A graduate of the college is one of three FSU grads to receive research scholarships through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Beatrice Dain joins Michael Rivera and Marah Litchfield as one of the recent grads for whom the Fulbright awards will provide funding for each recipient to conduct research projects abroad this upcoming year. Dain will be working toward her…
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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…
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:
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:
Award Winning Research: Is the “Winner-Take-All Principle” Becoming Obsolete?
Many competitions in life—from innovation races and the assignment of bonuses in the workplace to college admissions and sports—are organized as tournaments. Participants expend effort or other resources and are rewarded based on the ranking of their performance. Those trying the hardest do not always win. While ability certainly plays a role, a nontrivial component…
Wicked Problems, Wicked Solutions 