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Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Occupational Therapy Tampa Bay Regional Campus-Student Wins International Society’s Video Contest

Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) student won the 2019 Video Contest sponsored by the Society for the Study of Occupation USA (SSO USA).  The Society is a national community of scholars who engage in the dynamic exchange of ideas to support the global community of occupational science. It provides a forum that promotes and disseminates research in occupational science to the public, and in so doing fosters the theory and research of occupation in understanding humans as occupational beings. The basic science intersects with the profession of occupational therapy as well as other disciplines that promote the nature of occupation in its relationship with health and well-being.

Taylor Dingus created her video entry to the contest when she was on her second year in the O.T.D. program after researching the questions provided by the Society to include as content of the video.  The video needed to answer the questions: “What is Occupational Science? and How does Occupational Science benefit humanity?” Dingus’s award was announced, and her award-winning video was shown during the annual business meeting of the society during its annual research conference held in Scottsdale, AZ, in October 2019.  Dingus will receive her award during the 2020 annual research conference scheduled in October 2020, in St. Petersburg, FL.

For more information: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Z-oejwYkI&feature=youtu.be

CAHSS Alum Publishes Book- It’s Within You: A Detailed Road Map to Igniting, Deeper Self-Worth, Richer Relationships, and Greater Personal Freedom

Ilene Cohen, Ph.D., graduate of the master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has published her latest book, It’s Within You: A Detailed Road Map to Igniting, Deeper Self-Worth, Richer Relationships, and Greater Personal Freedom. The book, co-authored with Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein, invites the reader to make an important shift to working on changing oneself, rather than expecting others to change. This is Cohen’s second book. Her first book, published in 2017, is When It’s Never About You: The People-Pleaser’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Health, Happiness and Personal Freedom. 

Cohen is a psychotherapist in South Florida, a blogger, and an adjunct professor at Barry University. In addition to her degrees from NSU, Cohen received her B.A. from the University of Tampa.

Halmos Joins Other NSU Members in Presenting at Experiential Education Conference

In the last week of September, Halmos staff member Judith Slapak-Barksi, Ed.D. joined with College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences faculty members Molly Scanlon, Ph.D. and Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D. at the 48th annual conference of the National Society for Experiential Education in St. Pete Beach, Florida. The theme of the conference was “Internships & Beyond: Solutions and Strategies for the Evolving Spectrum of Experiential Education”. The NSU trio presented a session entitled, “Faculty and Staff Development for Web-Enhanced, Technology-Rich, and Blended Learning in Experiential Education”.

The National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) is a nonprofit membership organization composed of educators, businesses, and community leaders. Founded in 1971, NSEE also serves as a national resource center for the development and improvement of experiential education programs nationwide.

For more information: https://www.nsee.org/

Halmos Graduate Student Wins Spot on Great White Shark Expedition

This Halloween, Halmos College marine biology master’s student Jessica Schieber will be travelling to California to participate in the 20th Anniversary Great White Shark Expedition in Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Ms. Schieber was one of two winners of the female student research opportunity funded by the host: Marine Conservation Science Institute (MarineCSI).

Ms. Schieber is conducting her thesis research on the age and growth of yellow stingray with Halmos College faculty member David Kerstetter, Ph.D.

Applicants for the trip needed to demonstrate understanding MarineCSI’s research techniques and how this trip would propel her career forward. MarineCSI offered this opportunity because “we feel women are under-represented in shark research. How many women in leading scientific roles have you seen on Shark Week or Shark Fest?”

The Marine Conservation Science Institute (MCSI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded on the belief that focused research can make a difference in how we view and manage our marine resources.  MCSI is committed to promoting important issues in marine biology and fisheries, and is currently involved in research projects around the globe dedicated to protecting and conserving marine resources.

For more information: https://www.marinecsi.org/

Halmos Faculty Shares the Importance of Children’s Foot Development.

On Thursday, September 17, Halmos faculty member Mark Jaffe, D.P.M. conducted a presentation to over 25 families who attended the Start Smart Storytime for Little Minnows that morning. During this invited presentation, Jaffe informed the parents of the importance of their child’s foot development and taught them how to assess their kids shoes using the “1,2,3, Shoe Test”. After the presentation, Jaffe, along with six students, they screened about half of the children.

Prior to any community outreach, all student volunteers are trained on how to teach parents to analyze their children’s shoes. Prior to this event, Jaffe trained 15 of Halmos’s students to work with him on such outreach projects.

Halmos Faculty Member Co-Authors on Motivating Girls to the STEM fields

Santanu De, Ph.D.

This fall, Halmos faculty member Santanu De, Ph.D. with Fischler College of Education faculty member Vanaja Nethi, Ph.D. published an article entitled, “The Potential of Socio-biologically Relevant Mobile Applications to Attract Girls to STEM” in the Florida Distance Learning Association Journal.

