College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
at Florida State University
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Catarina Cereja – fourth-year student majoring in international affairs and political science –represented Florida State University in July of 2025 at the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights Workshop on Human Rights and New Technologies, held at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Joanna Chowdhury – graduating Master of Public Health (MPH) student and two-time COSSPP alumna – was named Northwest Regional Health Manager for Special Olympics Florida.
Allan Shakhinovich Nabiev – fourth-year student majoring in political science with a minor in law enforcement intelligence – recently began an internship with the Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDC) Security Threat Intelligence Unit (STIU).
Nike Campbell – Ph.D. student studying public administration and policy – was selected for the 2025 Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Equity and Inclusion Student Fellowship.
“FSU’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy is well-known for academic excellence and rigor. The school has helped in shaping and refining my research focus, skills, and interests,” Campbell said. “The faculty’s knowledge, experience, and insights have been instrumental in my research journey.”
Laura Zeqollari — third-year Interdisciplinary Social Science student — was selected to participate in the University of Virginia (UVA) Law Roadmap Scholars Initiative.
Alaina Babb – a third-year dual-degree student in political science and media communication studies – secured a prestigious externship traditionally reserved for law students.
Delaney Lento – a fourth-year student double majoring in political science and history – is currently interning for the Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). AUVSI is a non-profit organization that advocates for the integration of remotely operated and autonomous transportation technologies. Established in 1972, AUVSI is also the world’s largest organization dedicated to […]
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.”
Jared Bethke – second-year urban and regional planning master’s student – secured a $450,000 grant for the construction of the Welaunee Greenway recreational trail in Leon County as part of his FSU-funded Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Internship.
“My internship at Blueprint, along with professional development courses, helped me land a job as a full-time Transportation Planning Consultant in Austin, Texas, starting in August 2025,” Bethke said. “I would not have reached this point without the support of the faculty, my education, and the extracurricular resources provided by FSU.”
Rodolph Adonis – a first-year master’s student pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) – was selected as a 2025 American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) Founding Fellow.
“I look forward to engaging with like-minded professionals and contributing to impactful discussions in the field of public administration,” Adonis said. “I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who mentored and guided me along the way in reaching this milestone. I am truly appreciative of the support and encouragement that made this achievement possible.”
