display Latest news from Florida State University on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/the-evolution-of-black-friday-fsu-expert-available-to-comment-on-consumer-shopping-trends-this-holiday-season/?sc=rsin /articles/the-evolution-of-black-friday-fsu-expert-available-to-comment-on-consumer-shopping-trends-this-holiday-season/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:56 EST By: Stephen Stone | Published: November 19, 2024 | 12:29 pm | SHARE: It used to be a single day. Now it's an entire month.Changing consumer habits have allowed retailers to kick off the holiday shopping season earlier, rolling out deals throughout the month of November or even before, instead of waiting for the day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, to showcase "doorbuster" sales. Florida State University /articles/walk-this-way-fsu-researchers-model-explains-how-ants-create-trails-to-multiple-food-sources/?sc=rsin /articles/walk-this-way-fsu-researchers-model-explains-how-ants-create-trails-to-multiple-food-sources/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:55:45 EST A team of Florida State University researchers led by Assistant Professor of Mathematics Bhargav Karamched has discovered that in a foraging ant's search for food, it will leave pheromone trails connecting its colony to multiple food sources when they're available, successfully creating the first model that explains the phenomenon of trail formation to multiple food sources. Florida State University /articles/academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida-names-two-fsu-professors-rising-stars/?sc=rsin /articles/academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida-names-two-fsu-professors-rising-stars/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:50:10 EST The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) has named two Florida State University faculty members part of its 2024 class of "Rising Stars." Florida State University /articles/physics-with-a-twist-fsu-researchers-publish-new-findings-on-graphene/?sc=rsin /articles/physics-with-a-twist-fsu-researchers-publish-new-findings-on-graphene/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:20:17 EST Researchers from the Florida State University Department of Physics and FSU-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have published new findings that reveal how various physical manipulations of graphene, such as layering and twisting, impact its optical properties and conductivity. The study was published in the journal Nano Letters. Florida State University /articles/warriors-to-the-workforce-fsu-expert-available-to-discuss-the-benefits-of-hiring-veterans/?sc=rsin /articles/warriors-to-the-workforce-fsu-expert-available-to-discuss-the-benefits-of-hiring-veterans/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:15:37 EST By: Stephen Stone | Published: November 6, 2024 | 10:31 am | SHARE: From education to employment, many veterans are proving their disciplined military training translates to quality performances in college and the workforce.A national report on the academic success of student veterans using the post-9/11 GI Bill confirms that a large percentage of student veterans are achieving high GPAs and excelling in many majors. Florida State University /articles/new-senior-associate-dean-joins-leadership-team-at-fsu-college-of-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/new-senior-associate-dean-joins-leadership-team-at-fsu-college-of-medicine/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:10:41 EST Xian Jin Xie, a distinguished educator and researcher whose work has advanced fields across the health care spectrum including biomedicine, nursing, dentistry, public health and data science, has joined the FSU College of Medicine faculty as senior associate dean for research and graduate programs. Florida State University /articles/fsu-experts-available-for-interviews-on-parental-stress-amid-public-health-advisory/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-experts-available-for-interviews-on-parental-stress-amid-public-health-advisory/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:45:00 EST By: Stephen Stone | Published: November 1, 2024 | 9:54 am | SHARE: On Aug. 28, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued an eye-opening surgeon general's advisory that parental stress has become a public health concern.The decision was made because of mounting evidence shown in studies on the stress and mental health challenges faced by parents. Florida State University /articles/fsu-chemist-awarded-department-of-energy-grant-to-study-platinum-group-elements/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-chemist-awarded-department-of-energy-grant-to-study-platinum-group-elements/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:35:18 EST A Florida State University chemist will use a three-year, $1.185 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to study platinum group elements, or PGEs, at the molecular level in order to identify more affordable and abundant alternatives. Florida State University /articles/fsu-researcher-available-to-comment-on-climate-impact-of-shipping-emissions/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-researcher-available-to-comment-on-climate-impact-of-shipping-emissions/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:30:38 EST By: Kayla Cardenas | Published: October 31, 2024 | 12:25 pm | SHARE: As international shipping continues to power global trade, its environmental impact is becoming an increasingly urgent topic in climate science research.At Florida State University, Assistant Professor of Meteorology Michael Diamond is at the forefront of research on the environmental impact of shipping. Florida State University /articles/fsu-physicist-earns-prestigious-american-physical-society-award/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-physicist-earns-prestigious-american-physical-society-award/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:35:18 EST Laura Reina, FSU Distinguished Research Professor and Joseph F. Owens Endowed Professor in the Department of Physics, is the recipient of the 2024 Jesse W. Beams Award from