Four researchers of different disciplines have come together to study the impact of video gaming on second-language learning. This project was headed by FSU researchers Dr. Yolanda Rankin (School of Information) and Dr. Sana Tibi (School of Communication Sciences and Disorders). Titled “Designing a Socially Interactive Video Game,” this study was part of an internal …
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Researchers Explore Second-Language Acquisition Through Video Games
SCSD Graduate Student Awarded iThink Financial Community Foundation Scholarship
School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) graduate student Shirin Khambalia was one of three college students awarded the 2021-2022 iThink Financial Community Foundation Scholarship for her leadership, commitment to her community, and career goals. The iThink Financial Scholarship program awards high school, college, and trade school students $2,500 to help support themselves financially throughout …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Announces Personnel Changes for 2021-2022 Academic Year
A new academic year brings new changes to faculty and staff personnel at FSU College of Communication and Information. As we thank Larry Dennis for his outstanding leadership as he steps down from his role as dean, we welcome Steve McDowell as interim dean of the College. Here are all the faculty and staff changes …
CONTINUE READINGListen Camp Returns After Pandemic
Speech pathologist and Florida State faculty member Linda Sasser founded Listen Camp with the L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic in 2019. This camp connects students with hearing loss and provides them with exciting experiences, stimulating activities, speech therapy, and much more. The recent pandemic and mask mandates have complicated communication for those with hearing …
CONTINUE READINGLarry Dennis returns to faculty after 17 years of service as dean
After over a decade as dean of FSU College of Communication and Information, Larry Dennis returns to the School of Information faculty.
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Doctoral Student Awarded McKnight Doctoral Fellowship
Shaylyn King, FSU School of Communication and Science Disorders (SCSD) doctoral student, is a recipient of the Florida Education Fund (FEF) McKnight Doctoral Fellowship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This program was created in 1984 to address the underrepresentation of minorities in crucial disciplines at colleges and universities in Florida. Since its creation, the FAF …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Associate Director Receives Award to Create Digital Assessment Lab
School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) Associate Director Dr. Carla Wood received an FSU Student Technology Fee Award to develop and equip a Digital Assessments (DA) lab for students and faculty in the School. The lab will address the need for telehealth assessments in response to potential restrictions. Given the increased use of videoconferencing …
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