Research
FSU fills in the GAP
The GAP Awards at Florida State University give a pair of researchers the extra boost they need to take their nanotube battery from project to product.
Habitat Tracker makes science education tech-citing!
Faculty from Florida State University's College of Communication and Information, College of Education, and the Learning Systems Institute invite 4th and 5th grade students from Florida State University Schools to the Tallahassee Museum to test out Habitat Tracker, the latest advancement in science teaching tools.
FSU Music Theorist brings music into the equation
Florida State University Music Theorist Cliff Callender discusses his award winning research in the groundbreaking field of geometrical music theory; using math to understand the inner qualities of music.
Oil isn't everything: A new study on the BP oil spill
A new study co-authored by FSU Oceanographer Ian MacDonald is the first to examine comprehensively the magnitude of hydrocarbon gases released during the spill.
FSU Professor seeks early signs of cancer
Chemistry & Biochemistry professor Qing-Xiang (Amy) Sang has spent the last 15 years searching for biomarkers--early biological indicators of life-threatening cancers. Dr. Sang discusses her research and its implications for future treatments.
From ATV to ATW: FSU's All-Terrain Wheelchair
Florida State University Professor of Engineering Emmanuel Collins works on a military-funded project to develop a "smart", all-terrain powered wheelchair.
FSU recruited to combat suicide in the military
Florida State University Psychology Professor Thomas Joiner leads a team of researchers enlisted by the Department of Defense to wage a war against a rising tide of suicides in the military.
FSU researchers find summer snack may lower blood pressure
Florida State University professors Figueroa and Arjmandi find eating watermelon daily may reduce blood pressure.
Florida State University helps protect nation’s ports
FSU’s researchers commercialize their massive training curriculum designed to ensure the security of the nation’s 350 commercial ports. Teamed up with MacDonnell Security Risk Management, the partnership sets sail.
Talking while walking dangerous for Parkinson's patients
We’ve all heard the saying about people who can’t walk and chew gum at the same time, but it turns out that walking and talking is difficult enough, especially for people with Parkinson’s disease who are at increased risk for falls with injury.