Three articles by FSU-SLIS authors in JASIST, March 2012

Research articles by two SLIS faculty members and one doctoral graduate are among those in the March 2012 issue (Volume 63, Issue 3) of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology: Dr. Sanghee Oh (Assistant Professor, FSU-SLIS). The characteristics and motivations of health answerers for sharing information, knowledge, and experiences in …

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Information Institute garners 'top paper' at iConference

An Information Use Management & Policy Institute (Information Institute) paper won one of five best paper awards at the iSchools’ iConference 2012, held February 7-10 in Toronto. The paper, Rural Anchor Institution Broadband Connectivity: Enablers and Barriers to Adoption, covers two projects currently under way at the Information Institute at the Florida State University College of Communication and Information, School of Library and …

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CCI joins the fun as Legislature celebrates FSU Day 2012

View photo gallery Representatives of The Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information joined the festivities on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, as FSU Day was celebrated at the Capitol. Various colleges and support units from around campus had tables set up on the first three floors of the Capitol tower — we were on …

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3-Day Startup seeking tech entrepreneurs, sponsors

Students, do you have an idea for a new technology company but aren’t quite sure how to get it started? If the answer is “yes,” have we got an opportunity for you! FSU 3-Day Startup is an entrepreneurship education program designed for university students with an emphasis on learning by doing. The weekend is designed …

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Gubernatorial Fellows accepting applications until March 2

Applications are being accepted until March 2 for the Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program, a prestigious fellowship that provides nine months of professional experience in high levels of state government. Applicants may be from any field and should be have a strong interest in public service. Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students (juniors or seniors) are …

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SLIS faculty/doc students to present 9 research posters at iSchools iConference in Toronto

Nine research posters by FSU-SLIS faculty and students have been accepted for presentation at the upcoming iSchools iConference in Toronto, February 7–10, 2012: Rural Anchor Institution Broadband Connectivity: Enablers and Barriers to Adoption by Lauren H. Mandel, Nicole D. Alemanne, Charles R. McClure Observations of the Lifecycles and Information Worlds of Collaborative Scientific Teams at …

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