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USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences

May 2 - 8, 2021

 
Dr. Goldstein Receives Kawana Award
Howard GoldsteinHoward Goldstein, PhD, has been named the winner of the 2021 Kawana Award for Lifetime Achievement in Publications by the ASHA Journals Board. The award, named in memory of Alfred K. Kawana, former director of ASHA publications, recognizes a sustained history of exemplary publications by a scholar whose journal contributions span at least 10 years and are meritorious in their educational, scientific, or clinical value. Dr. Goldstein's outstanding record of scholarship over a period of decades was cited as a key factor in the Board's consideration of his nomination. They recognized his contributions to the ASHA journals along with his seminal publications in a variety of other journals. The sustained, systematic impact of his work was admired universally by the members of the board.
 
SW Field Instructors of the Year
Reginald Vilmenay and Ruth TildenIt is a tradition for the School of Social Work to choose a "Field Instructor of the Year" for the undergraduate and graduate programs. This year both of our Awardees serve as field instructors for both programs and both are or have been adjuncts for the school as well. Reginald Vilmenay owns S.T.E.P. Counseling Center in Brandon. He has been mentoring students for 8 years and teaching as an adjunct for 6 years. Reggie has a long history in the mental health field as well as community work. Ruth Tilden has been serving as a field instructor for almost 40 years! Her illustrious career has included private practice, adjunct professor, and BSW Chair. Ruth continues to serve the social work community by providing oversight and mentoring to students placed in agencies without a social worker on staff. We couldn't do what we do without these valuable volunteers! Thank you both so much.
 
Congratulations to Aging Studies PhD Student, Victoria Marino
Victoria MorinoWe want to take a moment to celebrate one of our PhD students, Victoria Marino! As a PhD student planning on defending her dissertation this summer, Victoria has accepted a new position that will take her to Boston! We asked Victoria some questions and you will see her answers below!

Q1: Your new job title and location:
A1: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Lifespan Stress and Health at VA Boston/Boston University

Q2: A short list of responsibilities you will have:
A2: I will be working on an NIA grant-funded study called the Boston Early Adversity and Mortality Study (BEAMS; MPIs: Lewina Lee, Dan Mroczek). BEAMS links administrative records on early life to existing longitudinal datasets to investigate how adverse childhood experiences (e.g., abuse, household instability, environmental toxins) impact risk for adverse health outcomes (e.g., Alzheimer's, mortality) in later life. My core responsibilities will include data management, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation for planned projects. I will also lead projects considering potential mechanisms, like psychosocial resilience, that can alter the impact of stress on health across the lifespan.

Q3: Since moving to new cities outside Tampa, what are you most excited about?
A3: I grew up in the suburbs of Boston and am excited to return to Massachusetts after calling Tampa home for the past 9 years. I'm looking forward to enjoying outdoor activities and seasons in New England, being geographically close to family, rediscovering the city, and eating all of the seafood.

Q4: Anything else you want to include?
A4: I'm so grateful for the wonderful and challenging years I've spent in the School of Aging Studies. I am going to miss working with the colleagues I've grown so close with over the years but will always stay connected! Thank you, SAS faculty and staff, for investing your time and energy in me. I have learned so much from you all.

Victoria has also been featured in APA Division 20 (Adult Development & Aging) Student News! Victoria writes about, "Making the most of your graduate school experience: Words of wisdom from a graduate student." You may read Victoria's story here.
 
 
 
2021 Summer Institute Graphic
 
 
 
CBCS In The News

Solution makers: Champions for Children aims to stop child abuse before it happens
83 Degrees Media
..."articles usually highlight the most horrible stories," says Svetlana Yampolskaya, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor. Child and Family Studies in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida...

Tampa researchers say de-escalation training at top of community's police reform wish list
FOX 13 News
..." felt most strongly that their relationships would be benefited and they would feel better about police if police received de-escalation training," said Bryanna Fox, an associate professor of criminology at the University of South Florida...

Criminology Hits Social Media Milestone
Criminology has officially reached 1,000 followers on their Twitter account.
New Publications
  1. Burruss, G. W., Jaynes, C. M., Moule, R. K., & Fairchild, R. E. (2021). Modeling Individual Defiance of COVID-19 Pandemic Mitigation Strategies: Insights From the Expanded Model of Deterrence and Protection Motivation Theory. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 009385482110103. doi:10.1177/00938548211010315
  2. Chandregowda, A., Stierwalt, J. A., & Clark, H. M. (2021). Facilitating End-of-Life Interaction Between Patients With Severe Communication Impairment and Their Families. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 1–5. doi:10.1044/2021_persp-20-00282
 
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