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Florida State University
09/15/23

Florida State University achieving record levels of excellence

Hillary Speed, Undergraduate Studies

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

Faculty Spotlight: Michael McVicar

Hannah Fulk

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

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

Anna Prentiss

Zhenghao Zhang
Computer Science
09/11/23

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

Hannah Fulk

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Florida State University
09/11/23

Mark your calendar: FSU launches FSU Discovery Days

Kathleen Haughney

Allison Wing
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
09/11/23

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

Patty Cox

Xiaonan Zhang
Computer Science
09/11/23

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

Kendall Cooper

Joel Smith
Chemistry and Biochemistry
09/08/23

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

Kendall Cooper

Francis Baffour-Awuah Jr. is a doctoral student in the Department of Mathematics.
Mathematics
09/07/23

Student Spotlight: Francis Baffour-Awuah Jr.

Hannah Fulk

Jonathan Bradley
Statistics
09/07/23

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

Hannah Fulk

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OSTA
09/07/23

FSU Office of STEM Teaching Activities receives National Academies grant for developing and implementing marine food web curriculum

Devin Bittner

Adam Dewan
Psychology
09/05/23

FSU researcher wins NIH grant to study a hidden part of our sense of smell

Patty Cox

This is a photo of Jessica Clark smiling.
Classics
09/05/23

Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Clark

Hannah Fulk

FSU 2023 hurricane season graphic
Florida State University
08/28/23

FSU faculty available to comment on Idalia, 2023 hurricane season

Bill Wellock

Katherine Henning, a student in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
08/24/23

Student Spotlight: Katherine Henning

Kendall Cooper

Pilot Station on the Yukon River during the spring thaw. The changes in the river’s chemistry hold implications for the entire planet, a new study says. (Photo: Robert Spencer)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
08/22/23

Florida State University Earth scientist reveals how the Arctic is changing

Patty Cox

Alyssa Atwood
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
08/22/23

In the field: FSU researchers travel across the globe to unravel the mysteries of El Niño

McKenzie Harris

Bryan Quaife, an associate professor in the Department of Scientific Computing and a faculty associate in the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute
Scientific Computing
08/17/23

Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Quaife

Kendall Cooper

Graduates pose with their honors medallions alongside Craig Filar (left), associate dean of undergraduate studies and interim director of the Honors Program, and Joe O'Shea (right), dean of undergraduate studies.
Florida State University
08/11/23

FSU awards honors medallions to 38 summer graduates

Julia Pennington

NASA image of Maui
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute
08/11/23

FSU expert available to comment on how humans are fueling devastating wildfires

Patty Cox

Sheree M. Mitchell standing with a group of people, smiling, in front of a Fulbright Portugal sign.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/10/23

FSU alumna to serve on U.S.-Portugal Fulbright Commission Board of Directors

McKenzie Harris

YSP group photo
College of Arts and Sciences
08/08/23

FSU’s Young Scholars Program hosts 41st class of high-achieving Florida high school students for summer of STEM

Devin Bittner

FSU 2023 commencement graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
08/04/23

Arts and Sciences graduates to be honored Aug. 4 at FSU Summer 2023 commencement

Kendall Cooper

alumni collage
Florida State University
08/03/23

Florida State University celebrates historic milestone: 400,000 alumni worldwide

Janecia Britt

Rafe Blaufarb
History
08/03/23

FSU historian awarded Newberry Fellowship to study historic perspectives on capitalism

Hannah Fulk

Pearl Rivers, a doctoral student pursuing a degree in biological science.
Biological Science
08/03/23

Student Spotlight: Pearl Rivers

Kendall Cooper

Garnet and Gold Scholar Society medals
Mathematics
07/31/23

FSU Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Celebrates Summer 2023 Inductees

Li Pon

Cathy McClive, the Department of History's Ben Weider Professor in French Revolutionary Studies
History
07/28/23

FSU historian earns prestigious international fellowship to investigate violence against women during France’s Age of Revolution

