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Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV hosted the first-ever Elementary CyberCamp to introduce elementary students grades 3-5 to cybersecurity. The camp's curriculum was designed as an engaging, educational, and fun virtual experience for the campers.
July 30, 2020Community Engagement
![Michael J. Berson headshot](/education/blog/images/2020/michael-berson-490-327.jpg)
Professor receives national award for contributions to social science education field
Professor Michael J. Berson received the Irving Morrissett Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Science Education this month at the Social Science Education Consortium’s 2020 Annual Meeting.
July 28, 2020Faculty and Staff
![Screenshot of high school CyberCamp virtual session](/education/blog/images/2020/high-school-cybercamp-virtual-2020.jpg)
Virtual CyberCamp helps high school students develop cybersecurity skills, explore careers paths
Now in its fifth year, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s CyberCamp gives high school students of different ability levels and backgrounds hands-on experience in cybersecurity principles while providing them with opportunities to network with industry professionals in the Tampa Bay cybersecurity community.
July 27, 2020Community Engagement
![Consuelo Blake holding up a sign to welcome a student](/education/blog/images/2020/consuelo-blake-490-327.jpg)
Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring program
In response to Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.
July 23, 2020Academics, Community Engagement
![David C. Anchin Center front entrance to building](/education/blog/images/2020/anchin-center-building-490-327.jpg)
David C. Anchin Center announces new Scholars-in-Residence, STEM Fellow
The David C. Anchin Center welcomes Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV faculty members each year to participate in the Scholar-in-Residence Program. New this year, the Anchin Center’s STEM Fellows Program welcomes faculty to explore research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
July 22, 2020Centers and Institutes, Faculty and Staff, Research
![Ruthmae Sears headshot](/education/blog/images/2020/ruthmae-sears-490-327.jpg)
Associate Professor selected for fellowship with IAspire Leadership Academy
Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears was selected to join the second cohort of the Aspire Alliance’s Institutional Change Network (IChange) IAspire Leadership Academy.
July 22, 2020Faculty and Staff
![Cristina Viera](/education/images/about-us/news/student-spotlights/cristina-viera-headshot-320.jpg)
Student Spotlight: Cristina Viera
Establishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.
July 15, 2020Academics, Student Life
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Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Announces the Appointment of Interim Dean for the College of Education
Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has announced the appointment of Professor Judith A. Ponticell as Interim Dean of the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Education, effective July 6, 2020.
June 29, 2020College of Education News
![Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Logo](/education/blog/images/2020/tampa-bay-area-writing-project.jpg)
Tampa Bay Area Writing Project launches ‘Dear Writer’ Summer Program to help students explore creative writing from home
The Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 29, 2020Centers and Institutes, Community Engagement
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Student Spotlight: Merritt Smith
At the start of her studies at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of Florida teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.
May 28, 2020Academics, Student Life
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Alumni Spotlight: Linda Morales
As a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.â€
May 19, 2020Alumni and Friends, Student Life
![USF graduates standing outside Sessums Elementary](/education/blog/images/2020/usf-graduates-at-sessums.jpg)
81 College of Education students receive full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public Schools
Eighty-one students graduating from the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Education’s teacher preparation programs this semester have received full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public Schools.
May 8, 2020Academics, Alumni and Friends, College of Education News