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Choeeta Chakrabarti. Photo by Sathya Photography.
Anthropology
03/23/23

Faculty Spotlight: Choeeta Chakrabarti

Kendall Cooper

Wen Li is an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Florida State University.
Psychology
03/22/23

FSU psychologist awarded $5.7M to study PTSD, pain

Amy Walden

This is a photo of Charlie Stryker.
History
03/22/23

Alumnus’ gift to fund history student success, archival research

Hannah Fulk

Sunflower sea stars, such as the one that appears in the foreground, could help keep purple sea urchins in check, according to new research from Florida State University Assistant Professor Daniel Okamoto and colleagues published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. (Photo by Lynn Lee)
Biological Science
03/21/23

Recovery of endangered sunflower sea stars may play key role in restoring devastated submarine forests

Hannah Fulk

Mathematics
03/20/23

Math and physics fun planned for FSU open houses

Bill Wellock

Jessica Moser
Neuroscience
03/16/23

Student Spotlight: Jessica Moser

Kendall Cooper

Keanan Joyner
Psychology
03/15/23

Dependency Detective

Two-time clinical psychology alumnus Keanan Joyner looks to the brain for answers in understanding, preventing substance addiction

McKenzie Harris

online payment graphic
English
03/15/23

Payment Purpose

Alumna Jessica Washington focuses on the human aspect of monetary transactions at the Federal Reserve

Devin Bittner

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard sits atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in preparation for NASA’s Artemis I flight test. NASA photo by Joel Kowsky
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
03/15/23

Clear for Liftoff

FSU meteorology alumnus Jason King leads weather team supporting launch operations

Devin Bittner

Guidry-Grimes and partner Jamie Watson. Courtesy photo.
FSU Humanities Center
03/15/23

Practicing Humanity

Religion, philosophy alumna Laura Guidry-Grimes brings context, ethics to medical settings

Rodney Campbell

Research using conductivity-temperature-depth sensors in progress aboard ship.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
03/15/23

Research Ready

Junior Andrea Emmanuelli is making the most of her Florida State experience on campus, underwater, and on top of the world

Kendall Cooper

frog image
Biological Science
03/15/23

A Light in the Dark

Doctoral candidate Courtney Whitcher is illuminating a new field of biological research

Hannah Fulk

Rawan Abhari
Modern Languages and Linguistics
03/15/23

Legislative Leader

Middle Eastern studies, economics undergrad Rawan Abhari is planning for a career that will change the world

Dena Reddick

Igor Alabugin
Chemistry and Biochemistry
03/15/23

Design and Discovery

Florida State University professor Igor Alabugin’s enthusiasm for chemistry is rivaled only by his enthusiasm for his students’ success

Amy Walden

Leah Singh.
Psychology
03/15/23

Community Service

FSU’s Children’s Learning Clinic conducts groundbreaking research alongside compassionate, no-cost treatment

McKenzie Harris

Vandana Tripathi
Physics
03/15/23

A Matter of Acceleration

Vandana Tripathi brings Florida State’s nuclear physics prowess to the international stage

Amy Walden

Chetamura graphic
Classics
03/15/23

Uncovering Italy

Celebrating 50 years of archaeological excavations by FSU students in Cetamura del Chianti

McKenzie Harris

Oskar Vafek is a professor of physics at FSU and director of the theoretical condensed matter division at the National MagLab.
Physics
03/14/23

Florida State physicist elected American Physical Society Fellow

McKenzie Harris

Lea Nienhaus is a recipient of the NSF CAREER award for her work on solar cell technology.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
03/14/23

FSU chemist earns NSF CAREER Award for contributions to solar energy research

McKenzie Harris

Wen Li is a professor of psychology at Florida State University and is also an affiliate of the neuroscience program.
Psychology
03/14/23

What makes humans tick? FSU researchers explore brain’s sensory network to understand how brain perceives threat

Amy Walden

Florida State University Professor Robert Spencer sampling the Yukon River at the Yupik village of Pilot Station, Alaska during the peak of spring thaw. (Courtesy of Robert Spencer)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
03/13/23

FSU researchers find decaying biomass in Arctic rivers fuels more carbon export than previously thought

