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We're excited to invite you to our first colloquium of fall! This time we are diving into "Analyzing the Temporal Exclus...
08/28/2026

We're excited to invite you to our first colloquium of fall!

This time we are diving into "Analyzing the Temporal Exclusivity of Crime: A Circular Statistical Approach Based on Complex Vector Space," presented by Young-An Kim, Ph.D., associate professor in FSU's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

The discussion takes place on Friday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL150E). Join us after for a no-host social hour at FSU inside the Oglesby Student Union!

08/24/2026

Welcome back, Seminoles! Fall semester officially starts today, and we couldn't be more excited to have our College of Social Sciences and Public Policy community back on campus.

Whether you're a first-year student stepping onto campus for the first time or a returning Seminole ready to dive into a new year, COSSPP is here to support you every step of the way.

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Here's to a semester full of growth, discovery, and impact. Let's make it a great one!

A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and ...
06/17/2026

A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has received an $840,000 grant from NASA’s Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team.
The project will advance urban heat island mapping and work with local governments to accelerate the development of extreme heat action plans.

The project is led by FSU Professor of Geography and Public Health Chris Uejio in collaboration with Leiqiu Hu at the University of Alabama at Huntsville and Xiaojiang Li at the University of Pennsylvania.

“Extreme heat contributes to the deaths of more Americans than any other weather hazard,” Uejio said. “Partnering with the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network, we will generate cutting edge heat and health information for eight local governments.”

To read more, visit news.fsu.edu/news/science-technology/2026/06/16/fsu-researcher-receives-nasa-grant-to-map-extreme-heat-and-protect-public-health

06/12/2026

Florida State University’s Spatial Data Science Center won two awards from the FSU/AWS Research Acceleration Fund on May 3, 2026.

As cloud computing continues to reshape the boundaries of what’s computationally possible, researchers from FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) are positioning the university at the forefront of data-driven discovery.

The awards were 2 of 11 presented by FSU’s Office of Research and Information Technology Services, recognizing researchers across campus for their creativity and technical excellence in leveraging AWS cloud computing to advance scientific discovery. The event brought together FSU leadership and researchers for an award ceremony, a panel discussion, and a look at the latest Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools, closing with presentations from winners of FSU’s AI Maker Challenge. Each award included up to $20,000 in AWS credits.

Krafft Professor of Spatial Data Science and Director of the Spatial Data Science Center A. Stewart Fotheringham, Ph.D., led two collaborative teams of COSSPP researchers recognized at the event, along with Urban & Regional Planning colleague Mehak Sachdeva, Ph.D., with projects spanning electoral behavior analysis and the development of advanced tools for geographic modeling.

To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/fsu-spatial-data-science-center-lands-two-awards-for-innovative-use-of-aws-cloud-computing

Our Geography and Spatial Data Science Center (SDSC) faculty and students attended the 2026 American Association of Geog...
06/04/2026

Our Geography and Spatial Data Science Center (SDSC) faculty and students attended the 2026 American Association of Geographers (AAG) annual meeting to learn and collaborate with colleagues across the discipline.

We were so glad to connect with 7 geography Ph.D. alumni in attendance, including:
Dr. Jihoon Jung (Assistant Prof. at University of North Texas)
Dr. James Gaboardi (Associate Research & Development Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Dr. Feilin Lai (Assistant Prof. at Lamar University)
Dr. Yoonjung Ahn (Assistant Prof. at University of Kansas)
Dr. J.T. Bandzuh (Assistant Prof. at Mount Aloysius College)
Dr. Kyusik Kim (incoming Assistant Prof at University of Tennessee)
Dr. Nicole Zampieri (Assistant Prof at University of Central Florida)

For more about FSU's Department of Geography, visit https://cosspp.fsu.edu/geography.

Amber DeJohn, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Florida State University, recently publish...
04/30/2026

Amber DeJohn, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Florida State University, recently published a research paper titled “Mobility, ICT, and health: a built environment investigation of older Chinese migrants’ social isolation and lonelinessExternal Link” in BMC Public Health on February 7, 2025. The study examines how the ability to move through one’s community and the design of that community itself shapes feelings of loneliness and social isolation among older adult migrants.

“Being able to get around your community and feeling a sense of belonging is more important for reducing loneliness in older adults than socializing online,” Dr. DeJohn said. “An individual’s geography is key to understanding and supporting their health.”

Read more here: bit.ly/DeJohnSpotlight

04/30/2026

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced its 2026 Faculty Research, Teaching, and Service Award recipients.

Flowing from the COSSPP Strategic Plan, the college has developed a COSSPP Faculty Awards Series to honor high-achieving faculty in the areas of teaching, research, and service.

“It’s a great privilege to recognize 10 outstanding faculty members with this year’s awards,” said Dean Tim Chapin. “Their dedication and contributions reflect the strength of our college’s commitment to research, teaching, and service.”

Out of numerous nominees, the Faculty Awards Committee selected the following faculty to receive these honors (from top left to bottom right):

Ziqi Li, Matt Brooks, Carlisle Rainey, Keon-Hyung Lee, Katie Sherron, Alexandra Cockerham, John Reynolds, Meaghan McSorley, Simona Andrei, John Felkner.

To read more, visit the link in our bio (tr.ee/dfzAA4NcGY)!

FSU’s Geography Department hosted their monthly Colloquium on Friday, April 3, 2026.The event, titled, “Creative Partici...
04/20/2026

FSU’s Geography Department hosted their monthly Colloquium on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The event, titled, “Creative Participatory GeoMethods for Co-creating Community Health Knowledge” was a lecture based event hosted by Shamayeta Bhattacharya, Ph.D., assistant Professor in the Department of Community Engagement and Leadership at Point Park University and the director of their Ph.D. in Community Engagement program.

The Colloquium was followed by a social hour at Proof at FSU inside the Student Union.

For more information about the event, click here: cosspp.fsu.edu/department-of-geography-hosts-april-2026-colloquium

04/20/2026

Support your college today!

Your gift will support the COSSPP General Development Fund, which helps meet the College's emergent needs and supports students in having an enriching experience at FSU!

Give in honor of a professor, parent, student, or someone who impacted your FSU experience.

Learn more at the link in our bio (give.fsu.edu/cosspp)!

04/17/2026

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Spring 2026 graduates to join us for a Graduation Celebration at Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., before FSU’s Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

Students can enjoy light refreshments, pick up a small congratulatory gift, and connect with our Assistant Director of Student and Alumni Engagement, Elizabeth Jones, and our Career Center Liaison, Jessica O’Neill, during our graduation celebration.

Our College will be providing professional cap and gown photos in the atrium. Be sure to come with your friends and family- no RSVP necessary!

Read more at the link in our bio (COSSPP News)

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