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|  | | | Education & Community. If you follow us closely, you may notice that we managed to publish earlier today. That is because by our typical time to frantically finalize our daily issues around 4 PM EST, we will be tied up at one of Tallahassee’s biggest business events, Power Forward Speaker Series. We’ll share a recap for sure. Now on to women powering forward today. An Associate Professor at FSU was recognized with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. ICYMI, TSC organized a Human Trafficking Awareness Forum that educated the campus community about the critical issues related to human trafficking. For all aspiring writers, mark your calendars for the upcoming Hearth & Soul event – Process, Inspiration & Publishing: The Author's Challenge. ✒️🖤
Quick SummaryIn this 331st edition, here you go: In the Spotlight: Jenny Root | PECASE Awardee Event Recap: TSC’s Human Trafficking Awareness Forum Featured: Domi | Alumni: Queen of Hearts Fitness + Chocolat Shanah Networking + Business Events
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|  | | ✨ Associate Professor Jenny Root honored with the esteemed Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. | FSU
The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award represents the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to exceptional scientists and engineers who are in the early stages of their careers. FSU Associate Professor of Special Education at the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, Jenny Root, has been chosen as one of about 400 scientists and engineers to receive this prestigious award. She is among the 10 recipients chosen by President Joe Biden from the U.S. Department of Education, making her only the third faculty member from FSU to achieve this honor. 🤩 She is specializing in researching teaching strategies aimed at enhancing academic learning for students with autism and intellectual disabilities. She is also an affiliate faculty member at the Florida Center for Reading Research and holds certification as a board-certified behavior analyst. In addition, she mentors aspiring education scientists and collaborates closely with undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. “I am humbled and honored to receive the PECASE award,” Root said. “This recognition validates the importance of research that challenges ableist assumptions and uses evidence-based practices to redefine the norm in mathematics education for students with autism and intellectual disability.”
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| 🫶 Tallahassee State College hosted a Human Trafficking Awareness Forum. | TSC
The Human Trafficking Awareness Forum was designed to inform the campus community about the harsh realities of human trafficking and to inspire individuals to take meaningful action against it. The event featured a panel discussion with representatives from the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) and TSC Counseling Center, along with a student survivor. | Tal Dem “I thought to myself, ‘who wants to hear about this awful stuff?’ I assumed that no one would want to know about this, and I didn’t want to mess up someone’s day,” said Lakendra Reeves, a TSC student and human trafficking survivor. “But then, I realized that my story could be a message to help someone else avoid going through what happened to me.” Each panelist shared their personal experiences and insights, offering important viewpoints on the issue of human trafficking. Attendees had the chance to interact with the panelists and pose questions, promoting a greater understanding of this critical subject. Following the panel discussion, there was a screening of the documentary "City of Dreams," which showcases the struggles and successes of those who have survived human trafficking. This movie served as a strong reminder of how crucial it is to stay informed and advocate for change in addressing this worldwide challenge.
💙 If you or someone you know requires help, feel free to reach out to the STAC. You can contact them by phone or text at (850) 597-2080, or send an email to STAC@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org. |
| | |  | | Domi | Alumni: Queen of Hearts Fitness + Chocolat Shanah Domi provides the assistance to help establish your new business on a strong foundation. Their entrepreneurial programs are designed to equip and support small businesses to launch and scale.
Featured Domi alumni (women-owned): Queen of Hearts Fitness provides a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for anyone to empower their inner Queen. Whether you’re looking to become more active, find a new passion for dance fitness, or simply live the Queen lifestyle, they have the community to foster your personal growth and excellence! Chocolat Shanah is the creation of chocolatier, Shanah. All Shanah’s chocolate are hand crafted and made from natural ingredients.
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| Community Thursday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Paint & Sip by Oyster City Tallahassee | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 6 PM | 603 W Gaines St. | $40 per couple Learn More New Friends Meet Up Paint Party by The Fuzzy Pineapple | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 7 PM | 1205 S. Adams St. | $5 Tickets
Friday, Feb. 14 Sunday, Feb. 23 Featured Event: Process, Inspiration & Publishing: The Author's Challenge by Hearth & Soul | Sunday, Feb. 23 | 2 PM | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market Street #D1 | Free Reserve a Spot
Network + BizTuesday, Feb. 18 10th Anniversary Summit on Children by CSC of Leon County | Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 5:30 PM | 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road Bldg. A, Suite A-50 | Free Learn More Forty under 40 by News Service Florida | Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 6:30 PM | DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee, 101 S. Adams St. | Register Beyond the Basics - Onboarding by Tallahassee Chamber | Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 8 AM | Hotel Duval | Free for Members, $15 for Non-Members Register
Thursday, Feb. 20 AI Webinar Class with OpenOcean's Logan Higuera by Domi | Thursday, Feb. 20 | 6 PM | Domi Station | LI, IG, and FB
Wednesday, Feb. 26 Tabling at Art + Entrepreneurship Expo by Domi | Wednesday, Feb. 26 | Follow their socials for updates: LI, IG, and FB
Thursday, Feb. 27 18th Annual Working Well CEO Breakfast by Working Well | Thursday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 AM | TSC (SU) Student Union Building | $95 Tickets 29th Annual Distinguished Leadership Awards by Tallahassee Chamber | Thursday, Feb. 27 | 6 PM | Dunlap Champions Club | $150 for Individual Ticket Register
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