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1 month ago | 
news.fsu.edu | Patrick Crowley |Kathleen Haughney
Two eminent scholars focused on the intersection of nutrition and public health have joined Florida State University and will lead new research efforts in that area as the university continues to bolster its health research portfolio.
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1 month ago | 
news.fsu.edu | Kathleen Haughney
Florida State University has named a prolific researcher in health informatics as the director of the Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL). Zhe He,
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1 month ago | 
news.fsu.edu | Edan Schultz |Kathleen Haughney
A team at the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has discovered how tiny needles of metallic lithium known as dendrites form during solid-state battery use, which can lead to short circuits and battery failure.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
news.fsu.edu | Patrick Crowley |Kathleen Haughney
Dr. Alma Littles, dean of the Florida State University College of Medicine, was elected vice president of the Florida Medical Association (FMA) at its Aug. 2-4 annual meeting in Orlando. The FMA is a professional organization representing more than 25,000 members on issues of legislation and regulatory affairs, medical economics and education, public health and ethical and legal issues. Prior to being elected as vice president, Littles served two years as FMA secretary.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
news.fsu.edu | Kathleen Haughney
A Florida State University researcher is being honored by the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) for her work in developing better protective clothing for first responders and others in fields with unique clothing needs. Meredith McQuerry, the Carol E. Avery Associate Professor of Retail Entrepreneurship, will be honored at the ITAA annual conference in Long Beach, California, in November with the ITAA Mid-Career Excellence Award.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
news.fsu.edu | Amanda Wood |Kathleen Haughney
United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra has invited Florida State University College of Nursing Dean Jing Wang to serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council for Nursing Research (NACNR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Per the NACNR charter, the council advises the secretary and the director of the National Institute of Nursing Research at NIH. “I am honored to be part of the work of this council,” Wang said.
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May 30, 2024 | 
news.fsu.edu | Kathleen Haughney
Four Florida State University researchers are helping lead the way in developing sustainable solutions to challenges facing the global community, thanks to support from the Office of the President’s Sustainability and Climate Solutions seed grant investment. Last fall, FSU President Richard McCullough awarded nearly $600,000 to four teams tackling research projects that address long-term societal well-being, environmental health and economic prosperity.
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May 19, 2024 | 
floridadaily.com | Kathleen Haughney
BY KATHLEEN HAUGHNEYBoston-based company EarlyBird Education announced a collaboration with Florida State University’s Florida Center for Reading Research that brings a new generation of early literacy assessment and dyslexia screening into classrooms across the country. The EarlyBird platform, already in use in PreK-2nd grade classrooms in 25 states—with third grade launching in 2025 — employs an interactive game to glean specific information about early elementary students’ reading skills.
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May 16, 2024 | 
news.fsu.edu | Kathleen Haughney |Bill Wellock
Boston-based company EarlyBird Education today announced a collaboration with Florida State University’s Florida Center for Reading Research that brings a new generation of early literacy assessment and dyslexia screening into classrooms across the country. The EarlyBird platform, already in use in PreK-2nd grade classrooms in 25 states—with third grade launching in 2025 — employs an interactive game to glean specific information about early elementary students’ reading skills.
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May 1, 2024 | 
news.fsu.edu | Kathleen Haughney
Florida State University has awarded three outstanding faculty members with the Distinguished University Scholar Award in recognition of their long-standing track records of research and/or creative activity. “Our specialized faculty lead major programs, train the next generation of scholars and provide a level of expertise that is often difficult to find,” said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. “Their hard work and diligence are a big part of FSU’s success.
