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Newswise: Preventing tragedy: FSU expert examines suicidal motives in mass shootings, terrorism
Released: 21-Feb-2024 9:05 AM EST
Preventing tragedy: FSU expert examines suicidal motives in mass shootings, terrorism
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By: Amy Walden | Published: February 21, 2024 | 9:21 am | SHARE: According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States reported 656 mass shootings in 2023. When it comes to understanding and preventing tragedies such as murder-suicides, mass shootings and terrorism, some may question why assailants in these cases are motivated to kill.

Released: 20-Feb-2024 9:00 AM EST
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: FSU researchers available to share insights behind scientific findings
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By: Jenny Ralph | Published: February 20, 2024 | 9:14 am | SHARE: Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to garner public attention and engage in support for those affected by eating disorders. For 2024, the National Eating Disorders Association has designated Feb. 26-March 3 as EDAW.Eating disorders research is rapidly evolving and examines many psychological and biological factors that may impact individuals and society.

Newswise: Russia’s satellite warfare: FSU expert available for historical context on efforts to gain military control of space
Released: 15-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Russia’s satellite warfare: FSU expert available for historical context on efforts to gain military control of space
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By: Bill Wellock | Published: February 15, 2024 | 11:57 am | SHARE: Efforts by Russia to develop a space-deployed anti-satellite system have alarmed some U.S. Congress members.According to media reports, American intelligence agencies have briefed congressional leaders on the system, which is under development and not yet in orbit.

Released: 31-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Black History Month: FSU expert available to offer insights on contributions and history of Black Americans
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By: Jenny Ralph, Rodrigo Santa Maria | Published: January 31, 2024 | 12:27 pm | SHARE: During Black History Month, America celebrates the legacy of Black Americans whose leadership brought about positive change across the nation. Florida State University’s new Civil Rights Institute Director, Ted Ellis, will travel to Capitol Hill this month as Acting Chair for the federal 400 Years of African-American History Commission (400YAAHC).

Newswise: FSU team lands $1.44M DoD grant to advance brain stimulation technology for PTSD
Released: 30-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
FSU team lands $1.44M DoD grant to advance brain stimulation technology for PTSD
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A Florida State University team investigating how to use brain stimulation technology to treat psychiatric conditions has been awarded a $1.44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to further its research, particularly as it relates to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Newswise: Keeping the heart healthy: FSU faculty available to comment for American Heart Month
Released: 29-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Keeping the heart healthy: FSU faculty available to comment for American Heart Month
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By: Bill Wellock | Published: January 29, 2024 | 8:51 am | SHARE: The American Heart Association spotlights cardiovascular health every February during American Heart Month. Understanding the risk factors that contribute to heart disease and how to manage that risk helps people live longer, healthier lives.Researchers at Florida State University examine heart health on a personal and community level.

Newswise: Coastal populations set to age sharply in the face of climate migration, FSU researcher finds
Released: 8-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Coastal populations set to age sharply in the face of climate migration, FSU researcher finds
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As climate change fuels sea level rise, younger people will migrate inland, leaving aging coastal populations — and a host of consequences — in their wake, a study by Florida State University researchers finds.

Newswise: Energy resilience: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor will improve electric grid cybersecurity with $2.9M Department of Energy award
Released: 4-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Energy resilience: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor will improve electric grid cybersecurity with $2.9M Department of Energy award
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Assistant Professor Olugbenga Moses Anubi’s project “Concurrent Learning Cyber-Physical Framework for Resilient Electric Power System,” or CyberPREPS, will allow energy transmission systems to keep functioning in the wake of cyberattacks.

Newswise: FSU expert pitch: Dry January strategies and benefits you might not have considered
Released: 30-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
FSU expert pitch: Dry January strategies and benefits you might not have considered
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Taking a break from drinking alcohol even for just one month can lead to surprising and significant improvements in both physical and mental health, according to Jennifer Steiner, an assistant professor at Florida State University.