the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS). Florida State University /articles/fsu-researchers-uncover-new-link-between-gut-bacteria-and-alzheimer8217-s-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-researchers-uncover-new-link-between-gut-bacteria-and-alzheimer8217-s-disease/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:35:01 EST A groundbreaking study by researchers at Florida State University's Gut Biome Lab has revealed a potential link between an infection caused by gut bacteria and the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Florida State University /articles/fsu-expert-available-to-discuss-latest-e-coli-outbreak/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-expert-available-to-discuss-latest-e-coli-outbreak/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:40:07 EST By: Stephen Stone | Published: October 23, 2024 | 12:10 pm | SHARE: On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) linked to McDonald's quarter pounders.According to the Associated Press, 49 cases between Sept. 27 through Oct. 11 were reported in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Florida State University /articles/department-of-geriatrics-at-fsu-college-of-medicine-awarded-5-million-for-age-friendly-workforce-training/?sc=rsin /articles/department-of-geriatrics-at-fsu-college-of-medicine-awarded-5-million-for-age-friendly-workforce-training/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:10:51 EST The Department of Geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine continues to lead efforts to reshape health care to serve older patients' unique needs. It was recently awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Florida State University /articles/fsu-college-of-medicine-research-team-connects-loneliness-with-heightened-risk-of-dementia-in-largest-study-of-its-kind/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-college-of-medicine-research-team-connects-loneliness-with-heightened-risk-of-dementia-in-largest-study-of-its-kind/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:25:55 EST New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine faculty quantified the association between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from more than 600,000 people around the world -- the largest study of its kind. The meta-analysis of 21 longitudinal studies showed that experiencing feelings of loneliness increased the risk of developing dementia by 31%. Florida State University /articles/fsu-research-improves-hurricane-intensity-forecasting/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-research-improves-hurricane-intensity-forecasting/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:55:29 EST A new collaboration between researchers in South Korea and Florida State University is improving hurricane forecasting by incorporating the effects of sea spray into the models that predict hurricane behavior. Florida State University /articles/fsu-expert-available-to-discuss-insurance-implications-of-hurricane-aftermath/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-expert-available-to-discuss-insurance-implications-of-hurricane-aftermath/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:05:34 EST By: Stephen Stone | Published: October 1, 2024 | 11:39 am | SHARE: In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, property damage could reach up to $26 billion, according to Moody's Analytics.Impacted by hurricanes or not, it is always important for homeowners to understand their insurance policies to make filing potential claims easier. Florida State University /articles/tracking-microplastics-famu-fsu-college-of-engineering-researcher-helps-discover-how-microplastics-move-for-better-storm-water-management/?sc=rsin /articles/tracking-microplastics-famu-fsu-college-of-engineering-researcher-helps-discover-how-microplastics-move-for-better-storm-water-management/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:05:09 EST Microplastic pollution is a significant environmental problem that harms animals and people and affects ecosystems worldwide. These tiny pieces of plastic, smaller than five millimeters, are pushed by wind and water to move around the globe.Nasrin Alamdari, an assistant professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is on a mission to learn more about microplastics and how they move. Florida State University /articles/fsu-s-college-of-nursing-launches-nation-s-first-ai-in-health-care-master-s-nursing-program/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-s-college-of-nursing-launches-nation-s-first-ai-in-health-care-master-s-nursing-program/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:05:55 EST Florida State University's College of Nursing has launched the nation's first master's degree combining artificial intelligence and health care with a curriculum that will expand digital health initiatives into clinical benefits for patients through more advanced, efficient and personalized care. Florida State University /articles/fsu-faculty-member-elected-fellow-of-american-meteorological-society/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-faculty-member-elected-fellow-of-american-meteorological-society/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:05:17 EST A Florida State University meteorological faculty member has been elected as a fellow of the most prestigious weather organization in the country for his research into the formation, structure, impacts and predictability of cyclones, atmospheric visualization and the history of meteorology. Florida State University /articles/fsu-professor-wins-grant-to-illuminate-the-poet-behind-8216-twinkle-twinkle-little-star/?sc=rsin /articles/fsu-professor-wins-grant-to-illuminate-the-poet-behind-8216-twinkle-twinkle-little-star/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:05:49 EST With a $60,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Florida State University Professor Judith Pascoe is shining a spotlight on Jane Taylor, the poet behind "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" in a new biography she's writing titled "Twinkle, Twinkle: Female Literary Ambition, Male Genius, and the Most Famous Poet You've Never Heard Of. Florida State University