ABA program director publishes seventh edition of popular textbook | |
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program Director Raymond Miltenberger, PhD, BCBA-D has published the 7th edition of his popular textbook, "Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures." The book, first published in 1997, is a commonly assigned textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in applied behavior analysis or behavior modification. It provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the principles and procedures of ABA, using a precise, step-by-step, scientific approach to explain human behavior.
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Aging studies student selected for highly competitive internship | |
Christina Mu, a doctoral candidate in the School of Aging Studies, was selected to be a 2023 O’Neill/Hyer Summer Policy Intern through the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). This highly competitive 8-week internship will allow Mu to connect with aging researchers and policymakers across the nation, get hands on experience with government-related research, and gain skills to take research findings and translate them to real-world applications. This internship was named in memory of Kathryn Hyer, MPP, PhD, FGSA, FAGHE, and Greg O’Neill, PhD, who were policy scholars and long-time GSA members.
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CBCS faculty awarded $3.9 million training grant from U.S. Department of Education
Catia Cividini-Motta, PhD, BCBA-D, Kwang-Sun Cho Blair, PhD, BCBA-D, Kimberly Crosland, PhD, BCBA-D, and Alison Salloum, PhD, LCSW have been awarded a $3.9 million training grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund Project MABAS (Enhancing the Promotion of Mental Health Wellbeing of Children and Youth in High-Need Schools through Preparing School-Based Behavior Analysts and Social Workers). The project aims to enhance the promotion of the mental health of children and youth with or at risk for behavioral and mental health challenges by preparing 40 high-quality school-based behavior analysts and social workers from diverse backgrounds. Read more.
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Aging studies doctoral student places third in national poster competition
Jessica Yauk, MGS, a doctoral candidate in the School of Aging Studies, placed third for her student poster at the Southern Gerontological Society's 44th Annual Meeting and Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. Her poster was titled, “Does timing of retirement affect cognition or risk of dementia: A systematic review.” Co-authors include her faculty mentor, Associate Professor Debra Dobbs, PhD, and doctoral candidate Britney Veal.
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Recipients of Spring 2023 CBCS International Collaboration Award announced
Kristin Kosyluk, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, and Heather Peshak George, PhD, a research professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies, have been awarded the Spring 2023 CBCS International Collaboration Award. This grant is designed to provide targeted support for faculty travel that is directly related to future or current sponsored research grant applications or publications. Read more.
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ABA doctoral student presents at ACJS
Arturo Garcia, MA, BCBA, a doctoral student in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, presented his research on applications of behavior analysis for interventions towards human trafficking for the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). Garcia's research focuses on developing and evaluating behavioral interventions to prevent and reduce human trafficking, a global problem that affects millions of people every year. Garcia is leading the exploration of behavior-analytic strategies to mitigate the global human trafficking issue. Read more.
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines | |
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Colloquium by Candidate for Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
April 17 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.
MHC 1442 and Microsoft Teams
Qi Chen is a PhD candidate at Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin and a predoctoral fellow from the American Cancer Society. She is committed to advancing the health and well-being of cancer survivors and their families. Chen's research focuses on two underserved populations in cancer care, cancer caregivers and adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
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10th Annual Translational Research in Adolescent Substance Use Conference
April 17-18
MHC Atrium and Zoom
Register here
The conference will bring together national and local experts in the field of implementation science & practice. Presentations will include evidence-based research and programs in the field of adolescent behavioral/mental health, substance use, advocacy, and policy changes, along with research programs conducted by USF graduate scholars in partnership with community partner agencies. More information: bit.ly/itre2023
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Narrative Review of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare Outcomes
April 18 | 12:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Trainee Sahiti Gilela conducted a narrative review of racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare outcomes for people with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD). Her findings suggest that healthcare disparities remain a prevalent issue and are exacerbated for those people at the intersection of IDDs and racial/ethnic minority. She will present her recommendations to recognize and minimize these disparities. Sahiti was mentored by Elizabeth Perkins, PHD, RNLD, FAAIDD, FGSA.
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FMHI presents "Shatterproofing Communities with Brave Conversations"
April 20 | 4 p.m.
MHC Atrium
Join the Florida Mental Health Institute, This Is My Brave, and Shatterproof for a vitally important conversation on the role storytelling can play in protecting and strengthening our communities. The speakers will be Erin Gallagher (Executive Director of This Is My Brave), Courtney McKeon (Vice President of Stigma from Shatterproof, and potentially one other speaker from ATLAS (Addiction Treatment Locator Assessments and Standards Platform).
Click here to register.
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This Is My Brave – College Edition at USF
April 21 | 7 p.m.
USF Concert Hall
This Is My Brave - College Edition at the University of South Florida will be live on stage featuring USF students sharing stories about their lived experience with mental illness and/or addiction. This year’s event will feature our first Brave Takes exhibit with photo stories from USF faculty, staff, and students. Join us in our movement to eliminate stigma and increase hope for college students. Reserve your free ticket here.
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Spring 2023 CBCS Faculty and Staff Assembly
April 28 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MHC Atrium & Microsoft Teams
All CBCS faculty and staff are invited to attend. A special celebration of the 50th anniversaries of the Department of Criminology and the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program will be held and include cake and punch.
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