Liz Gilliam, EdS, MSW
Program Manager, Julius Scholars
Liz Gilliam is the Program Manager for the Julius Scholars Program. She earned her BS in Chemistry from Florida A&M University; and both her MSW in Social Leadership, and Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Policy from Florida State University.
Her research focuses on research, instruction, and connection, using Popular Culture texts as tools. Liz is passionate about connecting with students in ways that engage their authenticity and unique interests, reminding them that there is room in research to find answers to all our questions.
Email her at egilliam@fsu.edu.
Latika Young
CRE Director
Latika Young is the Director of Florida State University's Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement. She received a BA in Dance and Environmental Studies from Swarthmore College, an MA in American Dance Studies from FSU, and an EdM in International Educational Development from Columbia University’s Teachers College.
Her research is primarily focused on Southeast Europe and Turkey, peace/post-conflict education, and artistic practices for social change, and her master’s thesis examined how museums function in the reconciliation process within Bosnia and Herzegovina.