Newswise: American Chemical Society selects FSU researcher for Southern Chemist Award
Released: 4-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
American Chemical Society selects FSU researcher for Southern Chemist Award
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Florida State University Cottrell Family Professor of Chemistry Igor Alabugin has been selected by the American Chemical Society Memphis Local Section for the Southern Chemist Award in recognition of his innovative work in the field of organic chemistry, including the discovery of new reactions and never-before-seen molecules.

Newswise: FDA approval for Zepbound: FSU researcher available for context on newly approved weight loss treatment
Released: 14-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
FDA approval for Zepbound: FSU researcher available for context on newly approved weight loss treatment
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By: Bill Wellock | Published: November 14, 2023 | 2:43 pm | SHARE: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the medication Zepbound for weight management treatment.Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in the Eli Lilly and Company’s trademarked Zepbound, was already approved to help improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Newswise: Florida State University scientists describe and name new species of coral in French Polynesia
Released: 13-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Florida State University scientists describe and name new species of coral in French Polynesia
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By: Patty Cox | Published: November 13, 2023 | 11:00 am | Scientists from the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University have described and named a new species of coral in the waters of French Polynesia.Postdoctoral researcher Erika Johnston and Scott Burgess, associate professor of Biological Science, described Pocillopora tuahiniensis by studying the coral’s genome and examining the symbiotic algae that live inside its cells.

Released: 9-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor named Fellow of American Physical Society
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Wei Guo, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and a researcher at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).

Newswise: FSU history doctoral student receives Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research in Japan
Released: 7-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
FSU history doctoral student receives Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research in Japan
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Florida State University doctoral candidate Emily Lu will use the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program fellowship to support her dissertation research on the intersection of the arts and politics in imperial Japan during the wartime periods leading up to 1945.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
National Veterans and Military Families Month: Florida State University experts available to comment
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By: Jenny Ralph | Published: November 6, 2023 | 3:51 pm | SHARE: November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and honor the sacrifices and contributions veterans and military families provide for the nation’s armed forces.Military families and veterans face an array of challenges related to their service to the United States of America.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
FSU faculty provide insights into Native and Indigenous histories for Native American Heritage Month
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By: Jenny Ralph | Published: November 6, 2023 | 10:29 am | SHARE: Native American Heritage Month, observed during November, serves as a reminder of the significant contributions, rich traditions and ancestry of Native and Indigenous peoples.Professors at Florida State University study and explore various aspects of Native and Indigenous histories and contemporary lived experiences and are available to provide context and insights.

Newswise: Two FSU professors named rising stars by Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Released: 3-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Two FSU professors named rising stars by Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
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Two Florida State University faculty members will receive Rising Star Awards from the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.

Newswise: FSU researchers capture high-resolution images of magnesium ions interacting with CRISPR gene-editing enzyme
Released: 2-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EDT
FSU researchers capture high-resolution images of magnesium ions interacting with CRISPR gene-editing enzyme
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In research published in Nature Catalysis, scientists at Florida State University produced the first high-resolution, time-lapsed images showing magnesium ions interacting with the CRISPR-Cas9 enzyme while it cut strands of DNA, providing clear evidence that magnesium plays a role in both chemical bond breakage and near-simultaneous DNA cutting.

Newswise: FSU Native American and Indigenous Studies Center to host American Society for Ethnohistory annual conference
Released: 1-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EDT
FSU Native American and Indigenous Studies Center to host American Society for Ethnohistory annual conference
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Florida State University and the FSU Native American and Indigenous Studies Center are set to host approximately 200 scholars from around the world this week for the 2023 annual conference of the American Society for Ethnohistory, or ASE.

Newswise: FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings
Released: 31-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings
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New research led by a Florida State University professor shows that potential adaptive responses by sea turtles, such as shifting the timing of when they nest, may not be enough to counteract the projected impacts from climate change on hatchling production.

