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

Student Spotlight: Cecilia Bouaichi

Kendall Cooper

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

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

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

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

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

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

Florida State University
03/14/22

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

Sarishni Patel

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 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

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

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

Math ranking graphic
Mathematics
02/22/22

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

Amy Robinson

President inauguration graphic
Florida State University
02/22/22

Florida State University to celebrate inauguration of President Richard McCullough

Amy Farnum-Patronis

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

Alumna Elise Chávez conducts high-energy experimental physics using the world’s most powerful collider

McKenzie Harris

John Wilcox
Biological Science
02/16/22

Balancing Act

Alumnus and researcher John Wilcox works to improve lives of diabetes patients

Kendall Cooper

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

Modern Major General

As the state’s top military leader, alumna Tracy Norris guides the Texas Guard to meet today’s missions

Rodney Campbell

Marching Chiefs photo
FSU Humanities Center
02/16/22

Ethical Considerations

Alumna Angel Purganan highlights how humanistic skills support data analysis, tech success

Chase Clough

A Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency life support investigator
FSU Humanities Center
02/16/22

Unfinished Histories

Alumna Sarah Patterson uses research expertise to help identify missing World War II personnel

Rodney Campbell

brain graphic
Neuroscience
02/16/22

Sister Sister

Doctoral candidates Ashley and Caitlyn Edwards share a passion for psychology and neuroscience

Amy Robinson

Daniel Bis
Computer Science
02/16/22

Tech Talk

FSU computer science doctoral candidate Daniel Bis is teaching computers to interpret human language

Tom Morgan

Alexis Cox
Biological Science
02/16/22

Helpful Hands

Senior Alexis Cox combines science and volunteerism to improve the lives of others

Amy Robinson

Data Science graphic
Computer Science
02/16/22

Key Insights

Students in FSU College of Arts and Sciences’ new master’s degree program learn to use Big Data to answer big questions

Tom Morgan and Heather Athey

Allison Wing on the FSU campus
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
02/16/22

Atmospheric Aptitude

Climate scientist and assistant professor Allison Wing is a force in the field of atmospheric science

McKenzie Harris

Cheyenne Tempest
College of Arts and Sciences
02/16/22

Gifting Greatness

Donors enhance available opportunities, research conducted in the Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences

McKenzie Harris

Members of the first class to study at Florida State University’s London Study Centre
Florida State University
02/16/22

Cheers to 50 years

Florida State University’s London Study Centre celebrates its golden jubilee

Amy Robinson

Biological science alumna Jordan Rogers in her white coat.
Biological Science
02/15/22

Biological science alumna, emergency physician recognized as Notable Nole

McKenzie Harris

Nika Blank
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
02/10/22

Alumni Spotlight: Nika Blank

Emma Cryer

Biological Science
02/09/22

How to keep a healthy ticker: FSU experts available to comment on heart health

Kelsey Klopfenstein

FSU Day at the Capitol graphic
Florida State University
02/01/22

FSU Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 9

Anna Prentiss

Gilman award winners
English
01/31/22

Nine FSU students earn Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Professor of biological science Brian Inouye standing in front of tall plants.
Biological Science
01/27/22

FSU biological scientist named AAAS fellow

McKenzie Harris

Statistics student Kristine Rosenberger standing in front of a tan background.
Statistics
01/27/22

Student Spotlight: Kristine Rosenberger

Kendall Cooper

FSU McKnight Doctoral and Dissertation Fellows.
College of Arts and Sciences
01/21/22

College of Arts and Sciences celebrates new McKnight Doctoral and Dissertation Fellows

Kelsey Klopfenstein and McKenzie Harris

FSU Institute of Molecular Biophysics doctoral candidate Behrouz Ghazi Esfahani.
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
01/13/22

Student Spotlight: Behrouz Ghazi Esfahani

Chase Clough

Siemens 3T Prisma Scanner at Florida State University
Psychology
01/13/22

Florida State researchers identify link that plays a role in regulating neuropsychiatric brain disorders

McKenzie Harris

Donald Caspar
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
01/12/22

Florida State University remembers renowned structural biologist Donald Caspar

Tom Morgan

FSU associate professor Olivia Mason
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
01/11/22

FSU oceanographer earns grant to research nitrous oxide, climate change

McKenzie Harris

Psychology
01/10/22

Researchers find key hormone influences social behavior from areas outside the brain

Mark Blackwell Thomas

FSU alumna Becky Bolinger in Colorado.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
01/05/22

Alumni Spotlight: Becky Bolinger

McKenzie Harris

Psychology
12/16/21

Ditching cigarettes in the new year? FSU psychologist weighs in on popular resolution

