Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2023

Criminology associate professor joins Communications Coordination Committee of the United Nations

Fawn Ngo, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Criminology, was elected to the board of directors of the Communications Coordination Committee of the United Nations. As a member at large, Ngo will work with board members to organize sessions and panels and will attend UN meetings and events.

MHLP associate professor invited to National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative

Khary Rigg, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, recently accepted an invitation by the National Academy of Medicine to join their Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic. Rigg will work with other members of the Action Collaborative to produce discussion papers, conduct outreach, and lead events to work toward reversing the opioid crisis. Rigg will serve on their Prevention, Data, & Research Working Group for a three-year term. 

Special needs shelters save lives during hurricanes. Could they work for blizzards?

The Buffalo News

"'With or without a registry, special needs shelters will only help if storm warnings are widely and clearly communicated to people in need and the temporary lodgings are implemented correctly,' said Lindsay Peterson, research assistant professor in the School of Aging..."

Groundbreaking science festival is coming to Tampa Bay

Daytime - WFLA

"so we have been working with CARD, which is the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF, who will provide training to all our volunteers, all our scientists on how to interact and..."

Experts say 14-year-old accused of shooting, killing mom is extremely rare case

FOX 13 Tampa Bay

"'It’s really important for an experienced clinician to evaluate what drove this particular juvenile to such an extreme action, because children and parents have conflicts and disagreements,' said Dr. Kathleen Heide, a criminology professor at the University of South..."

Florida shelters can help during storms. Why don’t more people use them?

Democrat & Chronicle 

"That’s a question of both personal importance and professional curiosity to Lindsay Peterson, research assistant professor in the School of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida."

Bell, T. R., & Rosado, S. (2023). HoopGurlz’s biased recruiting: Racial and positional stereotyping in girls’ basketball scouting reports. Feminist Media Studies. doi:10.1080/14680777.2023.2258295

Bloom-Williams, C. E., Crosland, K. A., & Fuller, A. A. (2023). Evaluating the use of alternative seating with kindergarteners at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi:10.1007/s40617-023-00852-7

Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace Course

Learn to attract and retain talent by creating a workplace culture that fosters wellness and allows for the free expression of issues related to employee's mental health, behavioral health, and addiction. Start the course today.

Call for Participants: Are you interested in increasing your daily step count?

Madeline McCullen, a current Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis student, is seeking individuals who would be interested in participating in her research study. If you or someone you know are interested in participating, please contact her at mccullen@usf.edu or (386) 216-8610.

USF Health Pediatric Grand Rounds: Implementing Collaborative Care Models to Improve Pediatric Outcomes: A Shared Vision

Sept. 28 | 8 - 9 a.m.

STC 7030 or Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 254 247 616 411

Passcode: x8JVEh)

This talk will be co-presented by Patricia Emmanuel, MD, Lewis A. Barness Endowed Chair, professor and chair of pediatrics, USF Morsani College of Medicine, and Jerome Galea, PhD, MSW, LCSW, associate professor, USF School of Social Work, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences. See more information, including continuing education opportunities, here.

Marriage and Family Therapy Virtual Information Session

Oct. 2 | noon - 1 p.m.

Microsoft Teams

Learn more about the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

PhD in Social Work Virtual Information Session

Oct. 5 | 9-10 a.m.

Microsoft Teams

Learn more about the PhD in Social Work.

CBCS Faculty and Staff Assembly

Oct. 13 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.

MHC Atrium

All CBCS faculty and staff are invited to attend. ASL interpreters will be provided.

Peer Support and Recovery in Behavioral Health 

Oct. 20 | 9:30 a.m. - noon

Marshall Student Center

This year’s annual fall colloquium will bring together subject matter experts to discuss the domains of peer support and recovery, integrating practice, policy, and research. There will be individual speakers, panel discussions, and community partner information tables.

To register or reserve an information table, visit https://bit.ly/FMHIpeersupport

2023 Cycling for Autism

Oct. 21 | 8:30 a.m.

Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail

Over the past 11 years, the Tampa Midtown Rotary Club has raised over $200,000 with its annual Cycling for Autism event to support individuals in our community who have an autism spectrum disorder. Proceeds this year will benefit the Applied Behavior Analysis Program and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida, and the Tampa Midtown Rotary Foundation.