From Teacher to Entrepreneur: SCSD Alumnus Michael Zavison Expands Access to Swallowing Care

Michael Zavison, a School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) alumnus, former teacher and speech-language pathologist (SLP), turned a firsthand clinical challenge into a business. As the founder of Zavison Swallow Solutions, he is working to improve access to swallowing evaluations across the Florida Panhandle.  For Zavison, the work is about more than clinical care; …

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CCI Students and Faculty Present at STARS and GMiS Conference in New Mexico

College of Communication and Information students brought their research, leadership and innovation to the national stage in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where STARS Alliance members Courtney Stokes, Tanya Raphael and Ellie Webb presented their work at the STARS Equinox Conference. Stokes also presented her STARS summer internship research, Vela: Alumni Data Tracking and Engagement Platform, at …

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Clifford Stokes Jr. Builds Industry Connections Through ReliaQuest

Clifford Stokes Jr. Builds Industry Connections Through ReliaQuest

FSU deputy chief information security officer Clifford Stokes Jr. engaged with ReliaQuest as part of the university’s new partnership with the organization. Stokes explored the GreyMatter platform through hands-on labs, interactive scenarios, and case studies while developing skills with other aspects of ReliaQuest with the help of employees and other industry members.

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SCOM Alumnus Fred Maglione Writes Children’s Book

School of Communication alumnus Fred Maglione (B.S. ‘95) released his first children’s book, Apix Discovers Florida State, a book about personal growth and self-acceptance.   “When my two boys were very young, we would read children’s books together, and they were great, but I wanted them to see that the real places they love can become …

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iSchool Alumnus Craig Moore Shares Innovation Hub Insights at National Conference 

Recent School of Information (iSchool) graduate Craig Moore shared how the Florida State University Innovation Hub approaches the challenges of providing access to emerging technologies during the inaugural Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in June.  Moore, who earned a Master of Science in Information Technology this summer, presented a …

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