Research That Works

Data and Solutions for Florida

Florida faces complex issues — demographic change, public health, housing, infrastructure, resilience, and economic mobility. COSSPP researchers work alongside communities, agencies, and policymakers to produce evidence-based solutions. Using data science, policy analysis, and community partnerships, we translate research into real, actionable insights that help Florida prepare for tomorrow.

Florida Property Tax Reform Town Hall

Published: | 3:22 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

Please join the Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy for two events on October 14, 2026, exploring policymaking and Florida’s future! Cresse Lecture Series: How the Sausage is Made: Policymaking in Florida Government 12:30–3 p.m. | Milton Carothers Hall, Room 0201 Jason Garcia, publisher of the Seeking Rents newsletter and podcast, will […]

Cresse Lecture Series: How the Sausage is Made: Policymaking in Florida Government

Published: | 3:20 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

Please join the Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy for two events on October 14, 2026, exploring policymaking and Florida’s future! Cresse Lecture Series: How the Sausage is Made: Policymaking in Florida Government12:30–3 p.m. | Milton Carothers Hall, Room 0201Jason Garcia, publisher of the Seeking Rents newsletter and podcast, will discuss policymaking […]

FSU’s Department of Urban & Regional Planning Barnebey Lab Receives 2026 APA Florida Project Award of Excellence 

Published: | 12:37 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

FSU’s Department of Urban & Regional Planning has received the 2026 American Planning Association (APA) Florida Project Award of Excellence for the Mark & Marianne Barnebey Planning & Development Lab’s student-run project, “Evaluating Critical Lands for Strategic Regional Conservation.”

Research Spotlight: “Public Information Requests and Law Enforcement Transparency”

Published: | 11:55 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

Alexandra Cockerham, Ph.D., Associate Teaching Professor of Interdisciplinary Social Science and Director of the Public Policy Certificate at Florida State University, co-authored a chapter titled “Public Information Requests and Law Enforcement Transparency” within the book volume “Contemporary Political Participation and its Countervailing Effects on Civic Culture” with James Cockerham, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor in the […]

Engage 2025-2026: COSSPP in Action

Published: | 11:40 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

At Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, we use evidence to shape policies, inform communities, and improve lives across Florida and beyond. Through hands-on teaching, groundbreaking research, and community engagement, COSSPP is committed to building a smarter, stronger Florida one project at a time. Our students, faculty, and alumni turn insight into action, partnering with local and statewide organizations to address the issues that matter most to Floridians.

Engage 2025-2026: The Future is Made in Bellamy

Published: | 9:40 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

It is our mission at the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy to ensure that each of our students gets more than a degree from Florida State University. That’s why we encourage them to get involved beyond the classroom to form meaningful connections and prepare for fulfilling careers after graduation. We believe that the ‘Future is Made in Bellamy,’ and the many organizations that call our college home help prepare our students for success. 

Engage 2025–2026: Updates from COSSPP’s Chairs and Directors

Published: | 8:39 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

As one of the nation’s top public R1 universities, FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is home to 12 academic departments, 12 centers and institutes, and multiple interdisciplinary labs that advanced scholarship, strengthened community engagement, and prepared students for leadership in a changing world this year.

Florida State University’s Public Administration Program Ranked No. 3 Nationally 

Published: | 3:54 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

Florida State University’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy remains highly ranked for academic excellence.     ShanghaiRanking lists the Askew School No. 3 in the nation and No. 12 globally in its 2026 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (GRAS). This ranking considers many factors of academic excellence, including research output, influence, and quality; […]