Department of Biological Sciences

Four FSU students receive prestigious NSF graduate fellowships

Four Florida State students have received a prestigious and highly competitive fellowship from the National Science Foundation to help fund their doctoral work. The fellowship program recognizes exceptional graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees. Fellows receive an annual stipend of $34,000 over three […]

In guppy courtship, the unusual male wins

When it comes to choosing a mate, female guppies often go for the mates with the flashiest, most interesting color patterns. But why is that? Turns out, it’s all about psychology. In a new study, Florida State University researchers found that these tiny, tropical fish often choose a mate that physically stands out from the […]

Charles Ford III

Graduate Charles Ford III chose Florida State University because he wanted a high-quality education surrounded by a strong community atmosphere. “What drew me to FSU is that you can feel the importance of community the minute you stroll down Legacy Walk,” Ford said. Ford, the first in his family to attend college has dreams of […]