Kendall Cooper

FSU faculty members, from left, Tamara Bertrand Jones (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies), Sara Hart (Psychology), Lara Perez-Felkner (Higher Education and Sociology) and Roxanne Hughes (National High Magnetic Field Laboratory)
Psychology
07/27/23

FSU faculty receive National Science Foundation grant for STEM faculty development

Josh Duke

Renee Rushing
Philosophy
07/26/23

Philosophy doctoral student wins international essay prize for work on anger diminishment

Kendall Cooper

Jayur Mehta
Anthropology
07/21/23

Lost to the sea: New FSU research highlights importance of including Indigenous cultural perspectives in coastal restoration plans

Dena Reddick

Rachel Yohay, an associate professor in the Department of Physics.
Physics
07/20/23

Faculty Spotlight: Rachel Yohay

Hannah Fulk

Hurricane season photo
COAPS
07/20/23

El Niño and record warm ocean temperatures: FSU climatologist offers insight on what they mean for hurricanes

Patty Cox

Florida State University physics alumnus Jesus Perello Izaguirre
Physics
07/19/23

Star Power

Alumnus Jesus Perello Izaguirre combines astronomy, nuclear physics to strengthen national security

McKenzie Harris

Pamela Keel
Psychology
07/19/23

FSU psychologist selected for membership in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Amy Walden

Dr. Andrea Friall.
Biological Science
07/19/23

Primary Care

Biology alumna and Tallahassee top doc Andrea Friall has a personal stake in health care education, delivery in Florida’s capital city

Amy Walden

Michael Baiamonte.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/19/23

Creative Collision

Neuroscience, modern languages alumnus Michael Baiamonte blends STEM and humanities for a global focus

Dena Reddick

Dorianis Perez and Jesse Canfield represent Los Alamos National Laboratory at the Eglin Prescribed Fire Campaign, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Courtesy photo.
Scientific Computing
07/19/23

Atmospheric Ignition

Scientific computing doctoral student Dorianis Perez uses complex equations to research dynamics that spawn wildfires

Devin Bittner

Brooke Newell. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/19/23

Future Force

Cadet, Russian and German language student Brooke Newell is preparing to lead the Airmen of tomorrow

Kendall Cooper

Charlisa Whyms
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/19/23

Scientific Service

Biochemistry doctoral student Charlisa Whyms researches bacteria immunity, helps others envision careers in STEM

Hannah Fulk

Amelie Thompson
Mathematics
07/19/23

Brain Storm

Biomathematics student Amelie Thompson uses computer modeling to investigate brain fold formation

Kendall Cooper

Ashwanth Francis.
Biological Science
07/19/23

Nucleic Knowledge

Biologist Ashwanth Francis hunts for the mechanisms that may one day unlock a cure for HIV

Hannah Fulk

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College of Arts and Sciences
07/19/23

Smart Starts

Living-learning community prepares young women for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

McKenzie Harris

Stacy Patterson
Florida State University
07/19/23

On the Rise

Vice President Stacey Patterson is propelling Florida State research to the next level

Amy Walden

Caterina Gratton.
Neuroscience
07/19/23

Precision Cognition

Neuroscientist Caterina Gratton brings a lifelong passion to the fight against Parkinson’s disease

McKenzie Harris

Brian Inouye and Nora Underwood.
Biological Science
07/19/23

Cycles of Life

Ecologists Brian Inouye and Nora Underwood carry on environmental research more than 50 years in the making

Devin Bittner

Professor Emeritus Jon Bailey
Psychology
07/11/23

Five questions: FSU professor emeritus on the top-ranked program helping children on the autism spectrum

Amy Walden

This is a headshot of Dr. Kevin Fossez.
Florida State University
07/11/23

FSU physicist awarded NSF CAREER award for theoretical nuclear physics research

Hannah Fulk

Lea Nienhaus is an assistant professor of chemistry at Florida State University.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/10/23

FSU chemist earns prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award for education and research contributions

