Written by Jeremiah Coca On February 3, Dr. Marcia A. Mardis led PLAN Jam, a workshop designed to empower public library professionals to enhance their disaster preparedness and community engagement strategies during and outside of natural disasters. Hosted by the School of Information (iSchool), the College of Communication and Information (CCI), Wakulla Public Library, and …
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iSchool Professor Leads PLAN Jam Workshop
iSchool Professor Reflects on Engaging Experience at 2024 ALISE Conference
Don Latham, a professor of the School of Information (iSchool), presented at the 2024 Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Conference, where he shared insights on the evolving role of public librarians and the importance of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in preparing students for the profession. He was joined by fellow iSchool professor Melissa Gross, who also presented at the conference.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Assistant Professor Awarded CRC Grant
School of Information assistant professor Min Sook Park was awarded a First Year Assistant Professor (FYAP) Grant by the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) for her project, “Exploring the influencing factors of MMR vaccine information sharing.”
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Associate Professor Recognized at AMIA 2024
Dr. Zhe He, iSchool Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Institute for Successful Longevity, has earned national recognition at the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2024 Annual Symposium for his groundbreaking research on seasonal variations in lab test results among Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool EHealth Lab Intern Accepted into MIT
The College of Communication and Information congratulates Wade Rogers, a high school student who participated in the Florida State University (FSU) Young Scholars Program in the summer of 2024, for his acceptance into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Rogers credits his acceptance to the time he spent in the Young Scholars program, specifically interning under iSchool Professor Dr. Zhe He in the eHealth Lab.
CONTINUE READINGFSU iSchool’s MSIT Program Ranked #8 by U.S. News & World Report for 2025 Best Online Programs
Written by Jeremiah Coca The Florida State University School of Information’s online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program continues to excel as a leader in online education, again earning a spot among the nation’s Top 10. Ranked No. 8 overall, No. 6 among public universities, and No. 5 for veterans by U.S. News …
CONTINUE READINGDr. Faye Jones Delivers Keynote Address to Polytechnical College Leaders in México
Dr. Faye Jones, Associate Faculty Researcher in the College of Communication and Information at Florida State University (FSU) embarked on a transformative trip to México City, México October 13-18. Known for her research on STEM pathways and emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions (eHSI), Jones’ visit focused on the importance of fostering global collaboration and expanding educational opportunities.
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