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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

Michael Bishop, a professor in the Department of Philosophy.
Philosophy
06/06/24

Faculty Spotlight: Michael Bishop

Meredith Breen & Hannah Fulk

Tim Lomeli
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/31/24

FSU doctoral candidate earns prestigious Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship

Kendall Cooper

Aaron Ridall graduated in Spring 2024 with a doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology through the Department of Biological Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Biological Science
05/23/24

Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Ridall

Carly Nelson

Richard Bertram
Mathematics
05/23/24

FSU mathematician elected to board of directors for renowned international scientific society

Hannah Fulk

Medallion group photo
Florida State University
05/22/24

FSU awards 339 honors medallions to Spring 2024 graduates

Jensen Gavulic

conference graphic
Scientific Computing
05/20/24

FSU hosts international astrophysics conference May 20-24

Kendall Cooper

Experts available to comment for hurricane season
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/16/24

FSU faculty available to comment for 2024 hurricane season

Bill Wellock

Ashleigh Witherington graduated in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Latin and Greek from the Department of Classics. Photo by Kendall Cooper.
Classics
05/16/24

Alumni Spotlight: Ashleigh Witherington

Norah Sprott

Bergische Universität Wuppertal – FSU Exchange campus aerial view in Germany. (Adobe stock image)
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/15/24

Two FSU students receive scholarship to study German culture

Anna Prentiss & Rodrigo Santa Maria

fsu news expert graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/13/24

Florida State Faculty to share insights for 2024 hurricane season in virtual media briefing

Bill Wellock

Ana Pereira, a third year undergraduate in the Department of Physics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Physics
05/09/24

Student Spotlight: Ana Pereira

Meredith Breen & Hannah Fulk

Associate professors Tarez Samra Graban and Lindsey Eckert
English
05/07/24

FSU English faculty members awarded National Endowment for the Humanities summer stipends for archival research

Jack Clifford

Martin Munro, eminent scholar of French and director of the Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies, has received a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/06/24

Florida State University modern languages professor receives prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

Heather Athey

2024 commencement graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
05/03/24

Arts and Sciences honors new graduates during May 3 commencement ceremonies

Kendall Cooper

Bryan Cuevas is the John F. Priest Professor of Religion and a former Guggenheim Fellow in the Department of Religion. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
05/02/24

Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Cuevas

Norah Sprott

Jayur Madhusudan Mehta, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and a faculty affiliate of FSU’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Center, is part of a team that received $1.5 million in funding to study submerged precontact archaeological sites in the Gulf of Mexico. (Devin Bittner)
Anthropology
05/02/24

FSU researcher receives $1.5M in funding to partner with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to identify submerged landscapes

Amy Walden

(From L) Research technician Ally Dworetsky and FSU Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Caterina Gratton.
Psychology
04/30/24

FSU neuroscientists discover two specific brain differences linked to how brains respond during tasks

McKenzie Harris

Charlotte Orth Reckford (right) has gifted $1 million to the FSU Department of Classics in honor of her late husband and Langford Eminent Scholar Professor Emeritus Kenneth J. Reckford (left). (Photo courtesy David Orth Reckford)
Classics
04/29/24

FSU Department of Classics to use $1M gift to enhance research, professional development opportunities

Kendall Cooper

Ed Gray
History
04/26/24

FSU historian leaves a lasting legacy on the study of colonial, revolutionary America

McKenzie Harris

Chandler Pruett, a senior pursuing dual degrees in statistics and meteorology. Photo by Tobi Pruett.
Statistics
04/25/24

Student Spotlight: Chandler Pruett

Norah Sprott

2024 commencement graphic
Florida State University
04/25/24

FSU to hold six commencement ceremonies May 3-4

Patty Cox

Justin Sevier
Florida State University
04/24/24

College of Law professor earns 2024 Distinguished Teacher Award

Anna Prentiss

Harrison Prosper, a professor in the Department of Physics, has been named Florida State University’s 2024-2025 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor. (FSU Photography)
Physics
04/23/24

Internationally acclaimed physicist named FSU Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Nilay Özok-Gündoğan, an associate professor in the Department of History. (Courtesy of Nilay Özok-Gündoğan)
History
04/23/24

FSU historian named Stanford Humanities Center Fellow

Dena Reddick

"The Florida Bay Scallop," Morgan Hawkins, FSU biological science doctoral student, digital macrophotography, 2022.
Florida State University
04/22/24

FSU’s ‘Art in STEM’ celebrates 10 years of highlighting the beauty in science

Hannah Fulk

More than Human graphic
Religion
04/22/24

Florida State University Department of Religion to host interdisciplinary conference on Indigenous religious traditions

Dena Reddick

Westcott building
Statistics
04/19/24

Florida State University hosts international statistics conference

Meredith Breen

Mike Shatruk and Roxanne Hughes
Chemistry and Biochemistry
04/19/24

FSU Researchers named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Kathleen Haughney

Feng Bao, an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Mathematics.
Mathematics
04/18/24

Faculty Spotlight: Feng Bao

Meredith Breen

Martin Tsui earned a Ph.D. in molecular biophysics in 2017 through the Institute of Molecular Biophysics, part of Florida State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Leylen Miloslavich.
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
04/11/24

Alumni Spotlight: Martin Tsui

Norah Sprott

Kurt Piehler
History
04/09/24

FSU historian appointed to teach next generation of leaders at U.S. Air Force Academy

