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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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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iSchool Doctoral Student Publishes Research

iSchool Doctoral Student Publishes Research

On December 23, 2024, Lateef Ayinde, a PhD candidate in the School of Information (iSchool), had his research published in Business Information Review, a Sage Journal. He was the lead author, with co-authors Ayoola Oluwaseun Ajayi and Ayansewa Adedeji, fellow PhD students in the iSchool. His paper, Reimagining the Roles and Skills of Information Professionals …

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IEEE Database Adds Paper by iSchool Alum to Collection

IEE Database Adds Paper by iSchool Alum to Collection

In September 2024, iSchool alumnus Raymond Malaspina and former FSU Professor Dr. Yolanda Rankin had their paper, “The Role of Black Feminist Thought in Informal CS Education,” added to the IEEE Database. The paper was accepted for publication after they presented it at the 2023 RESPECT Conference.

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SCSD Travels to Seattle for ASHA Convention

In December 2024, faculty and students from the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) attended the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Seattle, Washington. This conference is one of the largest professional development events for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists, hosting over 15,000 attendees. Dr. Michelle Kazmer, Dean of the …

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