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Professor of Civil Engineering, Florida International University
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Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, Florida International University
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Doctoral Student of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Brazilian Studies, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Florida International University
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Adjunct Instructor in International Crime and Justice, Florida International University
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Ph.D. Student and Transdisiplinary Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences Fellow, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University
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Dean and Professor of Hospitality Management, Florida International University
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Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida International University
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Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, Florida International University
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Associate Professor, Department of Counselling, Recreation, and School Psychology and the FIU Center for Children and Families, Florida International University
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Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Florida International University
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Associate Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy, Florida International University