Criminology assistant professor discusses cybercrime and cybersecurity programs in new podcast episode | |
C. Jordan Howell, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology, spoke on the Cybersecurity Guide podcast to discuss his journey in academia and the cybersecurity- and cybercrime-related programs available at USF, including the cybercrime programs in CBCS. He also covers extracurricular opportunities at USF, including the Sarasota Cybersecurity Lab, and an upcoming club he is developing for students interested in cybercrime.
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Criminology alum honored with prestigious award from Office of Graduate Studies | |
Amanda Connella, MA, a 2023 graduate of the Department of Criminology, is one of four recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Award. The Office of Graduate Studies views this as the highest award they give to USF graduate students. The selection committee was impressed with the theme of Connella's research and the extent of her professional development to date.
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CBCS faculty awarded tenure and promotion
During the CBCS Fall 2023 Assembly held Friday afternoon, multiple CBCS faculty were honored for receiving tenure and promotion within the college. Four professors were awarded tenure, and 14 were promoted. Read the full list of these outstanding faculty members here. View the assembly presentation here, and watch the recording here.
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MHLP and social work faculty share expertise on mental health and HIV stigma in Peru
Kristin Kosyluk, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP) and recipient of the Spring 2023 CBCS International Collaboration Award, traveled to Lima, Peru with Jerome Galea, PhD, an associate professor of social work, to visit Global Mental Health projects. During the visit, the team gave multiple talks on mental health and HIV stigma for medical professionals and community representatives. Their discussions prompted plans for future collaborations centering on HIV and mental health stigma reduction research projects. Read more.
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CSD students volunteer at Southshore Bilingual Therapy
Members of the Minority Students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders club and undergraduate students in the Language, Speech, and Hearing program recently volunteered at Southshore Bilingual Therapy, where they assisted with Inspira Tampa’s Community Fall Festival. This event provided fun activities and information for many low socioeconomic and culturally diverse families. The students also had an opportunity to observe speech-language pathologists perform free speech and language screenings.
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Criminology faculty lead cybercrime workshop for law enforcement personnel
Tom Hyslip, PhD, an assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Criminology, coordinated the Cybercrime Investigation for Florida Law Enforcement workshops on behalf of the Florida Center for Cybersecurity. The workshops present the latest insights, methodologies, and updates related to cybercrime. C. Jordan Howell, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology, is also presenting his research on open source intelligence at each conference. The first workshop was held Oct. 5 in Tampa, and the two remaining are Oct. 19 in Miami and Oct. 26 in Orlando. Read more.
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Arnold, M. L., Sanchez, V. A., Carrasco, D. N., Martinez, D., Dhar, S., Stickel, A., Perreira, K. M., Athanasios, T., & Lee, D. J. (2023). Risk factors associated with occupational noise-induced hearing loss in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos: A cross-sectional epidemiologic investigation. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 1–12. doi:10.1080/15459624.2023.2250403
Garcia, A., Wunderlich, K. L., Pelfrey, C., & Sheppard, C. M. (2023). Experimental analysis of voice volume for children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral Interventions. doi:10.1002/bin.1984
Lee, J. G., Jaynes, C. M., & Patterson, S. (2023). Whose fault? defendant perceptions of their own blameworthiness and guilty plea decisions. Journal of Crime and Justice, 1–23. doi:10.1080/0735648x.2023.2263862
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Lynch, M. J. (2023). Does the concentration of the treadmill of production predict US EPA environmental violations across states? A test of green criminological propositions from Ecological Disorganization theory. Critical Criminology.
doi:10.1007/s10612-023-09711-x
Rosado, R., Fogel, S. J., Kratz, S. E., & Nourie, A. E. (2023). Facing the COVID-19 opponent: Checking in with former collegiate athlete women at halftime. Sport Social Work, 4, 1-4. doi:10.33043/SSWJ.4.1
Spencer, T. D., Tolentino, T. J., & Foster, M. E. (2023). Impact of discourse type and elicitation task on language sampling outcomes. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–19. doi:10.1044/2023_ajslp-22-00365
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines | |
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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
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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.
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Faculty Media Training with University Communications and Marketing
Part 2: Oct. 27 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Tampa campus, room TBD) - Contact Patty Harrison (harrison214@usf.edu) to RSVP to Part 2.
Join University Communications and Marketing leadership for training on working with reporters, framing your expertise for a general audience, and more. The two-part training will help you grow more confident speaking with the media about your research.
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Careers in Aging Day
Nov. 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Registration deadline: Oct 31)
Tampa Waterfront Marriott
Please encourage students interested in a career in aging, health care, or healthcare administration to attend this free event. Students will have an opportunity to learn about a career in aging and experience a professional conference.
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Unique Funded Research Training Opportunity Available
Application deadline for spring 2024: Nov. 15, 2023
ITRE invites graduate students and working professionals with a master's degree (or in a doctoral degree program) to apply for a fully paid 15-credit graduate certificate program in translational research in adolescent substance use. The deadline for spring 2024 cohort 11 scholars is Nov. 15.
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6th Activist Lab Boot Camp | Suicide Prevention: Be Voice for Change!
Jan. 25 | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Jan. 26 | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The purpose of the Activist Lab Boot Camp is to provide an advocacy education and practice program. The boot camp is centered around particular public health issues with the opportunity for participants to learn from experts in the field. This year’s boot camp is focused on suicide prevention. Registration is free for students or $39 for USF faculty & and staff.
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Call for Participants: Interactive, SMS-based Chatbot Program
Alexandra Albizu-Jacob, MPH, a CBCS doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant, is seeking USF college students experiencing test anxiety, social anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges to participate in their study involving an interactive, SMS-based chatbot program. The research study includes interacting with the chatbot program over three sessions and providing feedback on the prototype.
Click here to participate.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
If you have news/events or recent/upcoming publications you would like posted on the CBCS website and/or in the Communique newsletter, send the details and any attachments to CBCS Marketing (CBCSMarketing@usf.edu). Please send all newsletter submissions no later than Thursday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
Be sure to include all pertinent information (title, date, times, location, event description, and contact information) in editable digital text format. Articles included in the CBCS Communiqué may be disseminated to USF Media outlets and/or beyond.
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