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New climate model helps researchers better predict water needs

Published: October 6, 2020 | 12:14 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

Gang Chen, a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

New research from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering combines climate and land use projections to predict water availability, information that is crucial for the preparations of resource managers and land-use planners. “This research presented a new method that can be used to generate future climate data for the existing hydrological models,” said Gang Chen, a […]

Art professor creates historical archive of Gadsden County agriculture community

Published: October 6, 2020 | 10:42 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Florida State University Department of Art Professor Holly Hanessian is helping connect art with the agricultural history of Gadsden County. Hanessian, a ceramics artist, recently worked alongside interdisciplinary artist and designer and FSU alumnus Michael Austin Diaz to create “New Histories: Gadsden Farm Project.” The mixed media exhibit is part of a larger project collaborating […]

FSU’s Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching partners with Women’s Football Alliance

Published: October 5, 2020 | 4:01 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, University News

Tim Baghurst, professor and director of FSU COACH. (FSU College of Education)

Florida State University’s Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching, known as FSU COACH, has formed a new partnership with the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), a competitive women’s tackle football league. Through the partnership, FSU COACH will serve as the official coach education provider for the WFA’s new Coaches Alliance. “Coach education and development is an important […]

Scientists find evidence of exotic state of matter in candidate material for quantum computers

Published: October 5, 2020 | 2:11 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

An illustration of the crystal structure of ruthenium trichloride showing the simple honeycomb lattice of ruthenium ions and chlorine ions. The twisted octahedra formed by chlorine around the electron spin of each ruthenium atom are mirror images of each other. This twist is key to the compound's unusual behavior, which is evidence that it may contain an example of a quantum spin liquid. (Courtesy of Arkady Shekhter/ National High Magnetic Field Laboratory)

Using a novel technique, scientists working at the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have found evidence for a quantum spin liquid, a state of matter that is promising as a building block for the quantum computers of tomorrow. Researchers discovered the exciting behavior while studying the so-called electron spins in the compound […]

FSU Board of Trustees approves Presidential Search Advisory Committee

Published: October 2, 2020 | 5:13 pm | Posted in: University News

Key FSU programs have earned recognition from the Princeton Review, a college admission services company that offers test preparation services, tutoring, admissions and other resources. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University Board of Trustees Chair Ed Burr appointed a 15-member committee, as required by the Florida Board of Governors, to conduct a national search for the university’s 16th president during a special board meeting today via Zoom. Trustees unanimously affirmed Burr’s appointees. The selection of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee followed guidelines set […]

Florida State appoints new director for Florida Center for Reading Research

Published: October 1, 2020 | 4:14 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University · Florida State appoints new director for Florida Center for Reading Research Florida State University has appointed FSU Professor of Education Nicole Patton Terry as director of the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR), a multidisciplinary research center that investigates all aspects of reading and reading-related skills across the lifespan. Patton Terry […]

Maintaining ties between students and hospitality industry is a priority for Dedman professors

Published: October 1, 2020 | 3:08 pm | Posted in: News

J. Willard Marriott Sr. Professor in Hospitality Lydia Hanks said the flexibility of remote class presentations has allowed her to attract more industry leaders to speak to students at the Dedman School of Hospitality.

In a typical year, students at Florida State University’s Dedman School of Hospitality would have countless occasions to network face-to-face with industry leaders. Through presentations, lunches and in-class meetings, Dedman students enjoy frequent opportunities to forge connections with executives from companies such as Hyatt, Legoland Theme Parks and Marriott. These interactions can prove invaluable as students begin their careers […]

Experts ready to provide insight on 2020 elections

Published: September 29, 2020 | 3:51 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Hans Hassell, assistant professor of political science.

With the 2020 election cycle in full swing, American voters find themselves with no shortage of issues to consider when deciding which candidate has earned the right to help tackle them. Racial unrest, historic wildfires and a pandemic that’s infected millions and led to 200,000 American deaths are among the factors shaping an electorate that’s polarized like never before. Researchers at Florida […]

FSU physicist named American Physical Society Fellow

Published: September 29, 2020 | 3:31 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

Ingo Wiedenhöver, a professor at FSU’s Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

A Florida State University faculty member has been named a 2020 Fellow of the American Physical Society. Ingo Wiedenhöver, a professor at FSU’s Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was selected for the distinction in recognition of his contributions to the field of physics. Each year, the APS selects less than […]

Faculty and Staff Briefs: September 2020

Published: September 29, 2020 | 2:29 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff Briefs, News

HONORS AND AWARDS Amy Ai, Ph.D. (College of Social Work) was recognized by the American Psychological Association for outstanding contributions in science for trauma psychology. She was honored by APA’s Trauma Psychology Division (Division 56) in an online ceremony Aug. 19. Kelly Farquharson, Ph.D. (College of Communication and Information) received meritorious poster submission recognition by […]

FSU Police Department recognized for commitment to traffic and pedestrian safety

Published: September 29, 2020 | 1:14 pm | Posted in: University News

FSUPD accepts first-place in the Champions Category of the 2020 Florida Law Enforcement Challenge Awards. From left: Officer Chase Yarborough, Officer Dan Cutchins, Law Enforcement Liaison Andy Johnson, Lt. John Baker, Chief Terri Brown, Officer Steve Black, Officer Adam Walker and K9 Tomahawk. (FSU Photography Services)

The Florida State University Police Department placed first in traffic safety in the Champions Category of the 2020 Florida Law Enforcement Challenge Awards, a Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program (LEL) rewarding agencies that are leaders in traffic safety. Chief Terri Brown accepted the award from Andrew Johnson, a Law Enforcement Liaison Program Area Representative, at […]

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