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Two FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professors receive Department of Energy Early Career Awards
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professors Ralm Ricarte and Junliang Liu have been named recipients of the U.S. Department of Energy’s prestigious Early Career Research Program. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professors Ralm Ricarte and Junliang Liu have been named recipients of the U.S. Department of Energy’s prestigious Early Career Research Program awards, an honor bestowed upon outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.
FSU Health informatics researcher named fellow of American College of Medical Informatics
Zhe He, professor in FSU's School of Information and director of FSU's Institute for Successful Longevity, was recently recognized with two major honors for his work in health informatics. Key Points Zhe He has been elected a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI).
FSU College of Nursing receives $1.9 million award to advance AI-powered behavioral healthcare
Image Provided by Adobe Stock Image The Florida State University College of Nursing has been awarded $1.96 million through the National Institutes of Health Director’s New Innovator Award to develop and test an artificial intelligence-powered intervention that delivers personalized behavioral health support to people who use problematic substances.
FSU College of Medicine Dean to helm statewide physician organization
Dr. Alma Littles, dean of the Florida State University College of Medicine. (FSU Photography Services/Bill Lax) FSU Health leader to serve as president of Florida Medical Association Alma Littles, M.D., dean of the FSU College of Medicine, will be installed Aug. 1 as the 150th president of the Florida Medical Association at the FMA’s annual conference in Orlando. Littles is the first medical school dean to serve as president in the association’s history.
Florida State University secures Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards
Courtesy of Adobe Stock Images. Florida State University will lead four major projects as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s highly coveted Genesis Mission, showcasing the university’s strengths in advanced technological innovation.
FSU Colleges of Nursing and Medicine awarded $1.6M NIH grant to train next generation of nurse scientists in digital health and AI
CTBScience founding director Sylvie Naar, IDHI Founding Director Lisa Hightow-Weidman and College of Nursing Dean Jing Wang. The Florida State University College of Nursing and College of Medicine have been awarded a more than $1.6 million Institutional National Research Service Award (T32) from the National Institutes of Health to prepare the next generation of nurse scientists to harness technology and artificial intelligence in improving health outcomes for a variety of populations.
FSU VP for Research inducted into National Academy of Inventors
Stacey S. Patterson is the vice president for Florida State University. Florida State University Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson this summer was officially inducted into the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors. “Being named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors is an incredible honor,” Patterson said when she learned the news this past spring.
Seven ways the MagLab is advancing healthcare
Think of the biggest medical challenges of our time and you’ll find researchers tackling them at the FSU-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The MagLab harnesses some of the most powerful magnets on Earth to unlock the secrets of human biology, peering deeper into molecular structures than ever before.
FSU research center secures $88M Navy contract to support development of future Naval ship power systems
This is an AI generated Image of a futuristic ship provided by Adobe Stock Images. Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) has secured an $88 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop advanced modeling, simulation and testing capabilities for the next generation of shipboard power and energy systems through 2031.
Sky Therapeutics, Florida State University announce first FDA Breakthrough Device designation for ADHD treatment
Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is granted for new technologies that have real potential to improve outcomes and should get priority attention. Most new devices fail to attain this status, as the majority of applications are denied. However, a digital ADHD treatment developed by a Florida State University team achieved the coveted breakthrough designation status.
FSU awards inaugural Clinical Catalyst grants to advance bold healthcare innovation
Florida State University, through FSU Health, has awarded $250,000 to the five inaugural recipients of its Clinical Catalyst Grant Program, an initiative that brings together FSU researchers and local clinical providers to address healthcare challenges through collaborative projects.
Seven Florida State University faculty members elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Seven distinguished faculty members from Florida State University have been elected as new members of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Membership in ASEMFL is one of the highest honors for scholars in the state, recognizing researchers who live and work in Florida and have made outstanding contributions to science, engineering and medicine nationally and globally.
FSU College of Medicine graduates 121 new doctors
Dr. Anthony Speights delivering the commencement speech. Bracketed by the musical works of Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance,” the 121-member Florida State University College of Medicine Class of 2026 marched into Ruby Diamond Concert Hall Saturday as students and marched out as doctors.
FSU College of Nursing partners with CHAI to launch nation’s first micro-credential series on responsible AI for nursing
The Florida State University College of Nursing has launched its first micro-credential series that integrates artificial intelligence and nursing care. The program, Nursing Essentials of Responsible AI, was developed in partnership with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and provides nurses with a comprehensive framework for the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence in clinical practice.