McKenzie Harris

Samuel Adewale Adegboyega
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/06/23

Student Spotlight: Samuel Adewale Adegboyega

Hannah Fulk

Florida State University
06/27/23

FSU Fast Start launches to increase startups and bring research impact to community quickly

In the photo, from left to right: Consul Ragini Gupta, archaeologist Nancy de Grummond, Mayor Michele Pescini
Classics
06/26/23

Gaiole in Chianti: United States Consul visits the exhibition ‘Cetamura 50’

Artist rendition of stagnant lid tectonics on the early Earth, approximately 4 billion years ago. (Michael Osadciw/University of Rochester)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
06/23/23

FSU assistant professor’s research helps determine origins of plate tectonics

Bill Wellock

Adrian Barbu, a professor in the Department of Statistics
Statistics
06/22/23

Faculty Spotlight: Adrian Barbu

Hannah Fulk

Ashley Arcidiacono and James Law
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/21/23

FSU chemistry graduates awarded prestigious Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowships

Devin Bittner

FSU campus photo
Florida State University
06/16/23

State budget provides critical support as Florida State University looks to advance strategic goals

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Carine Schermann, a doctoral candidate studying French and Francophone Studies in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics
Modern Languages and Linguistics
06/15/23

French doctoral student wins national humanities fellowship from American Council of Learned Societies

Dena Reddick

Tatjana Soldat-Jaffe
Modern Languages and Linguistics
06/14/23

FSU linguistics professor earns Fulbright Scholar Award to work and conduct research in Austria

Amy Walden

This is Elizabeth Slate's headshot.
Statistics
06/14/23

FSU statistician elected Fellow of Institute of Mathematical Statistics

Hannah Fulk

An overview of the experimental process showing: a) White and black microplastic, b) sand and a mixing tool, c) pouring sand and microplastics into a container, d) transporting containers at the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory, e) top view of container, f) another view showing a mesh screen over holes, and g) the experiment site. (Courtesy of Mariana Fuentes)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
06/13/23

FSU researchers: Hotter sand from microplastics could affect sea turtle development

Bill Wellock

Sarah Moloney standing in front of Doak Campbell Stadium
Classics
06/08/23

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Moloney

Rebekah Moseley and Hannah Fulk

Jessica Ribeiro
Psychology
06/07/23

FSU psychologist earns prestigious award for suicide prevention work

McKenzie Harris

Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/02/23

FSU program helps faculty bring research to market

Bill Wellock

This is a headshot of Derek Nee.
Psychology
06/01/23

Faculty Spotlight: Derek Nee

Hannah Fulk

Florida State University
05/24/23

FSU awards honors medallions to more than 300 Spring 2023 graduates

MSB 2023 graphic
Chemistry and Biochemistry
05/19/23

FSU to host 39th International Symposium on Microscale Separations and Bioanalysis

Amy Walden

Researchers onboard the R/V Atlantis collect a sediment trap during a 2019 research cruise. Sediment traps collect particles falling toward the seafloor. Analyzing their contents helped Stukel and his research team to quantify carbon sequestration from various sources in the California Current Ecosystem. (Courtesy of Michael Stukel)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
05/18/23

FSU researchers analyze carbon sequestration in California Current Ecosystem

Bill Wellock

Nidhi Walia
Biological Science
05/18/23

Student Spotlight: Nidhi Walia

Kendall Cooper

2023 Hurricane season
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
05/17/23

FSU faculty available to comment for 2023 hurricane season

Bill Wellock

Alan Spector
Psychology
05/12/23

FSU neuroscientist wins prestigious chemical senses award for work on taste function

Dena Reddick

This is a headshot of Dr. Schlenoff.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/11/23

Faculty Spotlight: Zeina Schlenoff

Hannah Fulk

Florida State University
05/11/23

Florida State faculty to share insights for upcoming hurricane season

Bill Wellock

Princeton Review best value graphic
Florida State University
05/10/23

FSU tapped No. 21 ‘Best Value College’ by The Princeton Review

Amy Farnum-Patronis

After earning his first Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, Perry Howell taught at Yokohama National University for the 2019-2020 academic year.
English
05/09/23

