FSU Project to Provide Opioid Epidemic Assistance in Rural Communities Receives $1.3 Million Grant

School of Information Assistant Professor Margaret Sullivan is Co-Pi for the College of Social Work’s project “Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Centers (ROTA-R)” which recently earned a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The project will work to provide technical assistance and training on opioid harm reduction and prevention …

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Project Led by Dr. Marcia Mardis on Rural Disaster Resiliency Hubs Presents at CIVIC Project Showcase in Washington DC

On September 22, Dr. Marcia A. Mardis and Ms. Jana Whitehead, a Calhoun County resident who has been working with FSU researchers, traveled to Washington DC to present the National Science Foundation (NSF) research project “Rural Resiliency Hubs: An Integrated, Community-Centered Approach to Addressing the Resiliency Divide through Rural Public Libraries.” The project, focused on …

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Collaborative Manuscript by the School of Communication Science and Disorders and the School of Teacher Education Accepted for Publication in LSHSS

Recently, the collaborative manuscript, “Practice-Based Coaching for Speech-Language Pathologists supporting Paraeducators and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants,” was accepted for publication in Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools (LSHHS), a flagship journal of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). This manuscript was led by Dr. Lindsay Dennis, associate professor in the School of Teacher Education and …

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SCSD Faculty Members Dr. Elizabeth Madden and Ellen Nimmons Receive $4,000 Translational Research Award

Dr. Elizabeth Madden and Ellen Nimmons

Recently Dr. Elizabeth Madden, School of Communication Science & Disorders (SCSD) Assistant Professor, and Ellen Nimmons, SCSD Faculty Clinical Supervisor, received a $4,000 SCSD Translation Research Award for collaborative research.  Dr. Madden explained “The award Ellen Nimmons and I received is a new award funded by the School of Communication Science and Disorders that encourages …

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Muhamad Prabu Wibowo Presents at International Webinar Hosted by the University of Indonesia

Muhamad Prabu Wibowo, School of Information Ph.D. candidate and teaching assistant, recently spoke on his work with bibliometrics at the University of Indonesia’s international webinar “The Role of Bibliometrics in Library and Information Research and Services.” The webinar was held on September 21 and included over 550 participants from countries across the world including China, …

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CCI Alumni Andres Bascumbe and Drew Piers Named 2022 Reubin O’D. Askew Awardees

Young Alumni Awards: Andres Bascumbe and Drew Piers

Recently, two College of Communication and Information alumni– Andres Bascumbe and Drew Piers– were named not only Notable Noles, but also 2022 Reubin O’D. Askew Awardees. This award, named in honor of former Governor Askew, recognizes young alumni’s contributions to their state, nation, and university and is the highest honor bestowed upon young alumni by …

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CCI Alumni Jessica Clark and Meagan Nixon Named 2022 Notable Noles

CCI Alumni Jessica Clark and Meagan Nixon Named 2022 Notable Noles - Young Alumni Awards

Recently, CCI alumni–Jessica Clark (B.S. Communication ‘10) and Meagan Nixon (B.S. Communication & Media Studies ‘11)– were named 2022 Notable Noles by the FSU Alumni Association. The Notable Nole program recognizes FSU graduates under the age of 35 who have made significant contributions to their profession, their community, and/or the university.  Read on to learn …

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