FSU names four faculty as Distinguished Research Professors
TOP: Vladimir Dobrosavljevic and Hui Li. Bottom: Michael Shatruk and Jon Maner Florida State University has bestowed the title of Distinguished Research Professor on four outstanding faculty members for their exemplary research productivity and contributions to their fields. “The dedication of these scholars represents the very best of Florida State University,” said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson.
FSU College of Nursing honors alumni excellence at 2026 Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala
College of Nursing Dean Jing Wang flanked by faculty from the FSU College of Nursing at the 2026 College of Nursing Gala. The Florida State University College of Nursing celebrated its fourth-annual Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala on Saturday, April 11, held at the Dunlap Champions Club in Doak Campbell Stadium, honoring the achievements of alumni, faculty, students and community partners while recognizing the college’s continued impact in health care.
Florida State University names Joan M. Schenkel as Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Finance
Joan Schenkel is the new associate vice president for research administration and finance. Florida State University has named Joan M. Schenkel as the new Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Finance. A seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in higher education research administration, Schenkel joins FSU to bolster the university’s research infrastructure and support its continued growth as a top-tier research institution.
Florida State University hosts inaugural Florida Quantum Conference
Florida State University is hosting the Florida Quantum Conference from April 9-11. Leading researchers from academia and industry are at Florida State University this week for the Florida Quantum Conference, a three-day event exploring the latest breakthroughs in quantum science and engineering. This conference is the inaugural edition of what is planned as an annual event held at institutions around the state. “This conference is a milestone for FSU,” said President Richard McCullough.
Five FSU faculty named AAAS Fellows
Five FSU faculty were honored as members of AAAS. From top left: Dragana Popovic, Theo Siegrist, Michael Roper. Bottom row from left: Nora Underwood and Stephen Hill. Five outstanding Florida State University faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s largest organizations dedicated to the promotion of science, engineering and innovation.
FSU physicist appointed to U.S. Department of Energy’s new Office of Science Advisory Committee
Mayly Sanchez is the Wyatt-Green Chair of Physics at Florida State University. A Florida State University physicist has been named to a newly formed committee that will oversee and advise all future scientific ventures for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
Florida State University and Apalachee Center enter partnership to advance behavioral health research
Florida State University and Apalachee Center have established a new partnership to improve mental health care across the state, with a particular focus on Northwest Florida. The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two institutions unites Apalachee Center’s more than 80 years of hands-on experience serving individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorder with Florida State University’s 175-year legacy of academic and research excellence.
Maize mysteries: Scientists uncover new information on how DNA works in maize
Repli-seq scheme and mini-domain chromatin fiber RT model. Credit: The Plant Cell (2026). DOI: 10.1093/plcell/koag042 Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the intricate processes governing how DNA works and organizes itself in the genome.
Maize Mysteries: FSU Scientists Uncover New Information on How DNA Works in Maize
By Kathleen Haughney Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the intricate processes governing how DNA works and organizes itself in the genome. A team of FSU researchers together with colleagues at North Carolina State University has made a breakthrough in understanding how DNA replicates in maize, uncovering the existence of two distinct subcompartments in the nucleus that hold genetic material.
Maize mysteries: FSU scientists uncover new information on how DNA works in maize
Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the intricate processes governing how DNA works and organizes itself in the genome. A team of FSU researchers together with colleagues at North Carolina State University has made a breakthrough in understanding how DNA replicates in maize, uncovering the existence of two distinct subcompartments in the nucleus that hold genetic material.
FSU College of Medicine recognized in D.C. as national leader in nutrition education
From left: ICON-Health Director Regan Bailey, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, FSU College of Medicine Dean Alma Littles and ICON-Health Director Patrick Stover at an event championing nutrition education as part of medical school curriculum.
FSU researchers show increased dietary folic acid can prevent peripheral neuropathy in models of type 2 diabetes
Professors Patrick Stover and Regan Bailey have a new paper out addressing the benefits of folic acid. Florida State University researchers have demonstrated that significantly increasing dietary folic acid in mice can prevent peripheral neuropathy, a condition commonly associated with diabetes and other health issues.
Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases recognizes Rare Disease Day, celebrates progress toward treatments
From left: Associate Director for Precision Medicine David Ledbetter, FSU President Richard McCullough, State Rep. Adam Anderson, Illumina Chief Medical Officer Eric Green, and Quest Diagnostics Executive Scientific Director Sarah South address an audience at the FSU College of Medicine for Rare Disease Day.
FSU's Children's Learning Clinic celebrates providing free ADHD evaluations, treatments to 500 families
Michael Kofler is the founder of the Children's Learning Clinic. A research clinic at Florida State University has officially served 500 families in the Southeast U.S. with evaluations, diagnoses and treatments for children with ADHD and related disorders — all at no cost.
FSU student earns American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
Tom Bissen is a doctoral student in Anne's College who received the American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship. A Florida State University graduate student has received the American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship to support his work connecting heart and brain health. Exercise physiology doctoral candidate Thomas Bissen received the highly competitive national award that supports promising doctoral students pursuing innovative cardiovascular research.
Be part of the MagLab story at 2026 Open House
The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory is hosting its 2026 open house with a literary twist. You can help write the latest chapter in the National MagLab’s storied history as the FSU-headquartered research center celebrates books and literature during its 2026 Open House. The free, family-friendly science festival is set for Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MagLab at 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive in Tallahassee’s Innovation Park.
Florida Healthy Liver Program™ promises a brighter, healthier future for those with liver disease
Susan Hayes chats with Dr. Whiddon after her scan at the FSU PrimaryHealth. Gabriella,15, has a beautiful smile that can light up a room and talks enthusiastically about her volleyball and flag football teams. Her sunny personality is infectious. Susan Hayes, 67, is a retiree, soft-spoken and thoughtful. Originally from Michigan, she moved to North Florida to be close to her children. Gabriella and Susan have something in common.
Florida State University chosen as awardee for Golden Dome for America projects
This is an AI generated image made available by Adobe Stock. Florida State University is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151 billion. This contract encompasses a broad range of work that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.
Florida Center for Reading Research director elected to National Academy of Education
Nicole Patton Terry is the director of the Florida Center for Reading Research. Nicole Patton Terry, the Olive & Manuel Bordas Professor of Education in the School of Teacher Education and the director of the Florida Center for Reading Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Education (NAEd). Patton Terry is one of 19 education leaders and scholars from across the United States elected to the Academy this year and the first NAEd member at Florida State University.
FSU nutrition experts available to comment on newly released 2025-2030 dietary guidelines for Americans
Regan Bailey, an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, and Patrick Stover, an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, have joined the FSU College of Medicine. Following this week’s release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Florida State University is making two of its internationally recognized nutrition experts available for comment.
FSU Leaders Named to Florida Trend’s Influential Florida 500 List
The Florida 500 is published by Florida Trend. Florida State University leaders are among the 500 most influential Floridians highlighted in Florida Trend’s annual Florida 500 list. The prestigious listing celebrates the impact of business, research, education and community development across the Sunshine State. This year, several individuals with strong ties to FSU have been honored for their outstanding contributions to their fields and to the state as a whole.
FSU names new AVP for Research Business Strategy and Operations
Jenn Garye is the new Assistant Vice President for Research Business Strategy and Operations. In a move to bolster Florida State University’s rapidly expanding research enterprise, Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson has announced the promotion of Jenn Garye to Assistant Vice President for Research Business Strategy and Operations. “Jenn’s leadership, insight and unwavering dedication to our university have been instrumental in advancing our research operations,” Patterson said.
FSU Vice President for Research named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Stacey S. Patterson is the vice president for Florida State University. Florida State University Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, an honor that is nationally recognized as the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Patterson’s remarkable track record of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit,” said FSU President Richard McCullough.
FSU awards seed grants to translational research projects
IGNITE Tallahassee is a local incubator focused on tech-based startups. Florida State University has awarded more than $500,000 in seed funding to accelerate commercialization of university research with strong translational potential. Upon completion of a competitive process with 66 letters of intent and 30 applications, sixprojects were awarded. They range from an AI-assisted chemical analysis platform to a digital therapy for pediatric ADHD patients.
FSU researchers achieve breakthrough in long-distance crystal growth
A team of scientists from Florida State University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have demonstrated, for the first time, that high-quality single-crystalline films can be grown even when separated from their substrate by several nanometers — far beyond what scientists thought possible. “This was one of those neat moments in science where you do something and then have to figure out how it happened and why it happened,” said Florida State University Professor of Physics Hanwei Gao.
