Meet Bria Bouie
Thursday April 28, 2016
FITC
FAMU IT student Bria Bouie has been a Student Ambassador since last September. Since then, she has participated in STEM Day, presented at the National Urban League Conference, taught C++ programming at James S. Rickards High School and participated in the Pensacola Press Conference. ...
Meet Trenique Barker
Thursday April 21, 2016
FITC
Trenique Barker aspires to make a difference in the world. He is determined, smart, and has a work ethic that will drive him to greatness. The Florida IT Career Alliance is grateful to have such a passionate individual represent the team as a Student Ambassador. Trenique is graduating this semester from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Science. ...
Meet Gentry Redmond
Thursday April 14, 2016
FITC
Since becoming a Student Ambassador for the Florida IT Career Alliance (FITC) last September, Gentry Redmond has been an invaluable resource to younger students interested in STEM. The FAMU IT major is passionate about technology and has cherished the opportunity to introduce students to various opportunities in the STEM field. ...
Meet Gabriella Fraenk
Thursday March 24, 2016
FITC
Gabriella Fraenk is a woman who genuinely loves technology. She is never one to stand down when a challenge arises. Gabriella is constantly trying to better herself. In just a few short weeks, Gabriella will graduate with a degree from Florida State University in Information, Communication, and Technology. ...
Meet Brooke Quinn
Thursday March 3, 2016
FITC
Brooke Quinn is an energetic, smart, and driven student. She knows where she wants to be and is unafraid to do the work it takes to get there. Brooke is graduating from Florida State University in just a few short weeks with a degree in Advertising and a minor in Japanese. ...
Tally Job Hop Connects Students with Employers
Monday February 29, 2016
FITC
On Janurary 21, a group of local students were swept away by two vans to tour tech-related companies located in Tallahassee, Florida. A group of local companies, along with the Florida IT Career Alliance, the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, Domi Station, and the FSU College of Communication and Information, worked together to expose tech students to career opportunities in the Tallahassee area. ...
Meet Andrew Stone
Thursday February 25, 2016
FITC
Andrew Stone is an ambitious student with a great deal of potential. He has experience leading his peers and communicating complex topics to others with ease. Andrew loves studying technology and wants to share his passion with younger students. Andrew is graduating this semester from Florida State University with a degree in Information Technology and a minor in Business Analytics. ...
Meet Zach Broe
Thursday February 18, 2016
FITC
Student Ambassador Zach Broe is passionate about sharing his love for technology with the younger generation. His ability to work well with his peers and superb communication skills make him a great teacher. Zach is graduating in just a few short months from Florida State University. He will receive a degree in Information Technology with a focus in networking and security. ...
Electrical engineering receives grant for summer outreach camps promoting STEM to high-school students
Spring 2016
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering has been selected as one of the recipients of the UNITE grant program sponsored by Department of Defense Army Education Outreach Program (AEOP). As a recipient, the department will receive funding to host several summer outreach engineering camps (beginning summer 2016) for local and regional high-school students who are interested in STEM. ...
Pace High School Tours FSU with FITC
Monday February 8, 2016
FITC
On January 11, students from Pace High School visited Tallahassee for a tour of the Florida State University Campus. Conducted by the Florida IT Career Alliance (FITC), the tour gave students the opportunity to learn about the innovative technological opportunities available at FSU. ...
Meet Mark Sterrenberg
Thursday February 4, 2016
FITC
Mark Sterrenberg is a knowledgeable and personable Student Ambassador. His remarkable communication skills and strong work ethic make him an excellent leader. Mark graduates this April from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Information Technology. ...
Tallahassee Seeks Young Professionals
Friday January 22, 2016
WFSU
Access partnered with Florida State University to create Tally Job Hop, taking students to visit tech companies in the area. The tour featured the new startup hub, Domi Station. Local leaders say the startup incubator is working to keep entrepreneurs in the area. ...