FSU English professor to use second Fulbright Award to teach in Japan

Kendall Cooper

A zero-dimensional organic metal halide hybrid scintillator shining under radiation. (Courtesy of Biwu Ma)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
05/08/23

Scintillating science: FSU researchers improve materials for radiation detection and imaging technology

Bill Wellock

FSU 2023 commencement announcement
College of Arts and Sciences
05/05/23

Arts and Sciences graduates set to celebrate Spring 2023 commencement

Kendall Cooper

Kenneth Whitwell
Psychology
05/04/23

Student Spotlight: Kenneth Whitwell

Hannah Fulk

Professor of Classics Andrea De Giorgi was elected a fellow of the National Humanities Center.
Classics
05/04/23

FSU classicist elected National Humanities Center Fellow

Dena Reddick

History
05/04/23

Riders up: FSU historian weighs in on history of Kentucky Derby, racing industry

Kathleen Haughney

Students celebrate during the Torchbearer 100 award ceremony.
Florida State University
04/27/23

FSU honors outstanding student leaders through Torchbearer 100 Program

Alice Maxwell

This is a headshot of Nilay Özok-Gündoğan in front of some greenery.
History
04/27/23

Faculty Spotlight: Nilay Özok-Gündoğan

Rebekah Moseley

Florida State University
04/26/23

FSU to celebrate graduates during spring commencement ceremonies

Amy Farnum-Patronis, Jasmine Hur

Ameer Salamin
Data Science
04/25/23

Data Science in Detail: Ameer Salamin

Dena Reddick

A dark blue graphic with MLX23 in white text and a brain drawing.
Data Science
04/21/23

Florida State University to host 2023 Machine Learning Expo April 22

Dena Reddick

This is a headshot of Paul Anthony in front of some trees.
Religion
04/20/23

Student Spotlight: Paul Anthony

Hannah Fulk

Associate Professor of Psychology Caterina Gratton
Psychology
04/18/23

FSU psychologist to use $3M NIH grant to research variations in Parkinson’s disease

McKenzie Harris

Hedi Mattoussi, a professor in the FSU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
04/18/23

FSU researchers develop new test for detecting cancer biomarkers

Bill Wellock

“Weaving.” Vignesh Sitaraman, photograph, 2022.
College of Arts and Sciences
04/17/23

FSU’s ‘Art in STEM’ returns for ninth year with in-person and virtual exhibitions

Devin Bittner

A garnet and gold graphic that reads "Florida State University Alumni Awards Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14.
Florida State University
04/13/23

Arts and Sciences grads to be honored at FSU Alumni Awards ceremonies

McKenzie Harris

This is a photo of Dr. David Whalley standing in front of some greenery.
Computer Science
04/13/23

Faculty Spotlight: David Whalley

Rebekah Moseley

Quantum Science graphic
Physics
04/12/23

FSU announces bold investments in quantum science and engineering

Bill Wellock

FSU students Janeen Green and Aubrey Heiss.
Religion
04/10/23

Arts and sciences students to be recognized at FSU’s Leadership Awards Night

Kendall Cooper

This is a headshot of Andrew Flynn.
Philosophy
04/06/23

Postdoc Spotlight: Andrew Flynn

Rebekah Moseley

Students Nicole Povelikin and Jack Lyons.
Biological Science
04/05/23

Two FSU students claim prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

This is a photo of Sophie Arase.
Philosophy
03/30/23

Student Spotlight: Sophie Arase

Rebekah Moseley

Professor of Mathematics Alec Kercheval specializes in financial mathematics, mathematical economics, dynamical systems, and geometric analysis, and his most recent work contributes to decreasing risks in financial investment portfolios.
Mathematics
03/29/23

FSU mathematician uncovers methods to shrink sampling errors in large-dimensional data sets

Hannah Fulk