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Tom Joiner
02/21/24

Preventing tragedy: FSU expert examines suicidal motives in mass shootings, terrorism

Xiaobing Zhang and Pam Keel from FSU's Department of Psychology
02/21/24

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: FSU researchers available to share insights behind scientific findings

The Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in a v-shaped formation with arms raised.
02/15/24

FSU brings Ukrainian Dance Ensemble to Tallahassee

Samirah Abellard, a senior studying in the Department of Psychology at Florida State University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences.
02/15/24

Student Spotlight: Samirah Abellard

Christopher J. Patrick received the 2023 Distinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology Award from the Society for Psychophysiological Research for his lifelong commitment to studying brain-based dysfunctions.
02/12/24

FSU psychologist selected for distinguished contributions award from the Society for Psychophysiological Research

Azza Ben Akacha earned a doctorate in materials chemistry in Fall 2023. Photo by Devin Bittner.
02/08/24

Alumni Spotlight: Azza Ben Akacha

Irmak Olcaysoy Okten, assistant professor of psychology, was named a 2024 Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science for her research surrounding the psychological processes behind first impressions and bias. (Photo: Devin Bittner)
02/07/24

FSU psychologist earns Association for Psychological Science award for research on bias, first impressions

Florida Capitol
02/02/24

Four FSU undergraduate students present research posters at Florida State Capitol

Andrew Epstein is a professor in the Department of English and currently serves as the interim chair. Photo by Devin Bittner.
02/01/24

Faculty Spotlight: Andrew Epstein

Math Fun Day graphic
01/31/24

FSU to host Math Fun Day on Feb. 3

A graphic including the dates and times of the MEFF movies.
01/31/24

FSU Middle East Center celebrates 15th annual film festival

(Adobe Stock Image)
01/30/24

Keeping the heart healthy: FSU faculty available to comment for American Heart Month

2024 Capitol Day graphic
01/25/24

FSU Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 1

Emily Lemmon, a professor in the Department of Biological Science.
01/25/24

Faculty Spotlight: Emily Lemmon

Venki standing at the podium giving a lecture.
01/24/24

Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan discusses ribosomes, resilience during FSU public lecture

Joe Schlenoff, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University (Photo by: Ray Stanyard.)
01/24/24

FSU chemist named Fellow of American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering

FCA logo
01/18/24

Florida State University to host second Festival of the Creative Arts

Neuroscience doctoral student Danielle Cushing. Photo by Hannah Fulk.
01/18/24

Student Spotlight: Danielle Cushing

'Ship tracks' above the northern Pacific Ocean show up as long lines on this image taken by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer onboard NASA’s Aqua satellite in 2010. These patterns are produced when fine particles from ship exhaust float into a moist layer of atmosphere. The particles seed new clouds or attract water from existing cloud particles. (Image by: NASA/GSFC/Jeff Schmaltz/MODIS Land Rapid Response Team)
01/17/24

Changing the sky: FSU researchers examine how aerosols from ships affect cloud formation, climate change

Tevin Wooten
01/17/24

Meteoric Rise

Marla Vickers
01/17/24

On the Advance

Nasa Photo.
01/17/24

Cosmic Cells

The Massbox
01/17/24

Tech Trailblazers

The hippocampus, seen in red, is affected in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
01/17/24

Decoding the Matrix

Rituparna Khan. Photo by Devin Bittner.
01/17/24

Predicting Progression

Luke Whitwell. Photo by Devin Bittner.
01/17/24

Army Strong

Jackson Cheplick. Photo by Devin Bittner.
01/17/24

Chemical Conservation

A blue whale skeleton on display in the Great Hall of the Natural History Museum London. Adobe Stock photo.
01/17/24

Learning Laboratory

Zina Ward Opener
01/17/24

Philosophical Fusion

Mayly Sanchez. Photo by Amy Walden.
01/17/24

Minute Matter

Andrew Frank. Photo by Devin Bittner.
01/17/24

Seminole Scholarship

Emily DuVal holds a male lance-tailed manakin as part of a research trip in the islands of Panama. Courtesy photo.
01/17/24

A Bird’s Life

Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan wearing a dark shirt standing in front of trees.
01/16/24

FSU to host chemistry Nobel Laureate for public, specialized lectures on ribosome structure

For its fall 2023 graduates, the FSU Honors Program awarded medallions to 33 graduates for the University Honors Program, 18 graduates for the Honors in the Major Program and two graduates for Outstanding Senior Scholar. (FSU Honors Program)
01/12/24