Job Hop Shuttles Students to High Tech Employers
Friday January 22, 2016
WCTV
Remember going to job fairs in college? Employers in a crowded room with students hopping from stand to stand. 25 college students today turned the tables and hopped from job to job. It's called the Tally Job Hop. Students loaded up in a van and visited three big tech companies. ...
Meet Martin Sung
Thursday January 14, 2016
FITC
Martin Sung is a model student. He is involved. He is smart. He is professional. The Florida IT Career Alliance has been fortunate enough to have him on as a part of the team for the past year. ...
Meet Saiprasad Setty
Thursday January 7, 2016
FITC
With his various skills involving data analytics, Saiprasad Setty worked with the FITC team as a Data Analyst and Student Ambassador. He was a valued employee because of his well-developed skills in research and analytics ...
Meet Jacob McDougal
Thursday December 17, 2015
FITC
Student Ambassador Jacob McDougal is the type of guy that will go out of his way to help others. He is patient, kind, and has a strong work ethic. The Florida IT Career Alliance team has been delighted to call him one of our own for the past semester. ...
Meet Hyun "Ronnie" Myers
Thursday December 10, 2015
FITC
Florida IT Career Alliance Student Ambassador Hyun "Ronnie" Myers is a perfect example of a leader. Ronnie is an intelligent and dedicated student. He is graduating tomorrow from Florida State University with a dual degree in Information Technology and Psychology. ...
Meet Michael Kimball
Thursday December 3, 2015
FITC
FITC Student Ambassador Michael Kimball is an ambitious addition to our team. He is a hardworking student and a determined individual stopping at nothing to achieve his goals. Michael graduates in a number of days with a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Florida State University. ...
Meet Lucas von Hollen
Friday, November 20, 2015
FITC
If you had to compile a list of incredible technology educators, Lucas von Hollen would be at the top. He embodies the desired characteristics of a teacher because he is knowledgeable, he cares about the students, and he is entertaining in a way that you can only understand if you’ve met him. ...
Meet Ania Augustin
Thursday, November 12, 2015
FITC
Ania Augusin is a hard-working student is prepared to enter the workforce with a bang. Ania graduates from Florida State University in just a few short weeks with a bachelor’s degree in information technology. ...
Meet Alexandra Hidalgo
Thursday, November 5, 2015
FITC
When it comes to educating others about technology, Alexandra Hidalgo doesn’t hold back. She is a smart, committed student at Florida State University preparing for graduation in December 2015. Alex is studying Information Technology and already has a position lined up with State Farm after she graduates. ...
Meet Victoria Guevara
Thursday, October 22, 2015
FITC
Victoria Guevara is a great example of a student taking advantages of the opportunities available through studying a STEM major. Victoria is a senior majoring in Information Technology at Florida State University with a minor in Business. ...
Meet Mauricio Gomez
Thursday, October 22, 2015
FITC
Mauricio Gomez stands out as a very busy student who refuses to slow down until he graduates. Mauricio is a senior studying Information Technology at Florida State University. ...
Meet Paul Anderson
Friday, October 9, 2015
FITC
Paul Anderson is a creative, eager student who enjoys spending his time spreading his love for technology with others. With these characteristics, the Florida IT Career Alliance is lucky to have him as one of our star Student Ambassadors! Paul is a senior planning to graduate from Florida A&M University in December 2015.
Meet Courtney Lisenbee
Friday, September 25, 2015
FITC
There is no question about it. Professional jugglers have nothing on the Florida IT Career Alliance’s Student Ambassador Courtney Lisenbee. Courtney graduates this December with a degree from Florida State University in Media/ Communications Studies and minors in Information Technology and Business.
Meet Lauren Gerhardstein
Friday, September 11, 2015
FITC
With a wide array of interests and talents, soon-to-be graduate of Florida State University Lauren Gerhardstein makes an excellent addition to the Florida IT Career Alliance team. She is a determined, well-rounded student that enjoys being involved in the classroom, workforce, and across campus.
Congrats to Our Winner!
