FSU STARS are leading the way in increasing K-12 participation in IT/Computing careers and helping our members develop as leaders on campus. Make a gift & join their efforts to engage the next generation of IT professionals.

Donations ended on 3/7/2024


Missed this Spark?
You can still make a difference.

Donate to the STARS Student Leadership Corps

$6,490 Raised of $7,500 Goal


71
Total Gifts


70
Supporters


$2,000
Largest Gift


0
Days to go

STARS - Student Leadership Corps

What is STARS?

STARS (Students & Technology in Academia, Research, & Service) is an alliance of dedicated and engaged young student leaders who work with the K-12 community and on campus  to increase the participation of the individuals in IT/computing disciplines.

The FSU STARS Alliance is organized around and serves to contribute to three main goals:

1.      Increase the pipeline of K-12 students and current college students that choose IT/Computing as a career.

2.      Educate and bring awareness to children and young adults in grades K-12 about IT/computing practices, education programs, careers, and service.

3.      Develop and prepare Florida State students (through servant leadership) to step up and become pillars of both the IT & communication fields as well as their community as young professionals and leaders.

What the Stars Alliance has done

FSU’s STARS has won numerous awards for its activities, which include both local (in Leon county) and statewide efforts.  FSU STARS students have promoted FSU and CCI at various schools in Tallahassee, Tampa, Ft. Myers, Sebring, Bradenton, Orlando, Melbourne, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Panama City, and Marianna. 

In addition to presenting to these middle and high schools about information technology and communication professions, STARS has:

·         Judged competitions in the areas of technology and communication.

·         Judged and presented leadership, technology and communication workshops at the Florida Technology Student Association Conference.

·         Connected with and visited employers in Florida and Georgia that work in the tech industry.

·         Created a K-12 STEM online resource to engage with students remotely (connect.cci.fsu.edu).

·         Conducted communication, leadership, and career training at Florida schools, on the FSU campus, and with technology employers

·         Produced videos on the impact of STARS and the information technology and communication profession.

·         Coordinated speakers and recruiters to interact remotely with students. 

·         Hosted a Women in Leadership Conference (now in its 11th year), Taltech Conference (past 3 years), Launch Tally Conference (twice), FBI Conferences, and partnered with local Technology Councils

How can YOU help?

You can help Florida State and STARS reach more students and promote our programs around the state with your donations. As we travel and engage schools, employers and individuals, we need your help in geting out in the community and across the state.  See our recent work here: https://bit.ly/STARSFSU2023.  By supporting the outreach needs of STARS members, you can help reach children and young adults through mentorships, presentations, workshops, conferences, and clubs.  Your support allows us to further develop our employer pipeline and showcase our top students to national employers.  Your support for STARS is critical to ensure that our students build the communication, teamwork, and leadership skills needed for successful careers in information technology and communication.

This past year (2023), STARS conducted 95 activities, devoting over 263  hours of actual event time to reach 7041 students. 

