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Tallahassee, FL
Next @fsubio Colloquium ▶️ @BrownUniversity's Matthew Fuxjager will present “From brains to brawn: integrative approaches to studying new frontiers of animal communication.” bio.fsu.edu 🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 24 ⏰ 3:30 p.m. 📍 King Life Sciences Building (Room 1024)
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This week, @FAMUFSUCOE welcomed representatives from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (@T2COM_HQ, @USArmy) to the @NationalMagLab and @FloridaState's new Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building to learn more about innovative research being conducted in Tallahassee! The visit kicked off with introductions from FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Dean Suvranu De, @FSUartssciences Dean Sam Huckaba, @FAMU_1887 SVP for Health Science Enterprise Robert Nobles, Jr., MagLab Director Kathleen Amm, and FSU VP for Research Stacey Patterson. The two-day workshop included a tour of the FSU-headquartered, @NSF-funded National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, as well as presentations from leading faculty experts across engineering, quantum science, chemistry and biochemistry, biological science, physics and more. ✏️ To learn more about the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, visit eng.famu.fsu.edu. 🧲 To learn more about the lab, visit nationalmaglab.org. 💻 For more from the FSU College of Arts and Sciences, tap the #LinkInBio.
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FSU Department of Biological Science retweeted
“I consider my work as part of the life cycle of humanity, and I want this to help us care for each other,” said Dev Sangha, a junior in @fsubio. Nearly half of all American adults have some form of heart disease — the leading cause of death for adults annually in the U.S. 🫀 Sangha conducts research on heart health, incorporating innovation and accessibility in hopes of advancing care that can improve the lives of millions. Sangha is part of @FloridaState's Solís Laboratory, led by Christopher Solís, an assistant professor in @fsuannescollege. To check out the full feature in Spectrum Magazine, visit: fla.st/UR40U28W. #SpectrumFSUArtsSciences @FSUResearch @FSU_Health
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Meet Sasha! Sasha Veltri is a senior majoring in Biological Sciences and French. She was awarded the Humanities Center Fellowship to work on her project, Trauma and Recovery in Francophone Media about the Rwandan Genocide, with Associate Professor of French Michelle Bumatay.
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Applications are open through Tuesday, Sept. 15!
Applications for @fsubio's awards and scholarships are open NOW! 🏆 For more information on available undergraduate awards and scholarships, visit: fla.st/J4FFZDFI. For more information on available graduate awards and scholarships, visit: fla.st/4Z2GAG51.
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The fourth annual @fsubio Fowler Symposium: Biological Imaging Across Scales is just around the corner! 🔬 🗓️ Sept. 18-19 📍 @FloridaState Alumni Center More info and event registration: bio.fsu.edu/FowlerSymposium 📸 Microscope view of human skin tissue. (Adobe Stock)
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Our next Biological Science Colloquium, featuring a talk by @UTSWMedCenter's William Prinz, is TOMORROW! 🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 10 ⏰ 3:30 p.m. 📍 King Life Sciences Building (Room 1024) Learn more: fla.st/ECGXPCCD. @FloridaState
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At Florida State University, ideas have the power to become breakthroughs that can have an impact far beyond campus. As part of a legacy 175 years in the making, FSU is changing the lives that change the world. #FSU175
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Applications for @fsubio's awards and scholarships are open NOW! 🏆 For more information on available undergraduate awards and scholarships, visit: fla.st/J4FFZDFI. For more information on available graduate awards and scholarships, visit: fla.st/4Z2GAG51.
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FSU Department of Biological Science retweeted
Congratulations to @FloridaState's 2026 @NSF CAREER Award winners, all six of whom are from @FSUartssciences! The award is one of the most prestigious honors available to early career faculty and supports those who serve as academic role models in research and education, leading advances in the mission of their department or organization. ▶️ Amy Webster (top left) is an assistant professor in @fsubio, who studies how genetically identical individuals raised in the same environment, like twins, can still be different, informing our understanding of disease risk. ▶️ Douglas Storace (top right) is an assistant professor in @fsubio and @FSUNeuroscience, who researches how the olfactory system, or sense of smell, influences decision making and our perception of the world around us. ▶️ Kai Zhao (middle right) is an assistant professor in @FSUComputerSci, who designs high-performance computing systems that help researchers manage large amounts of data in experiments and theoretical predictions. ▶️ Michael Gubanov (bottom right) is an assistant professor in @FSUComputerSci and @DataScienceFSU, who is developing a new type of AI to more accurately calculate and interpret numeric data, with applications in healthcare and cancer treatment. ▶️ Xiaonan Zhang (bottom left) is an assistant professor in @FSUComputerSci, who designs frameworks that allow wireless devices to collaborate and execute complex AI applications, facilitating real-time decisions in fields like healthcare, transportation and emergency response. ▶️ Cyprian Lewandowski (middle left) is an assistant professor in @FSUPhysics, who analyzes quantum materials with the potential to enable transformative technologies, such as new quantum computing platforms or more advanced sensors. To check out the full story, visit: fla.st/4NUIJ1Q6. @FSUResearch @FSUFaculty
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We had a blast at @fsubio's Involvement and Resource Fair last Friday! 🤩 New and returning students learned more about available resources, community groups and opportunities — both in the department and across @FloridaState. To discover more, visit bio.fsu.edu.
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The Summer 2026 @fsubio in London Program has officially wrapped, but our students took one last excursion to Stepney City Farm, where they learned about the role city farms play in educating the public on topics such as animal welfare and biodiversity. bio.fsu.edu/london.
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.@fsubio is hiring Fall 2026 lab technicians for BSC2010L and BSC2011L! 🧬 Required qualifications: ▶️ Must qualify for Federal Work Study funding ▶️ Successful completion of BSC2010L and BSC2011L, or equivalent To apply, visit: fla.st/J3BEL7Y8. @FloridaState
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Our @fsubio in London students recently visited @zsllondonzoo! 🐅 For a course project, students selected a species and gained experience collecting behavioral data, an observational research technique they've been developing all summer. bio.fsu.edu/london @FSUGlobal @FSUIP
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Congrats to our @fsubio honors medallion recipients! ▶️ Vijay Baksh ▶️ Pacey Cheesebrough ▶️ Varun Arab ▶️ Hayley Garrison ▶️ Addison O’Reilly ▶️ Grier Reid ▶️ Laura Gazioni
More than half of @FloridaState's Summer 2026 honors medallion awardees are from @FSUartssciences! 🏅 Each semester, honors medallions are presented to new graduates who have completed the University Honors Program or Honors in the Major Program. Those who complete both programs with a 3.9 cumulative GPA or higher receive the designation of Outstanding Senior Scholar. To learn more about the Spring 2026 honorees and the University Honors Program, visit: fla.st/Z219IDYW. 📸 Brittany Mobley (top left and right) 📸 Trenton McCray (bottom left and right)
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We're so excited to see everyone at the fourth annual @fsubio Involvement and Resource Fair next Friday! 🤩 🗓️ Friday, August 21 ⏰ 3-4:30 p.m. 📍 King Life Sciences Building (lobby and outdoor courtyard) Learn more: bio.fsu.edu @FloridaState
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Our @fsubio in London Program students recently received a private tour of @NHM_London! bio.fsu.edu/london @FSUGlobal @FSUIP @FloridaState
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