Research Spotlight: Evacuation Dilemmas of Coastal Households During Cyclone Amphan and Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study of the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh
Published: | 8:00 am | Posted in: News, Research That Works, Students
Md. Shaharier Alam, a Master’s Student studying Geography at Florida State University, co-authored an article in the journal Natural Hazards titled, “Evacuation Dilemmas of Coastal Households During Cyclone Amphan and Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study of the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh” with Torit Chakraborty; Md. Zakir Hossain, Ph.D.; and Khan Rubayet Rahaman, Ph.D. Below is a summary of the article written by doctoral student Martín Gandur (Ph.D. Political Science ’25).
Over 50 Spring 2023 COSSPP graduates awarded honors medallions
Published: | 4:20 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 331 high-achieving graduates during a ceremony on May 1, 2023, at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Fifty-seven of the recipients were graduating students in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.
FSU’s Global Citizenship Certificate prepares COSSPP students to succeed in a global workforce
Published: | 2:33 pm | Posted in: News, Students
This spring, 30 Florida State University students, 11 of whom are students in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, were awarded the Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) during a graduation ceremony Friday, April 28, marking the beginning of their journey as lifelong global citizens.
COSSPP Alumni Spotlight: Ned Rinalducci, Ph.D.
Published: | 8:07 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Ned Rinalducci, Ph.D. – a College of Social Sciences and Public Policy graduate – was recently named the Georgia Sociologist of the Year by the Georgia Sociological Association (GSA).
Upstart public health program surpasses early expectations
Published: | 8:05 pm | Posted in: News
The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health is one of the newest degrees at Florida State University. Just four years after its launch in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, the program is on its way to becoming one of the university’s biggest majors.
Diving In: Underwater research helps Sociology student earn Hollings Scholarship
Published: | 1:57 pm | Posted in: News, Research That Works, Students
A Florida State University student pursuing a dual degree in Sociology and Anthropology – who conducts much of his research underwater – is the winner of a Hollings Scholarship, bestowed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
COSSPP Student Spotlight: Jennifer Lafortune
Published: | 12:07 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Jennifer Lafortune – a third-year student majoring in Public Health – recently received the Florida State University Women’s Student Union’s Resilient Award at their annual Legacy Banquet.
Political Science Research Intensive Bachelor’s Certificate students participate in a research workshop
Published: | 4:54 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The Political Science Department’s Research Intensive Bachelor’s Certificate (RIBC) students showcased their research to faculty and graduate students at the RIBC Research Workshop on Thursday, April 27.
Spring 2023 MAAPP graduates recognized at the Florida Historic Capitol
Published: | 9:00 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students
The Master of Applied Politics & Policy (MAAPP) program celebrated the graduation of its 17 students at the Florida Historic Capitol on Friday, May 5.
COSSPP Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Calzada
Published: | 8:07 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Sarah Calzada — a recent College of Social Sciences and Public Policy alumna — landed her first job postgraduate job as an engineering technician with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.