Faculty/Staff

Research Spotlight: “The Costs of Voting and Voter Confidence” 

Published: | 2:38 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

LeRoy Collins Eminent Scholar in Civic Education and Political Science and Director of the LeRoy Collins Institute Lonna Atkeson, Ph.D., co-authored “The Costs of Voting and Voter Confidence” with Florida State University alumnus Eli McKown-Dawson (B.S. Political Science ’24) and Rice University Professor of Political Science Robert M. Stein. Professor of Political Science Robert M. Stein.  

COSSPP Students: Make the Most of Your Time, The Future is Made in Bellamy 

Published: | 1:03 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy encourages students to get more than a degree during their time at FSU by engaging in a variety of experiences outside the classroom to discover their passions, create lasting connections, and launch a successful career after graduation! 

This year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is raising money for FSU’s 2025 Great Give to support our principle ‘The Future is Made in Bellamy’ initiative. Our Alumni and Friends have given generously to support student’s success and provide them with opportunities that cannot be covered by State of Florida funds.

National Academy of Sciences Member and Acclaimed Spatial Data Scientist Joins Florida State University

Published: | 12:13 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, Research That Works

One of the world’s foremost experts in spatial data science has joined Florida State University’s Department of Geography.

A. Stewart Fotheringham, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, is the new Krafft Professor of Spatial Data Science and the founding director of the new Spatial Data Science Center in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.

“Dr. Fotheringham’s appointment is a game changer for FSU and COSSPP,” said Tim Chapin, dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. “His expertise in spatial analysis and geocomputation will drive groundbreaking research across disciplines and position FSU as a leader in spatial data science. We are thrilled to welcome a scholar of his caliber to our college and university.”

Engineering Researchers Preserve Florida’s Heritage Sites while Streamlining Transportation Projects

Published: | 2:22 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

Civil engineering researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are transforming how we document and assess the historical significance of transportation-related structures like highways, railroads, and canals. They aim to help the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) identify and protect these valuable resources while ensuring that transportation projects are completed on time and within budget.