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The research group collecting samples.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
11/22/22

FSU researchers find decrease in crucial trace element preceded ancient mass extinction

Faculty
Research
FSU scientific computing doctoral candidate Dorianis Perez.
Scientific Computing
11/22/22

Student Spotlight: Dorianis Perez

Students
Spotlight
FSU Research graphic
Florida State News
11/21/22

FSU researchers among most cited worldwide for their academic work

Faculty, Institution
Nevin Kozik during fieldwork to investigate how rapid changes in marine oxygen levels may have played a significant role in driving Earth’s first mass extinction.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
11/18/22

FSU researchers: Rapid fluctuations in oxygen levels coincided with Earth’s first mass extinction

Faculty
Research
Seminole 100 logo
Florida State News
11/18/22

FSU releases Seminole 100 list for 2023, to be celebrated during annual awards ceremony

Alumni, Institution
Awards
Fulbright group
Florida State News
11/18/22

International Education Month: FSU celebrates Fulbright students and scholars

Faculty, Students
Awards
International education month London photo
Florida State News
11/18/22

FSU reaps No. 3 rankings in ‘Open Doors’ study-abroad report

Institution
This is a photo of Michael Deck holding the lithium-ion battery he created.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
11/18/22

FSU chemistry doctoral student receives Department of Energy research award to build safer, better batteries

Students
Awards
FSU professor of biological science Emily DuVal.
Biological Science
11/17/22

FSU biological scientist named president-elect of Animal Behavior Society

Faculty
Justin Roth
Florida State News
11/16/22

Board of Governors appoints alumnus Justin Roth to FSU Board of Trustees

Alumni, Institution
FSU alumna Gail Levy reporting at an event. Courtesy photo.
English
11/16/22

Alumni Spotlight: Gail Levy

Alumni
Spotlight
Honorine Rouiller
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/14/22

Student Spotlight: Honorine Rouiller

Students
Spotlight
Illeana Sanders
Classics
11/03/22

Student Spotlight: Illeana Sanders

Students
Spotlight
English alumnus John Edgar Browning.
English
10/31/22

English alumnus and international vampire expert leaves mark on horror genre

Alumni
Research
From left: Adama Pam, Ibrahima Thiam and Karine Silla
College News
10/27/22

FSU-Winthrop-King Institute Presents 'Global Africas' Symposium on History and Culture of Senegal

Institution
Events
FSU teaching faculty member Anel Brandl.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
10/27/22

Faculty Spotlight: Anel Brandl

Faculty
Spotlight
From left, Chiwoo Park, an associate professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, and Anuj Srivastava, a professor in the Department of Statistics in FSU’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Statistics
10/25/22

FAMU-FSU Engineering, FSU Statistics researchers use artificial intelligence to analyze human work performance

Faculty
Research
Biochemistry alumna Kerestin Goodman.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/24/22

Biochemistry alumna earns postdoctoral fellowship to alleviate vitamin A deficiencies through orange corn

Alumni
Awards
Nicholas Goodly
English
10/20/22

Student Spotlight: Nicholas Goodly

Students
Spotlight
Oran O'Connor
Data Science
10/19/22

Data Science in Detail: Oran O'Connor

Students
Florida State University Assistant Professor Richard Bono.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/13/22

FSU assistant professor earns early career award from Geological Society of America

Faculty
Awards
Rhys Parfitt
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/13/22

Faculty Spotlight: Rhys Parfitt

Faculty
Spotlight
This is a close up of a 3D reconstruction of a molecule called apoferritin.
Biological Science
10/11/22

Taking pictures on a molecular level: FSU biologists receive $5M NIH grant to build cryo-electron microscopy center

Faculty
Grants
Jessi Halligan, an assistant professor of anthropology at Florida State.
Anthropology
10/10/22

FSU archaeologist awarded NSF grant to research ancient peoples’ adaption to environmental change

