More than 40 free events include community health experiences, technology competitions, startup showcases, performances and family programming
Florida State University will open its research and creative enterprise to the community Oct. 17-24 during its fourth annual FSU Discovery Days, featuring more than 40 free events, from community health experiences and innovation competitions to performances, technology showcases and family-friendly science.
“Discovery Days brings the energy of discovery beyond our laboratories, studios and classrooms and invites everyone to experience how FSU ideas are changing lives,” said Stacey S. Patterson, Vice President for Research. “Whether you have been at FSU for a long time or are a student or community member curious about what comes next, this week offers a front-row seat to innovation and creativity in action.”
Discovery Days begins Oct. 17 with the FSU Health Expo: Bridging Community, Health and Research at the Gadsden County Courthouse, where attendees can access health screenings, explore educational resources, enjoy family-friendly activities and connect with organizations working to improve community well-being.
On Oct. 19, FSU and Tampa-based cybersecurity company ReliaQuest team up for The Quest for What’s Next! at the Herbert Wertheim College of Business. Six teams will compete for a grand prize of $100,000 in funding from ReliaQuest to pursue innovative projects in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
On Oct. 21, IGNITE Tallahassee invites the business community inside the region’s startup ecosystem for an open house and innovation expo. Attendees can meet founders of high-tech ventures, hear investment insights from venture capital and angel funding experts, and discover student innovations from across Florida’s Capital Region.
That afternoon, FSU startups will compete in Discovery Challenge, a pitch competition for up to $100,000 in prizes.
The arts and humanities take the stage throughout the week. Experience how the arts can promote healing at a performance introducing The Living Song Project, where four musicians and a music therapist will blend recital, improvised guitar and therapeutic narrative. At the Arts-Health-Humanities Symposium, faculty, artists, creators and researchers will explore how poetry, visual art, music and film can strengthen working environments and health outcomes.
The week also includes a full slate of seminars for FSU researchers. Learn how Amazon Web Services can support you at a series of workshops, practice sharing your work with the media and general public at Lights, Camera, Research! and more.
On Oct. 24, Saturday Morning Physics + Art finishes the week with a family-friendly experience exploring the science of bubbles for K-12 students.
Explore the full schedule, choose your events and register where required at the FSU Discovery Days website.