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CBCS Research & Data Center Support
Do you need research support for your grant proposal, data management, or data use agreement? The CBCS Research & Data Center (RDC) provides expert support across many aspects of the research process, including: research design and methodology, power analysis and sample size planning, data analysis strategies, qualitative data analysis, data storage and management (including REDCap), data use agreements and data-sharing plans.
Thanks to funding provided by the CBCS Dean’s Office, RDC services are available at no cost to CBCS researchers. To request support, complete the form here.
| | T. Freeman Gerhardt II, PhD, visiting research scholar in the Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice, recently shared his expertise at conferences across Florida. Gerhardt presented “The Geography of Homelessness & Health: The Art and Science of Homeless Health Care Strategies” at the 2026 FACHC Annual Conference. He also joined Kathleen Moore, PhD, to present “From Data to Dialogue: Strengthening Peer Support in Florida’s Substance Use System of Care” at the Florida Behavioral Health Conference. | | |
Florida database breached; Incident not ongoing, state agency confirms
WCTV
"Prior to the breach’s confirmation, University of South Florida Cybercrime Professor Thomas Hyslip said the reports appeared credible."
Florida driver license breach exploited police department employee’s personal device, FLHSMV says
WCTV
"Cybersecurity professor Thomas Hyslip said keeping a login on a personal device raises security risks because those devices are much easier to breach than government computers."
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Thousands of Florida driver licenses stolen, hackers say
WCTV Eyewitness News
"According to Assistant Professor Thomas Hyslip, it's not uncommon for victims to stay quiet for now."
Jacksonville Sting Nets 18 Men Waiting for Sex Acts at Local HotelJacksonville Sting Nets 18 Men Waiting for Sex Acts at Local Hotel
Hoodline
"A July 2025 report by the University of South Florida estimated that more than 200,000 people were exploited in sex trafficking across the state over the prior year, with minors making up approximately half of all sex trafficking victims."
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Arnold, M. L., Tonti, L., Phillips, S., Kershner, S. P., Lipton, B., Heslin, B., ... & Pesko, M. F. (2026). Longitudinal Trends in Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage for Adults in the United States: 2003–2023. American Journal of Audiology, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1044/2026_AJA-25-00204
Babenko, N., Rijnhart, J. M., Extermann, M., & Haley, W. E. (2026). The role of social engagement and support in the association between combined caregiver-cancer survivor status and depressive symptoms. The Gerontologist, 66(9), gnag178. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnag178
Davis, C., Ajayi, D., & Imaezue, G.C. (2026). Speech synchronization techniques for improving speech and language outcomes in aphasia: A systematic review. Aphasiology, 1-39. https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2026.2725587
Gray, J., & Gerhardt, T. F. (2026). The Rural Divide in Behavioral Health Growth and Acquisition: Implications for Regional Mental Health. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-026-10016-4
Kabiri, S., Kavussanu, M., & Ngo, F. T. (2026). Shadows of competition: Unraveling the effects of Dark Triad and moral emotions on antisocial behaviour in Iranian male football players. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2026.2716004
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Ngo, F. T., Kim, Y., Govindu, R., & Agarwal, A. (2026). Examining police responses to stalking and their effectiveness using national data. International Journal of Police Science & Management, 28(2), 98–112. https://doi.org/10.1177/14613557261447770
Peng, S., Perry, B. L., & Roth, A. R. (2026). Personal networks and cognitive health across rural-urban contexts, The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, gbag189. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbag189
Roth, A. R., Peng, S., Jarin, J. N., Qu, T., Fekete, M., & Perry, B. L. (2026). Rationale and study design for the Social Environment and Cognitive Health in Urban and Rural Areas Study. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbag184
Rau, A. M., Benitez-Barrera, C., Jorgensen, E., Gallegos, P., & Mueller, V. (2026). Borderland Hearing Health: Insights From Community-Based Screenings. American Journal of Audiology, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1044/2026_AJA-25-00287
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Books Behind Bars Book Drive
Sept 14 - Oct 2 | Drop off locations: Criminology Suite SOC 322 and Dean's Office MHC 1110
The Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society is partnering with the Florida Coalition for Higher Education in Prison to collect books for individuals participating in higher education programs within Florida correctional institutions. Donations will help expand access to educational and reading materials for the incarcerated population throughout the state. More info.
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From Your Closet to Theirs: Suit-A-Bull fall Clothing Drive
Sept 21 - Oct 23 | Drop off Location: Dean's Office MHC 1110
This partnership helps the Center for Career and Professional Development provide students with professional attire they can use for important career-related milestones, including interviews, internships, career fairs and their transition into the workplace. By donating gently used professional clothing, colleagues and campus partners are directly investing in our students and helping ensure they have access to resources that support their professional goals. More info.
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Open Forum on Workplace Culture
Tampa | Sept 28 | 9 a.m. | Marshall Student Center Ballroom
St. Petersburg | Sept 29 | 1 p.m. | University Student Center Ballroom
The USF Culture Analysis and Development Project Team will be hosting two open forums related to workplace culture. Each event will be an opportunity for faculty and staff to listen, provide their input, and feedback as it relates to USF's culture.
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USF School of Aging Studies Distinguished Lecture Series
Friday, Oct. 9 | 11 a.m. | MHC Atrium Lobby 1201
Brea Perry, PhD, presenting “Wired For Connection: Neuroplasticity, Epigenetics, and the Social Network Foundations of Health,” is the Allen D. and Polly S. Grimshaw professor in the Department of Sociology and director of the Irsay Institute for Sociomedical Sciences Research at Indiana University. Her research investigates the intersecting influences of social networks, biomarkers, social psychology, and social inequality on health and illness, focusing largely on psychological and brain diseases, including dementia, mental illness and substance use disorders.
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Benefits Fair
Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Learn more about important plan changes and the many benefits available to USF employees. Vendors will also be on hand with information about their products and services. This year, the Tampa campus will host a single benefits fair for both campuses. Learn more. Open enrollment begins Monday, Oct. 12, at 8 a.m. and ends Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
If you have news/events or recent/upcoming publications you would like posted on the CBCS website and/or in the Communique newsletter, send the details and any attachments to CBCS Marketing (CBCSMarketing@usf.edu). Please send all newsletter submissions no later than Thursday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
Be sure to include all pertinent information (title, date, times, location, event description, and contact information) in editable digital text format. Articles included in the CBCS Communiqué may be disseminated to USF Media outlets and/or beyond.
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