What department are you a graduate student in? I am a sixth-year Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Political Science. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? I wanted to go to graduate school to increase my professional options and career prospects. It has given me the necessary skills to prepare me both…
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Research Spotlight: Protecting Mom-and-Pop Stores
We often come across stories of locally-cherished mom-and-pop stores competing with chain stores and online retailers and eventually going out of business. Advocates of mom-and-pop stores tout these businesses as local institutions that sustain community life while adding a unique charm to the local business districts. However, when it comes to protecting mom-and-pop stores, experts…
Meet a Social Scientist: Dr. Michael Duncan from the Department of Urban and Regional Planning
What is your name?Dr. Michael Duncan. What kind of work do you do in the College?I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida State University. I teach, do research and engage in service in the department, profession and community. Why did you decide to become an academic? After…
Honors Thesis Spotlight: Examining Attitudes Toward Economic Mobility Among Young Voters
The American dream—an ideological framework wherein anyone can achieve their goals through hard work and determination—is the backbone of American society and economics. As a heterogeneous nation composed of diverse backgrounds, people need a common denominator; the American Dream serves this purpose, but how sustainable is this idea in the face of reduced mobility? Economic…
Talking to Teachers: Interview with Award Winning Teacher Dr. Portia Campos
Dr. Deana Rohlinger, the Associate Dean of faculty development and Community Engagement, interviews Dr. Portia Campos, the winner of a 2021 College of Social Sciences and Public Policy Teaching Award. You can watch the full interview here:
Graduate Student Spotlight: Kenneth Mackie from the Department of Political Science
What is your name? Kenneth Mackie. What department are you a graduate student in? I am a sixth-year political science PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science at Florida State University. Why did you decide to become an academic? I decided to become an academic because I wanted to learn how to approach, understand,…
Talking to Teachers: Interview with Award Winning Teacher Dr. Radha Modi
Dr. Deana Rohlinger, the Associate Dean of faculty development and Community Engagement, interviews Dr. Rahda Modi, the winner of a 2021 College of Social Sciences and Public Policy Teaching Award. You can watch the full interview here:
Meet a Social Scientist: Dr. Paul Beaumont from the Department of Economics
What is your name? Dr. Paul Beaumont What kind of work do you do in the college? I am a Professor in the Department of Economics at Florida State University. I teach, do research and engage in service in the department, profession and community. Why did you decide to become an academic? Honest answer? My…
Meet a Social Scientist: Dr. James Elsner from the Department of Geography
What is your name?Dr. James Elsner What kind of work do you do for the College?I am a professor in the geography department at Florida State University. I teach, do research and engage in service in the department, profession and community. Why did you decide to become an academic? I’m a first-generation academic. In fact,…
Award Winning Teaching: Learning and Teaching from the Outside In
Academic writing, specifically textbooks and journals, are written much differently than most other forms. Those other forms usually have a beginning, middle, and end. The reader must start at the beginning to have any idea what the ending means. In other words, the ending will be nonsense or confusing if the reader didn’t follow the…
