iSchool Professor Participates in 2025 CRA Leadership Academy

iSchool Professor Participates in 2025 CRA Leadership Academy

 Dr. Zhe He, Associate Professor in the School of Information and Director of the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity, recently participated in the 2025 Computing Research Association (CRA) Leadership Academy, held in Washington, D.C., from February 20–21. This national event brought together over 50 emerging and established leaders from computing and information science departments across …

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iSchool Student Attends International Conference 

Master’s student Allison Rollins attended “Music, Research, and Activism II: Solidarities and Urgencies”, an international conference held at the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland, from May 14–16, 2025. As an interdisciplinary conference, it was a prime opportunity for Rollins to gain connections in other career fields. “In every presentation I attended, I saw connections …

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iSchool Professor Reflects on Engaging Experience at 2024 ALISE Conference

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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Dr. 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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iSchool Professor Embarks On A Fulbright Scholar’s Adventure in Bologna, Italy

iSchool associate professor Dr. Shuyuan Mary Ho Metcalfe has begun her Fulbright Scholar’s journey at the University of Bologna in Italy. During her time in Bologna, Metcalfe has goals to expand her research in a more practice-oriented space, to build out her research networks through global connection and collaboration, and to translate her personal experience to an institutional one by increasing Florida State University’s international engagement.

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