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Students and alumni take the knowledge and values gained at COSSPP into roles across Florida, the nation, and the world, demonstrating how Florida-grown expertise helps solve complex problems everywhere.

FSU team receives $1.9M to examine stressors on child health in rural areas

Published: | 11:29 am | Posted in: Research That Works

Chemical exposure and stressful or traumatic experiences during childhood both are known to have detrimental effects on human health, but little is known about how the two interact.

With a four-year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Florida State University will study the cumulative consequences of chemical and psychosocial stressors on child health through the Bioecological Center for Rural Children’s Health (BeRCH).

Student Spotlight: Talethia O. Edwards

Published: | 11:46 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Talethia O. Edwards – a graduate student in FSU’s Master of Science in Planning (MSP) program – was recently named a 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Fellow by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.  

COSS Student Leadership Council wraps up a successful 2022-2023 academic year

Published: | 12:30 pm | Posted in: News, Students

The College of Social Sciences Student Leadership Council (SLC) provides personal and professional development opportunities to students in FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) and serves as a liaison between the student body and the administration, advocating for the needs of students and the strategic initiatives led by the College.  

FSU Student Star: Sydney Cole

Published: | 3:03 pm | Posted in: News, Students

During her time at Florida State University, Sydney Cole has balanced being a Women’s Swimming and Diving student-athlete, Presidential Scholar, and environmental researcher while honing her leadership skills through a continued commitment to community service and sustainability.