Research
FSU researchers receive University 'GAP' awards
Florida State University awards three researchers with money from its Grant Assistance Program (GAP), including Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Albert Stiegman.
FSU Physicist Explores the "Multiverse"
Florida State University Physicist Alejandro Jenkins discusses his work in theoretical physics and the concept of multiple universes. His work is featured in the cover story of January 2010's "Scientific American", of which Jenkins is co-author.
Researcher Examines Resourceful Use of Natural Resources
Florida State University Economics Lecturer Joab Corey explains his research examining the importance of economic freedom in states that rely heavily on the cultivation of natural resources.
DARPA Awards Rising Research Star
Bill Oates is working to develop new “smart” materials with a variety of potential application. The Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering has been recognized as one of the nation’s top young researchers by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Earmarks Bring Big Money to FSU
The Florida State University will receive nearly $15 million in congressional funding over the next year to conduct research on six major projects included in spending bills recently signed into law by President Obama.
FSU Researchers Receive Prestigious Air Force Research Awards
Ken Knappenberger is one of two Florida State University researchers to receive a Young Investigator award from the U.S. Air Force. An assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Knappenberger discusses his research of nanomaterials and their role in the future of sustainable technology.
Chemistry Professor Awarded for Early Contributions
FSU Assistant Chemistry Professor Michael Shatruk receives the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development award--Shatruk's second major successful NSF grant since September 2009.
$3.6 Million Federal Grant to Address Integrating Solar Energy into Electric Grid
Rick Meeker explains the role of Florida State University's Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) in the Sunshine State Solar Grid Initiative (SUNGRIN).
FSU Researcher Studies Gulf Coast "Dead Zone"
Florida State University Marine Ecologist Kevin Craig explains some of the impacts of the dead zone off the Gulf coast. Craig and a team of researchers from across the country recently received a grant from NOAA to study the potential effects of the dead zone on the area economy and fisheries.
No Elder Left Behind: Technology Gap
Neil Charness and Walter Boot discuss their aims for the CREATE Program.