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FSU Students Collaborate With Peers In Ukraine On Hack-a-Thon

December 3, 2024

With both Ukraine and Florida experiencing catastrophic damage to cities from war and hurricanes, respectively, students at Florida State University joined forces with peers in Ukraine to develop real-life solutions for reconstruction efforts last month.

Anna Romanova, former member of Ukrainian Parliament and current visiting associate in research at LSI and member of FSU's Ukraine Task Force, addresses a class.

Dr. Romanova Talks To Students At The Dedman College Of Hospitality

November 18, 2024

Dr. Anna Romanova, a researcher at the Learning Systems Institute and a member of Florida State’s Ukraine Task Force, visited the Dedman College of Hospitality to present on the power of tourism for growth and recovery.

Group photo in front of the Westcott Building on the FSU campus.

FSU’s Ukraine Task Force Hosted Ukrainian Delegation From Nizhyn, Ukraine

November 7, 2024

Florida State University's Ukraine Task Force (UTF) recently hosted six visitors from Nizhyn, Ukraine, affiliated with the Nizhyn Lyceum (magnet high school), a historic institution founded in the 19th century. Among the visitors were three high school students and three teachers/administrators. The students are all members of the Lyceum's Robotics Club.

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International Hackathon To Partner Ukrainian And FSU Students

October 29, 2024

Hack Disaster - The International Hackathon to Rebuild Cities is the first-ever online hackathon that partners Ukrainian Students with US Students to help solve the world’s most urgent and critical challenges.

LSI Video Newsletter: September 2024

September 6, 2024

Our teams at LSI, FCR-STEM, and CPALMS were busy #InnovatingLearning this summer‼️ Take two minutes and check out everything we were up to.

Dr. Terry Coonan and Dr. Andrii Balendr meeting.

BridgeUSA Ukrainian Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Andrii Balendr

September 3, 2024

Selected as one of the few BridgeUSA fellows, Dr. Andrii Balendr spent July immersed in the academic life and diverse community at Florida State University. During this time, he gained valuable insights and best practices to inform his development of English curricula tailored to various categories of personnel.

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Task Force Members Join Local Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration

August 30, 2024

Photo slideshow from a 2024 Ukrainian Independence Day celebration in Tallahassee, Florida.

Dr. Andrii Roskladka posing in front of the old settlements in St. Augustine, Florida.

BridgeUSA Ukrainian Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Andrii Roskladka

August 23, 2024

Fueled by his passion for data science and international collaboration, Dr. Andrii Roskladka thrived during his month-long BridgeUSA academic fellowship at Florida State University and is eager to apply the knowledge he gained upon his return to Ukraine.

Dr. Safonova poses with her two mentors from FSU.

BridgeUSA Ukrainian Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Nataliia Safonova

August 23, 2024

From a childhood passion to a revered teaching career, Dr. Nataliia Safonova has dedicated her life to advancing English education in Ukraine. As one of four BridgeUSA Ukrainian academic fellows, she spent this past summer at FSU.

Dr. Taras Panchenko standing in front of a Ukraine flag.

BridgeUSA Ukrainian Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Taras Panchenko

August 22, 2024

Driven by ambitions for his academic field, university, and country, Dr. Taras Panchenko was thrilled to be one of four Ukrainian scholars chosen for the BridgeUSA academic fellowship hosted at Florida State University (FSU) this summer.