Don Latham, a professor of the School of Information (iSchool), presented at the 2024 Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Conference, where he shared insights on the evolving role of public librarians and the importance of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in preparing students for the profession. He was joined by fellow iSchool professor Melissa Gross, who also presented at the conference.
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iSchool Professor Reflects on Engaging Experience at 2024 ALISE Conference
iSchool Associate Professor Recognized at AMIA 2024
Dr. Zhe He, iSchool Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Institute for Successful Longevity, has earned national recognition at the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2024 Annual Symposium for his groundbreaking research on seasonal variations in lab test results among Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients.
CONTINUE READINGDoctoral Student Recognized as ILA 30 Under 30 Literacy Champion in Literacy Advocacy
Miguel Garcia-Salas, a doctoral student in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) and the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) has been named one of the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 30 Under 30 Literacy Champions, an honor recognizing rising leaders in literacy education worldwide.
CONTINUE READINGPublic Relations Team Wins Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida
Four Public Relations students won the Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida on November 8. The team– Allison James, Paige Peterson, Victoria Pires, and Mitchell Krueger- was presented with the challenge of attracting attention from food enthusiasts to Tampa Bay’s emerging food scene by designing a campaign with a United States Postal Service direct mail piece and a presentation in less than 3.5 hours.
CONTINUE READINGMedia Communication Studies Student Completed the Global Citizenship Certificate Program and Spoke at Award Ceremony
Sydney Sherry, a Media Communication Studies student, completed the Global Citizenship Certificate Program (GCC). The program offers a transformative experience by deepening students’ understanding of global issues and intercultural communication.
CONTINUE READINGDoctoral Student Publishes First-Author Study on Gamified Cognitive Training in PLOS ONE
Yuanying Pang, a doctoral student in the School of Information, has had a first-author paper accepted for publication by PLOS ONE, a peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal published by the Public Library of Science (PLOS).
CONTINUE READINGDr. Faye Jones Delivers Keynote Address to Polytechnical College Leaders in México
Dr. Faye Jones, Associate Faculty Researcher in the College of Communication and Information at Florida State University (FSU) embarked on a transformative trip to México City, México October 13-18. Known for her research on STEM pathways and emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions (eHSI), Jones’ visit focused on the importance of fostering global collaboration and expanding educational opportunities.
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