Friday, September 4, 2015
FITC
Ray Jenkins is the winner of this year's alumni survey prize! This summer the Florida IT Career Alliance conducted a survey of recent graduates from different programs at Florida State University to better understand what our alumni do after graduation. Recent alumni from Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology were contacted through a variety of methods drawing over 500 responses.
FITC Invests in Girl Scouts
Friday, August 21, 2015
FITC
On June 15 and 17, the iMacs in classroom 2010 in the William Johnston building were at full capacity. Over 60 Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle were eagerly clicking their mice and typing at their keyboards while learning about game design and basic coding skills at the “STEM at FSU” Workshops. Multiple student organizations were involved in the workshop including the FITC Student Ambassadors, CCI students involved in IT Leadership, COG (Community Outreach Group). The organizations banded together to teach the girls about game design, coding, and HTML while using a variety of pedagogical tools ranging from GameMaker, Code.org, and code blocks.
CCI Collaborates with Florida Indian Youth Program
Thursday, July 30, 2015
CCI News
The Florida Indian Youth Program is wrapping up a two week camp, put on in collaboration with the College of Communication and Information (CCI) at Florida State University... Students from Florida IT Career Alliance, the IT Leadership Course at FSU, Community Outreach Group (COG), and the STARS Alliance collaborated to make this camp a success. ...
Meet Adaobi Obi
Friday, July 10, 2015
FITC
Adaobi Obi is a senior at Florida A&M University studying Computer Science. She is an eloquent young woman who loves sharing her passion for teaching others about the opportunities available in technology fields. Adaobi is involved with multiple organizations across the FAMU campus. In the fall of 2014, she helped to reestablish the FAMU chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery after 8 years of being inactive. She is currently the Vice President of the ACM. In this position she works to promote technology across campus by constructing events for her peers that increase computer knowledge in a fun way. Adaobi is also a philanthropist...
Meet Rachel Roberson
Friday, June 12, 2015
FITC
Rachel Roberson is a junior at Florida State University studying Chemical Engineering. As if the curriculum for engineering wasn't challenging enough, Rachel practices impressive time-management skills by being involved in a number of incredible organizations on campus. She joined the Florida IT Career Alliance this past spring and is now a highly-active member of the Student Ambassador team. In addition to FITC, Rachel is also a member of the STARS Alliance, Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Women in IT/ICT Sharing Experiences (WISE), Transfers Helping Transfers (THT), Alpha Delta Pi and Omicron Delta Kappa Collegiate Honor Society. ...
Meet Byron Fields
Wednesday June 3, 2015
FITC
Byron Fields is a recent graduate from Florida A&M University with a degree in Information Systems. In addition to his enthusiasm in the classroom and interest for outreach with the Florida IT Career Alliance, Byron has been involved in other activities that promote IT. While at FAMU he was an active member in multiple organizations including Students and Technology in Academia, Research, and Service (STARS) Alliance, Computer and Information Sciences Mentoring Organization (CISMO), Association for Computing Machinery, the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP), and most recently a student ambassador for the Florida IT Alliance. He also has experience being a Learning Assistant as a C++ tutor for Florida A&M University. Byron has a passion for reaching out to community youth and sharing his love for technology. ...
FITC Features: The Children's Campaign
Thursday May 28, 2015
FITC
The Children's Campaign is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization nestled in the heart of Tallahassee which advocates for public policies that promote the health, education, safety and well-being of Florida's children. To ensure this organization remains successful in its endeavors, The Children's Campaign created an innovative workforce development initiative known as The Apprenticeship Center, (TAC). This entity supports The Children's Campaign through web development, social media, database management, systems administration, public policy, legislative analysis, communications, public relations, marketing, human resources and accounting. Since its inception in 2007, TAC has provided apprenticeship opportunities to over 450 students through its live learning laboratory. Through this approach, students are able to better understand the value of service learning and engage in leadership and management development activities. ...
