Dr. Plato L. Smith II, recent graduate of Florida State University, has accepted a fellowship at University of New Mexico’s (UNM) College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences. Dr. Plato Smith has been chosen for a fellowship at University of New Mexico. After defending his dissertation “Exploring the Data Management and Curation Practices of Scientists …
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CCI alumnus Dr. Plato Smith awarded fellowship
Two SCSD faculty members named ASHA fellows
Lisa A. Scott and Juliann Woods, faculty members at Florida State University’s School of Communication Science and Disorders, have been named Fellows by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and will be recognized at the organization’s national convention in November. Fellowship is one of the highest honors the association bestows. To be awarded Fellow, the nominee must …
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Florida State University College of Communication & Information alumna Danielle Skeen is a busy advertising professional, who uses her free time to run The Star Boutique, Inc., a charity-driven, pop-up shop that provides clothing, shoes, accessories, makeovers and workshops in self-esteem to underprivileged, teen girls who are affected by homelessness in New York City. Skeen …
CONTINUE READINGLATE program, Pekurny leave legacy in TV and film industries
After nine years of educating and preparing students to pursue their dreams in the film and television industries, Florida State University School of Communication’s Los Angeles Television Experience (LATE) program may be ending, but its legacy will remain. The LATE program was the idea of Bob Pekurny, who joined the school’s faculty in 1996 following …
CONTINUE READINGAssociate dean presents at Dalian University of Technology in China
Stephen McDowell, associate dean of academic affairs at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information, delivered a talk to students at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Dalian University of Technology in Dalian, China on June 18. McDowell, the John H. Phipps Professor of Communication in the School of Communication, presented …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumnus looks to establish partnership between Raycom Media and CCI
Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Collin Gaston recently returned to campus to tour his former college and help set up a pipeline for internships and employment with his employer, Raycom Media. Gaston, who once led Florida State’s student section in cheers at Seminole football home games, is now looking to motivate students in …
CONTINUE READINGCCI visiting faculty member a facilitator at new start-up boot camp
Florida State University College of Communication & Information visiting faculty member Farhood Basiri is one three facilitators for a new boot camp in business development called, “Startup Gauntlet,” hosted by the university. The free, six-week course introduces participants to the world of startup ventures. Basiri, along with Florida State Assistant Vice President for Research and …
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