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Biological Science
02/02/23

FSU experts available for American Heart Month

Bill Wellock

Nobel laureate Randy Schekman lecturing at the Department of Biological Science.
Biological Science
02/01/23

Nobel laureate Randy Schekman visits FSU for colloquium on cellular trafficking and membrane repair

McKenzie Harris

A graphic of Alamo and Spencer's photos side by side with an AAAS banner across the bottom of the graphic.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/31/23

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

Bill Wellock

This is a headshot of Jackson Powell smiling in a blue shirt.
Biological Science
01/26/23

Student Spotlight: Jackson Powell

Hannah Fulk and Rebekah Moseley

Bhargav Karamched
Mathematics
01/25/23

Chatterboxes: FSU researcher develops new model that shows how bacteria communicate

Bill Wellock

Ken Hanson, left, and Eugene DePrince, right
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/25/23

Mirror Image: FSU study lays out chirality flipping theory

Kathleen Haughney

Assistant professor of biological science Douglas Storace standing outside on FSU's campus.
Biological Science
01/23/23

FSU neuroscientist receives $2M NIH grant to study how humans process smells

McKenzie Harris

Xieyining “Irene” Huang
Data Science
01/19/23

Data Science in Detail: Irene Huang

Devin Bittner

The SPRUCE site
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/19/23

FSU climate scientists receive Department of Energy funding to study greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands

Dena Reddick

Lea Nienhaus
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/13/23

FSU researcher wins early career award from Swiss Chemical society

Kathleen Haughney

FSU Research graphic
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/12/23

FSU supports faculty moving research to the marketplace

Bill Wellock

Debra Ann Fadool
Biological Science
01/09/23

Faculty Spotlight: Debra Ann Fadool

Kendall Cooper

Jessi Halligan
Anthropology
01/05/23

FSU anthropologist wins Rising Scholar Award

Kendall Cooper

Headshot Photo of Alyssa Atwood
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
12/20/22

Research reveals new insights into how Earth’s orbit influences seasonal cycles

Amy Walden

A headshot of Dylan Gire standing outside.
Computer Science
12/20/22

Student Spotlight: Dylan Gire

Hannah Fulk

A FSU graphic reading "New Grant Program to Focus on Sustainability and Climate Solutions"
Biological Science
12/20/22

New FSU program to fund research focused on sustainability and climate solutions

Bill Wellock

A photo of English professor Jerrilyn McGregory standing against a dark background.
English
12/19/22

FSU English professor wins prestigious Chicago Folklore Prize for Boxing Day monograph

Kendall Cooper

Maxine Jones
History
12/15/22

FSU historian available to discuss 100-year anniversary of Rosewood massacre

Bill Wellock

This is a headshot of Dr. Beerli in glasses and a grey blazer in front of a grey wall.
Scientific Computing
12/15/22

Faculty Spotlight: Peter Beerli

Hannah Fulk

Samuel Mirtil
Data Science
12/15/22

FSU’s data science program celebrates successful first year

College Staff

Florida State University
12/14/22

National MagLab secures increased NSF funding of $195 million

Kristin Roberts

From L to R: University of South Carolina Associate Professor of Chemistry Aaron Vannucci, FSU graduate student Noelle Watson and FSU Associate Professor of Chemistry Ken Hanson.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
12/12/22

Here comes the sun: Research team mimics nature to create hydrogen fuel

Kathleen Haughney

This is a graphic showing FSU torches that states, "Fall 2022 Commencement" at Florida State University.
College of Arts and Sciences
12/09/22

Florida State University celebrates its newest graduates at Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies

Hannah Fulk

Pradeep Bhide, the Jim and Betty Ann Rodgers Eminent Scholar Chair of Developmental Neuroscience in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
Florida State University
12/08/22

FSU research links common sweetener with anxiety

Robert Thomas

FSU religion student Florence Egbeyale.
Religion
12/08/22

Student Spotlight: Florence Egbeyale

Kendall Cooper

Veera Ganesh Ponugoti
Data Science
12/07/22

Data Science in Detail: Veera Ganesh Ponugoti

Dena Reddick

The fall 2022 Garnet & Gold Scholar induction ceremony medals
Florida State University
12/05/22

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society welcomes 35 new members

Jessie Colegrove

FSU expert sources graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
12/02/22

FSU geologist available to comment on Mauna Loa eruption

Bill Wellock

This is a headshot of Mark Powell in a black shirt in front of a blue background.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
12/01/22

Meteorology alumnus’ gift to support state-of-the-art weather display technology for use by FSU student, faculty researchers

