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Successful Latina/o Students at the
University of South Florida
October 2008
About this year’s recipients of the
Successful Latino/Latina Student Award!
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These scholars represent all academic
levels… from undergraduates to students
currently enrolled in doctorate degrees in the
areas of anthropology, audiology, education,
instructional technology, and all fields of
engineering…chemical, biomedical,
mechanical, civil and environmental.
Roots and GPA
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These scholars have roots in countries
including: Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela.
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They have an average GPA of 3.75 (out of 4).
Their contributions to research
and our communities
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Their contributions include studies on hurricane
preparedness; discoveries that have transnational
significance affecting the health and lives of
Latinas/os; advances in audiology; enhancements in
the academic curricula of our schools; development
of technology to assist students with disabilities,
support to teachers across the State through the
implementation of technology in the classrooms;
design of medical devices that could improve
patients suffering from diabetes; and many other
fascinating projects in the fields of molecular biology,
mechanical and electrical engineering.
Scholarly presentations
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They have presented their work and joined national
and international conferences including the American
Anthropological Association; American Academy of
Audiology; Association for Educational
Communications and Technology International
Convention; Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers-Medicine and Biology International
Conference and the World Environment and Water
Resources Congress…just to name few.
Fellowships and Distinctions
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Our students have been recognized as recipients of
fellowships and distinctions such as the 2008 Florida
Housing Coalition’s Flummer Scholarship; internship
at the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory
Research; the Emerging Minority Business Leaders
Summer Institute; Honors College Discovery
Scholar; and internship at the Oak Ridge National
Laboratory Research Alliance in Math and Science.
At USF
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Here…at USF our students assist in the
recruitment of other minority students into
their fields, mentor and tutor students,
partner with our faculty to co-teach courses
in their colleges, write grants for research
opportunities and conduct research, hold
leadership positions in student organizations
and proudly serve as role models for
generations to come.
Successful Role Models
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Mavie Betancourt
Diego Espinosa
Luis Perez
Jose Rey
Andrea Rocha
Juan Ruiz
Ernesto Ruiz
Eric Tridas
Tony Valdes
Felicidades a todos! Congratulations to all!