In memoriam: Victor Molinari | |
Professor Emeritus in the School of Aging Studies Victor Molinari, PhD, has died. Molinari joined USF in 2002 and made countless significant contributions to the school and the field of geropsychology. Before his passing, Molinari and his wife established a scholarship to support students in the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program.
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Criminology associate professor appointed to APIDA Presidential Advisory Council | |
Fawn Ngo, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Criminology, was appointed by President Law to serve on the USF Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Presidential Advisory Council. Ngo will work with the council to advise the president on issues facing Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi, and South Asian American faculty, staff, and students.
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CFS associate professor receives award from Florida Psychological Association
Rick Weinberg, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program, was given the Outstanding Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest award from the Florida Psychological Association. Weinberg was recognized for his lifetime of service to the community and field of psychology. Read more.
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School of Social Work names new MSW program chair
Vickie Lynn, PhD, MSW, MPH, has been appointed chair of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Formerly chair of the Bachelor of Social Work program, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for social work education to this role. Lynn has also served as the faculty advisor for the MSW/MPH concurrent degree program, where she has provided invaluable guidance to students pursuing a dual focus in social work and public health. Read more.
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Aging studies PhD student awarded by Gerontological Society of America
Khunza Asma, a PhD student in the School of Aging Studies, was selected as a recipient of the GSA Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop Diversity Fellow Award, provided by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) with support from the National Institute on Aging. This award, which includes a stipend to support her participation in the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, celebrates early-career researchers committed to advancing aging research. Read more.
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Social work staff showcase programs at USF Health tabling event
Lianna Hernandez, MSW, and Valentina Arcila represented the School of Social Work at the 4th annual Health Professions Week Kick-off event. This is the first year the school has been invited to participate in the event, which is a reflection of the growing connections between USF Health and Vickie Lynn, PhD. Hernandez and Arcila spoke to students of a variety of majors and collected information from those who wanted to learn more about the School of Social Work's programs and course offerings.
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ABA graduate student receives fellowship
Abby Paglia, a student in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) online master’s program, has been awarded the 2024-2025 USF Fellowship from Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay (BCOTB). The fellowship was presented to Paglia by BCOTB Director of Clinical Services Heatherann Tenowich. Read more.
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SLP students organize carnival focused on augmentative and alternative communication
Speech-language pathology (SLP) students Lexis Kreimeier and Natalie Kozak, along with members of the Graduate National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, recently organized the AAC Carnival, an event focused on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). AAC is a communication approach used by SLPs that can help people who have difficulty with speech or language skills. This community event brought AAC users and their families together for a fall-themed celebration. Read more.
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CSD PhD student presents at the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine Conference
The Brain and Aphasia Recovery Lab spearheaded by Gerald C. Imaezue, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), recently presented a compelling study at the 2024 American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine Conference. CSD PhD student Celine Davis, MS, CCC-SLP, led the presentation, titled "Effect of Feedback-based Interventions and Daily Practice Schedule on Sentence Production in Persons with Chronic Nonfluent Aphasia." Read more.
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Sarasota Cybersecurity lab members discuss research and cyber threats in podcast episode
Assistant Professor of Criminology Jordan Howell, PhD, and Kaylee Eckelman spoke on the Judy Genshaft Honors College podcast about the Sarasota Cybersecurity lab. They discussed the establishment and growth of the lab, the virtual lab's diversity, research opportunities, and mentorships. Listen to the episode.
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Social work faculty, staff, and students participate in IPE Day
Faculty, staff, and students from the School of Social Work participated in the 7th annual Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPE) Day hosted by USF Health. This year's theme was "Fueling Health: Why what we eat matters to ourselves, our community, our patients, and our planet." Read more.
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Foster, M. E., Caemmerer, J. M., Hennessy, B., Smith, S. A., López, L. M., & Spencer, T. D. (2024). Predictors of kindergarten science achievement and its growth across elementary school for multilingual and English monolingual learners. Elementary School Journal. Advanced online. doi:10.1086/732691 | |
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines | |
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Volunteers age 65+ needed for study on preventing Alzheimer's disease
The Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training (PACT) team is recruiting volunteers to participate in their research study to see if computerized training exercises reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Interested adults who are 65 years or older, do not have any neurological disorders, have not had a stroke or brain injury, and do not have mild cognitive impairment or dementia, should visit www.PACTstudy.org for more information.
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2024 Virtual Fall Forensic Trainings
Nov. 14 & 15 | Dec. 5, 6, & 7
The Department of Mental Health Law and Policy's 2024 Continuing Education Forensic Training Series for Mental Health Professionals addresses forensic evaluation of adults and juveniles involved in the legal system.
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Open House: PhD in Social Work
Nov. 20 | noon
Please share with your students this opportunity to learn about the PhD in social work, meet the program chair, and participate in a Q&A session. RSVP here.
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