Newswise: Air Force awards $5M to FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, University of Florida collaboration on new research Center of Excellence
Released: 27-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Air Force awards $5M to FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, University of Florida collaboration on new research Center of Excellence
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The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida will collaborate on a new Air Force Office of Scientific Research Center of Excellence focused on high-speed flight and morphing aerospace vehicles, which can change shape while in flight.

Newswise: FSU chemist honored by Tallahassee Scientific Society for career contributions to science, education and public outreach
Released: 25-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
FSU chemist honored by Tallahassee Scientific Society for career contributions to science, education and public outreach
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Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Kenneth Hanson will receive the 2023 Gold Medal Award, which has been presented annually since 2004 to a scientist or scholar in Tallahassee and the greater Big Bend region whose career achievements in science as well as science education and outreach are deemed exemplary.

Newswise: FSU mathematicians explore geothermal energy, carbon sequestration climate solutions in DOE’s Earthshots initiative
Released: 20-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
FSU mathematicians explore geothermal energy, carbon sequestration climate solutions in DOE’s Earthshots initiative
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Two researchers from FSU’s Department of Mathematics are taking part in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Earthshots, a nationwide initiative aimed at accelerating breakthroughs in clean energy solutions within this decade through eight key targets, with a specific focus on subsurface energy systems.

Newswise: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers create new smart materials for wearable technology
Released: 18-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers create new smart materials for wearable technology
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Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are helping advance wearable health monitoring technology by developing soft and stretchable electronic components that improve measurement accuracy, hold a charge longer and offer more comfort for users.

Newswise: FSU psychologist honored with international lifetime achievement award for suicide prevention research
Released: 17-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
FSU psychologist honored with international lifetime achievement award for suicide prevention research
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By: Heather Athey | Published: October 17, 2023 | 2:37 pm | SHARE: A Florida State University researcher has been recognized for his distinguished and groundbreaking career working in one of the most challenging areas in psychology.

Newswise: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers reveal harmful blue-green algae hotspots across Florida’s lakes
Released: 16-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers reveal harmful blue-green algae hotspots across Florida’s lakes
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By: Trisha Radulovich | Published: October 16, 2023 | 12:07 pm | SHARE: A new project led by Nasrin Alamdari, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, will help communities throughout Florida fight the harmful blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) that plague freshwater lakes across the state.

Newswise: FSU scientists find oxygen levels increased during boom in ancient marine life
Released: 12-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
FSU scientists find oxygen levels increased during boom in ancient marine life
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By: Patty Cox | Published: October 12, 2023 | 11:02 am | Florida State University scientists have uncovered answers to a conundrum in Earth’s history: Why did marine life experience an extraordinary boom millions of years ago?Scientists have long been puzzled about what triggered this explosion of life and a remarkable increase in the diversity of marine species during the Ordovician Period roughly 487 to 443 million years ago.

Newswise: ‘A political animal’ — FSU history professor discusses reign and impact of Napoleon Bonaparte
Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
‘A political animal’ — FSU history professor discusses reign and impact of Napoleon Bonaparte
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By: Bill Wellock | Published: October 12, 2023 | 9:00 am | SHARE: Napoleon Bonaparte was a towering figure in history. He seized power in the aftermath of the French Revolution, remade the country and conquered much of Europe. A single exile was not enough to keep him from threatening a long-standing power structure on the continent.

Newswise: Quantum Dots: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Professor Collaborated on Early Work That Led to Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Released: 11-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Quantum Dots: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Professor Collaborated on Early Work That Led to Nobel Prize in Chemistry
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By: Tisha Keller | Published: October 11, 2023 | 2:41 pm | SHARE: The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was recently awarded to three renowned scientists for the development of quantum dots — nanoparticles so small that their properties are determined by quantum phenomena. Quantum dots are used to illuminate televisions and computer screens, LED lamps, and help guide surgeons in removal of tumor tissue.