Faculty
Grants
Qing Xiang “Amy” Sang, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Florida State News
10/10/22

FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Faculty
Expert Pitch
Ximena Smith
Anthropology
10/06/22

Student Spotlight: Ximena Smith

Students
Spotlight
Physics
10/05/22

Particles, superconductors and black holes: FSU professors invite community to physics class

Institution
Events
An Englewood boathouse on the coast of the mainland by Palm Island is destroyed by Hurricane Ian.
Psychology
10/05/22

Picking up the pieces: FSU psychology professor weighs in on mental toll of hurricanes

Faculty
FSU expert sources graphic
Florida State News
10/05/22

FSU faculty available to comment on aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Faculty
Expert Pitch
Associate professor of psychology Michael Kofler.
Psychology
10/05/22

FSU psychologist elected as a fellow in prestigious American Psychological Association

Faculty
Awards
This is a headshot of Andrea in a blue tank top standing in front of a tree.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
09/28/22

Student Spotlight: Andrea Emmanuelli

Students
Spotlight
This is a headshot of Richard Bertram in a black shirt at the the university.
Mathematics
09/26/22

Putting a ‘spotlight’ on FSU: Biomathematics program director earns prestigious fellowship

Faculty
Awards
The image shows a collage of presenters' headshots for the President's Showcase.
College News
09/21/22

Arts and sciences undergrad researchers to present during 2022 President’s showcase

Institution, Students
Events
COAPS
09/20/22

FSU expert: Third consecutive La Niña could bring more hurricanes

Faculty
Expert Pitch
FSU expert sources graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
09/19/22

FSU geologist available to discuss earthquake that hit Mexico’s Pacific coast

Faculty
Expert Pitch
Dr. Sara Hart and Dr. Callie Little
Psychology
09/19/22

FCRR researchers explore the pandemic’s short- and long-term impacts on children’s reading skills

Faculty
Research
Photo of An-I Andy Wang and Xiuwen Liu.
Computer Science
09/13/22

FSU Department of Computer Science receives $4.2M NSF grant to bolster number, diversity of national cybersecurity workers

Institution
Grants
Thomas Joiner, Robert O. Lawton Professor of Psychology and director of the Joiner Lab for the Study and Prevention of Suicide-Related Conditions and Behaviors, and Sylvie Naar, Endowed Distinguished Professor of Behavioral Sciences and director of the Center for Translational Behavioral Science.
Florida State News
09/13/22

Two FSU researchers tapped for membership in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Faculty
https://artsandsciences.fsu.edu/article/national-maglab-magnet-recognized-rd-100-award
Florida State News
09/08/22

National MagLab magnet recognized with R&D 100 award

Awards
FSU researchers Christopher Holmes and Holly Nowell standing in front of greenery.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/31/22

FSU researchers find link between health outcomes and smoke from sugarcane fires

Faculty, Postdocs
Research
Photo of Michael Kofler, associate professor of psychology.
Psychology
08/30/22

FSU psychologist awarded $9M to expand 'gamified' treatments for pediatric ADHD

Faculty
Grants
This photo shows a girl with brown, curly hair wearing an FSU shirt as she sits on the ground.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/25/22

Student Spotlight: Cera Hsu

Students
Spotlight
FSU biological science postdoctoral fellow Debipreeta Bhowmik and assistant professor of biological science Qian Yin standing side by side in front of a tree. Photo by McKenzie Harris.
Biological Science
08/24/22

FSU biologists discover how cancer-causing virus avoids triggering immune system response

Faculty
Research
Photo of Gabe Gomes.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/24/22

FSU chemistry alumnus named to ‘Talented 12’ list of top young scientists

Alumni
The image shows an invitation to the Alumni Awards Gala.
College News
08/23/22

Alumni Association to recognize prominent graduates at annual Alumni Awards Gala during homecoming weekend

Alumni, Institution
Events
Professor of history Edward Gray
History
08/18/22

FSU history scholar receives national humanities award to aid Benjamin Franklin research

