This podcast episode focuses on the Spring 2024 College of Public Health graduates who also served as the Activist Lab Student Board members during their time at the College. Each graduate discusses his/her academic and professional experiences

The USF COPH Activist Lab 6th Annual Bootcamp’s Keynote Address: Suicide Prevention: Where We Have Been and New Directions

Feb 27th, 2024 50m 55s

This special podcast episode features the keynote address given by national expert Marc Karver, PhD, Associate Professor, University of South Florida, Department of Psychology at the Activist Lab’s 6th Annual Bootcamp on January 25, 2024. Dr.

Levantemos la voz!: Latino health, cancer, and climate change

Oct 17th, 2023 1h 5m

This podcast episode focuses on climate change and climate justice in reference to Latino health, including cancer in this population. Drs. Calvo, Izurieta, and Grzywacz discuss this topic from their unique perspectives including the sociodeter

Drowning Prevention: A New Approach To Bring About Change for Children

Jul 7th, 2023 42m 17s

This podcast episode focuses on strategies to prevent drownings, especially in young children. Drs. Karch and Parvanta discuss efforts in drowning prevention led by the State of Florida and the University of South Florida College of Public Hea

Advocating for Keeping Individuals Enrolled in Medicaid After Continuous Enrollment Ended!

Apr 21st, 2023 40m 38s

Advocating for Keeping Individuals Enrolled in Medicaid After Continuous Enrollment Ended!Description: This podcast episode focuses on how eligible individuals can maintain their Medicaid enrollment after March 31, 2023 when the COVID-19 cont

Injustices Against Marginalized Groups: We Can and Must Do Better!

Feb 21st, 2023 1h

This podcast episode focuses on injustices to marginalized groups (such as through hate crimes and victimization by extremist groups) and features leading academic and community advocates, Mr. Mike Deeson, Reverend/Dr. Bernice Powell-Jackson, a

The Salud Latina USF Initiative at the University of South Florida College of Public Health

Dec 13th, 2022 28m 29s

This podcast episode focuses on the Salud Latina USF Initiative and features leaders Drs. Arlene Calvo and Abraham Salinas who discuss the activities of Salud Latina, its achievements, goals and directions for the future, and more!Guests: Dr.

Introducing the Center for Justice Research & Policy at the University of South Florida

Oct 19th, 2022 41m 24s

This podcast episode focuses on the Center for Justice Research & Policy at the University of South Florida and features Center leaders Drs. Bryanna Fox and Edelyn Verona who discuss the development of the Center, examples of programs, future d

Climate Change, Clean Energy, the Recent Supreme Court Decision about the EPA and Power Plants, How to Advocate for Change, and More!

Aug 8th, 2022 39m 14s

This podcast episode focuses on the continued ramifications of climate change, the role for clean energy, discussion of the Supreme Court decision about the EPA and power plants, and how we can make change happen. We welcome Ms. Susan Glickman,

Episode 5: Customer Mistreatment of Hospitality Employees: How We Can Advocate for Change-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research Center

May 10th, 2022 26m 47s

This podcast episode continues our occupational health and safety series and focuses on customer mistreatment of hospitality employees. Dr. Kristin Horan from the University of Central Florida provides important information on the work she and

After the Bootcamp: What was Learned and Discussion of Advocacy and Strategies for Change in Mental Health

Apr 14th, 2022 57m 12s

This podcast episode focuses on what participants learned from the January 28, 2022 University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health Activist Lab Bootcamp on mental health advocacy and strategies for change. We welcome Dr. Jerome Gal

Episode 4: The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research Center

Jan 13th, 2022 27m 30s

Episode 4: This fourth episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Tammy Allen, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida and Director of the Occupatio

Episode 3: The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research Center

Dec 15th, 2021 40m 9s

Episode 3: This third episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Mindy Shoss, Associate Professor of Psychology in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at the University of Central Florida and also

Episode 2: The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research Center

Dec 14th, 2021 44m 16s

Episode 2: This second episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Mark Friend, Professor in the School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Florid

Episode 1: The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research Center

Sep 28th, 2021 35m 49s

Episode 1: This first episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor and Director of the Sunshine Education & Research Center (ERC) in the USF College of Public Health. Discussion takes

COVID-19-Where are We Now and What Does the Future Hold?

Aug 11th, 2021 1h

In this podcast, discussion focuses on COVID-19 in terms of current morbidity, mortality and the new rise in infections and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant. Discussion also takes place about mitigation efforts and communication strat

Bringing it All Together: Further Refinement of the USF COPH Activist Lab Environmental Health Plan and More!

Jun 2nd, 2021 47m 59s

In this podcast, previous Environmental Health/Climate Change and Advocacy series’ presenters provide further discussion and input on how to build and improve the USF COPH Activist Lab’s Florida Environmental Health Plan. The emphasis on equit

Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Advocacy: Podcast #4

Apr 20th, 2021 38m

Description: In this fourth episode of the podcast series focused on environmental health, climate change, and advocacy, Representative Kathy Castor from the US Congress discusses the importance of the environment on public health for Floridi

Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Advocacy: Podcast #3

Apr 20th, 2021 46m 12s

Description: In this third episode of the podcast series focused on environmental health, climate change, and advocacy, representatives from the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County discuss the important role of the agen

Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Advocacy: Podcast #2

Feb 25th, 2021 48m 19s

In this second episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series focused on environmental health, climate change, and advocacy, issues related to water, water treatment, engineering and energy (including green energy) solutions, and the relationship

Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Advocacy: Podcast #1

Feb 2nd, 2021 47m 16s

In this episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series focused on environmental health, climate change, and advocacy, issues related to how individuals, communities and systems can work together to improve air quality, pollution, and energy use t

Structural Racism and the Media

Dec 10th, 2020 46m 55s

In this episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series on racism, health, and life, issues related to the role of the media in perpetuating structural racism and biases are discussed and include, for example, information related to reality televi

Structural Racism and the Social Construction of Race

Oct 29th, 2020 54m 15s

In this episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series on racism, health, and life, issues related to the social construction of race, the role of structural racism on various groups’ culture, history, and heritage, discussion of the USF Heritage

Structural Racism and the Law

Oct 7th, 2020 36m 35s

In this third episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series on racism, health, and life, issues related to the role of structural racism and the law in terms of juvenile incarceration, zero tolerance policies, social justice, and more are discus

Structural Racism and its Effects on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Violence, and other Public Health Issues

Sep 24th, 2020 37m 50s

In this episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series on racism, health, and life, issues related to the role of structural racism are discussed in terms of their relationship to adverse childhood experiences (or ACEs), violence, and other publi