Newswise: FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Released: 6-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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By: Anna Prentiss, Rodrigo Santa Maria | Published: October 6, 2023 | 4:13 pm | SHARE: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 240,000 new breast cancer cases in women and 2,100 men are diagnosed annually in the United States alone. Though this number has been decreasing over recent years, the disease is still the second-leading cause of death from cancer among women in the United States.

Newswise: New study by FSU biologist challenges old ideas about choosing mates
Released: 3-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
New study by FSU biologist challenges old ideas about choosing mates
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A Florida State University biologist has proposed a new idea about how animals choose their mates, and mathematical tests suggest that it could challenge the previous understanding into picking partners. 

Newswise: FSU atmospheric scientist available to comment on what El Niño conditions mean for winter, spring
Released: 3-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
FSU atmospheric scientist available to comment on what El Niño conditions mean for winter, spring
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By: Patty Cox | Published: October 2, 2023 | 12:30 pm | SHARE: El Niño, the climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures across the equatorial central and eastern Pacific Ocean, has far-reaching impacts on weather patterns across the globe.  El Niño events can last for several months up to a year or more and typically peak in the winter months of the Northern Hemisphere, so we’re likely to see El Niño conditions continue to strengthen over the coming months, said Alyssa Atwood, an assistant professor in Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, part of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Newswise: MagLab scientist honored for contributions to nuclear magnetic resonance
Released: 29-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
MagLab scientist honored for contributions to nuclear magnetic resonance
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Rob Schurko has received the Regitze Vold Prize at the Alpine Conference, an international forum on magnetic resonance in solids. Schurko is director of the MagLab’s Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Facility and is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
FSU graduate claims Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction
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By: Mark Blackwell Thomas | Published: September 26, 2023 | 12:19 pm | SHARE: A Florida State University graduate whose fiction writing draws from his experience as an immigrant from Nigeria has earned the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction, one of the most prestigious awards in American literature. 

Newswise: FSU chemist to receive American Chemical Society Award in Surface Chemistry
Released: 26-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
FSU chemist to receive American Chemical Society Award in Surface Chemistry
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Hedi Mattoussi, a Distinguished Research Professor with the Florida State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been selected to receive the 2024 ACS Award in Surface Chemistry in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of surface chemistry.

Newswise: Multisite research collaborative launched to convert learning disability discoveries into faster solutions that help students, teachers, parents
Released: 25-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Multisite research collaborative launched to convert learning disability discoveries into faster solutions that help students, teachers, parents
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By: Jon Mason | Published: September 25, 2023 Research into children’s learning disabilities is occurring at an elevated level all over the country but applying findings into impactful solutions can take years, much to the frustration of families and educators involved.

Newswise: FSU Agatha Christie expert available to speak on author’s important and lasting impact on the world and in modern media
Released: 21-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
FSU Agatha Christie expert available to speak on author’s important and lasting impact on the world and in modern media
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By: Jenny Ralph | Published: September 21, 2023 | 3:55 pm | SHARE: Even half a century after penning her final novel, Agatha Christie and her Golden Age crime stories still endure in contemporary media.In fact, the newly released film, “A Haunting in Venice,” is based on Christie’s 1969 novel “Hallowe’en Party.” With more than 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections published, the Queen of Crime has proven that her murder mysteries continue to have people asking more than “Who done it?”Michelle Kazmer, dean of Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information and professor in the School of Information, discovered Christie’s work in her public library when she was just 12 years old.

Newswise: FSU clinical psychologist honored with APA Award recognizing educators’ contributions to the future of the field
Released: 21-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
FSU clinical psychologist honored with APA Award recognizing educators’ contributions to the future of the field
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A Florida State University clinical psychologist has been recognized with a national award for inspiring the next generation of psychology professionals to make a difference.  

Newswise: FSU researcher uncovers how stereotypes about brilliance shape women’s decisions to study psychology or philosophy
Released: 21-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
FSU researcher uncovers how stereotypes about brilliance shape women’s decisions to study psychology or philosophy
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By: Patty Cox | Published: September 21, 2023 | 11:53 am | SHARE: Even though women in high school and college tend to outperform men academically, they still internalize the stereotype that brilliance is more linked to men.

