Hamovitch PI
Summer 2016
A research publication of the Hamovitch Center for Science in the Human Services at the USC School of Social Work
Students net unprecedented funding
Federal grants are becoming increasingly competitive, but four PhD students met the challenge. Second annual spring symposium highlights research efforts of master’s students
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A few years ago, having one PhD student secure a federal grant from the National Institutes of Health to support dissertationrelated research would have been impressive. Now it’s becoming an expectation at the USC School of Social Work. This year, four students received dissertation awards, a prestigious honor that signals the beginning of a promising research career.
Students delve into online comments following articles about sexual assault to explore rape culture
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“These grants are difficult to get for a reason,” said Michalle Mor Barak, Dean’s Professor of Social Work and Business and outgoing director of the school’s doctoral program. “The selection committees are very rigorous in terms of the science behind the proposals. It’s not just about the funding either. It’s the recognition that your work is important.” Funding | continued on page 10
Expert on homelessness and HIV/AIDS selected for prestigious national mentoring program
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