School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) Professor Hugh Catts and College of Social Work Associate Professor Yaacov Petscher received a subcontract grant award from the University of California San Francisco to further develop and test a dyslexia screener. The grant will allow Drs. Catts and Petscher to test a digital dyslexia screening and assessment …
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News from the Communication Science & Disorders program at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information
SCSD Professor Acquires Grant to Develop Dyslexia Screening System
81 Students & Faculty Celebrated at Virtual CCI Honors & Awards Program
Each spring, the FSU College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosts the Honors and Awards Program and Reception to celebrate the academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to service of our students and faculty. For the first time ever, this event was held virtually, via Zoom, where awardees and their friends and families were able to …
CONTINUE READING31 CCI Students inducted into Garnet & Gold Scholar Society
The Garnet and Gold Scholar Society is a prestigious designation undergraduate students can earn upon graduating. These students submit a synthesis reflection project before graduating in order to be inducted, reflecting on their experience in three of five engagement areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research, and service. Recognizing outstanding involvement and well-roundedness, the Garnet and Gold …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students, Faculty, Staff Recognized with University Awards
Students, faculty, and staff from Florida State University College of Communication and Information were recognized at various Spring 2021 events for outstanding accomplishments throughout the semester and school year. FSU’s Leadership Awards Night honors students, faculty, and staff each Spring with an awards ceremony. Hosted by the Division of Student Affairs, this year’s event took …
CONTINUE READINGStudent Research on Stroke Victims and Aphasia Wins Poster Competition
Ashley Archer, a graduate student working with Elizabeth Madden, Ph.D., won the Institute for Successful Longevity’s Student Poster Day competition, with her poster on her research on stroke victims and aphasia.
CONTINUE READINGJSLHR Publishes Study on Dysarthric Speech Completed by FSU Doctoral Student
On February 17, 2021, the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research published work by FSU School of Communication Science and Disorders doctoral student Megan Hirsch. The paper is titled “Generalized Learning of Dysarthric Speech Between Male and Female Talkers.” “Previous research has shown that listeners can improve their understanding of speech produced by talkers …
CONTINUE READINGAssistant Professor Sparks Conversation About Stuttering on ASHA Podcast
Florida State University School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD) Assistant Professor Christopher Constantino was a featured guest on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) podcast titled ASHA Voices. The podcast begins with a conversation with Constantino to introduce a panel of experts who expand upon the episode’s topic of stigmas around stuttering. Podcast producer J.D. …
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