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Massimo Marengo, a professor in the Department of Physics. Photo by Kendall Cooper.
Physics
12/19/24

Faculty Spotlight: Massimo Marengo

Lillian Gonda

FSU Fall 2024 commencement graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
12/12/24

College of Arts and Sciences set to honor new graduates Dec. 13

Kendall Cooper

Michael Shatruk, professor in the Florida State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
12/12/24

FSU researchers develop new methods to generate and improve magnetism of 2D materials

Bill Wellock

Sean Faletti is a senior at Florida State University pursuing dual degrees in creative writing through the Department of English and human rights and social justice through the Department of Religion. Courtesy photo.
English
12/12/24

Student Spotlight: Sean Faletti

Carolina Ortega

Physics
12/09/24

2024 Saturday Morning Physics

FSU Department of Psychology's Brad Schmidt
Psychology
12/05/24

Florida State University researcher earns $2M grant to develop app for anxiety, PTSD treatment

Bella Bozied

Emily Griffith graduated from Florida State University in 2003 with a bachelor’s in statistics from the Department of Statistics.
Statistics
12/05/24

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Griffith

Carly Nelson

L to R: Jon Maner, Ashby Plant and Eric Shattuck are part of a research team that will conduct a five-year investigation studying disparity of care outcomes in relation to physician bias. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts & Sciences)
Psychology
12/04/24

FSU researchers part of team awarded nearly $3.4 million by NIH to study disparity of care outcomes related to physician bias

Kendall Cooper

Jack Campbell, left, state attorney for Florida's Second Judicial Circuit, and Harrison Prosper, a distinguished FSU professor and one of the world’s foremost physicists
Florida State University
12/03/24

FSU to celebrate 2024 fall commencement Dec. 13

Patty Cox

The Florida State University Department of Religion continues to produce leading scholars in the field of American religious history by connecting them with opportunities that allow them to succeed early in their careers. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
11/26/24

Latest award underscores FSU Department of Religion’s legacy of excellence with Young Scholars in American Religion program

Bella Bozied

Svetla Slaveva-Griffin is a professor in the Department of Classics, part of Florida State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Classics
11/26/24

Faculty Spotlight: Svetla Slaveva-Griffin

Lillian Gonda

Florida State University graduate students Chris Esparza and Matthew Mestayer working on the Array for Nuclear Astrophysics and Structure with Exotic Nuclei, or ANASEN, an active target detector in the John D. Fox Superconducting Linear Accelerator Laboratory. (Bill Lax/FSU Photography Services)
Physics
11/25/24

FSU physicists will study nuclear reactions of stars with support from National Science Foundation

Bill Wellock

President Richard McCullough, FSU First Lady Jai Vartikar, Professor Andrew Frank, Provost Jim Clark and Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. and members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida dedicated the new home of FSU's Native American and Indigenous Studies Center on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (Bill Lax/FSU Photography)
Florida State University
11/22/24

FSU dedicates official home of Native American and Indigenous Studies Center

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry Kenneth Hanson. Photo by Kendall Cooper.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
11/21/24

FSU chemist named 2024 Rising Star by Academy of Science Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Kendall Cooper

Emily Lu is a fifth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in history through the Florida State University Department of History, part of the College of Arts and Sciences.
History
11/21/24

Student Spotlight: Emily Lu

Carolina Ortega

From left, Daniel Hallinan, associate professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, and Ken Hanson, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
11/18/24

Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida names two FSU professors Rising Stars

Bill Wellock

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Bhargav Karamched
Mathematics
11/15/24

‘Walk this Way’: FSU researchers’ model explains how ants create trails to multiple food sources

McKenzie Harris

Ololade Sowunmi is a fourth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in financial mathematics through Florida State University’s Department of Mathematics, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Amy Walden.
Mathematics
11/14/24

Student Spotlight: Ololade Sowunmi

Carolina Ortega

Assistant Professor Guangxin Ni. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Physics
11/07/24

Physics with a twist: FSU researchers publish new findings on graphene

Amy Walden

Bryan Keller.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
11/07/24

Alumni Spotlight: Bryan Keller

Kendall Cooper

Florida State University alumnus Bert Kreischer will serve as the university’s Homecoming Parade grand marshal, which will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.
Florida State University
11/06/24

