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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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Summer 2022 Edition
On the Cover
Since 2005, the Legacy Fountain has anchored the verdant expanse of Landis Green as a monument to Florida State University’s evolution from the Florida State College for Women, to which the College of Arts and Sciences traces its roots, into the coeducational, top-tier research university it is today. The fountain’s creator, painter Edward Jonas, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from FSU in 1971. As seen from above on this issue’s cover, the FSU seal is rendered in Venetian glass tiles hand-set by students working with FSU’s Master Craftsman Studio. Photo by Amy Walden. Production assistance by McKenzie Harris. Photo editing by Tom Morgan. Special thanks to FSU Facilities’ Russ Cooper and Marc Helton, and Master Craftsman Studio’s Carlin “Cee” Hester.
Alumni
Modern Languages and Linguistics
Two-time FSU alumna Sheree M. Mitchell uses languages, humanities background to curate authentic cultural experiences abroad
Air Force ROTC, Biological Science
Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Tyler’s dedication spans military, civilian and alumni roles
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
FSU Basketball captain and meteorology grad student Harrison Prieto finds harmony in the clouds and on the court
Anthropology
Anthropology alumnus Jorge Zamanillo leads launch of the Smithsonian’s newest museum
Students
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Ph.D. candidate Brianna Coia uses chemistry to tackle environmental issues
Data Science, Scientific Computing
Luke Van Popering earns the first master’s degree from Florida State’s new interdisciplinary data science program
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
Abril Hunter uses her research background to translate environmental science into public policy
History, Classics
Appearance isn’t the only thing identical twins Ethan and Noah DuBroff have in common.
Institution
Florida State News, College News, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemist, entrepreneur and Florida State President Richard McCullough shares his thoughts on science and humanities collaboration and the value of the research enterprise
Neuroscience, Psychology
FSU neuroscientist Wen Li studies processes behind human emotion, cognition and psychopathology
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
Junior Arts and Sciences faculty earn prestigious NSF awards to advance leadership, teaching in their fields
Scientific Computing, Computer Science, Biological Science, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Florida State University’s academic excellence translates to corporate success