A doctor records his patients’ symptoms on a tiny laptop computer, receiving instant, expert feedback for his diagnosis. A police officer gets a suspect’s rap sheet in minutes, thanks to the cruiser-installed computer connecting her to critical public safety data. Even the cashier at the fast-food joint uses a high-tech system to process your order …
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$2.5 million grant helps team transform teaching of math, science
Delta Zeta hosting Hamburgers for Hearing for Schendel Clinic
The ladies of Delta Zeta sorority invite the community to Hamburgers for Hearing, a fundraiser for the L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic operated by FSU’s School of Communication Science & Disorders. The event will be held at the Delta Zeta House, 749 W. Jefferson St., from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. The …
CONTINUE READINGMaria Correa awarded prestigious AWNY scholarship
Maria Correa, a senior double majoring in advertising and management, has been awarded the 2010-2011 Advertising Women of New York Scholarship. She is a member of Arrowhead Advertising, The Florida State University’s student advertising team. Last year, as a junior, she was a significant contributor to the research and promotions section of the campaign, which …
CONTINUE READINGIT Leadership students bridging 'Digital Divide' at Senior Center
The Digital Divide between generations is narrowing in Tallahassee, thanks to a group of students in an Information Technology Leadership class. All 28 students in the summer class were required to complete an outreach project, and five students organized training classes at the Tallahassee/Leon County Senior Center in Keyboarding, Facebook and Microsoft Word. They have …
CONTINUE READINGSLIS senior honored by MGC as 2009 Woman of the Year
School of Library & Information Studies senior Charleta Williams was named “2009 Woman of the Year” by the Multicultural Greek Council of The Florida State University in a ceremony held at the Tallahassee Civic Center on Thursday, April 15, 2010. “I am blessed to have been nominated for the Women of the Year award, and …
CONTINUE READINGNancy Everhart of SLIS featured on FSU Headline News
Nancy Everhart, who recently began a yearlong stint as president of the American Association of School Librarians, was the focus of a radio news story on FSU Headline News.
CONTINUE READINGOscar Foundation renews support for Los Angeles program interns
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation once again has awarded the School of Communication a $7,500 grant to provide scholarships for students in the Los Angeles Television Experience (LATE) Program interning at film-related sites this summer. As a result, six of the 12 students in the 2010 program are “Oscar interns.” The …
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