News Topic: Faculty Spotlight

Sonia Cabell co-authored the book “Strive-For-Five Conversations: A Framework That Gets Kids Talking to Accelerate Their Language Comprehension and Literacy,” specializing in early childhood language and literacy instruction.

Faculty Spotlight: Sonia Cabell’s push for more conversation

Published: June 25, 2025 | 1:58 pm

Almost 25 years ago, Florida State University Professor Sonia Cabell faced a challenging moment early in her teaching career in […]

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Meredith McQuerry chaired a research team that concluded a 5-year multi-state project titled “Protective Clothing for Wildland Firefighters.” The project provided recommendations to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) on improving methods for cleaning and safeguarding PPE for wildland firefighters.

Faculty Spotlight: As wildfires intensify, Meredith McQuerry is working to protect firefighters from their harmful effects

Published: March 31, 2025 | 10:10 am

As wildfires continue to grow in frequency and intensity, there is an urgent need for firefighters to stay better protected […]

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Prashant Singh's rapid DNA test that reveals whether the shrimp we eat is domestic or imported is impacting several communities.

Faculty Spotlight: Prashant Singh’s impact on the domestic shrimp industry

Published: March 5, 2025 | 12:35 pm

Florida State University’s faculty and staff are driven to positively shape the lives of everyday consumers – recording countless hours […]

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