October
Florida State Honors First Families With Tribute Garden
The Florida State University honored its first families past and present at a special dedication ceremony Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. The newly constructed First Family Tribute Garden, located on the west side of the President's House adjacent to the Alumni Center, features a reflecting pool with a one-of-a-kind bronze and fused glass rose, along with plaques bearing the biographies of each of the 12 First Ladies of the university and its predecessor institutions dating back to 1887.
Florida State Parents' Weekend Welcomes Families to the Campus
Parents will converge by the thousands on Florida State University’s campus during the weekend of Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, for the annual Parents’ Weekend. Students can introduce their parents to the campus through numerous events throughout the weekend.
From His Microscope to a Wall Near You
A Florida State University research scientist who has long explored the artistic and commercial possibilities of his work in the laboratory is at the center of a new business venture that will expose his innovative images to even wider audiences -- and demonstrate the economic viability of creative work developed on a university campus.
How Will Future Sea-Level Rise Linked to Climate Change Affect Coastal Areas?
The anticipated sea-level rise associated with climate change, including increased storminess, over the next 100 years and the impact on the nation’s low-lying coastal infrastructure is the focus of a new, interdisciplinary study led by geologists at The Florida State University.
Inside the First Bird, Surprising Signs of a Dinosaur
The raptor-like Archaeopteryx has long been viewed as the archetypal first bird, but new research reveals that it was actually a lot less “bird-like” than scientists had believed.
Magnet Lab Receives Funds to Investigate Promising Superconductor
The Applied Superconductivity Center at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has received $1.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to understand and enhance a new form of superconducting material that could be used to build more-powerful magnets used in a wide range of scientific research.
Magnet Promises to Revolutionize High-Field Research
The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has been awarded nearly $3 million to build a novel kind of superconducting magnet that will break records for magnetic field strength, make possible new types of science and save vast amounts of energy and money.
Management Faculty Ranked Among Nation's Best for Research
The Department of Management in the Florida State University College of Business has been ranked No. 4 in the nation for the impact of its faculty’s research by Science Watch, a nationally recognized research-evaluation newsletter.
No Elder Left Behind: Researchers Say Designers Can Help Close Tech Gap
While more older adults than ever are using cell phones and computers, a technology gap still exists that threatens to turn senior citizens into second-class citizens, according to Florida State University researchers.
Oct. 6 Summit to Focus on Cyber Security
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and The Florida State University’s Academic and Professional Program Services, in conjunction with the Agency for Enterprise Information Technology, is hosting the FGTC Cyber Security Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the FSU Alumni Center.