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FSU expert sources graphic
09/19/22

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

Dr. Sara Hart and Dr. Callie Little
09/19/22

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

Photo of An-I Andy Wang and Xiuwen Liu.
09/13/22

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

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.
09/13/22

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

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

National MagLab magnet recognized with R&D 100 award

FSU researchers Christopher Holmes and Holly Nowell standing in front of greenery.
08/31/22

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

Photo of Michael Kofler, associate professor of psychology.
08/30/22

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

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

Student Spotlight: Cera Hsu

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.
08/24/22

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

Photo of Gabe Gomes.
08/24/22

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

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

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

Professor of history Edward Gray
08/18/22

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

Will Cotter shakes hands with Sam Huckaba.
08/17/22

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

Brad Schmidt
08/16/22

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

Sheree M. Mitchell
08/15/22

Insider’s Guide

Joshua Tyler
08/15/22

Medical Maverick

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

The Weather Man

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

A Lasting Legacy

Brianna Coia
08/15/22

Chemist with a Cause

Luke Van Popering.
08/15/22

Data Driven

Abril Hunter
08/15/22

Change Agent

Noah and Ethan DuBroff.
08/15/22

Two of a Kind

President Richard McCullough speaks at Spring 2022 commencement.
08/15/22

Presidential Perspective

Wen Li
08/15/22

Magnificent Mind

Junior Arts and Sciences faculty
08/15/22

Role Models

John Wilcox. Courtesy photo.
08/15/22

Good Company

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

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

FSU Commencement graphic.
08/02/22

Florida State University hosts Summer 2022 commencement ceremonies

Marla Vickers
08/02/22

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

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.
08/02/22

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

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

FSU early American history scholar awarded prestigious humanities fellowship

David Kirby sitting on concrete stairs.
07/27/22

Florida State English professor and poet honored with endowed fellowship

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

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society celebrates summer 2022 inductees

Associate professor of oceanography Angie Knapp. Photo by McKenzie Harris.
07/21/22

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

Stacey Patterson
07/19/22

Florida State University names new vice president for research

Rawan Abhari
07/19/22

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

David March is an assistant professor of psychology.
07/15/22

FSU researcher receives NSF grant to investigate shooter bias

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

FSU chemist wins prestigious American Chemical Society award

07/08/22

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

Dazi Lenoir
07/01/22

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

06/30/22

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

The Higgs boson particle.
06/30/22

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

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
06/28/22

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

NSF graphic
06/24/22

Record number of FSU faculty win prestigious NSF CAREER awards

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

FSU chemistry doctoral student wins ACS award for research on recyclability

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)
06/16/22

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

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

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

06/14/22

Five questions: FSU sea turtle research informs environmental policies

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

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

Abril Hunter (FSU Photography Services)
06/06/22

FSU student earns prestigious Udall Scholarship

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

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

06/03/22

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

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

Classics professor earns Archaeological Institute of America Service Award

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.
05/27/22

Nine FSU students earn Fulbright Scholarships

FSU double-major Darbi Merchant.
05/26/22

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

Learning Systems Institute
05/25/22

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

FSU Research graphic
05/25/22

FSU internal investment program helps faculty move from lab to market

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)
05/23/22

FSU expert investigating impact of prescribed burns

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

FSU statistician named fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics

05/19/22

FSU to offer new bachelor’s degree in human rights

Hanna McDaniel
05/17/22

Hollings Scholarship will help FSU student pursue her passion for weather

Professor of biological science Ken Taylor and IMB graduate Hamidreza Rahmani.
05/13/22

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

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

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

Richard Bono, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science.
05/12/22

European Geosciences Union names FSU assistant professor Outstanding Early Career Scientist

Banana
05/11/22

Research with a peel: FSU study on banana browning could help tackle food waste

05/10/22

FSU researchers use AI to prompt older adults’ participation in research

Roberto Vincis, an assistant professor of Biological Science and Neuroscience. (Florida State University)
05/09/22