Comedian Bert Kreischer to serve as FSU’s 2024 Homecoming Parade grand marshal

Lauren Schoenberger

Florida State University Assistant Professor of Geology, Emily Stewart, has conducted new research that questions the long-standing assumption that volcanic activity was the primary source of warmth necessary for early life on Earth.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
11/04/24

Portal to the past: FSU geologist identifies metamorphic rock as a crucial feature of the ancient Earth’s carbon cycle

Kendall Cooper

College of Arts and Sciences
11/04/24

Gift from FSU alumnus to have transformational impact on College of Arts and Sciences, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy

Kendall Cooper

Robert Schurko
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/31/24

FSU chemist awarded Department of Energy grant to study platinum group elements

Amy Walden and Edan Schultz

Clouds that form around the particles in ship exhaust form streaks of cloud in the northeast Pacific Ocean. (Courtesy of NASA)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
10/31/24

FSU researcher available to comment on climate impact of shipping emissions

Kayla Cardenas

Brandi Burns is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in Florida State University’s Literature, Media, and Culture program through the Department of English, and she is also an alumna of FSU’s Department of History. Photo by Devin Bittner.
English
10/31/24

Student Spotlight: Brandi Burns

Carolina Ortega

FSU international education month
Florida State University
10/31/24

Florida State to celebrate International Education Month in November

Kelsey Klopfenstein

English
10/29/24

Creative writing alumnus, National Book Awards finalist visits FSU during 2024 Opening Nights

Laura Reina, FSU Distinguished Research Professor and Joseph F. Owens Endowed Professor in the Department of Physics. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Physics
10/28/24

FSU physicist earns prestigious American Physical Society award

McKenzie Harris

FSU professor David Kirby sits on a staircase outside with his hands folded.
English
10/25/24

FSU poet honored with 2024 Louisiana Writer Award

Amy Walden

Matthew Goff is a professor in the Department of Religion. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
10/24/24

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Goff

Carolina Ortega

Professor of Biological Science Emily DuVal is the recipient of the 2024 Katma Award from the American Ornithological Society. (W. DuVal-Schunke)
Biological Science
10/23/24

FSU biologist earns American Ornithological Society Award for research challenging accepted mate selection theory

Kendall Cooper

From left: Emma Clark, Colson Gantt, Angelina Dobbs, Kelsie Fernandez. Photo by Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences.
College of Arts and Sciences
10/22/24

FSU student researchers present podcast on Italian Enlightenment culture at 2024 President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence

Carly Nelson

Hurricane Michael
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
10/17/24

FSU research improves hurricane intensity forecasting

Bill Wellock

Nath-Eddy Moody is a third-year doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/17/24

Student Spotlight: Nath-Eddy Moody

Bella Bozied

(From Left) Feng Bao, Timothy Gannon Endowed Associate Professor, and Zecheng Zhang, assistant professor of mathematics, will use their grants to to develop foundation models for artificial intelligence that benefit science. (McKenzie Harris)
Mathematics
10/16/24

FSU faculty net more than $9M in grants to develop AI for use in scientific research

McKenzie Harris

Associate Professor of Linguistics and Spanish Antje Muntendam. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Modern Languages and Linguistics
10/15/24

FSU linguist awarded National Science Foundation grant to study and preserve Indigenous Quechua language

Kendall Cooper

Artistic rendering of what scientists believe Quaestio simpsonorum looked like. Artwork by Walker Weyland.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
10/14/24

Florida State University scientist discovers one of the earth’s earliest animals in Australian outback

McKenzie Harris

Assistant professor of physics and Fox Lab researcher Mark-Christoph Spieker
Physics
10/11/24

FSU physics lab awarded NSF grant to enhance particle and nuclear physics research, power student experience

McKenzie Harris

Associate Professor of History Ronald E. Doel
History
10/04/24

FSU science historian awarded Smithsonian Institution fellowship to study impact of Cold War-era national security concerns on earth science research

Kendall Cooper

(From Left) Professors Peng Xiong in the Department of Physics and Biwu Ma in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Physics
10/03/24

FSU researchers discover new materials, techniques with promising potential for microelectronics and quantum technologies

