Learn about the University of South Florida's efforts to advance research, education, science, art and culture with WUSF's "University Beat." http://www.wusf.usf.edu/radio/program/university_beat http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:09:20 -0500 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:09:20 -0500 Drupal 6 Views Learn about the University of South Florida WUSF no no Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:34:50 -0500 From a wildlife rescue van to a display featuring stuffed cats, rats, raccoons and possums, Mark Dion’s work is decidedly unlike anything else you’ll see in an art museum. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 shows how Dion’s ongoing exhibition at USF may change how you look at both nature and art. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/21002 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:34:28 -0500 From a wildlife rescue van to a display featuring stuffed cats, rats, raccoons and possums, Mark Dion’s work is decidedly unlike anything else you’ll see in an art museum. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 shows how Dion’s ongoing exhibition at USF may change how you look at both nature and art. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/21001 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500 From a wildlife rescue van to a display featuring stuffed cats, rats, raccoons and possums, Mark Dion’s work is decidedly unlike anything else you’ll see in an art museum. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 shows how Dion’s ongoing exhibition at USF may change how you look at both nature and art. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/21003 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500 This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 is the second in a series of reports looking at USF’s research efforts in the hot-button topic of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. This time, we’ll examine USF efforts to develop a new education program aimed at creating strong STEM teachers for middle schools. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/20894 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500 It’s one of the hottest topics in education today, particularly here in Florida: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 FM starts a two-part series looking at USF’s STEM efforts, beginning with a National Science Foundation-funded study that’s examining how STEM education can help students go from high school to community college to high-tech jobs. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/20794 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:22:05 -0500 USF is plugging into the future with the installation of the first electric vehicle charging stations on the Tampa campus. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 finds out how these devices advance the university’s commitment to becoming more environmentally friendly. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/20667 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500 For the first time in the University’s 55 year history, a USF student has won a prestigious Marshall Scholarship—the highest honor for undergraduate study in the sciences. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 FM introduces us to Jean Weatherwax, a remarkable young woman who will soon study electrical engineering at one of England’s premier schools. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/20363 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500 What does twenty million dollars get you in today's economy? For local philanthropists Frank and Carol Morsani, it led the University of South Florida to name its medical school in their honor. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 FM recaps their recent historic gift of twenty million dollars to USF. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/20250 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:00:00 -0500 All college kids are remarkable in their own way…and this week’s University Beat introduces you to some who really stand out in a crowd! From a young Haitian woman who graduated college at the age of 20 to a rock-climbing billboard model to an opera-singing football player, USF's College of Business has honored some of its outstanding students with a program called "25 Under 25." This week's University Beat introduces you to some of the honorees and tells you which one was named the "most remarkable" student. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/20195 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:00:00 -0500 Medical anthropologist, Doctor Paul Farmer, has been praised for his humanitarian work while also raising controversy for his views on topics like the recovery efforts in post-earthquake Haiti. Farmer was a recipient of an honorary degree at USF’s recent commencement ceremony, and afterwards, he talked to a class of USF graduate students for almost two hours. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 takes you to that meeting and introduces you to the always outspoken Farmer. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/20104