FSU awards honors medallions to fall 2023 graduates

FSU professor of philosophy Andrea Westlund. Photo by Hannah Fulk.
01/11/24

Faculty Spotlight: Andrea Westlund

Liam White, a doctoral student pursuing a degree in computational science through the Department of Scientific Computing.
01/04/24

Student Spotlight: Liam White

Jack Lyons, a senior majoring in physics through the Department of Physics.
12/14/23

Student Spotlight: Jack Lyons

Florida State University Fall 2023 Commencement
12/13/23

Florida State University to honor its newest graduates at Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies

2024 Garnet and Gold Scholar Society inductees.
12/11/23

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society celebrates fall 2023 inductees

Alan Marshall, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
12/07/23

Faculty Spotlight: Alan Marshall

Top 100 honorees at the 2023 Seminole 100 awards.
12/06/23

Florida State University unveils Seminole 100 list ahead of seventh annual award ceremony

Alabugin profile
12/04/23

American Chemical Society selects FSU researcher for Southern Chemist Award

Alessandra Mazzocchi, an alumna of the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.
11/30/23

Alumni Spotlight: Alessandra Mazzocchi

Aaron Serre, a senior meteorology student in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science.
11/21/23

Student Spotlight: Aaron Serre

Xiaobing Zhang, assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience, and his team found that the zona incerta plays a critical role in controlling eating behaviors. (Photo by Devin Bittner)
11/17/23

The science of energy balance: FSU neuroscientist finds cluster of dopamine neurons drives eating behaviors

From L to R: Adrienne Stephenson, associate dean of The Graduate School; John Akintola, People’s Choice Award winner; Hyosoon Yim, first-place winner; Tania Sultana, second-place winner; Meng Tian, third-place winner; and Mark Riley, dean of the Graduate School. (FSU Photography Services)
11/17/23

Sport Management doctoral student takes top prize at FSU’s Three Minute Thesis competition

A team of 13 FSU undergraduate students won a silver medal for their work that may result in future treatment for patients living with the rare genetic disorder trimethylaminuria. (Photo courtesy of the iGEM Team)
11/17/23

FSU’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team wins silver medal in Paris for rare disease research

Robert Romanchuk, the Pribic Family Associate Professor of Slavic in Florida State University’s Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.
11/16/23

Faculty Spotlight: Robert Romanchuk

Erika Johnston, pictured, and Scott Burgess named this new coral “Pocillopora tuahiniensis” because tuahine means “sister” in the Tahitian language, and to recognize the people who have lived in French Polynesia a few thousand years. (Photo by Scott Burgess)
11/13/23

Florida State University scientists describe and name new species of coral in French Polynesia

Daniel Zuniga
11/13/23

Recent FSU graduate and aspiring physician Daniel Zuniga recognized as Rhodes Scholar finalist

Doreen Addo-Yobo, a doctoral student pursuing a degree in biochemistry in FSU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
11/09/23

Student Spotlight: Doreen Addo-Yobo

Lu profile
11/07/23

FSU history doctoral student receives Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research in Japan

In 2006, representatives from the Seminole Tribe of Florida built a traditional chickee, meaning "house" in Seminole, at FSU's Lakefront Park.
11/06/23

FSU faculty provide insights into Native and Indigenous histories for Native American Heritage Month

Fuentes and Stanwood
11/03/23

Two FSU professors named rising stars by Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Global Africas graphic
11/02/23

‘Global Africas’ Symposium to explore cultural relations between Africa and China

Hong Li
11/02/23

FSU researchers capture high-resolution images of magnesium ions interacting with CRISPR gene-editing enzyme

Weiwei Luo, an assistant professor in the Department of History.
11/02/23

Faculty Spotlight: Weiwei Luo

“Moving Day in the Everglades of Florida: Seminole Indians and Dugout Canoes,” circa 1935, from the collection of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Clewiston, Florida. (Courtesy of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum)
11/01/23

FSU Native American and Indigenous Studies Center to host American Society for Ethnohistory annual conference

Mariana Fuentes
10/31/23

FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings

10/26/23

FSU to host conference marking 75th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Headshot of Sydney Cole smiling.
10/26/23

Student Spotlight: Sydney Cole

Ken Hanson
10/25/23

FSU chemist honored by Tallahassee Scientific Society for career contributions to science, education and public outreach

Hollander 2023 graphic
10/24/23

FSU welcomes Adrian Raftery as the 2023 Myles Hollander Distinguished Lecturer

From left, Feng Bao and Sanghyun Lee, associate professors in the Florida State University Department of Mathematics.
10/20/23

