Drs. Kristen Guynes and Michelle Torres-Chavarro had the opportunity to present at the Florida Educators of Students who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing (FEDHH) conference in Gainesville, Florida, which occurred November 7-8, 2025. The faculty were accompanied by undergraduate student Sydney Simon.
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SCSD Represented by Faculty and Student at the 2025 FEDHH Conference
Lisa Primiani White Recognized for Her Dedication to the American Heart Association
SCOM alumna Lisa Primiani White (B.S. ’10) has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Star of Excellence Award, a distinction recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment and impact in their roles. “It was deeply meaningful to be recognized for work that I’ve poured my heart into—no pun intended,” she said. The Star of Excellence …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Research Associate Speaks at Copenhagen on the IDA Definition of Dyslexia
Dr. Hugh Catts journeyed overseas to make a keynote address at the Danish Dyslexia Association meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, on “Revisiting the Definition of Dyslexia.” Catts is a Research Associate at the School of Communication and Science Disorders, having over four decades of experience in dyslexia research. Initially, Catts was interested in studying dyslexia because …
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Two School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) undergraduate audiology students, Eva Gegovski and Hannah Figueras, represented Florida State University at the Florida Special Olympics Healthy Hearing (SOHH) event this fall. These students provided valuable assistance to clinicians by assisting with hearing screenings and showcasing their skills. Gegovski and Figueras delivered otoscopy, otoacoustic emissions testing, …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD’s DHH/ASL Educational Outreach Program Hosts Community Gathering at Wakulla Springs State Park
SCSD’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing/American Sign Language (DHH/ASL) Educational Outreach Program hosted a community gathering at Wakulla Springs State Park for families of children who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
CONTINUE READINGLeveling Up: SCOM Professor Chapter Published on Video Games & Health Communication
Dr. Nick Sellers, Teaching Faculty in the School of Communication and former Director of eSports at FSU’s Panama City campus, was featured in a chapter in the book Communicating Disability: Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Communication and Mass Media. In his chapter, titled “GAMES FOR GOOD: Exploring the Potential for Traditional Video Game …
CONTINUE READINGPhD Student co-host Stuttering Affirmative Therapy workshop for the Spanish-speaking community
Angelica Bernabe, PhD student in the School of Communication of Science and Disorders (SCSD), and Christopher Constantino, SCSD Associate Professor, hosted a Stuttering Affirmative Therapy workshop for the Spanish-speaking community through Centro Especializado en Tartamudez. “There is a need in the Spanish-speaking community for accessible, affirming resources about stuttering,” Bernabe said. “All the events I …
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