FSU neuroscientist awarded $1.8M NIH grant to study brain’s influence on eating habits

From the left: Meagan McLaughlin, Mae Zitzke and Lauren Thornberg.
05/09/22

Three Florida State University students earn Critical Language Scholarships

Tracie Mahaffey
05/09/22

Faculty Spotlight: Tracie Mahaffey

Best Value graphic
05/06/22

FSU among Top 20 of The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges

Phi Beta Kappa graphic
05/06/22

Prestigious arts, sciences honor society Phi Beta Kappa hosts annual induction ceremony

Kevin Huffenberger
05/04/22

FSU astrophysicist chosen for key role in international science collaboration mapping remnant light from the Big Bang

05/03/22

FSU faculty available to comment for 2022 hurricane season

FSU expert sources graphic
05/02/22

Run for the roses: FSU professor reflects on history of the Kentucky Derby

FSU President Richard McCullough
04/29/22

FSU’s Spring 2022 graduates make waves and university history

FSU statistics student Olivia Plunkett. Courtesy photo.
04/28/22

Student Spotlight: Olivia Plunkett

Barbara Hamby
04/26/22

‘Our best selves’: FSU poets celebrate National Poetry Month 2022

FSU Professor of Statistics Jinfeng Zhang
04/25/22

FSU team wins global competition to develop next-gen tools, improve public health solutions

Photo of Angie Knapp
04/21/22

Faculty Spotlight: Angie Knapp

“Orbital Visualization of Thorium Complex,” quantum chemistry simulation, Marcus Liebenthal, 2020.
04/21/22

FSU’s ‘Art in STEM’ returns for 8th year, highlights the beauty and artistry of science

Students and scholars from Florida State University and Florida A&M University met on April 7 for “Focus on the Gulf.”
04/20/22

Focus on the Gulf event tackles big challenges in the Gulf region

Florida State University Spring Commencement, Photo of torches.
04/19/22

FSU to hold five Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies

Assistant professors of religion Jamil Drake and Laura McTighe
04/19/22

FSU Religion faculty awarded prestigious Luce Foundation grant to examine race, build health equity

FSU associate professor of history Ron Doel.
04/15/22

FSU expert available for context on early climate change research

Abril Hunter
04/14/22

FSU Environmental Science and Policy student named Truman Scholar

Dhenu Patel and Sophie Allen.
04/14/22

Two FSU students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

FSU neuroscience doctoral candidate Cecilia Bouaichi. Courtesy photo.
04/14/22

Student Spotlight: Cecilia Bouaichi

Jason Kuszynski and Catherine Fabiano, doctoral students in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, received awards from the Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program.
04/13/22

FSU chemistry doctoral students awarded Department of Defense SMART scholarships

Shaniyah Jennings and Madelyn Perera.
04/13/22

Two arts and sciences students acknowledged with FSU leadership awards

Graphic of FSU Westcott and "Best Graduate Schools"
04/12/22

Arts and Sciences programs rise in latest U.S. News Graduate School rankings

Assistant professor of religion at FSU Elizabeth Cecil crouches and analyzes an artifact.
04/07/22

Faculty Spotlight: Elizabeth Cecil

Oil skimming vessels at the site of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo Courtesy of DVIDS/Wikmedia Commons.
04/04/22

FSU-led research team receives $9M from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to improve forecasts of ocean currents

Chen Mu, who graduated with a master’s degree in statistical data science from FSU’s Department of Statistics.
03/31/22

Data Science in Detail: Chen Mu

Amazonia Week 2022 graphic
03/31/22

FSU to host Amazonia Week: Engaging Indigenous Cosmovisions to Address Global Challenges

FSU neuroscience student Guillermo Penela.
03/31/22

Student Spotlight: Guillermo Penela

Randy Clarke
03/30/22

FSU philosopher analyzes guilt, blame in latest research