Radio Stories
05/18/2012 - Florida State University students set themselves apart
From deciphering ancient artifacts to choreographing unique dance performances, Florida State University students Cassidy Phelps and Hannah Barnard are on the path to great success.
05/16/2012 - Using music to heal the soul
Florida State University professor Jayne Standley has developed a musical device to help premature babies grow and become healthy. The Pacifier Activated Lullaby device, or PAL, uses a specially wired pacifier and speaker that provides a soothing lullaby when the baby sucks on it properly. The lullaby encourages the infant to continue to suck, essentially teaching the child, to eat.
05/16/2012 - Two FSU scientists receive prestigious NSF Career Awards
Florida State University biochemist Ken Knappenberger and biologist Elizabeth Stroupe are the recipients of two highly competitive National Science Foundation research grants totaling nearly $1.6 million. NSF CAREER Awards are designated for scientists who are still in the early stages of their academic careers and are intended to help them build upon previous accomplishments in their areas of research.
05/11/2012 - What a load of garbage! Chuck It for Charity tops 9 tons
FSU's innovative recycling program "Chuck It for Charity" turns departing student's trash into someone's treasure. This spring, more than 9 tons of "stuff" was collected, sorted, and donated back to the community.
05/09/2012 - What is "Middle Age" anyway?
Most people seem to dread "Middle Age", but what exactly is it? When does it start? When does it end? Florida State University sociologist Anne Barrett finds this mythical milestone often has little to do with age at all.
05/07/2012 - FSU oceanographer uncovers new research between ocean currents and climate change
Florida State University oceanographer Kevin Speer has devoted his life to the sea, helping science navigate through its complex systems. With the help of another oceanographer, Speer has laid out a ‘new paradigm’ of understanding how the southern ocean operates in the climate system.
05/04/2012 - Education is on the mind at Florida State University
The FSU Teach program at Florida State University receives a $50,000 check donation from JP Morgan Chase Bank, one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. And the FSU Psychology department prepares for a weekend of scientific fun at the “Thinko de Mayo” Brain Fair on Saturday, May 5th.
05/03/2012 - Father and daughter graduate FSU together
Most students welcome the opportunity to experience college on their own. But for Florida State University graduate Ally Sikora, it was the complete opposite. Ally shares the unique opportunity of graduating FSU with her dad, David Sikora.
04/30/2012 - FSU class of 2012 officially become alumni
Florida State University gives a final farewell to 4,000 students at the 2012 Spring Commencement ceremonies. Leading evolutionary biologist E.O. Wilson, United States Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sanchez and ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso preside as the commencement speakers for the ceremonies.
04/27/2012 - FSU propels aerospace and aviation research
On the day of the third annual Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP) Symposium, Florida State University officials cut the ribbon on the new Aerospace, Mechatronics and Energy (AME) building. The new facility features 60,000 square feet of state of the art equipment and labs designed to support cutting edge research.