August 2023

FSU expert available to comment on how humans are fueling devastating wildfires

In the picturesque paradise of Maui, an ominous pattern of destruction has been unfolding. Devastating wildfires, once considered a rarity on the Hawaiian island, have become increasingly frequent and ferocious. As flames consume vast swaths of land this week, scientists and residents are grappling with the stark realization that these infernos are largely of our own making. 

FSU’s Young Scholars Program hosts 41st class of high-achieving Florida high school students for summer of STEM

This summer, 40 of the brightest high school students from across Florida are spending six weeks living and learning at Florida State University as part of a highly competitive academic enrichment residency that will prepare them for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.