Hannah Fulk

Associate professor of physics Hanwei Gao.
Physics
12/01/22

Faculty Spotlight: Hanwei Gao

Kendall Cooper

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

Bill Wellock

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

Student Spotlight: Dorianis Perez

Rebekah Moseley

FSU Research graphic
Florida State University
11/21/22

FSU researchers among most cited worldwide for their academic work

Kathleen Haughney

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

Bill Wellock

Seminole 100 logo
Florida State University
11/18/22

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

Lauren Schoenberger

Fulbright group
Florida State University
11/18/22

International Education Month: FSU celebrates Fulbright students and scholars

International education month London photo
Florida State University
11/18/22

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

Pete Reinwald

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

Hannah Fulk

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

FSU biological scientist named president-elect of Animal Behavior Society

McKenzie Harris

Justin Roth
Florida State University
11/16/22

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

Amy Farnum-Patronis

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

Alumni Spotlight: Gail Levy

Kendall Cooper

Honorine Rouiller
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/14/22

Student Spotlight: Honorine Rouiller

Rebekah Moseley

Illeana Sanders
Classics
11/03/22

Student Spotlight: Illeana Sanders

Kendall Cooper

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

English alumnus and international vampire expert leaves mark on horror genre

McKenzie Harris

From left: Adama Pam, Ibrahima Thiam and Karine Silla
College of Arts and Sciences
10/27/22

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

Hannah Fulk

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

Faculty Spotlight: Anel Brandl

Rebekah Moseley

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

Trisha Radulovich and Devin Bittner

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

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

McKenzie Harris

Nicholas Goodly
English
10/20/22

Student Spotlight: Nicholas Goodly

Kendall Cooper

Oran O'Connor
Data Science
10/19/22

Data Science in Detail: Oran O'Connor

Dena Reddick

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

Bill Wellock

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

Faculty Spotlight: Rhys Parfitt

Rebekah Moseley

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

McKenzie Harris

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

Kendall Cooper

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

FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Bill Wellock

Ximena Smith
Anthropology
10/06/22

Student Spotlight: Ximena Smith

Kendall Cooper

Physics
10/05/22

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

Kathleen Haughney

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

Kathleen Haughney

FSU expert sources graphic
Florida State University
10/05/22

FSU faculty available to comment on aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Bill Wellock

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

FSU psychologist elected as a fellow in prestigious American Psychological Association

McKenzie Harris

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

Rebekah Moseley

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

Hannah Fulk

The image shows a collage of presenters' headshots for the President's Showcase.
College of Arts and Sciences
09/21/22

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

Hannah Fulk

COAPS
09/20/22

FSU expert: Third consecutive La Niña could bring more hurricanes

Bill Wellock

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

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

Kathleen Haughney

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

Jon Mason

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

Amy Walden

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 University
09/13/22

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

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

National MagLab magnet recognized with R&D 100 award

Kristin Roberts

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

Kathleen Haughney

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

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

McKenzie Harris

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

Kendall Cooper

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

McKenzie Harris

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

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

Amy Walden

The image shows an invitation to the Alumni Awards Gala.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/23/22

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

Laura Schoenberger

Professor of history Edward Gray
History
08/18/22

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

Devin Bittner

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

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

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Brad Schmidt
Psychology
08/16/22

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

Amy Walden

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

Insider’s Guide

McKenzie Harris

Joshua Tyler
Air Force ROTC
08/15/22

Medical Maverick

Rodney Campbell

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

McKenzie Harris

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

A Lasting Legacy

Rodney Campbell

Brianna Coia
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/15/22

Chemist with a Cause

Amy Walden

Luke Van Popering.
Data Science
08/15/22

Data Driven

Amy Walden

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

Change Agent

Kendall Cooper

Noah and Ethan DuBroff.
History
08/15/22

Two of a Kind

Emma Cryer

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

Presidential Perspective

Heather Athey

Wen Li
Neuroscience
08/15/22

Magnificent Mind

Amy Walden

Junior Arts and Sciences faculty
College of Arts and Sciences
08/15/22

Role Models

McKenzie Harris

John Wilcox. Courtesy photo.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/15/22

Good Company

Tom Morgan, Kendall Cooper and McKenzie Harris

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

Kathleen Haughney

FSU Commencement graphic.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/02/22

Florida State University hosts Summer 2022 commencement ceremonies

McKenzie Harris

Marla Vickers
History
08/02/22

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

Amy Farnum-Patronis

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

McKenzie Harris

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

Amy Walden

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

Florida State English professor and poet honored with endowed fellowship

McKenzie Harris