McKenzie Harris

Workshop graphic
Florida State University
04/08/24

FSU hosts workshop to build resilient Florida Gulf communities

Anna Prentiss

FSU Health render
Florida State University
04/08/24

Florida State, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare cement partnership with Memorandum of Understanding

Kathleen Haughney

Shaheed Perez
Physics
04/08/24

Florida State University physics and mathematics student wins Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Jenny Ralph, Jasmine Hur, Anna Prentiss

Beatrice Dain.
Anthropology
04/04/24

Alumni Spotlight: Beatrice Dain

Carly Nelson

Harrison Betz is an undergraduate student pursuing dual degrees in Spanish and international affairs. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
03/28/24

Student Spotlight: Harrison Betz

Meredith Breen

NOAA graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
03/22/24

Florida State University to host joint National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate workshops

McKenzie Harris

Kathleen Amm has been named director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
Physics
03/21/24

Distinguished physicist Kathleen Amm named director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Kathleen Haughney

The FSU Department of Mathematics welcomes more than 400 mathematicians March 23-24 for the American Mathematical Society’s 2024 Spring Southeastern Sectional Meeting.
Mathematics
03/21/24

Florida State University to host regional American Mathematical Society meeting

McKenzie Harris

Rhiannon Turgel-Ethier is a sixth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of History. Photo by Danielle Wirsansky.
History
03/21/24

Student Spotlight: Rhiannon Turgel-Ethier

Norah Sprott

Bleiholder Lab
Chemistry and Biochemistry
03/15/24

Bleiholder lab hosts annual workshop to highlight experimental and computational methods for structural biology

Hannah Fulk

Jim Tomaszeski graduated from Florida State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the Department of English.
English
03/14/24

Alumni Spotlight: Jim Tomaszeski

Kendall Cooper

Sachin Shanbhag is a professor in Florida State University’s Department of Scientific Computing.
Scientific Computing
03/07/24

Faculty Spotlight: Sachin Shanbhag

Norah Sprott

Katie Fine, a Florida State University alumna who earned her doctoral degree from the Department of Classics in 2021.
Classics
02/29/24

Alumni Spotlight: Katie Fine

Carly Nelson

With a gift from the Fogg Charitable Trust, ACE will increase the availability of tutoring and help better meet students where they are. (Division of Undergraduate Studies)
Florida State University
02/23/24

FSU’s Academic Center for Excellence to expand tutoring to Strozier Library, thanks to charitable gift

Hillary Speed

AIMLx24 graphic
Data Science
02/23/24

FSU’S 2024 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo explores latest applications for cutting-edge technology

Kendall Cooper

Great Give 2024 graphic
Florida State University
02/22/24

FSU’s Great Give gears up for 13th annual day of giving

Lauren Schoenberger

David Kirby, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of English and Assistant Professor of Composition Liliya Ugay.
English
02/22/24

FSU’s ‘Sing with the Symphony’: A celebration of chemistry, music and harmony happens Saturday

Anna Prentiss

Air Force Col. Kevin Ogle is the commander of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 145 and a professor of aerospace studies.
Air Force ROTC
02/22/24

Faculty Spotlight: Kevin Ogle

Norah Sprott

Tom Joiner
Psychology
02/21/24

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

Amy Walden

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

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

Jenny Ralph

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

FSU brings Ukrainian Dance Ensemble to Tallahassee

McKenzie Harris

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

Student Spotlight: Samirah Abellard

Carly Nelson

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.
Psychology
02/12/24

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

Hannah Fulk

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

Alumni Spotlight: Azza Ben Akacha

Norah Sprott

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)
Psychology
02/07/24

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

Kendall Cooper

Florida Capitol
College of Arts and Sciences
02/02/24

Four FSU undergraduate students present research posters at Florida State Capitol

Hillary Speed

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

Faculty Spotlight: Andrew Epstein

Carly Nelson

Math Fun Day graphic
Mathematics
01/31/24

FSU to host Math Fun Day on Feb. 3

Norah Sprott

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

FSU Middle East Center celebrates 15th annual film festival

Dena Reddick

(Adobe Stock Image)
Florida State University
01/30/24

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

Bill Wellock

2024 Capitol Day graphic
Florida State University
01/25/24

FSU Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 1

Amy Farnum-Patronis

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

Faculty Spotlight: Emily Lemmon

Carly Nelson

Venki standing at the podium giving a lecture.
College of Arts and Sciences
01/24/24

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

McKenzie Harris

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

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

McKenzie Harris

FCA logo
Florida State University
01/18/24

Florida State University to host second Festival of the Creative Arts

Kathleen Haughney

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

Student Spotlight: Danielle Cushing

Hannah Fulk

'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)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/17/24

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

Bill Wellock

Tevin Wooten
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/17/24

Meteoric Rise

Amy Walden

Marla Vickers
Florida State University
01/17/24

On the Advance

Amy Walden

Nasa Photo.
Physics
01/17/24

Cosmic Cells

Devin Bittner and McKenzie Harris

The Massbox
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/17/24

Tech Trailblazers

McKenzie Harris

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

Decoding the Matrix

Hannah Fulk

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

Predicting Progression

Kendall Cooper

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

Army Strong

Kendall Cooper

Jackson Cheplick. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/17/24

Chemical Conservation

Kendall Cooper

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

Learning Laboratory

McKenzie Harris

Zina Ward Opener
Philosophy
01/17/24

Philosophical Fusion

Dena Reddick

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

Minute Matter

McKenzie Harris

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

Seminole Scholarship

Dena Reddick