CBCS announces Internal Grant Award recipients
Six faculty members have received a College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) Internal Grant. These grants are awarded annually to support research that shows promise for externally sponsored research funding. Congratulations to the following recipients: Laura Curran, PhD, LMHC; Chae Jaynes, PhD; Soonhyung Kwon, PhD; Ji-Young Lee, PhD; Varsha Rallapalli, AuD, PhD, CCC-A; and Joseph Walton, PhD. Read more.
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Aging studies professor recognized for outstanding mentorship
William E. Haley, PhD, a distinguished university professor in the School of Aging Studies, was honored by the Florida Education Fund and McKnight Doctoral Fellowship program as a recipient of the 2024-2025 William R. Jones Most Valuable Mentor Award. This prestigious honor recognizes exceptional mentors statewide who have made significant contributions to the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship program. Read more.
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CBCS faculty support Alzheimer’s awareness at City of Brandon’s inaugural Parade of Lights
Anita Turner, EdD, visiting assistant professor of instruction in the School of Aging Studies, and Nik Lampe, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, represented the Alzheimer’s Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter as community educators at the City of Brandon’s Parade of Lights. Read more.
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Fla. Baker Act exams on children decrease, repeat exam numbers still a concern
WPTV (NBC)
"According to the USF Center for Baker Act 2023/24 Annual Report, in fiscal year 2023-24 there were more than 161,000 Baker Act exams conducted in Florida."
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Bay area child now published author after overcoming reading struggles
Spectrum News
"'When we do early intervention at the early stages of reading, whether it is in preschool or kindergarten, they can have much better outcomes,' said Adelaida Restrepo, USF Communications Sciences and Disorders Chair."
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Isaacs, K., Shifflett, A., Patel, K., Karpisek, L., Cui, Y., Lawental, M., Wernette, G. T., Borsari, B., Chang, K., & Ma, T. (2024). Women Empowered to Connect with Addiction Resources and Engage in Evidence-based Treatment (WE-CARE): A Usability and Feasibility Study of a Mobile Health Application for the Universal Screening of Alcohol, Substance Use, Depression and Anxiety. JMIR Formative Research. doi: 10.2196/62915 | |
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