FSU mathematicians explore geothermal energy, carbon sequestration climate solutions in DOE’s Energy Earthshots initiative

Qing Mai, a professor in the Department of Statistics.
10/19/23

Faculty Spotlight: Qing Mai

Thomas Joiner
10/17/23

FSU psychologist honored with international lifetime achievement award for suicide prevention research

From left, Associate Professor Martin Bauer, Professor Richard Bertram, Assistant Professor Tom Needham and Assistant Professor Roberto Vincis.
10/12/23

FSU researchers earn NSF grant to apply novel mathematical tools to experimental data on sense of taste

Postdoctoral fellow Anders Lindskog
10/12/23

FSU scientists find oxygen levels increased during boom in ancient marine life

Professor Rafe Blaufarb
10/12/23

‘A political animal’ — FSU history professor discusses reign and impact of Napoleon Bonaparte

Jessica Tilley, a fifth year doctoral student studying classical archaeology in the Department of Classics.
10/12/23

Student Spotlight: Jessica Tilley

Debi Fadool
10/10/23

FSU researcher earns $2.7 million grant to study diet, metabolism and brain connections

Qing-Xiang “Amy” Sang, Endowed Professor of Cancer Research, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences; and Lynn Panton, Professor, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
10/06/23

FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Prashant Singh took the top prize of $50,000 for a project aimed at improving food safety at the FSU Discovery Challenge event on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (FSU Photography Services)
10/06/23

Discovery Days: Five researchers awarded $100,000 for cutting-edge projects at FSU Discovery Challenge

Carolina Gonzalez, professor of Spanish and linguistics, is among the instructors teaching classes in the FSU Linguistics Program.
10/05/23

FSU Linguistics Program prepares graduates for careers in tech, science, education, law and more

Tyler Towne, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Psychology and the assistant dean for undergraduate studies at Florida State University’s Panama City campus.
10/05/23

Faculty Spotlight: Tyler Towne

FSU Homecoming 2023 image
10/04/23

‘Light Your Legacy’ as FSU celebrates the 75th anniversary of Homecoming

Emily DuVal
10/04/23

New study by FSU biologist challenges old ideas about choosing mates

A garnet, gold, grey, and white logo for Saturday Morning Physics in a slightly retro design.
10/03/23

Wave visualization, exploding stars, quantum mechanics: FSU professors bring physics to the community

Alyssa Atwood, FSU assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/02/23

FSU atmospheric scientist available to comment on what El Niño conditions mean for winter, spring

Charlie Azzarito, a junior double majoring in anthropology and sociology.
09/28/23

Student Spotlight: Charlie Azzarito

Ihoema Nwachukwu
09/26/23

FSU graduate claims Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction

Hedi Mattoussi, a Distinguished Research Professor with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
09/26/23

FSU chemist to receive American Chemical Society Award in Surface Chemistry

Brad Schmidt
09/22/23

FSU clinical psychologist honored with APA award recognizing educators’ contributions to the future of the field

Ethan Cissell, an alumnus of the Department of Biological Science.
09/21/23

Alumni Spotlight: Ethan Cissell

Courtney Fugate
09/20/23

FSU philosopher awarded NEH grant to archive, translate the works of a trailblazing German philosopher

Doctoral candidate Monica Paniagua Montoya
09/18/23

FSU biological science doctoral student, advisers receive prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellowship

Healthy aging image
09/15/23

Healthy Aging Month: FSU experts available to speak on healthy aging

Retention graphic
09/15/23

Florida State University achieving record levels of excellence

Michael McVicar, an associate professor in the Department of Religion.
09/14/23

Faculty Spotlight: Michael McVicar

From L to R: Carine Schermann, Danielle Davis and Alaba Ilesanmi.
09/13/23

Three Florida State University doctoral students receive 2023 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships

Zhenghao Zhang
09/11/23

FSU computer scientist awarded NSF grant to develop new wireless communications technology

Discovery days graphic
09/11/23

Mark your calendar: FSU launches FSU Discovery Days

Allison Wing
09/11/23

FSU atmospheric scientist Allison Wing receives early career award from American Meteorological Society

Xiaonan Zhang
09/11/23

FSU computer scientist earns NSF grant for research on machine learning techniques

Joel Smith
09/08/23

FSU chemist earns $1.8M NIH grant to create complex molecules for biomedical and pharmaceutical use

Jonathan Bradley
09/07/23

FSU statistician to use NSF grant to improve computational efficiency of statistical analyses with environmental, health applications