Features

COPH’s Activist Lab Boot Camp powers up workforce health advocates

The COPH Activist Lab hosted its 7th Annual Activist Lab Boot Camp, focusing on the theme, “Creating a Healthier and Safer Workforce: Be Voices for Change!” The two-day event, held in collaboration with SERC, explored occupational safety, health and wellbeing.


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The role of artificial intelligence in occupational safety and health practices

It has been feared by many that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be taking over how we do business. However, AI has revolutionized the way businesses operate, transforming mundane tasks into efficient, data-driven processes. In today’s workplace, AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s an integral part of daily operations—especially in enhancing occupational safety and health practices.


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USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced her plans to step down after a national search is conducted and a successor is selected. Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022.


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Research

USF student aims to protect emergency responders

Most of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?


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Accolades

J. Stephen Frost joins national panel to shape workplace safety

J. Stephen Frost, assistant director of the OSHA Training Institute and Education Center at the USF College of Public Health, has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.


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Grads Made Good

Becoming a public health analyst

YaMaya Barley’s journey into becoming a double Bull at the COPH is a story of passion, perseverance and a deep commitment to improving the wellbeing of communities. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., but raised in Tampa, Fla., Barley’s academic and professional path has been shaped by her desire to make a difference in public health.


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Take Note

Featured Media

Advocation - Change It Up: Meet the New Dean


Tune in to hear the USF COPH Activist Lab interview Dr. Sten Vermund about his journey from Yale to USF, his vision for the future of public health and the importance of advocacy for students, faculty and staff.


📅 Episode Release Date: February 6, 2025

🔗 Listen Here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/advocation


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Upcoming Events


MCH Leadership Seminar Series with Dr. Donna Petersen

Tuesday, February 25


Health Career Panel

Wednesday, February 26


Activist Lab Find Your Voice Seminar: Under the Florida Sun Documentary Screening

Thursday, February 27


USF Health Research Day

Friday, February 28


COPH Alumni Society Meeting

Thursday, March 20


In Your Neighborhood: DC!

Thursday, March 20


COPH Graduate Career and Internship Fair

Thursday, March 27


7@7 Alumni Career Panel

Thursday, March 27


Maternal and Child Health Student Organization Annual Symposium

March 27 – 28


40th Ruby Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, April 5


National Public Health Week Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, April 9


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Media Mentions

Tension brews in Florida over proposal for nation's largest waste incinerator: 'Affecting our health and well-being'

The Cool Down - February 10, 2025


Flu cases rise in Florida: Doctors say fewer are vaccinated | wtsp.com

WTSP - February 10, 2025


USF researchers face uncertainty over NIH grant reductions – The Oracle

USF Oracle - February 11, 2025


COVID-19 Pandemic: 5 years later

WFTS ABC Action News Tampa - February 11, 2025


Pinellas County mother fights to keep insurance to cover son’s life-saving medical food | WFLA

WFLA - February 12, 2025


U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Blasts Trump Admin’s Attempts to Rip Away Affordable Health Care from Florida Families | U.S. Representative Kathy Castor

US Rep. Kathy Castor House News - February 14, 2025


10 Anti-Inflammatory Pantry Staples Dietitians Swear By

Real Simple - February 16, 2025


"Razed": Documentary sheds light on displacement of St. Pete’s Historic Gas Plant District

83 Degrees- February 17, 2025


USF will search for new president. Here’s what to expect.

Tampa Bay Times - February 18, 2025

Class Notes

Jordana Frost, DrPH, MPH, CPH, is the associate director of policy and programs at the Institute for Medicaid Innovation


Amruta (Am) Mhashilkar, MD, PhD, MBA, is an associate director at Catalent Pharma Solutions.


Veronica Soler-Torres, BSPH, is a senior knowledge analyst at The Bridgespan Group.  


Richard Tanner Arsuaga, MPH, is a pharmacist at Arine.  

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