Stimulating girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) when they are in school, and sustaining that interest, is critical in motivating girls to choose STEM-related disciplines in higher education and enter STEM careers. Research has shown that one of the main drivers that impact girls’ interest in STEM is hands-on experience with real-world problems. This paper proposes a strategy to provide middle-to-high school aged girls (13-17 years) with the opportunity to engage with biological concerns that are relevant to them. This strategy utilizes the prevalence of the smartphone among young people in this age group, and the availability of suitable free or low-cost mobile applications to address the problem of a ‘leaky’ STEM pipeline.

For more information:  https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fdla-journal/vol4/iss1/4/

Alumni Spotlight: Marla Somerstein Neufeld, J.D.

Marla Somerstein Neufeld, J.D.

Marla Somerstein Neufeld, J.D. (’99), is an attorney and partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP, where she founded the firm’s surrogacy and reproductive technology practice group. As the mother of twin boys who were born with the assistance of a gestational surrogate, she brings personal experience to her practice.

Neufeld assists clients with all legal aspects of third-party reproduction and represents parties using a surrogate or an egg, sperm, or embryo donor. With a focus on helping others start a family using these technologies, or Florida adoption laws, Neufeld has authored numerous publications about the subject, including co-authoring a book, The American Bar Association Guide to Assisted Reproduction: Techniques, Legal Issues and Pathways to Success.

Neufeld is a board member or volunteer at several organizations, including ARC Broward, Broward Partnership for the Homeless, and the March of Dimes. She is the recipient of honors that include NSU University School’s 2018 Alumni Hall of Fame, Super Lawyers magazine 2018 Rising Stars in Florida, Daily Business Review 2014 Rising Stars (40 Under 40), South Florida Business & Wealth 2014 Rising Star, Leaders in Law, and Florida Trend magazine Up & Comer 2010.

A 1999 graduate of NSU’s University School, Neufeld earned a B.A. at American University in 2003. She earned her J.D. degree at the University of Miami School of Law, graduating Cumlaude in 2007.

Family Therapy Alumna is Faculty at the University of Victoria and visits DFT Students

Samantha Corrington, M.S., 2006 graduate of the master’s program in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT), in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC, Canada. Corrington recently visited DFT and spent time with students and faculty sharing her career path and professional experiences.

Corrington worked for United Way in South Florida prior to her relocation to Canada. She worked for almost a decade with the Penelakut First Nation before joining the faculty at the University of Victoria. She has published and presented widely and was able to address issues such as licensure in both the US and Canada, her clinical work, faculty experiences, and narrative therapy. DFT students enjoyed her perspectives and engagement.

FCE&SCJ Professor Co-Authors Book on Distance Education

Michael Simonson, Ph.D., Professor, at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice co -authored the book, Teaching and Learning at a Distance Foundations of Distance Education 7th Edition.

The book is written for introductory distance education courses for preservice or in- service teachers and for training programs that discuss teaching distant learners or managing distance education systems. Furthermore, it provides readers with the basic information needed to be knowledgeable distance educators and leaders of distance education programs.

In 2016, Dr. Simonson was named to the Hall of Fame of the U.S. Distance Learning Association. He has authored four major textbooks dealing with distance education, instructional technology, instructional computing, and instructional media. Additionally, he is the founding editor of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education, Distance Learning Journal, and Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers presented at the Annual Conventions of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Dr. Simonson was an external evaluator of South Dakota’s Connecting the Schools and Digital Dakota Network projects, and also for the Washington Center. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps as a Captain.

To learn more about the book or to purchase, please visit:

https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Teaching-and-Learning-at-a-Distance-7th-edition

Alumni Spotlight: Chantal Leconte, M.B.A.

Chantal Leconte, M.B.A. (’93), is the former chief executive officer at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, a Memorial Healthcare System pediatric facility in Hollywood, Florida. She has more than 40 years of experience in the field, including having served as a nursing manager, giving her a unique perspective as an administrator and practitioner.

Leconte has previously worked as CEO at Memorial Hospital Pembroke; administrator of Wuesthoff Medical Center-Rockledge in Melbourne, Florida; and chief operating officer of Coral Springs Medical Center in Coral Springs, Florida. She also worked for 17 years at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston Florida.

Currently serving as the immediate past-chair of the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association Board of Directors, Leconte is a graduate of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class VI and the Leadership Broward Foundation Class XIX. She has volunteered her time with the Women’s Healthcare Executive Network-South Florida, the American Heart Association, the Weston Business Chamber of Commerce-Women Council, the Rockledge Rotary Club, and the City of Rockledge Advisory Board in Central Florida.

Leconte earned her M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Florida Atlantic University and a nursing degree from Queensboro Community College in Bayside, New York.

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