iSchool Professor Leads PLAN Jam Workshop

Written by Jeremiah Coca On February 3, Dr. Marcia A. Mardis led PLAN Jam, a workshop designed to empower public library professionals to enhance their disaster preparedness and community engagement strategies during and outside of natural disasters. Hosted by the School of Information (iSchool), the College of Communication and Information (CCI), Wakulla Public Library, and …

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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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iSchool Assistant Professor Awarded CRC Grant

School of Information assistant professor Min Sook Park was awarded a First Year Assistant Professor (FYAP) Grant by the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) for her project, “Exploring the influencing factors of MMR vaccine information sharing.”

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SCOM Assistant Professor Receives CRC Grant

Dr. Braidyn Lazenby, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication, received a seed grant from the Florida State University (FSU) Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) for her project, “One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Creating a Communication Guide for Healthcare Providers During Interactions for Patients Seeking and Utilizing Weight-Loss Medication.”   “I am excited to continue …

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iSchool Associate Professor Recognized at AMIA 2024

Dr. Zhe He, iSchool Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Institute for Successful Longevity, has earned national recognition at the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2024 Annual Symposium for his groundbreaking research on seasonal variations in lab test results among Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients.

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New SCOM IP Program in Switzerland

The School of Communication is now introducing a new study abroad program in Geneva, Switzerland. This program allows students interested in climate change and geography to highlight these issues through journalism and reporting.

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