{"id":346054,"date":"2026-07-20T14:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346054\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T14:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:48:08","slug":"nicholas-montano-florida-state-university-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346054\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicholas Montano – Florida State University News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Name: Nicholas Montano
Major: Applied Economics
Graduation: Summer, 2026
Hometown: Weston, FL
College: College of Social Sciences & Public Policy<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter learning more about Florida State\u2019s economics curriculum and the abundance of research opportunities, I knew it was the perfect place for me to grow both academically and personally.\u201d
\nBand experience: Part of a\u00a0band called No Parts\u00a0that has played at FSU\u2019s Club Downunder twice\u00a0Culinary venture:\u00a0Ran a\u00a0restaurant serving\u00a0Asian-Latino\u00a0street\u00a0food\u00a0Longest study session:\u00a023 hours\u00a0straight at Strozier\u00a0Hidden talent (or lack thereof):\u00a0Unable to snap\u00a0his fingers\u00a0Language in progress:\u00a0Currently learning\u00a0Portuguese\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nicholas Montano is a master\u2019s economics student at FSU\u00a0who\u00a0works\u00a0at the\u00a0DeVoe L. Moore Center (DMC)<\/a>\u00a0as a housing policy researcher.<\/p>\n

He\u00a0is\u00a0one\u00a0of the contributors\u00a0of\u00a0the Florida Housing Data Project (FHDP), a collaborative initiative with the DMC, the Reason\u00a0Foundation\u00a0and the Florida Policy Project that uses data analysis to address Florida\u2019s affordable housing challenges.<\/p>\n

As a policy analyst, Montano has\u00a0published many articles<\/a>\u00a0with the Reason Foundation\u00a0discussing\u00a0his opinions,\u00a0recommendations\u00a0and insights on the state\u2019s housing industry.<\/p>\n

Through the\u00a0FSU Center for Global Engagement<\/a>, Montano also volunteered as an English conversation facilitator, teaching new English speakers business jargon to expand their professional vocabulary.<\/p>\n

Why did you choose\u00a0FSU?<\/p>\n

I first visited FSU during my senior year of high school while visiting a friend, and I immediately fell in love with the campus culture and the strength of its social science programs. After learning more about Florida State\u2019s economics curriculum and the abundance of research opportunities, I knew it was the perfect place for me to grow both academically and personally.<\/p>\n

What academic achievements are you most proud of?<\/p>\n

My most significant research project at FSU was the Annual Highway Report. While at\u00a0the\u00a0Reason Foundation, I drafted reports evaluating surface transportation systems across all fifty states, analyzing data on performance,\u00a0efficiency\u00a0and funding.<\/p>\n

It was an incredible experience contributing to a large-scale project with real policy implications. It aimed at improving transportation infrastructure and informing state and federal decision\u00a0making.<\/p>\n

How do you serve the FSU community?<\/p>\n

My time at the English Conversation Club was one of the most rewarding experiences\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0had. I watched my students gradually find their voices and grow more confident in speaking English. It was deeply fulfilling to see that transformation, and it reminded me how building\u00a0community\u00a0starts with helping individuals.<\/p>\n

At the\u00a0DMC,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0contributing to the development of a statewide housing market dataset for Florida.\u00a0I develop\u00a0reports to\u00a0identify\u00a0alarming housing market trends. By strengthening access to this data, policymakers can make informed, data-driven decisions that address the Florida housing crisis.<\/p>\n

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