Bill Wellock

This is a photo of Dr. Blaufarb.
History
03/09/23

Faculty Spotlight: Rafe Blaufarb

Rebekah Moseley

Great Give graphic
Florida State University
03/06/23

FSU’s Great Give sets goal of 5,000 donors for 12th annual giving day

Kira Leasure

The urchin species Diadema antillarum has long been considered the most important grazer in the Caribbean, feeding on algae that would otherwise overrun the reef and make it difficult for coral to thrive. Photo by Rachel Best.
Biological Science
02/27/23

FSU researchers find sea urchin die-offs threaten Caribbean coral reefs

Dena Reddick

An illustration of Earth as it existed during part of its formation billions of years ago, when an ocean of magma covered the surface of the planet and stretched thousands of miles deep into the core. A typical cell from a simulation conducted by FSU researchers with the relative positions of atoms are shown in the left (Courtesy of Suraj Bajgain / Lake Superior State University)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
02/27/23

Mysteries of the Earth: FSU researchers predict how fast ancient magma ocean solidified

Bill Wellock

A photo of Xiaobing Zhang.
Psychology
02/24/23

Working up an appetite: FSU psychologist awarded $1.6M NIH grant to study how the brain regulates eating behaviors

Amy Walden

Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/23/23

Powering Up: Research team develops strategy for better solid-state batteries

Kathleen Haughney

(L to R) Brianna Alston, Gabrielle Haggins, Emilio Luis Carrero, Charlisa Whyms, Joshlyn Thomas, Margaret Re’Shaun Blake, Johnnie Allen Jr., Rodney Ndum, Sediqua Bufford, Nikki Chappell, Tiffaney Tomlinson, Nicole Zampieri, Jhamieka Greenwood, Jasmine Smith.
College of Arts and Sciences
02/23/23

Fourteen FSU graduate students join latest cohort of McKnight Fellows

Kelsey Klopfenstein

This is a headshot of Ryan Kim
Physics
02/23/23

Student Spotlight: Ryan Kim

Hannah Fulk

This is a photo of David B. Kaplan writing on a dry erase board.
Physics
02/22/23

FSU physics hosts 2023 Dirac Lectures

Kendall Cooper

Participants in the 2nd Lt. Justin Sisson 5K Run/Walk for the Fallen during the 2022 race.
Army ROTC
02/20/23

10th annual and final 5k to honor fallen FSU ROTC alumnus set for Feb. 25

Kendall Cooper

Associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry Justin Kennemur in his laboratory.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/17/23

FSU chemist awarded DOE grant to design safer, more eco-friendly materials for fuel cells

Dena Reddick

Ron Doel
History
02/15/23

Weather balloons and UFOs: FSU professor offers historical perspective on aerial surveillance

Bill Wellock

College of Arts and Sciences
02/15/23

Game On: Maglab annual open house celebrates the intersection of science and games

Kristin Roberts

Biwu Ma is a professor of chemistry at Florida State University.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/14/23

Turning red: FSU researchers develop new method to produce next-gen LED

Kathleen Haughney

Spring Weekend graphic
Florida State University
02/13/23

FSU Alumni Association to celebrate alumni through weekend of awards and events

This is a photo of Angilmarie.
History
02/09/23

Student Spotlight: Angilmarie Rivera Sanchez

Kendall Cooper

A colorful graphic listing the movies playing at the 2023 Middle East Film Festival.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/08/23

FSU Middle East Center presents 14th annual film festival Feb. 10 through March 9

Kendall Cooper

Florida State University Psychology Professor Chris Martin.
Psychology
02/07/23

Five questions: FSU professor discusses his memory improving smart phone app

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Brad Schmidt with a gold and garnet FSU background.
Psychology
02/02/23

FSU psychologist receives $3.7 million grant to combat anxiety in older adults with Alzheimer’s, cognitive impairment

Amy Walden

This is a photo of Josh Cullen smiling.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
02/02/23

Postdoc Spotlight: Josh Cullen

Kendall Cooper

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

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

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

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

Student Spotlight: Dorianis Perez

Rebekah Moseley

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 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, Endowed Professor of Cancer Research, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences; and Lynn Panton, Professor, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
Florida State University
10/06/23

FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Anna Prentiss