SCSD Professor Receives Seed Grant Award for Speech Intervention Programs

SCSD Professor Receives Seed Grant Award for Speech Intervention Programs

Dr. Yunjung Kim, professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, has received a seed grant from the Florida State University Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) for her proposal on Clinical Application of Ultrasound Imaging to Talkers with Parkinson’s Disease. Kim directs the FSU Motor Speech Laboratory, where she addresses the lack of treatment options for individuals with PD in relation to speaking tendencies.

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SCSD Teams Up with FSU’s IMS To Create New V-PACT Program

The School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) is collaborating with the Florida State University (FSU) Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) program to create the Veterans Peer Assistance & Collaboration Team (V-PACT). V-PACT is a team of students and professionals that will engage with and provide support for veterans diagnosed with communication disorders who are also facing psychosocial challenges related to their impairments. Through small-group settings, peer groups will offer communicative and psychosocial support for veterans, serving as both support networks and opportunities for interactive learning.

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Celebrating Specialized Faculty Promotions in 2025

The College of Communication & Information (CCI) congratulates the following specialized faculty members on their recent promotions!   Jinger Deason was promoted to Teaching Faculty II in the School of Communication Science & Disorders (SCSD). Deason also serves as the Graduate Program Director for Distance Learning in SCSD and was selected as a recipient for the …

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SCSD Professor Receives CRC Grant

School of Communication Science and Disorders Assistant Professor Dr. Sladjana Lukic received a First Year Assistant Professor (FYAP) award from the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC). This award will support Lukic’s research over the summer. Lukic’s research focuses on improving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for aphasia, a language disorder that affects millions of Americans. …

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