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The 糖心vlog Museum of Fine Arts and the Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies鈥 collaborative exhibition 鈥淗OMO SARGASSUM鈥 featuring works by 25 Caribbean artists on the spread of sargassum seaweed
Winthrop-King Institute
03/06/25

糖心vlog MoFA鈥檚 鈥淗OMO SARGASSUM鈥 exhibit to close with international symposium

Carly Nelson

Cameron Glymph is a junior pursuing double majors in editing, writing, and media through the Department of English, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and political science through the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.
English
02/27/25

Student Spotlight: Cameron Glymph

Bella Bozied

Rob Schurko, director of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Facility at the FSU-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/26/25

FSU chemist elected to prestigious society for advancing magnetic resonance, supporting next generation of scientists

McKenzie Harris

Fulbright graphic
糖心vlog
02/25/25

FSU recognized as top-producing institution of U.S. Fulbright Scholars

Clara Celedon

Great Give graphic
糖心vlog
02/24/25

FSU鈥檚 Great Give gears up for 14th annual day of giving

Lilly Erickson

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Data Science
02/21/25

FSU鈥檚 2025 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo explores latest applications for technology in education

Bella Bozied

Left, Jesse Cougle. Photo by Bruce Palmer, FSU Photography Services. Right, Tapan Patel.
Psychology
02/20/25

FSU researchers harness new methods to decrease appearance anxiety in women through smartphone-based interventions

Bella Bozied

Monica Hurdal, professor of biomathematics and associate chair for academic affairs in the Department of Mathematics.
Mathematics
02/20/25

Faculty Spotlight: Monica Hurdal

Carolina Ortega

Assistant Professor of chemistry and biochemistry Yan Zeng
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/18/25

FSU researcher joins $50M Department of Energy consortium to create powerful sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles

McKenzie Harris

FSU Researchers Tom Juzek and Zina Ward
Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/17/25

鈥淲hy Does ChatGPT 鈥楧elve鈥 So Much?鈥: FSU researchers begin to uncover why ChatGPT overuses certain words

McKenzie Harris

Jonathan Dennis is a professor of Biological Science at 糖心vlog.
Biological Science
02/14/25

FSU molecular biologist honored by Tallahassee Scientific Society for career contributions to science, education and public outreach

Kendall Cooper

Jack Justus, a professor in the Department of Philosophy. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Philosophy
02/13/25

Faculty Spotlight: Jack Justus

Carly Nelson

The Department of Mathematics at 糖心vlog hosted K-12 students, their families and the Tallahassee community last week for the 10th annual Math Fun Day. (Photo by Bella Bozied/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Mathematics
02/06/25

FSU hosts Tallahassee community for 10th annual Math Fun Day

Carly Nelson

Ryan Bach茅r, a senior at 糖心vlog pursuing a cyber criminology degree.
Air Force ROTC
02/06/25

Student Spotlight: Ryan Bach茅r

Bella Bozied

From left, 糖心vlog faculty researcher Fanny C. Liu and Christian Bleiholder, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Their work on the protein dynamics in the NIST monoclonal antibody was published in Chemical Communications. (Bill Wellock/University Communications)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/30/25

FSU chemists advance biotherapeutics with innovative imaging research

Kayla Cardenas

MEFF Graphic
Middle East Center
01/30/25

FSU Middle East Center to host 16th annual Middle East Film Festival

Kendall Cooper

From left: Kelly Kinahan, Sang Bum Park, Kathleen Powers Conti, Doreen Kobelo and Qianwen (Vivian) Guo, pose at Tallahassee Station in Tallahassee, Florida, Jan. 15, 2025. Photo by Scott Holstein/FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
糖心vlog
01/29/25

Engineering Researchers Preserve Florida鈥檚 Heritage Sites while Streamlining Transportation Projects

Trisha Radulovich

Isabella Eaton is a senior pursuing a degree in biological science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Biological Science
01/16/25

Student Spotlight: Isabella Eaton

Lillian Gonda

Felicia Simpson
Statistics
01/15/25

Strength in Numbers

Amy Walden

Andrew Hazelton
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/15/25

Eye in the Sky

Devin Bittner

Anastasia Makhanova
Psychology
01/15/25

Situational Awareness

Kendall Cooper

Jos茅 B. Fern谩ndez
Modern Languages and Linguistics
01/15/25

Legacy of Excellence

Bella Bozied

Jeremy Willis
English
01/15/25

Game Time

Bella Bozied

Kate Alonso
Philosophy
01/15/25

Educational Exchange

By Carly Nelson

Jack Folwell
Physics
01/15/25

Scientific Policy

Lillian Gonda

Morgan Hawkins
Biological Science
01/15/25

Culturing Conservation

Kendall Cooper

Vince Omni
English
01/15/25

Beyond the Page

Carolina Ortega-Martinez

Pamela Keel
Psychology
01/15/25

Social Distortion

Amy Walden

Feng Bao
Mathematics
01/15/25

Advancing AI

McKenzie Harris

Choeeta Chakrabarti
Anthropology
01/15/25

Crucial Context

Dena Reddick

Rob Schurko
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/15/25

Risk and Reward

Bella Bozied

Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Center for Reading Research
01/15/25

