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The Alumni Magazine of Florida State University's College of Arts and Sciences
Welcome to Spectrum magazine, the official alumni publication of the Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences. In each edition, you’ll see articles highlighting the college’s heritage strengths in the humanities and sciences, and explore the personal perspectives of current students, esteemed alumni and distinguished faculty.
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Winter 2022 Edition
On the Cover
The sun rises over the “Unconquered” statue on Langford Green outside Doak Campbell Stadium. The bronze sculpture, completed in 2003 by Fritz White, reaches three stories in height and celebrates the indomitable human spirit. The decade-long campaign to bring the project to life was spearheaded by FSU alumnus Stephen Reilly. Photo by FSU English alumna Stephanie Vivirito. Photo editing by Tom Morgan.
Alumni
Physics
Alumna Elise Chávez conducts high-energy experimental physics using the world’s most powerful collider
Biological Science
Alumnus and researcher John Wilcox works to improve lives of diabetes patients
Anthropology, Army ROTC
As the state’s top military leader, alumna Tracy Norris guides the Texas Guard to meet today’s missions
Philosophy, History, Modern Languages and Linguistics
Alumna Angel Purganan highlights how humanistic skills support data analysis, tech success
History
Alumna Sarah Patterson uses research expertise to help identify missing World War II personnel
Students
Psychology, Neuroscience
Doctoral candidates Ashley and Caitlyn Edwards share a passion for psychology and neuroscience
Computer Science
FSU computer science doctoral candidate Daniel Bis is teaching computers to interpret human language
Biological Science
Senior Alexis Cox combines science and volunteerism to improve the lives of others
Institution
Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Scientific Computing, Statistics
Students in FSU College of Arts and Sciences’ new master’s degree program learn to use Big Data to answer big questions
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
Climate scientist and assistant professor Allison Wing is a force in the field of atmospheric science
College News
Donors enhance available opportunities, research conducted in the Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences
Florida State News
Florida State University’s London Study Centre celebrates its golden jubilee