Dr. Leonard “Chick” LaPointe, Francis Eppes Professor of Communication Science & Disorders, traveled to Turku, Finland, last fall to present his research on birdsong and human language loss to the annual Academy of Aphasia meeting. The idea for the research began when Dr. LaPointe was invited to serve on an FSU Neuroscience doctoral student’s committee. …
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Dr. LaPointe Presents to Academy of Aphasia
New project enhances study of literacy risk factors
Dr. Kenn Apel and students involved in his Research on Orthographic Learning Lab (ROLL) are expanding their research into early indicators of literacy learning risks with a project that investigates children’s eye movement during storybook reading. For some time, Dr. Apel has been investigating whether young children in the early stages of reading acquire quickly …
CONTINUE READINGRenovated second floor of RRC ready for business
Adrienne LaPointe The second floor renovation of the Regional Rehabilitation Center is finally completed and ready for business, making the entire building available for use by the School of Communication Science & Disorders. Previously used by the Psychology Department, the second-floor area opens up more room for client therapy as well as more offices for …
CONTINUE READINGSongbirds offer insight into speech recovery
Dr. Leonard “Chick” LaPointe, Francis Eppes Professor of Communication Science & Disorders, traveled to Turku, Finland, last fall to present his research on birdsong and human language loss to the annual Academy of Aphasia meeting. The idea for the research began when Dr. LaPointe was invited to serve on an FSU Neuroscience doctoral student’s committee. …
CONTINUE READINGRayburn, Randeree named Guardians of the Flame
Dr. Jay Rayburn, associate professor of Communication, and Ebe Randeree, assistant dean of the College of Information, were selected as 2009 recipients of the Guardian of the Flame awards for their respective colleges. The awards, sponsored by the Burning Spear Society, are presented to faculty members who embody the ‘Nole spirit and engage the university …
CONTINUE READINGFSUComm students building global bridges
3/09/2009 02:16 pm By Ellen Ashdown Today’s college graduates need to be world citizens — knowledgeable about international affairs and comfortable with cultural differences. They must also grasp globalization: the increasing interdependence of economies and governments worldwide. Florida State University has a deep well of international opportunities: a 50-year-old study abroad program, specialized research centers, …
CONTINUE READINGStierwalt named an ASHA Fellow
Dr. Julie A.G. Stierwalt, associate professor in the School of Communication Science & Disorders, was recently named a Fellow by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, one of the highest honors ASHA bestows. “Our students are so fortunate to have Dr. Stierwalt as a research mentor, professional role model, and teacher,” said Dr. Juliann Woods, director of …
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