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

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society celebrates summer 2022 inductees

Melissa Powell

Associate professor of oceanography Angie Knapp. Photo by McKenzie Harris.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
07/21/22

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

McKenzie Harris

Stacey Patterson
Florida State University
07/19/22

Florida State University names new vice president for research

Kathleen Haughney

Rawan Abhari
Middle East Center
07/19/22

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

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

FSU chemist wins prestigious American Chemical Society award

Amy Walden

History
07/08/22

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

Pete Reinwald

Dazi Lenoir
Florida State University
07/01/22

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

Lauren Schoenberger

Physics
06/30/22

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

Bill Wellock

The Higgs boson particle.
Physics
06/30/22

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

McKenzie Harris

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
Florida State University
06/28/22

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

Kathleen Haughney

NSF graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/24/22

Record number of FSU faculty win prestigious NSF CAREER awards

McKenzie Harris

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

FSU chemistry doctoral student wins ACS award for research on recyclability

Amy Robinson

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)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/16/22

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

Bill Wellock

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

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

Kathleen Haughney

Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/14/22

Five questions: FSU sea turtle research informs environmental policies

Bill Wellock

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

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

Abril Hunter (FSU Photography Services)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/06/22

FSU student earns prestigious Udall Scholarship

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

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

Bill Wellock

Florida State University
06/03/22

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

Kathleen Haughney

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

Classics professor earns Archaeological Institute of America Service Award

McKenzie Harris

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.
Biological Science
05/27/22

Nine FSU students earn Fulbright Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

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

McKenzie Harris

Learning Systems Institute
Psychology
05/25/22

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

Elliott Finebloom

FSU Research graphic
Biological Science
05/25/22

FSU internal investment program helps faculty move from lab to market

Bill Wellock

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)
Scientific Computing
05/23/22

FSU expert investigating impact of prescribed burns

Bill Wellock

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

FSU statistician named fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics

Amy Walden

Religion
05/19/22

FSU to offer new bachelor’s degree in human rights

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Hanna McDaniel
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/17/22

Hollings Scholarship will help FSU student pursue her passion for weather

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

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

McKenzie Harris

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

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

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

European Geosciences Union names FSU assistant professor Outstanding Early Career Scientist

Bill Wellock

Banana
Chemistry and Biochemistry
05/11/22

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

Bill Wellock

Psychology
05/10/22

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

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

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

McKenzie Harris

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

Three Florida State University students earn Critical Language Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Tracie Mahaffey
Philosophy
05/09/22

Faculty Spotlight: Tracie Mahaffey

Emma Cryer

Best Value graphic
Florida State University
05/06/22

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

Pete Reinwald

Phi Beta Kappa graphic
Florida State University
05/06/22

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

Kendall Cooper

Kevin Huffenberger
Physics
05/04/22

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

Heather Athey

COAPS
05/03/22

FSU faculty available to comment for 2022 hurricane season

Bill Wellock

FSU expert sources graphic
History
05/02/22

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

Kathleen Haughney

FSU President Richard McCullough
College of Arts and Sciences
04/29/22

FSU’s Spring 2022 graduates make waves and university history

Amy Walden

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

Student Spotlight: Olivia Plunkett

Emma Cryer

Barbara Hamby
English
04/26/22

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

Kelsey Klopfenstein

FSU Professor of Statistics Jinfeng Zhang
Statistics
04/25/22

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

Amy Walden

Photo of Angie Knapp
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
04/21/22

Faculty Spotlight: Angie Knapp

Kendall Cooper

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

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

Amy Walden

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

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

Trisha Radulovich

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

FSU to hold five Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies

Amy Farnum-Patronis

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

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

McKenzie Harris

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

FSU expert available for context on early climate change research

Bill Wellock

Abril Hunter
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
04/14/22

FSU Environmental Science and Policy student named Truman Scholar

Anna Prentiss

Dhenu Patel and Sophie Allen.
Psychology
04/14/22

Two FSU students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

Student Spotlight: Cecilia Bouaichi

Kendall Cooper

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.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
04/13/22

FSU chemistry doctoral students awarded Department of Defense SMART scholarships

College Staff

Shaniyah Jennings and Madelyn Perera.
College of Arts and Sciences
04/13/22

Two arts and sciences students acknowledged with FSU leadership awards

Emma Cryer

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

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

McKenzie Harris and Kelsey Klopfenstein

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

Faculty Spotlight: Elizabeth Cecil

Kendall Cooper

Oil skimming vessels at the site of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo Courtesy of DVIDS/Wikmedia Commons.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
04/04/22

