Ten STARS (Students & Technology in Academia, Research & Service) students were joined by a STARS alumna as they visited Killearn Lakes Elementary School’s Fall Festival on October 19th to volunteer and contribute their service by tabling stations to bring more attention to the world of technology. The event attendance exceeded 800 kids and parents. …
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FSU STARS Students Volunteer at Killearn Lakes STEM Day
iSchool Professor Awarded Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant
iSchool Associate Professor Dr. Margaret Sullivan was awarded the Applied Research Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The funding from this grant will contribute towards a three-year research project about the hiring practices of social workers in public libraries.
CONTINUE READINGIT Alumna Jaliya Wilson Lands New Position
Information Technology (IT) alumna Jaliya Wilson (BS ’21) recently landed a new position as a Public Affairs Officer at the United States Navy. This position disseminates information to the public and press in hopes to deter misinformation regarding the U.S. Navy. “I am extremely overjoyed with receiving this position. Nothing feels better than to know …
CONTINUE READINGCollege of Communication and Information Hosts Fall 2024 Career Fair
On October 8, 2024, The College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosted its semesterly career fair. Held at the Florida State University (FSU) Alumni Center, the College welcomed over 21 companies from around the Tallahassee community and over 120 students. Students who attended had the opportunity to connect with potential employers and recruiters about internships and job opportunities, many of which begin as early as the upcoming spring semester.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Professors Join FSU Discovery Days Panel on Technology and Aging
Drs. Zhe He, Interim Director of the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL), and Mia Lustria participated in a panel on the intersection of aging and technology at the Tallahassee Senior Center on October 9, 2024.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Recognized for ALISE Connie Van Fleet Award
School of Information alumna Dr. Amelia Anderson was selected for the 2024-2025 ALISE Connie Van Fleet Award for Research Excellence in Public Library Services to Adults. The award recognizes an individual for research contribution in the field of public library services to adults, including special adult populations such as people with disabilities, minority groups, and …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Professor Receives NIH Phased Innovation Award
School of Information Associate Professor Dr. Zhe He was part of a research team that recently received a five-year $801,110 R21/R33 Phased Innovation Award from the National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This award will fund a project designed to tackle the HIV epidemic among youth in North Florida …
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