Florida State University Interdisciplinary Social Science

Florida State University Interdisciplinary Social Science Preparing students to study the solutions of today’s world’s challenges through universal perspectives.

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)!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Watching our Interdisciplinary Social Science graduates cross the stage is a remin...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Watching our Interdisciplinary Social Science graduates cross the stage is a reminder of all the hard work, late nights, and dedication that led to this moment. We aren’t just proud of the degree, we’re proud of the people you’ve become.

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)

04/07/2026

Join us for a session with the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA)'s Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator, Kara Collins-Gomez and Claire Mazur.

The event will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at 4 p.m. in the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL150E). Those unable to attend in person may join via Zoom (pre-registration required).

This event is part of Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week at Florida State University.

Read More at the link in our bio (COSSPP Events)! bit.ly/2026-oppaga-workshop

04/01/2026

Check out the latest edition of our monthly newsletter! It is packed with updates, upcoming events, spotlights, and helpful resources, making it a perfect tool to get involved with the community!​​

The newsletter went out to students in the college, faculty, and staff this afternoon, but everyone is welcome to read it — and our past editions — on the "Get Connected" page of our website found here: https://cosspp.fsu.edu/get-connected

03/30/2026

FSU Student Star Eddie Fordham is committed to advocating for educational access and researching pathways to success for justice-impacted peers.

Fordham, a formerly incarcerated COSSPP student, continues to push the boundaries of academic success and research to fuel himself and his passions through academic excellence and community leadership.

"Everything I do, whether it is mentoring, research, or serving others, aims to turn personal resilience into public impact," Fordham said. "I want people in Tallahassee and beyond to see FSU as a place where transformation is not only possible, but powerfully real."

Fordham will be continuing his education with FSU’s Combined Pathways Program for his master’s degree in public administration. One day, he hopes to become a professor and apply his research to support returning citizens and other justice-impacted students’ success.

Read more at the link in our bio (COSSPP/News or news.fsu.edu)

✨ ISS Specialization Spotlight: Inequalities and SocietyThe ISS Program at FSU offers a wide range of specializations de...
03/30/2026

✨ ISS Specialization Spotlight: Inequalities and Society

The ISS Program at FSU offers a wide range of specializations designed to prepare students for impactful, interdisciplinary careers. Each specialization equips students with the tools, perspectives, and real-world experience needed to understand and engage with today’s most pressing social issues.

Learn more at cosspp.fsu.edu/iss

03/10/2026

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy seeks a graduate assistant with exceptional writing and editing skills and a strong interest in organizational social media management and visual content creation.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will support the College’s overall communications strategy.

Send an email with a cover letter, your resume, and a link to your online portfolio to [email protected]

To learn more, visit https://cosspp.fsu.edu/cosspp-seeks-communications-graduate-assistant-for-fall-2026/

03/10/2026

Apply for FSU’s graduate certificate in Digital Applied Social Science (DASS) by April 1 to develop advanced research and problem-solving skills.

FSU’s College of Social Sciences & Public Policy and College of Communication & Information offer a graduate certificate designed to address social science questions using cutting-edge digital tools and ethical frameworks.

“The DASS certificate was designed for students who want to engage the digital world in thoughtful, methodologically strong, and ethically grounded ways,” said DASS Certificate Program Director Maria C. Ramos, Ph.D. “It gives students hands-on experience with powerful computational tools while helping them develop the judgment needed to use those tools well across many professional and academic contexts.”

Read more: cosspp.fsu.edu/apply-for-a-graduate-certificate-in-digital-applied-social-science-dass-by-april-2026

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