Carvis C. Durr

Social and Decision Scientist, University of Central Florida

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Durr's research focuses on Social Inequalities using decision science, medical, and public sociology methods. Overarching themes in Durr's writing include public affairs, social wellness, health disparities, food insecurity, early childhood development, workforce development, exercise science (cardiology). Durr serves on nonprofit boards, consulting roles and projects and programs for the inner city.

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Contributions

Florida Parents, Take Advantage of Your Local Summer Feeding Program

Commentary, May 2021

In the News

Opinion: "Social Capital and Election Integrity," Carvis C. Durr, PA TIMES, November 4, 2024.

Opinion: "Structural Inequality in Public Health: Understanding the Connection Between Food and Health," Carvis C. Durr, PA TIMES, August 5, 2024.

Opinion: "Investing in People: Health, Preventative Care, and Wellness," Carvis C. Durr, PA TIMES, May 6, 2024.

Opinion: "Utilizing Artificial Intelligence To Forecast the Outcome of the Upcoming Elections," Carvis C. Durr, PA TIMES, November 13, 2023.

Opinion: "Affordable Housing and Integrated Care," Carvis C. Durr, PA TIMES, October 16, 2023.

Opinion: "LHRD in the Healthcare Industry and How To Effectively Promote Workplace Development, Health and Social Wellness," Carvis C. Durr, PA TIMES, September 11, 2023.

Opinion: "Six Paramount Pillars for Communities to Thrive," Carvis C. Durr, PA TIMES, August 13, 2023.

Opinion: "Ramifications of Abolishing Affirmative Action," Carvis C. Durr, PA TIMES, July 17, 2023.

Opinion: "Hurricane Season and Food Insecurity in Florida | Column," Carvis C. Durr, Opinion | Guest Column, The Tampa Bay Times, July 1, 2023.

Opinion: "Education Is Not Indoctrination," Carvis C. Durr, Guest Commentary, Orlando Sentinel, April 15, 2023.

Publications

"Food Insecurity Among University Students and the Barriers to Utilizing Food Assistance Programs During and After Hurricane Ian and Nicole" (with Yingru Li). Journal of Poverty (2024): 1–13.

Examines food insecurity among students in a public university in Florida during and after Hurricane Ian and Nicole, aiming to understand the association between students’ utilization of food assistance programs and food insecurity levels. Findings show that 30.7% of surveyed students experienced food insecurity, particularly among socially vulnerable groups.