Kathleen Haughney

Computer Science
12/16/21

FSU Research Team Receives 2021 AHIC Best Interdisciplinary Research Award

Michael Walsh

Florida State University
12/10/21

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society welcomes 26 new inductees during virtual ceremony

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Thomas E. Albrecht-Schoenzart
Chemistry and Biochemistry
12/10/21

A bonding experience: Study reveals potential new family of compounds

Kathleen Haughney

Photo of FSU student Ariaunna Sahagun.
Psychology
12/09/21

Psychology, social work double-major shares passion for community service

Amy Robinson

Tommy Chong
Computer Science
12/09/21

Student Spotlight: Tommy Chong

Kendall Cooper

FSU graduates at a previous commencement.
Florida State University
12/06/21

Florida State University to hold fall commencement Dec. 10

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Anasa Hicks
History
12/02/21

Faculty Spotlight: Anasa Hicks

Kendall Cooper

Nerea Delgado-Fernández
Modern Languages and Linguistics
12/01/21

Florida State University graduate student earns prestigious Chateaubriand Fellowship

Kendall Cooper

Bobbie Renfro
Biological Science
11/18/21

Student Spotlight: Bobbie Renfro

Chase Clough

Classics student Jamie Fontana, archaeologist Nóra Marosi, classics student Nina Perdomo, and Dr. Nancy de Grummond at Fontana and Perdomo's museum exhibition in the Palazzo Bagnesi. Courtesy photo.
Classics
11/16/21

Gift will support classics students as they excavate, design museum exhibitions in Italy

McKenzie Harris

FSU veteran seals
Air Force ROTC
11/15/21

FSU Student Veterans Center celebrates 10 years

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Philosophy
11/10/21

FSU experts available to comment on Thanksgiving traditions

Bill Wellock

Igor Alabugin
Chemistry and Biochemistry
11/08/21

FSU chemist receives prestigious Markovnikov Medal, honorable professorship

Tom Morgan

LaToya Leary
Religion
11/04/21

Student Spotlight: LaToya Leary

Chase Clough

Global Africas graphic
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/01/21

FSU Winthrop-King Institute presents ‘Global Africas: Gender, Representation and the Maghreb’

Anna Prentiss

Elizabeth Murphy
Classics
10/28/21

Faculty Spotlight: Elizabeth Murphy

Chase Clough

Brian Chadwick
Biological Science
10/21/21

Faculty Spotlight: Brian Chadwick

Chase Clough

FSU alumni Eric Sharkey (left) and Nathan Crock (right)
Scientific Computing
10/20/21

FSU alumni develop AI program to train emergency phone operators, save lives

McKenzie Harris

Rob Schurko.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/15/21

FSU chemist awarded $1M Department of Energy grant to explore clean energy materials

Amy Robinson

Robert Silvers.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/15/21

FSU chemistry researcher receives NIH grant to understand structural underpinnings of fibrosis

Kathleen Haughney

Florida State University
10/14/21

FSU receives $12.8M from National Institutes of Health to foster faculty diversity in health sciences research

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Spirit Karcher
OSTA
10/14/21

Alumni spotlight: Spirit Karcher

Kendall Cooper

Allison Wing
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
10/12/21

FSU atmospheric scientist earns NOAA award to improve tropical forecast modeling

Heather Athey

From left: Doctoral student Thiago Grigolo, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Joel Smith, and undergraduate Ariana Subhit.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/12/21

Building blocks: FSU chemists create new system to build compound critical to drug development

Kathleen Haughney

Biological Science
10/11/21

FSU experts available to comment for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Bill Wellock

Luis Sanchez
Classics
10/07/21

Student Spotlight: Luis Sanchez

Kendall Cooper

Kassie Ernst, Director of the FSU Gulf Scholars Program
Florida State University
10/07/21

FSU, FAMU researchers receive grant to form new Gulf Scholars Program

Amy Robinson

James Frederich
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/06/21

FSU expert available to comment on science behind 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Bill Wellock

President Showcase graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
10/06/21

Award-winning undergrads set to present latest research at 2021 President's Showcase

Tom Morgan

Pamela Keel
Psychology
10/05/21

FSU psychology professor available to comment on health consequences of social media

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
10/05/21

FSU experts available to comment on science behind 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics

Bill Wellock

Physics
10/04/21

Superconductors and black holes: FSU professors invite community to virtual physics class

Kathleen Haughney

John Sutor
Scientific Computing
09/30/21

Student Spotlight: John Sutor

Chase Clough