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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

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 expert sources graphic
Physics
03/09/22

A slam dunk: FSU researchers take on the science of basketball

Kathleen Haughney

Ocean mixing graphic
ÌÇÐÄvlog
03/08/22

Subsurface ocean mixing near the equator significantly affects climate understanding, predictability

McKenzie Harris

Great Give graphic
ÌÇÐÄvlog
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

President inauguration graphic
ÌÇÐÄvlog
02/22/22

ÌÇÐÄvlog to celebrate inauguration of President Richard McCullough

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Math ranking graphic
Mathematics
02/22/22

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

Amy Robinson

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

McKenzie Harris

John Wilcox
Biological Science
02/16/22

Balancing Act

Kendall Cooper

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

Modern Major General

Rodney Campbell

Marching Chiefs photo
Philosophy
02/16/22

Ethical Considerations

Chase Clough

A Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency life support investigator
History
02/16/22

Unfinished Histories

Rodney Campbell

brain graphic
Psychology
02/16/22

Sister Sister

Amy Robinson

Daniel Bis
Computer Science
02/16/22

Tech Talk

Tom Morgan

Alexis Cox
Biological Science
02/16/22

Helpful Hands

Amy Robinson

Data Science graphic
Data Science
02/16/22

Key Insights

Tom Morgan and Heather Athey

Allison Wing
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
02/16/22

Atmospheric Aptitude

McKenzie Harris

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

Gifting Greatness

McKenzie Harris

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

Cheers to 50 years

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
ÌÇÐÄvlog
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

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

Student Spotlight: Kristine Rosenberger

Kendall Cooper

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

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 ÌÇÐÄvlog
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

ÌÇÐÄvlog 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

FSU expert sources graphic
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

ÌÇÐÄvlog
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.
ÌÇÐÄvlog
12/06/21

ÌÇÐÄvlog 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

ÌÇÐÄvlog 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

FSU expert sources graphic
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

ÌÇÐÄvlog
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

FSU expert sources graphic
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
ÌÇÐÄvlog
10/07/21

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

Amy Robinson

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

James Frederich
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/06/21

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

Bill Wellock

Pamela Keel
Psychology
10/05/21

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

Mark Blackwell Thomas

FSU expert sources graphic
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
Data Science
09/30/21

Q&A with FSU undergraduate bringing data science to underserved students

Chase Clough

John Sutor
Scientific Computing
09/30/21

Student Spotlight: John Sutor

Chase Clough

EOAS researcher Armando Santos and EOAS faculty Mariana Fuentes.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
09/30/21

FSU researchers find endangered species remain vulnerable in some marine protected areas

McKenzie Harris

Tarez Samra Graban
English
09/23/21

Faculty spotlight: Tarez Samra Graban

Kendall Cooper

Laura Greene
ÌÇÐÄvlog
09/22/21

MagLab chief scientist appointed to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

Kristin Roberts

FSU assistant professor of meteorology Allison Wing.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
09/20/21

FSU climate scientist named to Popular Science's Brilliant 10 list of groundbreaking early career researchers

McKenzie Harris

Data Science in Dialogue graphic
Data Science
09/17/21

Data Science in Dialogue: Gary Tyson

Amy Robinson

Jayur Madhusudan Mehta
Anthropology
09/16/21

FSU joins NSF-funded research hub to enhance resilience in underrepresented coastal communities

Alyson Chapman, Amy Robinson

FSU top 20 graphic
ÌÇÐÄvlog
09/13/21

Student success powers FSU’s Top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Maxine Montgomery
English
09/10/21

FSU English professor earns prestigious NEH grant to digitize novelist Gloria Naylor’s work and develop literary archival model

McKenzie Harris

FSU alumna Melissa Rea smiling, wearing a black shirt and standing against a tan background.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
09/07/21

Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Rea

McKenzie Harris

Jim McNulty and Andrea Meltzer
Psychology
09/02/21

FSU social psychologist awarded U.S. Army grant to study military couples

Amy Robinson

Data Science in Dialogue graphic
Data Science
09/01/21

Data Science in Dialogue: Tom Needham

Amy Robinson

Aaron Rodriguez
English
09/01/21

FSU English doctoral candidate receives NEH grant to improve visual accessibility

Jack Clifford

ÌÇÐÄvlog
09/01/21

FSU experts available to comment on 20-year anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Bill Wellock

Scientific Computing
08/26/21

FSU expert available to discuss wildfire modeling

Bill Wellock

Michael Rivera, Beatrice Dain and Marah Litchford.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/24/21

Three FSU students earn Fulbright Awards

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Waves washing over a sea turtle nest on St. George Island.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/23/21

Wave wash-over poses threat to endangered sea turtle nests and hatchlings

McKenzie Harris

An image of the interior of the Earth illustrating a simulation by ÌÇÐÄvlog and Rice University researchers to investigate the composition of the planet's outer core. Dark circles in the core represent iron and tan circles represent carbon atoms. The paths taken by carbon atoms during the simulation are shown by the tan lines. (Illustration by Suraj Bajgain)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/19/21

FSU researchers refine estimate of amount of carbon in Earth's outer core

Bill Wellock

Associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry Eugene DePrince
ÌÇÐÄvlog
08/18/21

FSU researcher nets $4.4M grant to advance quantum systems

Kathleen Haughney

Data Science in Dialogue graphic
Data Science
08/17/21

Data Science in Dialogue: Xufeng Niu

Amy Robinson

FSU's 16th president, Richard McCullough
ÌÇÐÄvlog
08/16/21

Richard McCullough takes the helm as ÌÇÐÄvlog’s 16th president

FSU News

Pollination bags covering corn tassels for an experiment
Biological Science
08/13/21

Navigating the corn maze: FSU researchers develop technique to map out ‘light switches’ of maize genome

Kathleen Haughney