Faculty
Awards
Will Cotter shakes hands with Sam Huckaba.
Biological Science
08/17/22

‘Extraordinary young man’: After tragedy, FSU summer grad seeks career in neuroscience

Students
Brad Schmidt
Psychology
08/16/22

Research Spotlight: FSU psychologist works to combat loneliness in older adults

Faculty
Research
Sheree M. Mitchell
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/15/22

Insider’s Guide

Alumni
Joshua Tyler
Air Force ROTC
08/15/22

Medical Maverick

Alumni
Harrison Prieto and his teammates on the Florida State University Men’s Basketball team. Photo by Mike Olivella.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/15/22

The Weather Man

Alumni
Rendering of the Molina Family Latino Gallery.
Anthropology
08/15/22

A Lasting Legacy

Alumni
Brianna Coia
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/15/22

Chemist with a Cause

Students
Luke Van Popering.
Data Science
08/15/22

Data Driven

Students
Abril Hunter
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/15/22

Change Agent

Students
Noah and Ethan DuBroff.
History
08/15/22

Two of a Kind

Students
President Richard McCullough speaks at Spring 2022 commencement.
Florida State News
08/15/22

Presidential Perspective

Institution
Wen Li
Neuroscience
08/15/22

Magnificent Mind

Institution
Junior Arts and Sciences faculty
College News
08/15/22

Role Models

Institution
John Wilcox. Courtesy photo.
College News
08/15/22

Good Company

Institution
David Whalley is a professor of computer science at Florida State University.
Computer Science
08/04/22

Cracking codes: FSU computer scientists look to develop method to improve app speed, efficiency

Faculty
Research
FSU Commencement graphic.
College News
08/02/22

Florida State University hosts Summer 2022 commencement ceremonies

Institution, Students
Events
Marla Vickers
History
08/02/22

FSU selects alumna to serve as next vice president for University Advancement

Alumni, Institution
The Hillsborough River at Rotary River Park. One of several sites where project scientists will collect samples to measure the iron and nitrogen content of the Hillsborough River,which carries nutrients into Tampa Bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. Photo by Tim Conway, USF.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/02/22

Mystery in the Gulf: FSU researcher leads team to study conditions for plant survival in ocean desert

Faculty
Grants, Research
Professor of History Edward Gray with a graphic reading "FSU Early American History Scholar Awarded Prestigious Humanities Fellowship"
History
07/29/22

FSU early American history scholar awarded prestigious humanities fellowship

Faculty
Awards
David Kirby sitting on concrete stairs.
English
07/27/22

Florida State English professor and poet honored with endowed fellowship

Donor Stories
The summer 2022 Garnet & Gold Scholar induction ceremony welcomed nine new members. (The Career Center)
Psychology
07/26/22

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society celebrates summer 2022 inductees

Institution, Students
Awards
Associate professor of oceanography Angie Knapp. Photo by McKenzie Harris.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
07/21/22

Fertility of the sea: FSU researchers study how nutrient sources make it to the base of the food web

Faculty
Research
Stacey Patterson
Florida State News
07/19/22

Florida State University names new vice president for research

Institution
Rawan Abhari
Middle East Center
07/19/22

‘Taking a stand’: FSU student named John Lewis Scholar

Students
Awards
Igor Alabugin, a Distinguished Research Professor with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/13/22

FSU chemist wins prestigious American Chemical Society award

Faculty
Awards
History
07/08/22

FSU expert: ‘Japan has not been immune to political violence’

Faculty
Expert Pitch
Dazi Lenoir
Florida State News
07/01/22

Two-time FSU graduate begins role as Alumni Association board chair

Alumni, Institution
Physics
06/30/22

10 years later: FSU physicist explains impact of Higgs boson discovery

Faculty
Expert Pitch
The Higgs boson particle.
Physics
06/30/22

FSU Department of Physics to celebrate 10th anniversary of Higgs boson discovery

Institution
Events
From L: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Professor William Oates, graduate student Grace McLeod, graduate student Gina Guillory, Associate Professor of Chemistry Ken Hanson and Associate Professor of Chemistry Justin Kennemur
Florida State News
06/28/22

