FSU Researcher Receives NASA Grant to Map Extreme Heat and Protect Public Health
Published: | 12:42 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works
A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has received an $840,000 grant from NASA’s Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team.
Student Spotlight: Liz Arnold
Published: | 11:22 am | Posted in: News, Students
Liz Arnold – a third-year student majoring in Political Science with a minor in Communications – was selected as one of 50 students from more than 650 applicants for the Florida State University College of Law Summer for Undergraduates Program, an ABA award-winning pre-law program modeled after the first-year law school experience.
FSU Spatial Data Science Center Lands Two Awards for Innovative Use of AWS Cloud Computing
Published: | 11:08 am | Posted in: News, Research That Works
Florida State University’s Spatial Data Science Center won two awards from the FSU/AWS Research Acceleration Fund on May 3, 2026.
As cloud computing continues to reshape the boundaries of what’s computationally possible, researchers from FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) are positioning the university at the forefront of data-driven discovery.
Alumni Spotlight: Michelle Hollinger
Published: | 9:19 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Michelle Hollinger – a Florida State University alumna (B.S. Sociology ‘85) – has spent four decades building a career around strengthening communities through personal empowerment, from her early work in social services to the newsroom to her current role as founder and Chief Worthiness Officer of The Institute for Worthy Living.
Research Spotlight: Minyoung Ku
Published: | 11:08 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works
Assistant Professor Minyoung Ku, Ph.D., of FSU’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration & Policy at Florida State University was the lead author of “Where do uninsured patients go? The paradox of collaborative network dynamics in interhospital transfers” published in Social Science & Medicine in May 2026, with fellow researchers FSU doctoral student Jinyoung Cha, and Arnold L. & Priscilla Moss Greenfield Endowed Professor Keon-Hyung Lee, Ph.D. The study examines the subtle ways that interhospital collaboration dynamics shape where patients are transferred, with a focus on differences across payer groups.
Five COSSPP Alumni Honored in 2026 News Service of Florida’s 50 Over 50
Published: | 11:47 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
This year, the News Service of Florida (NSFL) honored 5 Alumni from FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) in their annual “50 Over 50” article, which was released on April 20.
FSU World Affairs Program Caps Off Award-Winning 2025-2026 Season
Published: | 11:08 am | Posted in: News, Students
The World Affairs Program (WAP) at Florida State University has wrapped up a banner 2025-2026 academic year, cementing its reputation as a powerhouse on the national collegiate circuit. After traveling to conferences from San Francisco to Williamsburg, the team concluded their season with an impressive 146 total points, including 16 Gavels and five Delegation Awards.
FSU Sociologist Challenges Myths About College Majors and the Job Market
Published: | 12:41 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News
When students choose a college major, they’re often told the decision will make or break their career. A new book by Florida State University sociologist Corey Moss-Pech, Ph.D., says the reality is far more complicated, and more encouraging for liberal arts students than the headlines suggest.
Research Spotlight: “Who Stopped the Equal Rights Amendment?”
Published: | 9:21 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works
FSU Political Science Associate Professor Dr. James Strickland authored “Who Stopped the Equal Rights Amendment?” The article investigates which groups and lobbying efforts influenced state legislators as they voted on the proposed constitutional amendment during the 1970s and early 1980s.
Student Star: Aiden Leslie
Published: | 1:19 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Aiden Leslie, a senior majoring in political science in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University, was drawn to the university for its strong undergraduate research programs and the unique opportunities available to transfer students.