Members of the Students in Technology, Academia, Research, and Services (STARS) Alliance, represented Florida State University at the Florida Technology Student Association (TSA) conference in Orlando, Florida from October 28-31. The team attending the conference was formed by the students: Ayva Culp, Blayne Wawrin, Carolina Ruiz, Courtney Stokes, Elizabeth Bernadin, Julia Sveen, Kirra Orndorff, and …
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STARS Alliance Members Represent FSU at Florida TSA Conference
Human at the Center: 2026 CCI Research Summit Explores AI Research in Communication and Healthcare
The 2026 CCI AI Research Summit “Human at the Center” brought together Florida State University faculty, researchers and students on Friday, October 23, at the Turnbull Conference Center to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in research, communication and everyday life. Throughout the day, attendees participated in faculty panel discussions, technology competitions and a …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Ashley Rutstein Named at Adweek Creative 100 for Stuff About Advertising
“Curiosity. Variety. Drive.” That’s how iSchool alumna Ashley Rutstein describes her journey as the founder of Stuff About Advertising, a creative platform and media brand focused on analyzing real-world campaigns, offering practical career advice and demystifying the advertising industry. What started as a fun TikTok project during quarantine in 2020 quickly took off. By sharing …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Professor Creates Hands-On Healthcare Learning for USSTRIDE Students
Dr. Selena Snowden, a professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, is helping future healthcare professionals explore the importance of hearing health through hands-on learning and mentorship. In collaboration with the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA), Snowden is hosting a series of experiential learning workshops for students in the Undergraduate Science Students Together …
CONTINUE READINGFrom 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; …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Staff Members Recognized Through UBA Nominations
Six College of Communication and Information (CCI) employees have been recognized by their colleagues through nominations for the University Business Administrators (UBA) awards, which provide an opportunity for university employees to recognize colleagues whose work makes a meaningful contribution to Florida State University. Through the nomination process, employees across the university can highlight the dedication, …
CONTINUE READINGCCI 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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