SCSD Student Diana Abarca Presents at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention

Ph.D. Student Diana Abarca Presents at Conference on Research Innovation in Early Prevention

SCSD Doctoral student Diana Abarca recently presented at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). Abarca’s study, entitled, “Using a Funds of Knowledge Approach to Explore Latina Mothers’ Experiences with a Statewide Early Intervention Coaching Program,” explores the life experiences of Latino families and children. Her research revolves around the implementation of early …

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Meet Victor Lugo; Veteran, Doctoral Student, and Researcher

Meet Victor Lugo: Veteran, Doctoral Student, and Researcher

Ph.D student Victor Lugo is making an impact in the field of speech-language pathology. His path to higher education wasn’t the most traditional, but nevertheless, he is making strides to positively impact the world of teacher activism, education policy, and student achievement in US public schools. Lugo first earned his Bachelor’s degree in English back …

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Florida State University Students Attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Interprofessional Practice Event

On February 2nd and March 2nd, 2022, first and second-year graduate students from Florida State’s School of Communication Science and Disorders attended an event hosted by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. This event provided training and practice within interprofessional education, with FSU’s participation coordinated by Ellen M. Nimmons. “More professional training programs are engaging in …

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CCI Faculty Member Sana Tibi Presents on Assessment of Arabic Literacy to Support Early Grade Arabic Reading

CCI Faculty member Dr. Sana Tibi was recently invited to speak at the 4th webinar hosted by the World Bank and Queen Rania Foundation. The talk was part of a series of webinars geared towards advancing Arabic language teaching and learning to reduce learning poverty in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The title …

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SCSD Researchers Share Their Work at 9th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language

Several SCSD researchers, students, and faculty members recently had the opportunity to showcase their work at the 9th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language (NSSHL). The symposium was hosted by Florida State, and featured many important contributions from the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD). SCSD hosted a full panel at the …

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