2025 Conference
Im/Migrant Well-Being: A Nexus for Research & Policy
Intergeneration Impacts
Conference Co-hosted by:
Co-sponsors:
National Science Foundation
Bezos Family Foundation
Scholars Strategy Network Florida chapter
Conference Abstract
IM/MIGRANT WELL-BEING: A NEXUS FOR RESEARCH & POLICY
The 2025 Conference on Im/migrant Well-Being will focus on the lived experiences, challenges, and successes of immigrants within and across generations over time in the United States. Presentations will critically examine the intergenerational impacts of how United States immigration policies, such as Title 42, “Remain in Mexico”/Migrant Protections Protocols, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention and surveillance, executive actions like the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and other policies and programs shape the daily lives and well-being of immigrants and their families. By centering the voices and experiences of immigrant communities, this conference seeks to generate empirical work that promotes the humanity of immigrants and informs evidence-based policymaking at the local, state, and national level.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS
Elizabeth Aranda, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology and Director
(Im)migrant Well-Being Research Center
University of South Florida
Elizabeth Vaquera, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology and Public Policy and Director
Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute
The George Washington University
Organizing Committee Members
Thomas Rachko Jr.
Liz Ventura Molina
Trey Johnston
DATES AND LOCATION
February 14, 2025
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Hilton Bayfront
333 1st Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
February 15, 2025
Workshop for Authors of Conference Papers
Hilton Bayfront
333 1st Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Seating is limited, please register early.
Parking Information
Hotel Valet is $42.00 per vehicle per night (one vehicle per room)
Additional Parking Garage options: (following up on the additional parking options)
*Please note: Parking rates for off-site locations may change without notice.
Sundial Parking Garage
117 2nd Street North
Rates
Monday-Friday: 5 am to 5 pm
Monday-Friday after 5 pm and all-day weekends
First hour free/$1 per hour thereafter ($8 maximum/day)
Up to 4 hours 4-5 hours
5-6 hours
6-7 hours
7-8 hours
8-9 hours
9 hours or more $8.00
Special Event price is usually $5 and occasionally $10 for larger events Lost ticket
Fee: $20.00
Payment Type: Cash/Credit Card at the Pay on Foot Machines /Credit Card Only Exit
Lanes & Parkmobile app (Zone 2021)
SouthCore Parking Garage
101 1st Avenue South
*There are four electric vehicle charging stations located on level 3 & 7.
Rates
*Floors 3, 4, 7 and 8 are available for visitor parking. First hour free, $1/hr, $8 maximum/day. Next day rate begins at 5 a.m.
Lost ticket fee: $20.00
Saturdays Morning has a $3 flat rate on entry in effect (October to May). Special
Events prices are $5 or $10 and occasionally $15 for larger events
Payment Type: Cash/Credit Card at the Pay on Foot Machines /Credit Card Only Exit
Lanes & Parkmobile app (Zone 2020)
$1.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00
Al Lang/Progress Energy Park Surface Lot
1st Avenue South between 1st Street and BayShore Boulevard
Rates
Daily parking costs $5
Special event rate is usually $5 and occasionally $10 for larger events Pay station
which accepts credit cards or Parkmobile App (Zone 2016)
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Professor Robert C. Smith
Baruch College and CUNY Graduate Center
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
February 13
Welcome Happy Hour
8PMto 10PM: Dali Bar in lobby
February 14
Agenda Coming soon!
February 15
Agenda Coming soon!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
National Science Foundation
Bezos Family Foundation
Scholars Strategy Network Florida chapter
For reasonable requests and questions about the event, please contact the conference
event planner at email CAS RSVP.