Meet Cristian Zamarripa
Friday April 17, 2015
FITC
Cristian Zamarripa is a soon-to-be graduate of Florida State University studying Information, Communication and Technology. He believes it is just as important to learn outside of the classroom as it is inside, and shares his time as an Intern for BRIGHT RED/TBWA, a teaching assistant for FSU Principles of Advertising course, as well as a Strategist and Use Experience Researcher for the FSU Arrowhead Advertising Team. Even through all of these great endeavors, Cristian still felt the need to spend time doing outreach for the community. That's when he found the Florida IT Career Alliance. ...
Meet Krystal Salerno
Friday April 10, 2015
FITC
Krystal is a senior at Florida State University studying Information Technology with a focus in Information Security. In Fall 2014, Krystal joined Florida IT Career as a Student Ambassador and has been an active member ever since. She enjoys mentoring students and teaching them about the importance of Information Security. She initially decided to join the FITC team because she enjoyed the Hour of Code workshops run by FSU CCI and wanted to pursue similar outreach opportunities. ...
FITC Features: Uber Operations, LLC
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
FITC
Tallahassee-based IT consulting company, Uber Operations, specializes in Healthcare Data Integration. The systems that Uber Ops has created allow healthcare systems such as hospitals, private practices and public health agencies to communicate data quickly and securely while being cost effective. With a commitment to community involvement, Uber Ops partnered with the FITC Alliance to help and encourage the development of young talent. ...
FITC Ambassadors promote FSU in 2015
Thursday, March 25, 2015
CCI News
The new year has proven a busy time for the FITC Ambassadors, who set out every week to engage high school students in the Florida panhandle about Information Technology, Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The FITC Ambassadors are a team of 26 college students studying at Florida State University. FAMU is a partner in the FITC initiative and their 20 student ambassadors perform similar activities. ...
Meet Joey Cardenas
Friday, March 20, 2015
Florida IT Career Alliance
Joey Cardenas is a sophomore at Florida State University studying Information Technology. When he's not in class, he's working at the FSU College of Communication Help Desk or volunteering at The Children's Campaign. When Joey learned about the Florida IT Career Alliance, he knew he had to join the team as a Student Ambassador. He's passionate about educating high school students on the importance of preparing for all aspects of college, including resume building, joining clubs, and options for affording college. ...
Meet Jeremy Bruner
Friday, March 13, 2015
Florida IT Career Alliance
Jeremy Bruner is a senior at Florida A&M University studying Computer Information Systems. Jeremy is an active member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) at FAMU. In Fall of 2014, Jeremy decided to take his outreach work to the next level, and joined FITC as a Student Ambassador. Jeremy chose to join the FITC Student Ambassadors team because he felt a need to give back to the community. ...
Meet Rachel Bryson
Friday, March 6, 2015
Florida IT Career Alliance
Rachel Bryson is a senior at Florida State University studying Information Technology. Rachel is active in several organizations at the FSU College of Communication and Information, including STARS, Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), Women in IT and ICT Sharing Experiences (WISE), and Community Outreach Group (COG). Rachel also volunteers at the Collegiate Veterans Association (CVA) and works at the FSU CCI Help Desk as a technical analyst. Although already involved in several student organizations, Rachel wanted to expand her outreach potential by becoming an FITC Student Ambassador. ...
Meet Milton Ramer
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Florida IT Career Alliance
Milton Ramer is a senior at Florida State University studying Information Technology. After working several years in the construction industry, he decided five years ago that he would make the switch into the booming technology industry and hasn’t looked back since. Milton is an active member of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) and Students and Technology in Academia, Research, and Service (STARS) Alliance. ...
Meet Lauren Lewis
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Florida IT Career Alliance
Lauren Lewis is a senior at Florida State University studying Management Information Systems and Finance with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics. Her passion for exciting young people about tech-related fields is what motivated her to become an Ambassador. She believes that technology education is essential for students today because society is continually advancing and relying more heavily on technology than ever before. ...