Newswise: FAMU-FSU researcher will map vulnerable critical infrastructure in western Florida
Released: 20-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
FAMU-FSU researcher will map vulnerable critical infrastructure in western Florida
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A new study by Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, a researcher at the Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center, or RIDER Center, in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, will help communities in the Pensacola Bay and Perdido Bay watersheds manage the threat posed by compound flooding.

Released: 18-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Healthy Aging Month: FSU experts available to speak on healthy aging
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By: Mark Blackwell Thomas | Published: September 15, 2023 | 10:40 am | SHARE: With Healthy Aging month in full swing, one of the preeminent fields of research at Florida State University is in the spotlight. FSU’s history of prioritizing healthy aging and producing cutting-edge research in the field dates back decades. At FSU, healthy aging research is defined in large part by a multidisciplinary approach in which researchers and experts from across colleges and departments engage in solving some of the field’s most pressing challenges — and maximizing its many opportunities.

 
Released: 18-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
College of Medicine researchers discover learning and memory deficits after ingestion of aspartame
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Ongoing work by Florida State University College of Medicine researchers into how aspartame affects the brain has linked the artificial sweetener with learning and memory deficits in mice.

Newswise: FSU atmospheric scientist Allison Wing receives early career award from American Meteorological Society
Released: 11-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
FSU atmospheric scientist Allison Wing receives early career award from American Meteorological Society
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Allison Wing, an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) has been named the recipient of the 2024 Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award, a prestigious early career award given by the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

Newswise: FSU chemist earns $1.8M NIH grant to create complex molecules for biomedical and pharmaceutical use
Released: 8-Sep-2023 9:00 AM EDT
FSU chemist earns $1.8M NIH grant to create complex molecules for biomedical and pharmaceutical use
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Joel M. Smith, an assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, received the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award, or MIRA, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study the potential that synthesizing small, complex molecules could have on the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries.

Newswise: Two in one: FSU researchers develop polymer that can be adapted to high and low temperature extremes
Released: 7-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Two in one: FSU researchers develop polymer that can be adapted to high and low temperature extremes
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Researchers at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed two closely related polymers that respond differently to high and low temperature thresholds, despite their similar design.

Newswise: FSU statistician to use NSF grant to improve computational efficiency of statistical analyses with environmental, health applications
Released: 7-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
FSU statistician to use NSF grant to improve computational efficiency of statistical analyses with environmental, health applications
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A Florida State University researcher has been granted funding from the National Science Foundation to help reduce the amount of time it takes to conduct certain statistical analyses, slashing the interval from days to just minutes.

Newswise: Wearable technology shows promise in early detection of COVID-19 among FSU athletes
Released: 6-Sep-2023 9:35 AM EDT
Wearable technology shows promise in early detection of COVID-19 among FSU athletes
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In a groundbreaking study conducted by Florida State University, wearable technology has emerged as a potential game-changer in the early detection of COVID-19 among NCAA Division I female student-athletes. 

   
Newswise: New model helps FAMU-FSU researchers locate best spots for field hospitals after disasters
Released: 5-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
New model helps FAMU-FSU researchers locate best spots for field hospitals after disasters
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A new study by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers examines the best locations in four Florida counties for field hospitals that can supplement health care facilities when resources are stretched thin.

Newswise: FSU psychologist elected as a fellow in prestigious American Psychological Association
Released: 5-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
FSU psychologist elected as a fellow in prestigious American Psychological Association
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A Florida State University professor is being honored by the most prestigious psychological organization in the country. Professor of Educational Psychology Alysia Roehrig has been named a fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Newswise: FSU researcher wins NIH grant to study a hidden part of our sense of smell
Released: 5-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
FSU researcher wins NIH grant to study a hidden part of our sense of smell
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A Florida State University researcher has received a five-year, $1.86 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how a little-understood part of the brain affects our sense of smell. 



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