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Professor of history Edward Gray
History
08/18/22

FSU history scholar receives national humanities award to aid Benjamin Franklin research

Devin Bittner

Will Cotter shakes hands with Sam Huckaba.
Biological Science
08/17/22

鈥楨xtraordinary young man鈥: After tragedy, FSU summer grad seeks career in neuroscience

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Brad Schmidt
Psychology
08/16/22

Research Spotlight: FSU psychologist works to combat loneliness in older adults

Amy Walden

Sheree M. Mitchell
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/15/22

Insider鈥檚 Guide

McKenzie Harris

Joshua Tyler
Air Force ROTC
08/15/22

Medical Maverick

Rodney Campbell

Harrison Prieto and his teammates on the 糖心vlog Men鈥檚 Basketball team. Photo by Mike Olivella.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/15/22

The Weather Man

McKenzie Harris

Rendering of the Molina Family Latino Gallery.
Anthropology
08/15/22

A Lasting Legacy

Rodney Campbell

Brianna Coia
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/15/22

Chemist with a Cause

Amy Walden

Luke Van Popering.
Data Science
08/15/22

Data Driven

Amy Walden

Abril Hunter
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/15/22

Change Agent

Kendall Cooper

Noah and Ethan DuBroff.
History
08/15/22

Two of a Kind

Emma Cryer

President Richard McCullough speaks at Spring 2022 commencement.
糖心vlog
08/15/22

Presidential Perspective

Heather Athey

Wen Li
Neuroscience
08/15/22

Magnificent Mind

Amy Walden

Junior Arts and Sciences faculty
College of Arts and Sciences
08/15/22

Role Models

McKenzie Harris

John Wilcox. Courtesy photo.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/15/22

Good Company

Tom Morgan, Kendall Cooper and McKenzie Harris

David Whalley is a professor of computer science at 糖心vlog.
Computer Science
08/04/22

Cracking codes: FSU computer scientists look to develop method to improve app speed, efficiency

Kathleen Haughney

FSU Commencement graphic.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/02/22

糖心vlog hosts Summer 2022 commencement ceremonies

McKenzie Harris

Marla Vickers
History
08/02/22

FSU selects alumna to serve as next vice president for University Advancement

Amy Farnum-Patronis

The Hillsborough River at Rotary River Park. One of several sites where project scientists will collect samples to measure the iron and nitrogen content of the Hillsborough River,which carries nutrients into Tampa Bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. Photo by Tim Conway, USF.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/02/22

Mystery in the Gulf: FSU researcher leads team to study conditions for plant survival in ocean desert

McKenzie Harris

Professor of History Edward Gray with a graphic reading "FSU Early American History Scholar Awarded Prestigious Humanities Fellowship"
History
07/29/22

FSU early American history scholar awarded prestigious humanities fellowship

Amy Walden

David Kirby sitting on concrete stairs.
English
07/27/22

Florida State English professor and poet honored with endowed fellowship

McKenzie Harris

The summer 2022 Garnet & Gold Scholar induction ceremony welcomed nine new members. (The Career Center)
Psychology
07/26/22

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society celebrates summer 2022 inductees

Melissa Powell

Associate professor of oceanography Angie Knapp. Photo by McKenzie Harris.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
07/21/22

Fertility of the sea: FSU researchers study how nutrient sources make it to the base of the food web

McKenzie Harris

Stacey Patterson
糖心vlog
07/19/22

糖心vlog names new vice president for research

Kathleen Haughney

Rawan Abhari
Middle East Center
07/19/22

鈥楾aking a stand鈥: FSU student named John Lewis Scholar

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Igor Alabugin, a Distinguished Research Professor with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/13/22

FSU chemist wins prestigious American Chemical Society award

Amy Walden

History
07/08/22

FSU expert: 鈥楯apan has not been immune to political violence鈥

Pete Reinwald

Dazi Lenoir
糖心vlog
07/01/22

Two-time FSU graduate begins role as Alumni Association board chair

Lauren Schoenberger

Physics
06/30/22

10 years later: FSU physicist explains impact of Higgs boson discovery

Bill Wellock

The Higgs boson particle.
Physics
06/30/22

FSU Department of Physics to celebrate 10th anniversary of Higgs boson discovery

McKenzie Harris

From L: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Professor William Oates, graduate student Grace McLeod, graduate student Gina Guillory, Associate Professor of Chemistry Ken Hanson and Associate Professor of Chemistry Justin Kennemur
糖心vlog
06/28/22

