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Saturday Morning Physics is back at Florida State University! ⚛️ Join faculty from the FSU Department of Physics for this free, family-friendly series starting on Sep. 28. During the first session, “Nuclear Cauldron, Look What’s Cooking!,” participants will explore the atomic nucleus and the science behind how stars are born, age and die. ⭐ Find location and parking info here: fla.st/RR418P36

Big news, Seminoles! Florida State University has earned its highest ranking yet at No. 10 on Niche's 2025 list of Top Public Universities in America, underlining as a prime destination for top-notch academics, with outstanding marks for professors and overall value. 🏆📚 Find out how we ranked in student life and beyond: fla.st/JAB8TV41

Countdown to ! 📅 Beginning Monday, Oct. 7, Florida State University invites you to experience a weeklong celebration of research, creativity and discovery. With more than 25 events lined up, there’s something exciting for everyone. 🌟 Check out the full schedule here: fla.st/LVTZGWBE

Quench your thirst for knowledge with mocktails and scientific discovery during “Eureka! An Evening of Science at the Library." Join the Florida State University Office of STEM Teaching Activities, the Tallahassee Scientific Society, and LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System on September 23rd for an evening of interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities and engaging scientific discussions.

To learn more about the Eureka Science Series and its upcoming events, click here: https://leoncountyfl.libcal.com/event/12858306

🎂 On September 18, FSU Air Force ROTC Det 145 marked the 77th birthday of the United States Air Force and celebrated by unveiling Florida State University's brand new flight simulator, made possible with support from FSU College of Arts & Sciences' Dean Sam Huckaba! ✈️ Visit airforcerotc.fsu.edu to learn how prepares our cadets to take to the skies.

Join us in celebrating FSU College of Arts & Sciences professor Robert Hart, elected as a fellow of the American Meteorological Society — the most prestigious weather organization in the country! 🌟 Discover how his innovative research on cyclone formation at the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science at FSU, where Hart serves as chair, is shaping the future of meteorology: fla.st/0316J7HE.

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the famous "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" nursery rhyme? With support from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, FSU College of Arts & Sciences professor Judith Pascoe is shining a light on one of the most famous poets you've never heard of.

Sierra Peters is a sixth-year doctoral candidate in the Social Psychology program, a part of FSU Department of Psychology. Peters researches long-term romantic relationships in both the Attraction and Close Relationships Lab and the Evolutionary Psychology Lab. To learn more about Peters and her accomplishments, click here: fla.st/X0FGB258

🎨✨ The FSU Museum of Fine Arts, the Tout-Monde Foundation and the FSU Winthrop-King Institute invite you to explore “HOMO SARGASSUM,” an exhibition highlighting the impact of sargassum seaweed in Florida and the Caribbean by blending art and science.

🗓️ Running from Sept. 9 to March 8, 2025. Join us for an opening symposium on Sept. 26-27 featuring global artists and scientists. Swipe for a look at the opening reception, and discover the full story of the exhibit here: fla.st/E4TD6OX0

A huge thank you to our dedicated Leadership Council for a fantastic meeting last Friday at the FSU Student Union! We heard from professor Piyush Kumar of the FSU Department of Computer Science on machine learning and Matthew Goff from the FSU Department of Religion about the Dead Sea Scrolls. We also appreciated insights from Marla Vickers, vice president for university advancement and president of the FSU Foundation. Learn more about our council members and the valuable experiences they bring to the team: fla.st/NJVU5QFJ.

The materials behind today's technology, from cell phones to MRI machines, didn’t just appear out of thin air. They’re the product of extensive research by experts like Greg Boebinger, a Florida State University physicist and professor, and former director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. In Spectrum Magazine, discover how high magnetic fields help scientists uncover the secrets of superconductors—one of the biggest mysteries in physics. 🔗: fla.st/0K0TOML5

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Eric Chicken, Ph.D. from the Department of Statistics (FSU College of Arts & Sciences), was chosen as the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Statistical Association Section on Defense and National Security.

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🔬Calling all future scientists! Whether you're a graduate student ready to dig into research at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, or seeking the perfect summer internship, there's a spot for you to learn more at ORNL Days, hosted by the FAMU FSU College of Engineering. Check out the agenda for day 1 and day 2 here 👉 fla.st/55YEO87B

✅ Apply today to join the FSU Department of Anthropology, part of the FSU College of Arts & Sciences, as an academic program specialist! Find more details about the position below.