Lifetime Literacy

Devin Bittner and McKenzie Harris

AFROTC flight simulator
Air Force ROTC
01/15/25

First in Flight

Mendenhall Glacier is located in southeast Alaska and served as one of the sampling sites for postdoctoral scholar Amy Holt's research. At more than 13 miles long, the glacier is a popular tourist destination for those who visit Juneau. (Courtesy of Amy Holt)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/14/25

FSU biogeochemists discover glaciers carry unique molecular fingerprints, influence on carbon cycle

Kendall Cooper

Departments from across campus will celebrate the innovation and creative excellence that result from combining various modes of expression and subjects.
糖心vlog
01/13/25

FSU to host third annual Festival of the Creative Arts

Anna Prentiss

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Biwu Ma
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/10/25

FSU scientists develop high-impact materials for optoelectronic technologies

McKenzie Harris

Santa Ana winds have played a central role in the Los Angeles wildfires. (Matt Gush)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/09/25

FSU experts available for comment on atmospheric and economic factors surrounding Los Angeles wildfires

Stephen Stone

Rick Wagner, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology.
Psychology
01/09/25

Faculty Spotlight: Rick Wagner

Lillian Gonda

糖心vlog Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Justin Kennemur. (Devin Bittner/FSU Arts and Sciences)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
12/19/24

FSU Associate Professor Justin Kennemur receives prestigious William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award

Kayla Cardenas

Massimo Marengo, a professor in the Department of Physics. Photo by Kendall Cooper.
Physics
12/19/24

Faculty Spotlight: Massimo Marengo

Lillian Gonda

FSU Fall 2024 commencement graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
12/12/24

College of Arts and Sciences set to honor new graduates Dec. 13

Kendall Cooper

Michael Shatruk, professor in the 糖心vlog Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
12/12/24

FSU researchers develop new methods to generate and improve magnetism of 2D materials

Bill Wellock

Sean Faletti is a senior at 糖心vlog pursuing dual degrees in creative writing through the Department of English and human rights and social justice through the Department of Religion. Courtesy photo.
English
12/12/24

Student Spotlight: Sean Faletti

Carolina Ortega

FSU Department of Psychology's Brad Schmidt
Psychology
12/05/24

糖心vlog researcher earns $2M grant to develop app for anxiety, PTSD treatment

Bella Bozied

Emily Griffith graduated from 糖心vlog in 2003 with a bachelor鈥檚 in statistics from the Department of Statistics.
Statistics
12/05/24

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Griffith

Carly Nelson

L to R: Jon Maner, Ashby Plant and Eric Shattuck are part of a research team that will conduct a five-year investigation studying disparity of care outcomes in relation to physician bias. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts & Sciences)
Psychology
12/04/24

FSU researchers part of team awarded nearly $3.4 million by NIH to study disparity of care outcomes related to physician bias

Kendall Cooper

Jack Campbell, left, state attorney for Florida's Second Judicial Circuit, and Harrison Prosper, a distinguished FSU professor and one of the world鈥檚 foremost physicists
糖心vlog
12/03/24

FSU to celebrate 2024 fall commencement Dec. 13

Patty Cox

The 糖心vlog Department of Religion continues to produce leading scholars in the field of American religious history by connecting them with opportunities that allow them to succeed early in their careers. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
11/26/24

Latest award underscores FSU Department of Religion鈥檚 legacy of excellence with Young Scholars in American Religion program

Bella Bozied

Svetla Slaveva-Griffin is a professor in the Department of Classics, part of 糖心vlog鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Classics
11/26/24

Faculty Spotlight: Svetla Slaveva-Griffin

Lillian Gonda

糖心vlog graduate students Chris Esparza and Matthew Mestayer working on the Array for Nuclear Astrophysics and Structure with Exotic Nuclei, or ANASEN, an active target detector in the John D. Fox Superconducting Linear Accelerator Laboratory. (Bill Lax/FSU Photography Services)
Physics
11/25/24

