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Celebrating Student Excellence at APIC Annual Conference!

We are thrilled to spotlight the remarkable achievements of our talented students who attended the prestigious Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Annual Conference. This exceptional event brought together leading minds in infection control and epidemiology, providing an invaluable platform for our students to share their innovative findings and contribute to advancing healthcare practices. The College of Public Health sponsored the students as part of their work on Dr. Christine McGuire-Wolfe's project, Building Capacity of the Public Health Workforce: Examining Challenges and Opportunities Related to Enhancing Infection, Prevention, and Control Education and Training for Students.

These exceptional students and Professor McGuire-Wolfe exemplify the dedication and passion that our institution nurtures. Their success is a testament to the significance of mentored research experiences that provide aspiring researchers with the guidance and resources they need to thrive.

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Congratulations to all the brilliant minds who presented at our 2023 summer research symposium!

Over 50 posters and 100 students presented at the 2023 Summer Research Symposium! We are incredibly proud of their research dedication and appreciate the faculty mentors' fantastic support and commitment. Our students' dedication to undergraduate research is inspiring, and the future looks brighter with their contributions. They keep exploring, innovating, and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. They are the driving force of change.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful sponsors, Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas, Ph.D., Vice President for Research & Innovation, and Paul A. Sohl, CEO of the Florida High Tech Corridor, for making our 2023 Summer Research Symposium a resounding success!

Special thanks to Dr. Melissa Irvin, Ed.D., for her inspiring closing remarks and Dean Allison Crume, Ph.D., for supporting our undergraduate researchers.

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2023 High Impact Practices Faculty Awards Ceremony

The 2023 High Impact Practices Faculty Awards Ceremony celebrated exceptional faculty across the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcampuses. Recognized faculty members created outstanding learning experiences for their students, demonstrated a deep commitment to their students' success, and worked tirelessly to incorporate high-impact practices into their curriculum, specifically in the areas of global education and undergraduate research mentorship.

The Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Awards recognizes faculty members who have significantly contributed to developing undergraduate research skills and the mentorship of undergraduate researchers. These faculty members have guided students through the research process, from identifying research questions to presenting their findings at conferences and other scholarly events.

We are grateful for the passion and dedication of our faculty members.