SCOM Student Utilizes Skills Built in the Classroom Both On and Off Campus

Advertising student Chloe Evers has demonstrated the benefits of going the extra mile in college. In addition to her studies, Evers currently holds an executive position with Strike Magazine as the Layout Director and acts as a social media intern with the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CSWG.) Evers has applied her design and advertising skills to real-world projects through these roles. Most recently, Evers contributed to The Period Poverty initiative by creating a month-long social media campaign to drive community awareness. Her dedication to translating classroom knowledge into professional experiences highlights her commitment to making an impact both on and off campus.

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IEEE Database Adds Paper by iSchool Alum to Collection

IEE Database Adds Paper by iSchool Alum to Collection

In September 2024, iSchool alumnus Raymond Malaspina and former FSU Professor Dr. Yolanda Rankin had their paper, “The Role of Black Feminist Thought in Informal CS Education,” added to the IEEE Database. The paper was accepted for publication after they presented it at the 2023 RESPECT Conference.

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iSchool EHealth Lab Intern Accepted into MIT

The College of Communication and Information congratulates Wade Rogers, a high school student who participated in the Florida State University (FSU) Young Scholars Program in the summer of 2024, for his acceptance into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Rogers credits his acceptance to the time he spent in the Young Scholars program, specifically interning under iSchool Professor Dr. Zhe He in the eHealth Lab. 

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CCI Associate Dean Recognized at TalTech Conference

College of Communication and Information (CCI) Associate Dean Ebe Randeree was presented with a “Leadership and Dedication” award at the TalTech Conference on November 13, 2024. The award read, “In tribute to your many years of leadership and dedication advancing technology and education in our community.” Randeree has worked with the TalTech Alliance for 18 years and served as a board member for five. He was presented the award by Bryan Gibson, who is the Vice Chairman of the TalTech Alliance.

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IT Student Attends the Multicultural Career Workshop

From November 7-8, Information Technology (IT) Student Jennifer Sterling attended the International Radio & Television Society Foundation (IRTS) Multicultural Career Workshop in New York City. “Opportunities to travel, explore my career path, and connect with like-minded students from across the country are rare,” Sterling said. “Being able to take time away from classes and work to focus on my future felt like an immense privilege, one I don’t take for granted.”

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