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FSU launches new graduate certificate to equip students with advanced digital tools and ethical frameworks

FSU’s College of Social Sciences & Public Policy and College of Communication & Information have teamed up to offer a new innovative graduate certificate program that prepares students with the cutting-edge digital tools at the intersection of data science and social science.

FSU Students Develop Innovative Solutions at COSSPP’s First “Rapid Relocation” 24-Hour Design Sprint

Florida State University’s Innovation Hub and College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) hosted a 24-hour Design Sprint for all FSU students focused on “Rapid Relocation: Enhancing Emergency Evacuation in Florida” starting Friday, January 31, and ending Monday, February 1. “The College was excited to partner with the Innovation Hub on the topic of Rapid Relocation, which is one of the most pressing problems facing the state of Florida,” said COSSPP Dean Tim Chapin, Ph.D. “Getting people out of harm’s way when a hurricane is coming is one of our biggest challenges in a state of 22 million people.”

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

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.

FSU’s Career Center to host conference connecting students with alumni in public service sectors

Florida State University’s Career Center will hold a conference designed to connect students with 30 distinguished alumni, including COSSPP alumni, across leading public service organizations on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Three Exceptional Economics Students Awarded Reva Daniels Metzinger Awards 

Three Economics undergraduate students were awarded Reva Daniels Metzinger Scholarships in Fall 2024: Gillian Haber, Eliza Terziev, and Drake Shook. 

These students were chosen for achieving academic excellence, particularly in upper-division economics courses. Awardees are given a certificate and a cash prize of $2,000.

Attend the Annual Charles B. Nam Lecture Featuring David Warner, Ph.D. 

Join the Center for Demography and Population Health on Friday, March 21, 2025, for the annual Charles B. Nam Lecture in the Sociology of Population. This year’s lecture will cover the topic “Disparities in Epilepsy among U.S. Older Adults: New Data and New Directions in Incidence-based Studies.” 

How FSU’s Global Scholars Program Helps Students Design Their Own Learning Experiences

Planning a trip abroad or research project for the first time can be an intimidating task, especially as an undergraduate student with little to no experience. At Florida State University, the Global Scholars Program provides students with guidance and support as they plan and pursue their own student-designed learning experiences. To highlight these experiences and their […]

FSU Students to Develop Innovative Solutions in ‘Rapid Relocation’ 24-Hour Design Sprint

Florida State University’s Innovation Hub and College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) will host a 24-Hour Design Sprint for all FSU students focused on “Rapid Relocation: Enhancing Emergency Evacuation in Florida” starting Friday, January 31.

Fall 2024 Graduation Celebration

Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, December 13, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s newest graduates. Our students who graduated this semester from FSU with degrees from COSSPP join our 50,000+ alumni worldwide. Graduates enjoyed a come-and-go reception on Commencement morning from 10 p.m. to […]