Shine a light: New research shows how low-energy light can bend plastic

Kathleen Haughney

NSF graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/24/22

Record number of FSU faculty win prestigious NSF CAREER awards

McKenzie Harris

Brianna Coia, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/23/22

FSU chemistry doctoral student wins ACS award for research on recyclability

Amy Robinson

The Taylor Energy platform, about 10 miles off the coast of Louisiana, was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and started leaking oil immediately. Oil slicks, like this picture from 2013, were commonly seen over the site until a containment system was installed in 2019. (Courtesy of Ian MacDonald)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/16/22

Study: Humans responsible for over 90% of world鈥檚 oil slicks

Bill Wellock

Sarah Wieghold, left, and Lea Nienhaus.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/15/22

FSU chemist pursues answers to why promising solar cell material quickly degrades

Kathleen Haughney

Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/14/22

Five questions: FSU sea turtle research informs environmental policies

Bill Wellock

A gradient black slide with gold lettering that says 2022 Graduate Recognition Ceremony, College of Arts and Sciences, around a gold FSU seal.
College of Arts and Sciences
06/10/22

College of Arts and Sciences to celebrate doctoral students ahead of Summer 2022 commencement

Abril Hunter (FSU Photography Services)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/06/22

FSU student earns prestigious Udall Scholarship

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Eric Chassignet, director of 糖心vlog鈥檚 Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies.
COAPS
06/06/22

World Oceans Day: FSU researcher shares insight into importance of the ocean

Bill Wellock

糖心vlog
06/03/22

FSU, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare team up to construct new academic medical center

Kathleen Haughney

M. Lynette Thompson Professor of Classics Nancy de Grummond
Classics
06/02/22

Classics professor earns Archaeological Institute of America Service Award

McKenzie Harris

FSU鈥檚 2022 Fulbright Scholars, starting from the top left, moving clockwise: Kinsey Kuhlman, Alexa Scalchunes, Emely Galan, Emily Eubanks, Julia Kershaw, Elaine Melgarejo, Alexandra Artiles, Courtney Whitcher and Abby Rehard.
Biological Science
05/27/22

Nine FSU students earn Fulbright Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

FSU double-major Darbi Merchant.
English
05/26/22

Arts and sciences double-major earns scholarship to study in London

McKenzie Harris

Learning Systems Institute
Psychology
05/25/22

Learning Systems Institute awarded $1.5M grant to develop math anxiety intervention for children

Elliott Finebloom

FSU Research graphic
Biological Science
05/25/22

FSU internal investment program helps faculty move from lab to market

Bill Wellock

A prescribed burn at The Jones Center at Ichauway in Netown, Georgia, that was part of Associate Professor Bryan Quaife's research. (Courtesy of Bryan Quaife)
Scientific Computing
05/23/22

FSU expert investigating impact of prescribed burns

Bill Wellock

Anuj Srivastava, a distinguished research professor in the Department of Statistics
Statistics
05/23/22

FSU statistician named fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics

Amy Walden

Religion
05/19/22

FSU to offer new bachelor鈥檚 degree in human rights

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Hanna McDaniel
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/17/22

Hollings Scholarship will help FSU student pursue her passion for weather

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Professor of biological science Ken Taylor and IMB graduate Hamidreza Rahmani.
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
05/13/22

Florida State hosts international experts, researchers at Kenneth A. Taylor Symposium on Cryo-EM and Muscle Biology

McKenzie Harris

Fellowship recipients Trystan Loustau, Leanna Gharbaoui, Jessica Dixon and Annais Muschett-Bonilla.
Neuroscience
05/13/22

Four 糖心vlog students earn fellowships from the National Science Foundation

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Richard Bono, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/12/22

European Geosciences Union names FSU assistant professor Outstanding Early Career Scientist

