Race and income-based disparities often manifest themselves as delays in policy delivery. For example, discrepancies exist in the speed and depth of disaster recovery assistance efforts across different communities. In the area of health care, the race of the patient has been associated with longer wait times in emergency rooms. There is also mixed evidence…
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Award spotlight: Researcher investigates whether investments in green space help human health
A new NASA grant is facilitating a four-year Florida State University project to investigate whether city investments in green space help lower temperatures and thus reduce heat-related health problems. Associate Professor of Geography Chris Uejio received $400,000 from NASA to look at New York City’s investments in green space infrastructure and the effects of that investment. “Due to how we construct our cities, these areas…
Research Quick Take
Here at the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP), our faculty have been quite busy! Here are some of the projects that our faculty have recently published. “Planning and LGBTQ Communities: The Need for Inclusive Queer Space” by Petra Doan In her recent book, Dr. Doan discusses safe neighborhoods for the LGBT community….
Graduate Student Spotlight: Saher Khan from the Department of Public Health
What department are you a graduate student in? My name is Saher Khan, and I am a graduate student of the master’s in public health Program. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? I was working as a general dentist when the pandemic hit, and in as few words as possible, I would…
Honors Thesis Spotlight: How Collegiate Civics Education Impacts Youth Voter Participation
Research shows that in order for people to understand and engage with political issues, they need to first understand the political system and be encouraged to participate in politics. To sow the seeds of civic participation, there is an increased prioritization on implementing civics courses and exams at the middle school, high school, and…
Where Are They Now? Meet COSSPP Alum Zachary Kelly
What have you been up to since you graduated? I graduated in Spring 2021 with a B.S. in Political Science. Since graduation I have commissioned into the United States Air Force and have been in the process of moving to Pensacola, FL for training. How did your degree in social science help inform your path?…
Research Spotlight: Urban Remote Sensing (2nd edition)
Remote sensing is the technology of acquiring information about the environment through interpreting energy patterns recorded by sensors mounted on various aerospace platforms. While this technology has traditionally been the colony of geoscience and national security communities, its relatively recent applications to the urban environment (urban remote sensing) have been predominately driven by the innovations…
Meet a Social Scientist: Dawn Carr from the Department of Sociology
Why did you decide to become an academic? Initially, I didn’t want to become an academic. I was raised by an academic (my father) and was intimidated by the idea of fitting the mold of what I saw of academia at that time in history. That said, as I was completing my master’s degree, I…
Honors Thesis Spotlight: Fortifying Hate: How Social Media Acts as a Tool for White Supremacist Groups
Alternative right (alt-right) white supremacist groups are increasingly popular and highlighted in the mainstream media, specifically during the 2016 presidential election. Unlike past elections, alt-right groups are able to amass a greater following through resources available on the internet. Social media platforms provide group leaders with accessible and far-reaching communication channels. YouTube is one of…
Where Are They Now? Meet COSSPP Alum Bailey Beauchamp
What have you been up to since you graduated? (Applying to/attending graduate school, working a job, etc.) I graduated in Spring 2020 with a B.S. in Political Science. I am currently a 2L at the University of Miami School of Law. How did your degree in social science help inform your path? My Political Science…
Wicked Problems, Wicked Solutions 