FSU physicists will study nuclear reactions of stars with support from National Science Foundation

Bill Wellock

President Richard McCullough, FSU First Lady Jai Vartikar, Professor Andrew Frank, Provost Jim Clark and Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. and members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida dedicated the new home of FSU's Native American and Indigenous Studies Center on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (Bill Lax/FSU Photography)
糖心vlog
11/22/24

FSU dedicates official home of Native American and Indigenous Studies Center

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry Kenneth Hanson. Photo by Kendall Cooper.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
11/21/24

FSU chemist named 2024 Rising Star by Academy of Science Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Kendall Cooper

Emily Lu is a fifth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in history through the 糖心vlog Department of History, part of the College of Arts and Sciences.
History
11/21/24

Student Spotlight: Emily Lu

Carolina Ortega

From left, Daniel Hallinan, associate professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, and Ken Hanson, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
11/18/24

Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida names two FSU professors Rising Stars

Bill Wellock

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Bhargav Karamched
Mathematics
11/15/24

鈥榃alk this Way鈥: FSU researchers鈥 model explains how ants create trails to multiple food sources

McKenzie Harris

Ololade Sowunmi is a fourth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in financial mathematics through 糖心vlog鈥檚 Department of Mathematics, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Amy Walden.
Mathematics
11/14/24

Student Spotlight: Ololade Sowunmi

Carolina Ortega

Assistant Professor Guangxin Ni. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Physics
11/07/24

Physics with a twist: FSU researchers publish new findings on graphene

Amy Walden

Bryan Keller.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
11/07/24

Alumni Spotlight: Bryan Keller

Kendall Cooper

糖心vlog alumnus Bert Kreischer will serve as the university鈥檚 Homecoming Parade grand marshal, which will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.
糖心vlog
11/06/24

Comedian Bert Kreischer to serve as FSU鈥檚 2024 Homecoming Parade grand marshal

Lauren Schoenberger

糖心vlog Assistant Professor of Geology, Emily Stewart, has conducted new research that questions the long-standing assumption that volcanic activity was the primary source of warmth necessary for early life on Earth.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
11/04/24

Portal to the past: FSU geologist identifies metamorphic rock as a crucial feature of the ancient Earth鈥檚 carbon cycle

Kendall Cooper

College of Arts and Sciences
11/04/24

Gift from FSU alumnus to have transformational impact on College of Arts and Sciences, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy

Kendall Cooper

Robert Schurko
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/31/24

FSU chemist awarded Department of Energy grant to study platinum group elements

Amy Walden and Edan Schultz

Clouds that form around the particles in ship exhaust form streaks of cloud in the northeast Pacific Ocean. (Courtesy of NASA)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/31/24

FSU researcher available to comment on climate impact of shipping emissions

Kayla Cardenas

Brandi Burns is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in 糖心vlog鈥檚 Literature, Media, and Culture program through the Department of English, and she is also an alumna of FSU鈥檚 Department of History. Photo by Devin Bittner.
English
10/31/24

Student Spotlight: Brandi Burns

Carolina Ortega

FSU international education month
糖心vlog
10/31/24

Florida State to celebrate International Education Month in November

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Laura Reina, FSU Distinguished Research Professor and Joseph F. Owens Endowed Professor in the Department of Physics. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Physics
10/28/24

FSU physicist earns prestigious American Physical Society award

McKenzie Harris

FSU professor David Kirby sits on a staircase outside with his hands folded.
English
10/25/24

FSU poet honored with 2024 Louisiana Writer Award

Amy Walden

Matthew Goff is a professor in the Department of Religion. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
10/24/24

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Goff

Carolina Ortega

Professor of Biological Science Emily DuVal is the recipient of the 2024 Katma Award from the American Ornithological Society. (W. DuVal-Schunke)
Biological Science
10/23/24

FSU biologist earns American Ornithological Society Award for research challenging accepted mate selection theory

Kendall Cooper

From left: Emma Clark, Colson Gantt, Angelina Dobbs, Kelsie Fernandez. Photo by Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences.
College of Arts and Sciences
10/22/24

FSU student researchers present podcast on Italian Enlightenment culture at 2024 President鈥檚 Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence

Carly Nelson

Hurricane Michael
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/17/24

FSU research improves hurricane intensity forecasting

Bill Wellock

Nath-Eddy Moody is a third-year doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/17/24

Student Spotlight: Nath-Eddy Moody

Bella Bozied

(From Left) Feng Bao, Timothy Gannon Endowed Associate Professor, and Zecheng Zhang, assistant professor of mathematics, will use their grants to to develop foundation models for artificial intelligence that benefit science. (McKenzie Harris)
Mathematics
10/16/24