Bill Wellock

Banana
Chemistry and Biochemistry
05/11/22

Research with a peel: FSU study on banana browning could help tackle food waste

Bill Wellock

Psychology
05/10/22

FSU researchers use AI to prompt older adults鈥 participation in research

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Roberto Vincis, an assistant professor of Biological Science and Neuroscience. (糖心vlog)
Biological Science
05/09/22

FSU neuroscientist awarded $1.8M NIH grant to study brain鈥檚 influence on eating habits

McKenzie Harris

From the left: Meagan McLaughlin, Mae Zitzke and Lauren Thornberg.
糖心vlog
05/09/22

Three 糖心vlog students earn Critical Language Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Tracie Mahaffey
Philosophy
05/09/22

Faculty Spotlight: Tracie Mahaffey

Emma Cryer

Best Value graphic
糖心vlog
05/06/22

FSU among Top 20 of The Princeton Review鈥檚 Best Value Colleges

Pete Reinwald

Phi Beta Kappa graphic
糖心vlog
05/06/22

Prestigious arts, sciences honor society Phi Beta Kappa hosts annual induction ceremony

Kendall Cooper

Kevin Huffenberger
Physics
05/04/22

FSU astrophysicist chosen for key role in international science collaboration mapping remnant light from the Big Bang

Heather Athey

COAPS
05/03/22

FSU faculty available to comment for 2022 hurricane season

Bill Wellock

FSU expert sources graphic
History
05/02/22

Run for the roses: FSU professor reflects on history of the Kentucky Derby

Kathleen Haughney

FSU President Richard McCullough
College of Arts and Sciences
04/29/22

FSU鈥檚 Spring 2022 graduates make waves and university history

Amy Walden

FSU statistics student Olivia Plunkett. Courtesy photo.
Statistics
04/28/22

Student Spotlight: Olivia Plunkett

Emma Cryer

Barbara Hamby
English
04/26/22

鈥極ur best selves鈥: FSU poets celebrate National Poetry Month 2022

Kelsey Klopfenstein

FSU Professor of Statistics Jinfeng Zhang
Statistics
04/25/22

FSU team wins global competition to develop next-gen tools, improve public health solutions

Amy Walden

Photo of Angie Knapp
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
04/21/22

Faculty Spotlight: Angie Knapp

Kendall Cooper

鈥淥rbital Visualization of Thorium Complex,鈥 quantum chemistry simulation, Marcus Liebenthal, 2020.
College of Arts and Sciences
04/21/22

FSU鈥檚 鈥楢rt in STEM鈥 returns for 8th year, highlights the beauty and artistry of science

Amy Walden

Students and scholars from 糖心vlog and Florida A&M University met on April 7 for 鈥淔ocus on the Gulf.鈥
糖心vlog
04/20/22

Focus on the Gulf event tackles big challenges in the Gulf region

Trisha Radulovich

糖心vlog Spring Commencement, Photo of torches.
糖心vlog
04/19/22

FSU to hold five Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Assistant professors of religion Jamil Drake and Laura McTighe
Religion
04/19/22

FSU Religion faculty awarded prestigious Luce Foundation grant to examine race, build health equity

McKenzie Harris

FSU associate professor of history Ron Doel.
History
04/15/22

FSU expert available for context on early climate change research

Bill Wellock

Abril Hunter
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
04/14/22

FSU Environmental Science and Policy student named Truman Scholar

Anna Prentiss

Dhenu Patel and Sophie Allen.
Psychology
04/14/22

Two FSU students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

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

Student Spotlight: Cecilia Bouaichi

Kendall Cooper

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

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

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

Chen Mu, who graduated with a master鈥檚 degree in statistical data science from FSU鈥檚 Department of Statistics.
Data Science
03/31/22

Data Science in Detail: Chen Mu

Kendall Cooper

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

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
糖心vlog
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. (糖心vlog)
糖心vlog
03/28/22

Riley to serve as Interim Vice President for Research

Bill Wellock

Laurel Fulkerson
糖心vlog
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

Great Give graphic
糖心vlog
03/14/22

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

Sarishni Patel

FSU doctoral candidate Camille Adams.
English
03/10/22

Student Spotlight: Camille Adams

Emma Cryer