McKenzie Harris

Diane Roberts is a professor and University Alumni Distinguished Writer in the Department of English. Courtesy photo.
English
10/03/24

Faculty Spotlight: Diane Roberts

Bella Bozied

US news graphic
Florida State University
09/24/24

Florida State University shines in student experience in 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Saturday Morning Physics
Physics
09/23/24

Particles, stars and crystals: FSU professors invite community for fun hands-on physics activities

Heather Athey

Westcott
Florida State University
09/23/24

Florida State University achieves No. 10 ranking in Niche’s 2025 Top Public Universities in America

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Robert Hart, professor of meteorology
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
09/19/24

FSU faculty member elected fellow of American Meteorological Society

McKenzie Harris

FSU Discovery Days logo
Florida State University
09/19/24

Mark your calendars: FSU to hold second annual Discovery Days

Bill Wellock

Sierra Peters is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
09/19/24

Student Spotlight: Sierra Peters

Carly Nelson

Nadia Rassech is a senior double majoring in Middle Eastern studies and international affairs. Courtesy photo.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
09/12/24

Student Spotlight: Nadia Rassech

Bella Bozied

Olmo Zavala Romero is an assistant professor in the Department of Scientific Computing. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Scientific Computing
09/05/24

Faculty Spotlight: Olmo Zavala Romero

Bella Bozied

HOMO SARGASSUM installation view. Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, Sept. 9, 2024 - March 8, 2025. (Kelly Hendrickson)
Winthrop-King Institute
09/04/24

FSU MoFA’s newest exhibit focuses on critical environmental issue plaguing the gulf

Anna Prentiss, Jamie Rager

Michelle Bumatay
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/29/24

Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Bumatay

Carly Nelson

Dennis Francis, president of the United Nations General Assembly
Florida State University
08/26/24

FSU to host President of U.N. General Assembly for lecture on climate action

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Nicole Povelikin
Biological Science
08/22/24

Student Spotlight: Nicole Povelikin

Carly Nelson

Group photo of individuals in the Montereggi Archaeological Project. Non-students, from left: Mr. Stefano Nigi, Villa Bibbiani executive; Andrea De Giorgi; Senator Dario Parrini; Agnese Pittari; George M. Rapier III, CEO of WellMed Inc.; Mayor Alessandro Giunti, Capraia e Limite. Photo by Francesca Pinochi.
Classics
08/21/24

FSU classics professor leads archaeological dig to explore ancient settlement in Italy

Dena Reddick

From left, Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, an assistant professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Ming Ye, a professor in both the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science and the Department of Scientific Computing. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
08/19/24

Precipitation, pesticides and pollution: FSU researchers earn nearly $1.5M in EPA grants to study South Florida waterways

McKenzie Harris

Christopher Holmes is an associate professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
08/15/24

Faculty Spotlight: Christopher Holmes

Carly Nelson

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Kenneth Hanson. (Photo by Colin Hackley)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/14/24

New FSU research shows statistical analysis can detect when ChatGPT is used to cheat on multiple-choice chemistry exams

McKenzie Harris

A microscope image of natural killer cells
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/13/24

FSU researchers show potential of new treatment for pediatric brain cancer

Bill Wellock

Mathematics diagram
Mathematics
08/13/24

Think fast — or not: FSU research describes mathematics behind decision making

Bill Wellock

Hope Evans is a second-year graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in public history. Photo by Devin Bittner.
History
08/08/24

Student Spotlight: Hope Evans

Carolina Ortega

Assistant Professor of Classics Stephen Sansom
Classics
08/06/24

FSU classics professor earns prestigious fellowships to investigate poetic evolution in ancient Greece

Dena Reddick

Pamela Keel is a Distinguished Research Professor in Florida State University’s Department of Psychology.
Psychology
08/01/24

Faculty Spotlight: Pamela Keel

Carly Nelson

Commencement graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
08/01/24

Arts and Sciences honors graduates during summer commencement ceremonies

Kendall Cooper

Professor of Physics Laura Reina, Professor of Physics Stephen Hill and Professor of Nursing Lisa Hightow-Weidman have been named fellows of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
Florida State University
07/31/24

Three FSU faculty named fellows of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Logan Lowery