Shine a light: New research shows how low-energy light can bend plastic

Faculty
Research
NSF graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/24/22

Record number of FSU faculty win prestigious NSF CAREER awards

Faculty
Awards
Brianna Coia, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/23/22

FSU chemistry doctoral student wins ACS award for research on recyclability

Students
Awards
The Taylor Energy platform, about 10 miles off the coast of Louisiana, was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and started leaking oil immediately. Oil slicks, like this picture from 2013, were commonly seen over the site until a containment system was installed in 2019. (Courtesy of Ian MacDonald)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/16/22

Study: Humans responsible for over 90% of world’s oil slicks

Research
Sarah Wieghold, left, and Lea Nienhaus.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/15/22

FSU chemist pursues answers to why promising solar cell material quickly degrades

Faculty
Research
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/14/22

Five questions: FSU sea turtle research informs environmental policies

Faculty
Research
A gradient black slide with gold lettering that says 2022 Graduate Recognition Ceremony, College of Arts and Sciences, around a gold FSU seal.
College News
06/10/22

College of Arts and Sciences to celebrate doctoral students ahead of Summer 2022 commencement

Institution
Events
Abril Hunter (FSU Photography Services)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/06/22

FSU student earns prestigious Udall Scholarship

Students
Awards
Eric Chassignet, director of Florida State University’s Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies.
COAPS
06/06/22

World Oceans Day: FSU researcher shares insight into importance of the ocean

Faculty
Florida State News
06/03/22

FSU, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare team up to construct new academic medical center

Institution
M. Lynette Thompson Professor of Classics Nancy de Grummond
Classics
06/02/22

Classics professor earns Archaeological Institute of America Service Award

Faculty
Awards
FSU’s 2022 Fulbright Scholars, starting from the top left, moving clockwise: Kinsey Kuhlman, Alexa Scalchunes, Emely Galan, Emily Eubanks, Julia Kershaw, Elaine Melgarejo, Alexandra Artiles, Courtney Whitcher and Abby Rehard.
Biological Science
05/27/22

Nine FSU students earn Fulbright Scholarships

Students
Awards
FSU double-major Darbi Merchant.
English
05/26/22

Arts and sciences double-major earns scholarship to study in London

Students
Awards
Learning Systems Institute
Psychology
05/25/22

Learning Systems Institute awarded $1.5M grant to develop math anxiety intervention for children

Institution
Grants
FSU Research graphic
Biological Science
05/25/22

FSU internal investment program helps faculty move from lab to market

Institution
Research
A prescribed burn at The Jones Center at Ichauway in Netown, Georgia, that was part of Associate Professor Bryan Quaife's research. (Courtesy of Bryan Quaife)
Scientific Computing
05/23/22

FSU expert investigating impact of prescribed burns

Faculty
Expert Pitch
Anuj Srivastava, a distinguished research professor in the Department of Statistics
Statistics
05/23/22

FSU statistician named fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics

Faculty
Awards
Religion
05/19/22

FSU to offer new bachelor’s degree in human rights

Institution
Hanna McDaniel
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/17/22

Hollings Scholarship will help FSU student pursue her passion for weather

Students
Awards
Professor of biological science Ken Taylor and IMB graduate Hamidreza Rahmani.
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
05/13/22

Florida State hosts international experts, researchers at Kenneth A. Taylor Symposium on Cryo-EM and Muscle Biology

Institution
Events
Fellowship recipients Trystan Loustau, Leanna Gharbaoui, Jessica Dixon and Annais Muschett-Bonilla.
Neuroscience
05/13/22

Four Florida State University students earn fellowships from the National Science Foundation

Students
Awards