College of Social Sciences and Public Policy

Socially minded FSU student selected 2017 Humanity in Action fellow

Published: | 8:44 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Florida State University rising senior Roberto Flores has received a 2017 fellowship by Humanity in Action an international organization that educates and inspires young leaders who are passionate about changing the world.  Flores, 21, is one of 30 undergraduate students and recent graduates from the United States and Europe who were selected as winners of […]

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FSU Social Science Scholar chosen for prestigious summer institute

Published: | 3:08 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Joan Joseph, a junior political science student at Florida State University has been named a 2017 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute scholar by the American Political Science Association.   The institute is an annual, intensive, five-week program held at Duke University. Now in its 31st year, the program is designed to expose undergraduate students to the […]

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Chapin named dean of FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy

Published: | 10:52 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, University News

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Sally McRorie today announced the selection of Professor Tim Chapin as the dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University, effective May 8. Chapin, a long-time faculty member turned administrator in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, was selected […]

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FSU to host Ukrainian Fulbright Scholar for lecture

Published: | 11:52 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

At a time when key U.S. allies in Eastern Europe are calling for a stronger pushback against Russia, including the Ukrainian Foreign Minister in a recent appearance before the Senate, Florida State University will host a scholarly lecture to provide a fresh look at the situation in Ukraine. Maryna Shkuropat, professor at the Horlivka State […]

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FSU hosts lecture on presidential rating game

Published: | 3:49 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, Education & Society, News

It’s a perennial pastime to compare U.S. presidents, but according to an upcoming guest lecturer at Florida State University, our current ranking systems are flawed and even our most admired leaders are due for some new critical consideration. Alvin Felzenberg will deliver the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s Anderson-Ashby lecture “Rethinking the Presidential […]

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FSU presents symposium on hip hop and education

Published: | 11:23 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, Education & Society, News, University News

The Florida State University Department of Sociology will host its second Symposium on Hip Hop and Education, bringing together educators who use innovative and culturally relevant instructional methods to enhance student engagement. The symposium will feature a panel discussion focused on an approach to education that seeks to empower students by relating course content to […]

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Policy Pub looks at sea level rise and how to deal with it

Published: | 2:15 pm | Posted in: Education & Society

The effects of climate change will likely impact Florida more than any other state, and faculty researchers at the Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy continue to work to address the challenges of a changing climate. The college’s informal, interactive Policy Pub series will discuss one climate change effect — sea […]

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FSU welcomes key Middle East diplomat for lecture

Published: | 10:35 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, University News

NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Thursday’s lecture is cancelled. The Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy will host a lecture by Ambassador Dennis Ross, special assistant to President Barack Obama and special adviser to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Ross’ lecture will draw on his years of experience to illuminate U.S. […]

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Expert Pitch: The future is now for robot cars

Published: | 4:47 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, Expert Pitches

The prospect of self-driving vehicles has tantalized tech aficionados and car lovers for years, especially when there are industry rumblings that automation is on the cusp of a breakthrough. Now, with recent important innovations from companies like Google, Tesla and Ford, driverless car expert Tim Chapin, interim dean of the College of Social Science and […]

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FSU’s ‘Policy Pub’ series returns for spring semester

Published: | 2:53 pm | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

Policy Pub, the informative social series of topical talks and discussions presented by the Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, returns for three new sessions this semester. Through the series, the FSU social sciences faculty share information and ideas about public policy with community members in an informal, non-academic setting. The […]

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Symposium Highlights Hip Hop Culture’s Social Impact

Published: | 9:11 am | Posted in: Radio Stories

“Hip Hop is Life”, a symposium hosted by the FSU Sociology Department, exams the social and cultural impact of the musical genre. The two-day event includes a workshop, panel discussion on Hip Hop and health, as well as a showcase and cypher, which is a concert for artists to their talent. Check out more about […]

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FSU celebrates new pathway into health professions 

Published: | 4:00 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Florida State University officially launched an innovative new pathway into health care careers by honoring the program’s first students at an Oct. 14 celebration at the College of Medicine. The Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences B.S. Degree Program — the first of its kind in the nation — provides students interested in health care with numerous advantages toward achieving […]

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