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Researchers’ discovery could lead to improved therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Published: June 14, 2019 | 10:07 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A new multi-institution study spearheaded by researchers at Florida State University and the University of California, Los Angeles suggests a tiny protein could play a major role in combating heart failure related to Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common lethal genetic disorder among children. In collaboration with scientists from across the nation, FSU researchers […]

Florida State becomes largest university to add experiential learning requirement

Published: June 13, 2019 | 2:55 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University is embarking on a new initiative that has the potential to create one of the most diverse and robust talent pipelines in the nation. Already a national leader in student success, Florida State plans to enrich the student learning experience by adopting an experiential learning graduation requirement for undergraduates. Upon implementation, FSU will […]

National MagLab creates world-record magnetic field with small, compact coil

Published: June 12, 2019 | 1:00 pm | Posted in: News, Science & Technology

MagLab researchers David Larbalestier, Seunyong Hahn and Iain Dixon developed a magnet that generated a 45.5 tesla magnetic field.

A novel magnet half the size of a cardboard toilet tissue roll usurped the title of “world’s strongest magnetic field” from the metal titan that had held it for two decades at the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. And, its makers say, we ain’t seen nothing yet: By packing an exceptionally high-field […]

MagLab scientists discover thermoelectric properties in promising class of materials

Published: June 11, 2019 | 4:51 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

Exploring an area overlooked by other scientists, physicists at the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have discovered that a class of materials called “1-2-20s” have very promising thermoelectric properties, opening the floodgates for further research into these fascinating materials. The study was published in Science Advances. Thermoelectric devices can produce electricity if […]

Researcher documents cascading effects of parasites on underwater ecosystems

Published: June 11, 2019 | 4:40 pm | Posted in: News, Science & Technology

Research by an evolutionary biologist from Florida State University has shown parasites have important and far-reaching effects on predatory fish and the ecosystems they inhabit. These findings, published this week in the journal Ecology, provide important evidence for the little-studied role of parasites in trophic cascades, which are powerful, indirect interactions that can affect entire […]

Give in order to receive: FSU study finds low-income mothers expected to reciprocate support

Published: June 11, 2019 | 2:48 pm | Posted in: Education & Society

Low-income mothers who need support, such as with small cash loans or childcare, are often called on to reciprocate, according to a new Florida State University study. College of Social Work Associate Professor Melissa Radey and College of Human Sciences Professor Lenore McWey examined the support networks of low-income mothers using secondary data from mothers […]

Andrew Brady selected as FSU’s 2019 Carraway Employee of the Year

Published: June 11, 2019 | 10:33 am | Posted in: University News

Andrew Brady, associate director of Institutional Research, has been selected as the 2019 Max Carraway Employee of the Year Award winner. (FSU Photography Services)

For more than 20 years, Andrew Brady has been an invaluable asset to the advancement of Florida State University. Brady, who serves as associate director of Institutional Research, has transformed the way FSU capitalizes on data, and for his efforts, he’s been selected as the 2019 Max Carraway Employee of the Year Award winner. The […]

Florida State scores 10 U.S. Fulbright student awards

Published: June 10, 2019 | 2:18 pm | Posted in: University News

Ten outstanding Florida State University graduate students and recent alumni will spend the 2019-2020 academic year teaching English or conducting research projects abroad as a part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The program, administered by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, offers grants for graduating college seniors, graduate students, young […]

Restoration projects at The Ringling win Florida Preservation Awards

Published: June 7, 2019 | 4:31 pm | Posted in: News

The Ca’ d’Zan terra cotta restoration project was recognized for Outstanding Achievement in the category of Restoration/Rehabilitation at the 2019 Preservation Awards. (FSU Photography Services)

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has been recognized by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation with two 2019 Preservation Awards for a pair of restoration projects at the Ca’ d’Zan. The Ringling’s Executive Director Stephen High and Chief Conservator Barbara A. Ramsay accepted the awards May 18 at the 2019 Florida Preservation […]

FSU College of Education relaunches program in school counseling

Published: June 7, 2019 | 3:13 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, University News

Florida State University’s College of Education has relaunched a graduate program in school counseling that prepares individuals to help students find their educational path and navigate their developmental years. The American School Counselor Association recommends a student-to-school-counselor ratio of 250-to-1. Florida had an average of 484-to-1 in 2017, highlighting the need for more school counseling […]

FSU and Seminole Boosters, Inc. announce creation of Florida State University Athletics Association

Published: June 7, 2019 | 1:02 pm | Posted in: University News

The Florida State University Board of Trustees established a new Direct Support Organization at its meeting on Friday, creating the Florida State University Athletics Association (FSUAA). The Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) jointly developed by FSU’s Athletics Department and Seminole Boosters, Inc. to provide greater alignment, transparency, coordination and efficiency for athletic-related fundraising, […]