Michael Ormsbee

FSU professor wins national outstanding sport scientist award

Published: July 9, 2020 | 12:26 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

A Florida State University professor has won the top sport scientist award from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Michael J. Ormsbee, an associate professor in the College of Human Sciences’ Department of Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences, has been selected as the organization’s 2020 William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award. “I am honored […]

High-protein snacks no problem for active women

Published: August 28, 2019 | 8:51 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Physically active women who have foresworn bedtime snacks should feel no fear cracking open the cupboards after sundown for a protein-rich treat, according to new Florida State University-led research. In a study of women weight lifters, nutrition scientists at FSU showed that protein consumption before bed compared to protein consumption during the day does not […]

Late night snacker? Make it cottage cheese

Published: October 25, 2018 | 11:06 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State University researchers. Associate Professor of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Michael Ormsbee and former FSU graduate student Samantha Leyh found that consuming 30 grams of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have […]

Expert Pitch: 2018 Winter Olympic Games

Published: January 19, 2018 | 3:50 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Psychology Professor Anders Ericsson, FSU’s Conradi Eminent Scholar

As the world prepares for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, a group of Florida State University faculty experts are available to discuss various aspects of the event. EXPERT PERFORMANCE & DELIBERATE PRACTICE Anders Ericsson, Conradi Eminent Scholar, Department of Psychology (850) 644-9860; ericsson@psy.fsu.edu Ericsson, a professor of cognitive psychology who’s known […]

Faculty and Staff Briefs: July 2017

Published: July 18, 2017 | 2:39 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff Briefs

HONORS AND AWARDS James Bowman, Ph.D. (Public Administration) was awarded the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society for Public Administration, Section on Ethics and Integrity in Governance. Jeffrey D. James, Ph.D. (Education) received the 2017 Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award and delivered the Zeigler keynote address at the North American Society for Sport Management […]

Graduate student gets world-class experience to work with Olympic-level athletes

Published: June 30, 2017 | 11:44 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The Australian Institute of Sport is recognized worldwide for developing elite athletes, largely due to their research and innovation in sports science. So when Florida State University graduate student Samantha Leyh received an opportunity to work with the distinguished AIS, her choice was clear. Leyh, a second-year master’s student in sports nutrition, arrived at the […]

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