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 …
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Human at the Center: 2026 CCI Research Summit Explores AI Research in Communication and Healthcare
FSU Partners With Special Olympics Florida to Expand Access to Health Screenings
Florida State University students and faculty provided health and wellness screenings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc Big Bend in Madison, Fla. on Sept. 23. This was in partnership with Special Olympics Northwest Florida. The hearing screenings focused on identifying potential hearing concerns and connecting participants with follow-up resources when needed.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Samantha Murphy Promoted to Marketing Director at Mekanic
Samantha Murphy, a School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, recently stepped into an exciting new role at Mekanic, an agency dedicated to helping purpose-driven organizations turn ambitious goals into actionable strategies. With a dynamic background spanning creative agencies, e-commerce brands, and large associations, Murphy brings a wealth of experience to her new position as Marketing Director. …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Amanda Wiggins Recognized Among BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region
School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, Amanda Wiggins, was recently selected to represent the Marana Chamber of Commerce on BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region! The summer issue honors and highlights prominent female leaders and innovators within Southern Arizona. “It means a great deal to me to represent my community, my family and our …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Assistant Professor Braidyn Lazenby Publishes Research on the Stigma GLP-1 Medication Users Face
The rise of GLP-1 medication use over the past decade has transformed societal perceptions of weight loss and created different stigmas surrounding it. Lazenby explores why these stigmas exist and how they influence behavior and communication in her publication, “‘They Call Us Cheaters’: Exploring Stigma Management Communication Strategies During GLP-1 Medication Use.” “I decided to …
CONTINUE READINGFSU STARS Alliance students connect with Pace Center for Girls through STEM outreach
For FSU CCI STARS Alliance students, community engagement, building STEM pipelines, and making a positive impact are essential. Recently, STARS Alliance volunteers connected with middle and high school girls at the Pace Center for Girls in Leon County through an outreach event focused on career exploration, mentorship and STEM education. “One of the biggest parts …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Professor Dr. Yunjung Kim Presents Parkinson’s Speech Research in Seoul
SCSD professor and doctoral program coordinator Dr. Yunjung Kim presented collaborative research regarding Parkinson’s disease with FSU’s College of Medicine and San Diego State University at the 2026 International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. The conference was held in Seoul, South Korea, which is Kim’s hometown.
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