The FSU Department of Anthropology is seeking an academic program specialist to join our team! In this role, you'll serve as the primary contact to current and prospective undergraduate students in the department, and oversee admission and advising of the graduate program. Visit jobs.fsu.edu to learn more about this role and apply today. (Job ID 58710) fla.st/ECVIIW2B

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The annual Myles Hollander Distinguished Lectureship features a top expert in statistics who has made a lasting impact on the field. This year, the Florida State University Department of Statistics is honored to host Robert E. Kass, a leader in applying statistics to neuroscience and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Registration is required, so reserve your spot today: fla.st/6X1IG5SR

Applications are open for a tenure-track assistant professor in clinical psychology at the FSU Department of Psychology, part of the FSU College of Arts & Sciences! Find more details below.

The FSU Department of Psychology at Florida State University is now hiring for a tenure-track assistant professor in clinical psychology. In this position, you will be responsible for conducting and publishing research in clinical psychology, teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, providing service to the department through work on committees, and more. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024. Visit jobs.fsu.edu to apply today! (Job ID 58651) fla.st/VN8SYHNU

Just one month to go until the 2024 President's Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence! Register here: https://bit.ly/4e27Cf6

Great job to this Florida State University Department of Statistics alumnus! Visit stat.fsu.edu to explore what it's like to study statistics at .

Sending our best wishes to Yuexuan Wu, an alumnus of the Florida State University Department of Statistics, as he begins his new role as an assistant professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of South Carolina! 👏 Read more about Wu's research: https://bit.ly/4dXOSxp

Meet Nadia Rassech, a senior double majoring in Middle Eastern studies and international affairs, and a Florida State University Presidential Scholar. Learn more about her study-abroad experiences this year at the Noor Majan Arabic Language Institute in Muscat, Oman, and now at the Arabic Language Institute in Fes, Morocco, here: fla.st/OJZC6AOV.

Applications for the 2025 Torchbearer 100 cohort are now open!

Each year the Division is proud to recognize 100 of the most outstanding, undergraduate achievers across campus who have built upon our tradition of exceptional student life at Florida State.

Eligible students for Torchbearer 100:
-Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student at Florida State University in their junior or senior year
-Must be in good academic standing
-Must have no outstanding conduct cases
-Must anticipate graduation as soon as May 2025 and no later than December 2026

This recognition aims to thank and celebrate these students who have made significant contributions to our community and have strengthened the foundation set for future Florida State students.

Find more info and apply at studentaffairs.fsu.edu/torchbearer-100!

Four FSU College of Arts & Sciences faculty and researchers have received a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board! Learn more about their research at the FSU Department of Biological Science and the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science at FSU. ⬇️⬇️

is a global enterprise! Faculty and researchers across
Florida State University are engaged in cutting-edge work around the world through The Fulbright Program. 🌎🌍🌏

Read more about their projects here ➡️ https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2024/09/09/seven-fsu-faculty-and-researchers-to-teach-explore-abroad-through-fulbright-u-s-scholar-program/

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While students gear up for promising careers, FSU College of Arts & Sciences alumna Wendy Clark shares her journey from the classroom to the Marketing Hall of Fame! In this issue of Spectrum Magazine, see how a creative writing degree from the Florida State University English Department was instrumental in her rise to the top of the marketing industry: fla.st/K764YZEJ

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Congratulations to Florida State University Department of Statistics alumnus Yichuan Zhao on receiving the 2024 Outstanding Service Award from the International Chinese Statistical Association! Read more about Zhao and this year's ICSA honorees: https://www.icsa.org/2024_awardees/

Stock up on professional clothing this Wednesday, courtesy of the FSU Career Center!

We can't keep this secret any longer! We have an amazing stock of professional clothing just waiting to be given out to our students! With the Date & Time revealed join us this Wednesday, Sept. 11 starting at 11 AM for our Super (Not so secret) Clothing Closet event.

Remember the clothing is while supplies last and the room has a limited capacity so get in early to get your favorite pieces!

Congratulations to Samuel Granoff and Danielle Wirsansky, two FSU College of Arts & Sciences doctoral students, on being selected for the prestigious The Fulbright Program! 🌍 Read about their exciting research and travel plans that will take them to Paris and Jerusalem 👉 fla.st/OH728CXW.

🎨🌿 A new exhibition is opening soon at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts! "HOMO SARGASSUM" explores the impact of sargassum seaweed on Florida and the Caribbean through a blend of art and science. Mark your calendars for the opening reception on Sept. 12, and explore the exhibition, which runs from Sept. 9 to March 8, 2025.

The FSU Winthrop-King Institute will also host a “HOMO SARGASSUM” symposium on Sept. 26-27. Find more details and registration here: fla.st/E4TD6OX0