FSU faculty net more than $9M in grants to develop AI for use in scientific research

McKenzie Harris

Associate Professor of Linguistics and Spanish Antje Muntendam. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Modern Languages and Linguistics
10/15/24

FSU linguist awarded National Science Foundation grant to study and preserve Indigenous Quechua language

Kendall Cooper

Artistic rendering of what scientists believe Quaestio simpsonorum looked like. Artwork by Walker Weyland.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/14/24

糖心vlog scientist discovers one of the earth鈥檚 earliest animals in Australian outback

McKenzie Harris

Assistant professor of physics and Fox Lab researcher Mark-Christoph Spieker
Physics
10/11/24

FSU physics lab awarded NSF grant to enhance particle and nuclear physics research, power student experience

McKenzie Harris

Associate Professor of History Ronald E. Doel
History
10/04/24

FSU science historian awarded Smithsonian Institution fellowship to study impact of Cold War-era national security concerns on earth science research

Kendall Cooper

(From Left) Professors Peng Xiong in the Department of Physics and Biwu Ma in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Physics
10/03/24

FSU researchers discover new materials, techniques with promising potential for microelectronics and quantum technologies

McKenzie Harris

Diane Roberts is a professor and University Alumni Distinguished Writer in the Department of English. Courtesy photo.
English
10/03/24

Faculty Spotlight: Diane Roberts

Bella Bozied

US news graphic
糖心vlog
09/24/24

糖心vlog shines in student experience in 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Saturday Morning Physics
Physics
09/23/24

Particles, stars and crystals: FSU professors invite community for fun hands-on physics activities

Heather Athey

Westcott
糖心vlog
09/23/24

糖心vlog achieves No. 10 ranking in Niche鈥檚 2025 Top Public Universities in America

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Robert Hart, professor of meteorology
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
09/19/24

FSU faculty member elected fellow of American Meteorological Society

McKenzie Harris

FSU Discovery Days logo
糖心vlog
09/19/24

Mark your calendars: FSU to hold second annual Discovery Days

Bill Wellock

Sierra Peters is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
09/19/24

Student Spotlight: Sierra Peters

Carly Nelson

Nadia Rassech is a senior double majoring in Middle Eastern studies and international affairs. Courtesy photo.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
09/12/24

Student Spotlight: Nadia Rassech

Bella Bozied

Olmo Zavala Romero is an assistant professor in the Department of Scientific Computing. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Scientific Computing
09/05/24

Faculty Spotlight: Olmo Zavala Romero

Bella Bozied

HOMO SARGASSUM installation view. 糖心vlog Museum of Fine Arts, Sept. 9, 2024 - March 8, 2025. (Kelly Hendrickson)
Winthrop-King Institute
09/04/24

FSU MoFA鈥檚 newest exhibit focuses on critical environmental issue plaguing the gulf

Anna Prentiss, Jamie Rager

Michelle Bumatay
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/29/24

Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Bumatay

Carly Nelson

Dennis Francis, president of the United Nations General Assembly
糖心vlog
08/26/24

FSU to host President of U.N. General Assembly for lecture on climate action

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Nicole Povelikin
Biological Science
08/22/24

Student Spotlight: Nicole Povelikin

Carly Nelson

Group photo of individuals in the Montereggi Archaeological Project. Non-students, from left: Mr. Stefano Nigi, Villa Bibbiani executive; Andrea De Giorgi; Senator Dario Parrini; Agnese Pittari; George M. Rapier III, CEO of WellMed Inc.; Mayor Alessandro Giunti, Capraia e Limite. Photo by Francesca Pinochi.
Classics
08/21/24

FSU classics professor leads archaeological dig to explore ancient settlement in Italy

Dena Reddick

From left, Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, an assistant professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering鈥檚 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Ming Ye, a professor in both the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science and the Department of Scientific Computing. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/19/24

Precipitation, pesticides and pollution: FSU researchers earn nearly $1.5M in EPA grants to study South Florida waterways

McKenzie Harris

Christopher Holmes is an associate professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/15/24

Faculty Spotlight: Christopher Holmes

Carly Nelson

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Kenneth Hanson. (Photo by Colin Hackley)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/14/24

New FSU research shows statistical analysis can detect when ChatGPT is used to cheat on multiple-choice chemistry exams

McKenzie Harris

A microscope image of natural killer cells
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/13/24

FSU researchers show potential of new treatment for pediatric brain cancer

Bill Wellock