. Levin completed his Business Honors Program thesis research after
conducting interview-based research with industry professionals in Web3 and immersive advertising in the U.S. and Czechia. He states, 鈥淣o matter why you鈥檙e here in college, whether you鈥檝e arrived from high school or are coming back later to receive more education, there is always a chance and an opportunity to make whichever city you reside in a better place, and there is nothing stopping you from taking the initiative to learn and try new things.鈥�

Congratulations, Aspen!

The 91视频Undergraduate Research Scholar Award recognizes a student鈥檚 commitment to their development as a researcher during their undergraduate tenure. Below is the list of students who have received this honor.

• Magdelena Alvarez, Communication Science and Disorders
• Jaidon Angel, Communication Science and Disorders
• Lena Bayyat, Communication Science and Disorders
• Jade Brown, Communication Science and Disorders
• Aisha Bazlamatci, Interdisciplinary
• Samuel Camilli, Health Science
• Presley Camp, Social Science
• Samantha Deveaux, Health Sciences
• Iman Elkolalli, Communication Science and Disorders
• Christine Grossman, Psychology
• Cassandra Hendry, Communication Science and Disorders
• Jacob Hensley, Engineering
• Jacqueline Houston, Social Work
• Yuri Lizardo, Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Anna Beatriz Cortes Machado, Physical Science
• Ebu Ojogwu, Health Science
• Jessica O'Reilly, Communication Science and Disorders
• Mackenzie Osborne, Psychology
• Perdita Samuel-Lopez, Communication Science and Disorders
• Abigail Reed, Interdisciplinary
• Shanon Rego, Cell and Molecular Biology
• Evelyn Spiller, Public Health
• Karly Underwood, Social Science
• Cindy Yang, Biomedical Science and Anthropology
• Haley Vantoorenburg, Physical Science
• Gabrielle Whyte, Humanities
• Breanna Zurita, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Ms. Bethany Jowers was named Student of the Year in 2023 in recognition of her exemplary service to students.

Ms. Jowers is a rising senior at the University of 91视频 majoring in Biomedical Sciences and World Languages and Cultures: Spanish and Latin American Studies. During her time at USF, she has been given many opportunities for research involvement and has presented individual and group projects in multiple university, state, and national conferences. Off-campus, she has served as a research intern and internship coordinator for the Tampa General Hospital Transplant Institute. She has helped to create investigations during her community service at the 91视频Health Ybor Youth Clinic and the 91视频BRIDGE Clinic to improve care for underserved populations in the Tampa Bay area.

In Fall 2023, Ms. Jowers completed her grant-funded Honors thesis research after conducting community health surveys in the Dominican Republic during an Honors Experience Abroad. Ms. Jowers says, "she is grateful to the 91视频faculty and staff who have supported her during her research journey, and is always looking for ways to help other students access similar opportunities."

Ms. Jowers is a brilliant, dedicated scholar and servant leader who exemplifies the very best in our amazing students. Congratulations to her on a well-deserved honor!

One91视频General Disciplinary Awards

• Engineering: Jacob Hensley
• Health Sciences: Samuel Camilli and Ebu Ojogwu
• Humanities: Gabrielle Whyte
• Interdisciplinary Research: Aisha Bazlamatc and Abigail Reed
• Physical Science: Anna Beatriz Cortes Machado and Haley Vantoorenburg
• Social Science: Presley Camp and Karly Underwood

Honorable Mentions

• Engineering: Isabella St. Pierre-Charles
• Health Sciences: Anagha Hesaraghatta and Misha Mathur
• Interdisciplinary Research: Nidhi Bangalore and Kaitlyn Serafin
• Physical Science: Lina Elessawy and Kira Ruiz-Houston
• Social Science: Coleman O鈥橳oole

Audience Choice Award Tampa Research Showcase

• Audience Choice Award Winner: Trisha Pitchala, CRISPR Cas9 in Cancer Therapy
  
  

• Honorable Mention: Issac Diaz Becdach, Natural Killer Cell Receptors (NKRs) Expression Modulates T Cell Effector Function in Vitro