THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM YOUR PREEMINENT UNIVERSITY

•  FEBRUARY 29, 2016 •

FSU astrophysicist to explore new frontiers with next-gen NASA space telescope

An FSU faculty member is helping to explore new frontiers with NASA's new space telescope project. Assistant Professor of Physics Eric Hsiao is a part of a team set to begin work on the building of the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope, scheduled to be launched in the mid-2020s. Read more ...

FSU Dance Marathon shatters record!

More than 2,000 students danced for 40 hours to raise a record-setting $1,435,120.32 at the 21st Dance Marathon at FSU event over the weekend. The student-run annual event raises money for sick children at Shand’s Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.

Chronicle of Higher Education: FSU leads state in Fulbright U.S. Scholars, students

Florida State University is one of the nation’s top research institutions for producing Fulbright U.S. Scholars and students, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Seven faculty Fulbrights is the most-ever by FSU, while 11 Fulbright student grants are the most of any Florida school. Read the Tallahassee Democrat article ...

Psychology Today: 11 Weird, Fun and Easy Ways to Reduce Stress

Did you ever wonder why washing a sink full of dirty dishes relaxes you? Psychology Today explains how FSU researchers found that certain mundane activities of daily life, like dish-washing, could reduce stress. Read more ... 

Named one of the hottest bands at SXSW in 2013, Black Violin has performed a fantastic blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music in 49 states and 36 countries. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, featuring the Tallahassee Youth Symphony Orchestra, and FSU faculty member Alexander Jiménez, who serves as the orchestra's music director and conductor. Visit openingnights.fsu.edu for tickets.

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