Thank You to Our Supporters

35
Alumni

23
Students

6
Parents

12
Faculty/Staff

5
Friends

4
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Ashari Penerton  $10.00 3/6/2024 11:54 PM
Raquel Alderman   $25.00 3/6/2024 11:49 PM
Jai Reed  $20.00 3/6/2024 11:34 PM
Natalie Marcelo  $100.00 3/6/2024 10:52 PM
Gillian Kamerer  $5.00 3/6/2024 10:27 PM
Matt Russi & Aubrey Russi  $100.00 3/6/2024 9:22 PM
Bella Bozied  $5.00 3/6/2024 9:13 PM
Olivia Watson  $15.00 3/6/2024 9:03 PM
Jordyn Dees  $5.00 3/6/2024 9:02 PM
Kelly Newbrough  $100.00 3/6/2024 8:46 PM
Alex Moerschbacher  $100.00 3/6/2024 8:41 PM
Russ Hill  $100.00 3/6/2024 8:22 PM
Rebeckah Anestin   $5.00 3/6/2024 8:11 PM
Ryan Surujballi  $28.00 3/6/2024 7:16 PM
Logan Wiggins  $10.00 3/6/2024 6:50 PM
Olivia Kennedy  $10.00 3/6/2024 6:48 PM
Efner Pierre  $20.00 3/6/2024 6:47 PM
Piper Brecher  $5.00 3/6/2024 6:45 PM
Jennifer Sterling   $5.01 3/6/2024 6:42 PM
Gavin Hoffman  $5.00 3/6/2024 6:37 PM
Anita Surujballi & Roland Surujballi   $50.00 3/6/2024 6:33 PM
Anonymous Donor    $10.00 3/6/2024 6:09 PM
john bissett & constance  $50.00 3/6/2024 6:03 PM
Elaine Crepeau   $150.00 3/6/2024 5:28 PM
Paul Marty  $5.00 3/6/2024 3:54 PM
Luke Weaver  $35.00 3/6/2024 3:00 PM
Dakota Lewis & Kiley  $25.00 3/6/2024 2:46 PM
Nancy Everhart & Harry Everhart  $100.00 3/6/2024 2:32 PM
Zach Heng  $100.00 3/6/2024 2:03 PM
Khylle Valle   $100.00 3/6/2024 1:03 PM
Aya Saludo   $100.00 3/6/2024 12:58 PM
Carter Rineberg  $100.00 3/6/2024 12:36 PM
Owen Van Lenten  $50.00 3/6/2024 12:31 PM
Paul Weaver $2,000.00 3/6/2024 12:30 PM
Titanium Endeavors LLC  $50.00 3/6/2024 12:27 PM
Thum Rangsiyawaranon  $5.00 3/6/2024 12:25 PM
Stacci Smith  $10.00 3/6/2024 12:24 PM
Florida TSA  $100.00 3/6/2024 12:17 PM
Marija Travoric  $5.00 3/6/2024 12:15 PM
Cameron Chisolm  $50.00 3/6/2024 12:14 PM
Anni Douberly  $10.00 3/6/2024 12:09 PM
Jeffrey Rosenberg   $10.00 3/6/2024 11:55 AM
juliette Vaughn  $30.00 3/6/2024 11:36 AM
Victoria Zepp  $50.00 3/6/2024 11:36 AM
Andrea C  $15.00 3/6/2024 11:30 AM
Olivia O’Hay  $5.00 3/6/2024 10:59 AM
Cynthia Smith & Steven Smith  $25.00 3/6/2024 10:58 AM
Nicolaus Lopez  $100.00 3/6/2024 10:38 AM
Zachary Patterson '19  $201.90 3/6/2024 10:32 AM
Anonymous Donor   $25.00 3/6/2024 10:32 AM
Maria Arjona  $100.00 3/6/2024 10:28 AM
Claire Swindell   $10.00 3/6/2024 10:26 AM
Andrew Pannelli  $200.00 3/6/2024 10:18 AM
Brandan Tottle  $50.00 3/6/2024 10:16 AM
Maggie Martin-McKinnie  $100.00 3/6/2024 10:16 AM
Allison Cannan  $300.00 3/6/2024 10:03 AM
Marissa DeBernard  $100.00 3/6/2024 9:59 AM
Hannah Brock  $150.00 3/6/2024 9:56 AM
Rhiannon Jacobson  $250.00 3/6/2024 9:51 AM
Lawrence Dennis & Elaine Dennis  $250.00 3/6/2024 9:51 AM
Richard Morris & Jamie Morris  $15.00 3/6/2024 9:24 AM
Mark Gayne & Johnicca Gayne   $100.00 3/6/2024 8:50 AM
Marie Davis & Aaron   $25.00 3/6/2024 8:37 AM
Carlin Trammel   $50.00 3/6/2024 8:36 AM
Ebe Randeree  $250.00 3/6/2024 8:34 AM
Lauren Scala  $50.00 3/6/2024 8:01 AM
Michael Walsh   $20.00 3/6/2024 7:31 AM
Westen Dorweiler  $100.00 3/6/2024 7:11 AM
Mark Claiborne    $100.00 3/6/2024 6:28 AM
Tiehu Jiang & Xiaoling Qin   $5.00 3/6/2024 4:24 AM
Mafe Brooks & Louis Brooks  $25.00 3/6/2024 1:16 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/7/2024 12:00 AM

Find Out More on Social Media

Questions? We Can Help!

SPARKFSU Unit Representative

Ebe Randeree
eranderee@ci.fsu.edu
850-645-5674

Technical Issues

SPARKFSU Support Staff
spark@foundation.fsu.edu