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TIP Lab to assist Florida law enforcement and anti-trafficking organizations with new tool

TIPSTR illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.

February 28, 2025College News, Criminology

Science fair awards

Group from CBCS judges Hillsborough County STEM Fair

CBCS faculty, staff, and graduate students volunteered to review posters in the behavioral and social sciences category.

February 27, 2025College News

A conference attendee uses virtual reality system

USF team unveils virtual reality and AI integration for disability employment training

The project, showcased at the 2025 Florida APSE Summit, will train and certify youth and adults with lifelong and acquired disabilities in skilled trades.

February 27, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

CJMHSA Annual Report

Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Grant Program FY23-24 Annual Report

In addition to its use by communities, this report goes to high-ranking members of the state’s legislature to increase awareness of the reinvestment grant program and inform future policy and funding decisions.

February 26, 2025College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Courtney Weber and Marlena Bolton

USF criminology team presents AI solutions to combat cybercrime and protect seniors

The presentations by George Burruss, PhD, and criminology doctoral students, focused on developing tools for law enforcement and victims of cybercrime.

February 26, 2025College News, Criminology

David Chiriboga, Debra Dobbs, Karen L. Phillips

School of Aging Studies alumna returns to USF to speak at distinguished lecture series

Karen L. Phillips, PhD, a 2009 graduate, presented "Advancing Healthy Aging through Partnerships and Collaboration."

February 25, 2025College News, School of Aging Studies

Supraja Anand

Supraja Anand named senior member of National Academy of Inventors

Anand, associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is one of nine USF faculty members to be named to the class of 2025.

February 21, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Anthropology Day

CSD faculty and students participate in Anthropology Day

Hosted by the Department of Anthropology and several student organizations, the event showcased the interdisciplinary nature of the field.

February 19, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Aging studies faculty review the needs of older adults in five Florida counties

Lindsay Peterson, PhD, and Debra Dobbs, PhD, produced the sweeping review in collaboration with the Senior Connection Center, a nonprofit organization.

February 18, 2025College News, School of Aging Studies

George Burruss

George Burruss and team receive funding to develop AI chatbot for older adults worried about cybercrime

Students from the Cybercrime Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Laboratory are training the chatbot.

February 17, 2025College News, Criminology

Charlie Minn and Cary Hopkins Eyles

Documentary filmmaker speaks to criminology classes

Charlie Minn, known for his documentaries on true crime, corruption, and the police, visited the classes of Cary Hopkins Eyles, MA, and Rustu Deryol, PhD.

February 13, 2025College News, Criminology

About College of Behavioral & Community Sciences News

The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.