The neutrino mystery: International collaboration offers theories on ghost particles
In physics, students learn about electrons, neutrons and protons. Then they dig a little deeper and learn about quarks and finally, they get to the mysterious subatomic particle known as the neutrino or ghost particle. These fascinating particles have no charge, very little mass and have been stumping physicists who are eager to understand how this fundamental building block of the universe operates.
FSU launches first Clinical Catalyst to unite providers and researchers to solve problems
FSU held the first ever Clinical Catalyst as part of the 2025 Discovery Days, an event to bring together local clinical providers with researchers to find evidence-based solutions to pressing challenges in health and health care. “There’s so much opportunity in this community for collaboration,” said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. “We have all the parts.
FSU forms new advisory council to support economic development in the region
Florida State University has created a new advisory group of business and community leaders to advise the university on its initiatives to advance economic development related to magnetic technologies. The Magnetic Capital Research Advisory Council will work to establish Tallahassee and the state as a global leader in developing cutting-edge technologies, driving energy solutions and creating advanced materials to attract talent and create jobs.
IGNITE TALLAHASSEE LAUNCHES, BRIDGING INNOVATION GAP IN NORTH FLORIDA
Florida State University is expanding its impact with the launch of IGNITE Tallahassee — a 40,000-square-foot startup incubator located in Innovation Park. In partnership with the Leon County Research and Development Authority, FSU actively supports deep-tech ventures with the infrastructure, expertise, and programming needed to turn bold ideas into scalable businesses.
Distinguished behavioral scientist brings decades of research & mentoring expertise to FSU College of Medicine
Bonnie Spring has always had the drive and desire to improve public health. The Florida State University professor’s initial research into serious mental illness, while earning her master’s and doctoral degrees at Harvard, has been cited more than 3,000 times. When further progress was stymied by a lack of objective measurement tools, the psychology graduate pivoted and retrained as a health psychologist.
On-screen and now IRL: FSU researchers find evidence of ChatGPT buzzwords turning up in everyday speech
Within five days of ChatGPT’s release in 2022, the artificial intelligence chatbot gained more than a million users. Today, more than half of all adults under age 30 and nearly half of adults ages 30-49 say they’ve used it, according to Pew Research Center.
Addressing Florida's physician shortage, FSU College of Medicine welcomes 121 new doctors into residency and fellowship programs
The Florida State University College of Medicine welcomed its newest class of 131 physician residents and fellows in its Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs across the state. In collaboration with nine health care partners, FSU GME now offers 26 residencies and fellowships. The latest class joins more than 264 physicians already enrolled.
First-year medical students celebrate entry into profession with White Coat Ceremony
Offset by a bright red shirt, Malik Richardson’s crisp, medical white coat and beaming smile stood out in a sea of FSU College of Medicine classmates, families and friends who gathered around the Westcott Fountain to celebrate Friday’s White Coat Ceremony. Asked to describe the meaning and emotions of the White Coat Ceremony – a celebration of the successful completion of the first semester of medical school where medical students receive their first white coats – Richardson didn’t hesitate.
FSU, Andrews Foundation join forces for physician fellowship program in Northwest Florida
Florida State University is deepening its investment in advanced medical training and care in Northwest Florida through a new partnership between the FSU College of Medicine and the Andrews Research & Education Foundation. The agreement, which became effective Aug. 1, brings the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Fellowship and the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship under FSU sponsorship. The fellowships are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Flowers appointed dean of Tallahassee Regional Campus
Dr. Kerwyn Flowers, who joined the Florida State University College of Medicine in 2017 and has served as Director of Rural Medical Education since 2019, has been appointed dean of the Tallahassee Regional Campus. College of Medicine Dean Dr. Alma Littles shared the announcement in a message to students, faculty and staff.
Remembering the MagLab’s Alan Marshall, pioneer in analytical chemistry
Alan Marshall, a renowned chemist who helped invent a technique that revolutionized analytical chemistry and who went on to lead the world’s premiere facility for such research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, has died at age 81. Marshall retired in 2024 as Robert O. Lawton Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University and Chief Scientist of the MagLab’s Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Facility, or FT-ICR, which he founded in 1993 and led until 2014.
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