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

McKenzie Harris

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

Data Science in Detail: Chen Mu

Kendall Cooper

Amazonia Week 2022 graphic
Modern Languages and Linguistics
03/31/22

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

Heather Athey

FSU neuroscience student Guillermo Penela.
Neuroscience
03/31/22

Student Spotlight: Guillermo Penela

Kendall Cooper

Randy Clarke
Philosophy
03/30/22

FSU philosopher analyzes guilt, blame in latest research

Amy Robinson

Best Graduate Schools graphic
Florida State University
03/29/22

FSU continues to shine in latest U.S. News Graduate School rankings

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Mark Riley, dean of the FSU Graduate School and professor of physics, will serve as interim Vice President for Research. (Florida State University)
Florida State University
03/28/22

Riley to serve as Interim Vice President for Research

Bill Wellock

Laurel Fulkerson
Florida State University
03/28/22

Fulkerson to retire after 22-year career as classics professor, valued administrator

Kathleen Haughney

The team of COAPS researchers that placed third in the Department of Defense DARPA competition. Courtesy photo.
COAPS
03/25/22

COAPS team places third in Department of Defense competition

Kendall Cooper

FSU's fMRI Facility.
Psychology
03/24/22

FSU researchers discover brand-new brain pathway to fear

Amy Robinson

Vandana Tripathi, assistant professor in the FSU Department of Physics.
Physics
03/24/22

Faculty Spotlight: Vandana Tripathi

Kendall Cooper

Daniel Okamoto is an assistant professor of biological science.
Biological Science
03/23/22

FSU biologist named 2022 Pew fellow in marine conservation

Tom Morgan

English
03/22/22

FSU to host symposium on Toni Morrison and African American literary culture

Kelsey Klopfenstein

FSU alumna Katharina Reekmans standing in front of a palm tree.
English
03/21/22

English alumna, tax analyst recognized as Notable Nole

Kendall Cooper

Danielle Morabito
Psychology
03/17/22

Student Spotlight: Danielle Morabito

Kendall Cooper

Great Give graphic
Florida State University
03/14/22

11th annual FSU’s Great Give sees highest donor count in campaign history

Sarishni Patel

FSU doctoral candidate Camille Adams.
English
03/10/22

Student Spotlight: Camille Adams

Emma Cryer

J. Lorand Matory, of Duke University, and Musa Dube, of Emory University
Religion
03/10/22

FSU Department of Religion set to host virtual AAR/SBL Southeast Region Annual Conference

Heather Athey

Xiaobing Zhang, an assistant professor with the FSU Program in Neuroscience and the Department of Psychology.
Psychology
03/10/22

FSU psychologist receives 1.8M NIH grant to study eating disorders, obesity

Amy Robinson

FSU expert sources graphic
Physics
03/09/22

A slam dunk: FSU researchers take on the science of basketball

Kathleen Haughney

Ocean mixing graphic
Florida State University
03/08/22

Subsurface ocean mixing near the equator significantly affects climate understanding, predictability

McKenzie Harris

Great Give graphic
Florida State University
03/07/22

FSU’s Great Give to focus on donors for 11th anniversary

Sarishni Patel

Math logo over chart graphic
Mathematics
03/07/22

FSU Mathematics to host international conference on sensitivity analysis methods

McKenzie Harris

Associate professor of physics Kevin Huffenberger.
Physics
03/03/22

Faculty Spotlight: Kevin Huffenberger

Emma Cryer

FSU student Kelsey Mira at sea.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/24/22

Student Spotlight: Kelsey Mira

Kendall Cooper

Middle East Film Festival postcard
Middle East Center
02/23/22

FSU Middle East Center presents 13th annual film festival

Heather Athey

Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of English Stan Gontarski.
English
02/23/22

FSU English professor continues prolific publications streak, debuts four new titles in 2021 

Kendall Cooper

President inauguration graphic
Florida State University
02/22/22

Florida State University to celebrate inauguration of President Richard McCullough

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Math ranking graphic
Mathematics
02/22/22

FSU Department of Mathematics among top U.S. producers of Ph.D. graduates

Amy Robinson

Sisson 5K runners
Army ROTC
02/21/22

Ninth Annual Sisson 5k to honor fallen ROTC alumnus set for Feb. 26

Tom Morgan

FSU assistant professor of Italian Beth Coggeshall.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/17/22

Faculty Spotlight: Beth Coggeshall

Kendall Cooper

The Large Hadron Collider
Physics
02/16/22

Particle Prowess

McKenzie Harris

John Wilcox
Biological Science
02/16/22

Balancing Act

Kendall Cooper

Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris
Anthropology
02/16/22

Modern Major General

Rodney Campbell

Marching Chiefs photo
Philosophy
02/16/22

Ethical Considerations

Chase Clough

A Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency life support investigator
History
02/16/22

Unfinished Histories

Rodney Campbell

brain graphic
Psychology
02/16/22

Sister Sister

Amy Robinson

Daniel Bis
Computer Science
02/16/22

Tech Talk

Tom Morgan