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.
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Public Relations Team Wins Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida
Media 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.
CONTINUE READINGCCI Research Specialist Leads National Science Foundation Funded Initiative to Build Latiné Student Support at Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded Florida State University $299,659 for an impactful project led by Dr. Faye R. Jones, Associate Faculty Researcher at the College of Communication and Information (CCI), Dr. Marcia A. Mardis, Professor at the School of Information, CCI Associate Dean Ebe Randeree, and project evaluator Dr. Lara Perez-Felkner, Professor in Higher Education at the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
CONTINUE READINGMedia Communication Studies Student Presents At World Summit of Nobel Peace
Nair Perez-Torres, a Media Communication Studies student, was accepted as a presenting delegate for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. The conference was held September 16-21, 2024, in Monterrey, Mexico.
CONTINUE READINGAlumna Named Program Director for Social Justice Event
Information Science Alumna Shayla C. Perry (B.S. 02) served as Program Director for the 48in48 2024 Social Justice Event. 48in48 is an organization that aims to create 48 free websites for 48 nonprofits in 48 hours.
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