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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 State University Expert Available to Break Down Latest Housing Market Trends

Published: | 1:37 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

The U.S. housing market just hit another record. Median home prices in June climbed to $435,300, the highest ever, while existing home sales dipped again. What’s driving the trend? And is there any relief ahead? Florida State housing policy expert Sam Staley says this affordability crunch is no accident, and there’s no quick fix. He points to […]

Student Spotlight: Sina Jangjoo

Published: | 11:09 am | Posted in: News, Research That Works, Students

Sina Jangjoo – a Florida State University doctoral student in the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy – was awarded the FSU Graduate School Student Leadership Pursuit Award.

“My time at FSU has thoroughly prepared me for my career by providing rigorous academic training, valuable research experiences, and significant leadership opportunities,” said Jangjoo. “The collaborative projects, mentorship roles, and teaching assignments I’ve undertaken have greatly enhanced my professional skills and academic expertise, positioning me effectively for my future academic career.”

National Attraction: FSU Doubles Number of National Academy Members on Faculty

Published: | 1:55 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

With recent hires in the College of Medicine and the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Florida State University has doubled the number of its faculty who are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a prestigious organization that unites leading researchers from around the country.

Research Spotlight: “Economic Geography and Air Pollution Regulation in the United States”

Published: | 12:18 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

Florida State University’s Charles and Joan Haworth Professor of Economics Carl Kitchens, Ph.D., co-authored “Economic Geography and Air Pollution Regulation in the United States,” forthcoming in the Journal of Political Economy: Microeconomics. The paper examines how the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) affect the economy and environment in different U.S. regions and considers alternate policy designs to see if benefits could be improved.