College of Communication and Information (CCI) Launches Black Men in Tech Program with Four Local High School Partners

Launched in November, Black Men in Tech (BMIT) is a new CCI project that focuses on strengthening the pipeline for young Black men interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), with a focus on Information Technology (IT).  A recent grant from the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) has given CCI’s BMIT researchers and partners …

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Working with Future Florida Leaders

Photo of TSA participants

Students from the STARS (Students & Technology in Academia, Research & Service) group recently returned from Orlando after attending and presenting at the Florida Technology Student Association (TSA) Annual Leadership Conference. TSA is a Department of Education encouraged activity that enhances technology education programs, build confidence, and provides extra-curricular and leadership skills for students. The …

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School of Communication Science and Disorders Hosts Speech-Language Pathology Bootcamp

On September 24th, first year graduate students from the School of Communication Science and Disorders took part in a workshop focusing on specialized skills training in Speech-Language Pathology. Over the past 7 years, this program has prioritized creating comfortable environments for students to practice hearing screenings and oral examinations in preparation for their fieldwork. Students …

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