CSD associate professor to serve as an associate editor for the Journal of Fluency Disorders | |
Nathan Maxfield, PhD, CCC-SLP, an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), has been invited to serve as an associate editor for the Journal of Fluency Disorders. This invitation reflects the international recognition of Maxfield's research in the area of fluency disorders. His term will run for three years, beginning Sept. 1.
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Criminology associate professor speaks at Women Who Build 2024 | |
Criminology Associate Professor Fawn Ngo, PhD, was a special guest speaker at the third annual Global Forum Women Who Build event organized by the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce. Ngo shared her work on the importance of cyber education for the limited English proficiency population.
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First cohort of new Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences master's program graduates
A special group of students was among USF’s 2,612 graduates who were honored during the Summer 2024 commencement ceremonies: the first-ever class of the Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences program. While they are unique in their own ways, all four of the program’s graduates have one thing in common: they are dedicated to improving the lives of others, particularly those living with disabilities. Read more.
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Aging studies team touts new health care administration program at FHCA Conference
School of Aging Studies faculty and staff had an incredible time at the Florida Healthcare Association (FHCA) Annual Conference. In addition to catching up with former faculty, alumni, and administrators, the team spoke with conference attendees, sharing details about their research and academic programs. Read more.
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Final cohort of Summer Research Institute scholars present their projects
Over the last 11 weeks, 13 students in the Summer Research Institute at the Florida Mental Health Institute (SRI@FMHI) gained experience with Institutional Review Boards practices, attended research and professional development seminars, participated in community rotations, and conducted an independent research project with guidance from a CBCS faculty mentor. Last Wednesday, each student presented their projects as part of Scholar Research Day.
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MHLP assistant professor shares research on LGBTQ+ adults' Alzheimer's risk
Nik Lampe, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP), presented their Alzheimer’s Association-funded research entitled “Social Support, Isolation, and Cognitive Health among LGBTQ+ Older Adults in the United States” at an invited featured research session during the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia. Read more.
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MSW student receives Student Honorary Award for Research & Practice
Master of Social Work (MSW) student Jacqueline Houston received the Student Honorary Award for Research & Practice from the USF College of Public Health to support her travel and poster presentation at the American Public Health Association conference this fall. The competitive internal award will support her presentation of preliminary findings from a Social Work Interdisciplinary Research Lab study which investigates the associations between child and adolescent sexual abuse, non-partner sexual violence, forced displacement, and positive childhood experiences in urban Haiti.
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A ransomware attack at OneBlood is delaying blood distribution to hospitals
WUSF
"Thomas Hyslip, an assistant professor in the cybercrime program in the University of South Florida Criminology Department, said cybersecurity threats like this are becoming increasingly prevalent in health care and..."
One Liners Hillsborough: Florida Blue, Ritz Carlton and more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth
"...and created the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce within the University of South Florida’s Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute."
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Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. Donate $107,643 to Embracing Our Differences
Sarasota Magazine
"The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded the University of South Florida Foundation a $7,500 grant to support USF researcher Lindsay Peterson’s development of a disaster preparedness app to help older Floridians and their caregivers better prepare for hurricanes and other potential disasters."
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Chamberlain, A. W., Deryol, R., & Boggess, L. N. (2024). The Business of Murder: Business Types and the Moderating Effects of Neighborhood Context on Homicide. Homicide Studies. doi:10.1177/10887679241259004 | |
Lewis, C.T., Toman, J., Sanchez, V., Corvin, J., Arnold, M. (2024) Examining the Relationship Between Hearing Health Beliefs and Social Determinants of Health in Black Adults. Ear & Hearing doi:10.1097/AUD.0000000000001562 | |
Upcoming Events & Deadlines | |
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Open House: PhD in Social Work
Aug. 29 | noon
Microsoft Teams
Know someone interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in social work? Invite them to the school's upcoming open house to learn more about the PhD in Social Work program.
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Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) Model Training
Sept. 13 & 27 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
The Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) Model Training facilitated by Rose Iovannone, PhD, BDBA-D, is an eight-hour training divided into two parts, offered on two different days. The trainings cover the PTR Model, research supporting its efficacy, and the five steps of the PTR process. Organizers recommend that individuals attend the entire training on both days. RSVP by Sept. 9.
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