SCSD’s MacPherson awarded $10,000 for Parkinson Disease Research

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is a national association for Communication Science and Disorders, boasting 173,000+ members and affiliates across the country. The Association’s high standards and outstanding contributions make it’s recognition a high honor. Megan MacPherson, an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, is no stranger to ASHA recognition. Earlier this …

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Kaitlin Lansford, SCSD, awarded grant for Crowdsourcing

Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders Assistant Professor Kaitlin Lansford, is being recognized by the ASHFoundation, an extension of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Lansford will receive the 2014 New Century Scholars Research Grant for her proposal entitled “Use of Crowdsourcing to Assess the Ecological Validity of Perceptual Learning Paradigms in Dysarthria.” The $10,000 grant …

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CCI sets goal to raise $9300 for United Way Campaign

Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information is dedicated to reach its fundraising goal for the University’s annual United Way of the Big Bend Campaign, and faculty, staff and students can all play a role.  Every year, the College donates thousands of dollars to the United Way. The United Way of the Big Bend …

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2014 CCI Scholarship & Awards Reception

On October 2nd, 2014 the College of Communication and Information recognized it’s outstanding faculty and students. During the annual event, scholarships were awarded to students in Communications, Information, and Communication Science and Disorders. Outstanding Faculty awards were presented at the event, honoring: Mark Zeigler – School of Communication Kelley Smith – School of Communication Kaitlin …

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SCSD Faculty Receives Second Editor’s Award

Dr. Shannon Hall-Mills, Assistant In for the School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University has earned a second editor’s award from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools is the premier journal for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and professionals in related fields who provide services and support …

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Betsy on the Road: Fall 2014

Graduate school can be a scary concept. There are different programs in a variety of fields at each university, making the selection process daunting, confusing, and an overall headache. Enter: Betsy Crawford. Betsy is the College of Communication and Information’s Development Coordinator. A huge part of her role at CCI is graduate recruitment. This Fall alone, Betsy …

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Dr. Donna Nudd co-directs disability themed plays overseas

This Fall, you won’t find Dr. Donna Nudd in a classroom. In fact, you’ll have better luck in the United Kingdom. Dr. Nudd is co-directing two disability-themed plays during her 6 weeks overseas – “The Ugly Girl” and “You Are My Sunshine,” both plays written by her partner Terry Galloway, a cochlear implant recipient and …

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