October
On Campus and Off The Grid: New Building Marries Innovative Energy Sources with Comfortable Living
Its form is inviting -- a red house on stilts with vaulted ceilings, reclaimed wood beams, angled windows and a contemporary décor. Yet despite its coziness, the house’s purpose is nothing short of revolutionary: The solar-powered structure serves as a real-world testing facility for solar and hydrogen power, hydrogen combustion and other innovative clean-energy and design technologies developed at The Florida State University.
On Oct. 20, FSU to Mark Nation's First 'National Day on Writing'
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution declaring October 20 as the National Day on Writing, making official the first-ever nationwide celebration of writing in all its myriad forms. The day’s centerpiece is an online “National Gallery of Writing” for public posting, viewing and posterity, filled with words of every kind from all who wish to share them.
Once Again 'Saturday Morning Physics' Combines Learning and Laughter
Is science really interesting enough to justify devoting a portion of one’s weekend to it? If you have your doubts, then just ask the hundreds of area high school students who attended -- and had a great time at -- The Florida State University’s “Saturday Morning Physics” programs last fall.
Researcher Receives Major Grant for Research Targeting Tuberculosis
A Florida State University researcher has received a major research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to screen small molecules that could be potential drug targets in the fight against tuberculosis, a common and deadly infectious disease that kills nearly 2 million people worldwide each year.
Researcher Solves Mystery about Proteins that Package the Genome
A Florida State University College of Medicine researcher has solved a century-old mystery about proteins that play a vital role in the transfer of the human genetic code from one cell to another. The discovery could lead to finding new ways to help the body fight a variety of diseases, including cancer.
Researchers Examine Benefits of Frugality During Rough Times
While news media across the country are documenting the changes in personal spending triggered by recent economic turmoil, researchers at the Florida State University College of Business are examining the effects of saving and spending philosophies established prior to the recession on work and home life.
Researchers to Model the Life Cycles of Successful Virtual Teams
Each year, hundreds of scientists from all over the world come to the Florida State University campus to conduct research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Starting in January, the researchers themselves will become the subject of study as a team from the College of Communication and Information explores patterns of collaboration in a diverse, interdisciplinary and increasingly virtual world.
Ringling/Baryshnikov Festival a Showcase for Florida State Students
Florida State University students will be in the spotlight in Sarasota as The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, operated by The Florida State University in Sarasota, Florida, and New York's Baryshnikov Arts Center launch the inaugural Ringling International Arts Festival, October 7-11, 2009.
Statement from FSU President T.K. Wetherell Regarding Head Football Coach Bobby Bowden
Coach Bobby Bowden is a friend of mine, as a mentor and coach since my freshman year at FSU in 1963. His character and commitment to excellence has always been the signature of his career. Two years ago Coach Bowden and I and others stood together and announced that we were beginning a period of transition for the football program. That plan is in place and will produce results, given the opportunity and support.
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Receives Diversity Award
The Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering has been selected to receive one of the three national 2009 Claire Felbinger Awards for Diversity.