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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Research news from the CCI School of Information
Dr. Faye Jones Delivers Keynote Address to Polytechnical College Leaders in México
CCI Research Specialist Leads National Science Foundation Funded Initiative to Build Latiné Student Support at Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded Florida State University $299,659 for an impactful project led by Dr. Faye R. Jones, Associate Faculty Researcher at the College of Communication and Information (CCI), Dr. Marcia A. Mardis, Professor at the School of Information, CCI Associate Dean Ebe Randeree, and project evaluator Dr. Lara Perez-Felkner, Professor in Higher Education at the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool 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.
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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 …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Doctoral Candidate Receives Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship
School of Information Doctoral Candidate Vashalice Kaaba has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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