The Department of English internship program began as a curricular requirement of the editing, writing and media major in English when the major launched in 2010.
English
07/30/24

FSU English internship program recognized among top in the U.S. for career preparation by Modern Language Association

McKenzie Harris

Graduate student Hossein Shiravi, assistant professor Guangxin Ni, and postdoctoral researcher Songbin Cui. (Devin Bittner/FSU Arts and Sciences)
Physics
07/30/24

FSU researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal

Amy Walden

Emily Schutz graduated from Florida State University in Summer 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in editing, writing, and media from the Department of English. Photo by Marlene Cruz.
English
07/25/24

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Schutz

Kendall Cooper

Hongyuan Cao
Statistics
07/23/24

FSU statistician elected Fellow of American Statistical Association

Kendall Cooper

Florida State University
07/22/24

FSU to co-sponsor international quantum symposium

Bill Wellock

Commencement announcement graphic
Florida State University
07/22/24

FSU to celebrate 2024 summer commencement Aug. 2

Patty Cox

James Frederich, an associate professor in the Florida State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/18/24

Faculty Spotlight: James Frederich

Carolina Ortega

Sonia Hazard, FSU assistant professor of American religious history
Religion
07/16/24

FSU professor awarded prestigious fellowship to study Indigenous religious history and texts

Hannah Fulk

Arya Adityan is a fourth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in religion. Courtesy photo.
Religion
07/11/24

Student Spotlight: Arya Adityan

Kendall Cooper

Best value graphic
Florida State University
07/10/24

FSU named ‘Best Value’ public university in Florida, No. 16 in the nation by The Princeton Review

Jenny Ralph

Mark Thiemens at the geographic South Pole in connection with his research. (Courtesy of Mark Thiemens)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
07/10/24

FSU alumnus elected a fellow of top international scientific society

McKenzie Harris

Jess DeLaune
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/08/24

Healing Hands

Kendall Cooper

Wendy Clark
English
07/08/24

Market Leader

Devin Bittner

Daniel Zuniga
Neuroscience
07/08/24

Bridging the Gap

Hannah Fulk

Rosemary Kellison
Religion
07/08/24

Both Sides Now

Kendall Cooper

John Crowe
Mathematics
07/08/24

Seminole Spirit

McKenzie Harris

Connor Krassel
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/08/24

Scout’s Honor

Meredith Breen

Avery Bixler
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/08/24

Linguistic Literacy

Carly Nelson

Alessio Luna
History
07/08/24

Safeguarding Sites

Norah Sprott

Ellen Granger
OSTA
07/08/24

Experiential Education

Devin Bittner

Greg Boebinger
Physics
07/08/24

Magnet Man

Hannah Fulk

Zeina Schlenoff
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/08/24

Live-in Learning

Dena Reddick

Piyush Kumar
Computer Science
07/08/24

Real-World Applications

Amy Walden

Students learning in classroom
College of Arts and Sciences
07/08/24

Studio Method

Amy Walden

Matthew Mewhinney is an associate professor of Japanese, the Japanese Program coordinator, and the undergraduate advisor for Japanese in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/03/24

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Mewhinney

Carolina Ortega

Danielle Thompson is a junior majoring in behavioral neuroscience.
Neuroscience
06/27/24

Student Spotlight: Danielle Thompson

Carolina Ortega

A microscope image of potassium chloride.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/26/24

Secrets of drop stains unveiled: New FSU research decodes chemical composition from simple photos

Bill Wellock

David Robinson, an alumnus of the Department of Scientific Computing. Photo by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Scientific Computing
06/20/24

Alumni Spotlight: David Robinson

Kendall Cooper

In an artist's impression of Raman spectroscopy, a visualization technique is employed to interpret molecular vibrations through the scattering of photons and energy levels. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Physics
06/18/24

Grasping gravity: Former FSU graduate student’s theory predicted groundbreaking physics discovery

Amy Walden

Jeffrey Chagnon, a teaching faculty member in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
06/17/24

Faculty Spotlight: Jeffrey Chagnon

Carly Nelson

Biological science professor Nora Underwood. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Biological Science
06/14/24

FSU biologist earns Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct climate research in Sweden

Hannah Fulk