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Quantum leap: FSU hosts researchers for Dirac Quantum Discussions
Researchers from around the country came to Florida State University this week to discuss the cutting edge of quantum science and engineering. The Dirac Quantum Discussions, hosted from April 11-13 at the FSU-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL), brought together more than 70 faculty, students and postdoctoral researchers for the latest event in the FSU Quantum Initiative.
Bleiholder lab hosts annual workshop to highlight experimental and computational methods for structural biology
The Spring Workshop, funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the FSU Office of Research, works to explain the methods developed like Tandem-TIMS, to the scientific community.
FSU Spotlight: Chemistry Alumni Azza Ben Akacha
Azza Ben Akacha earned a doctorate in materials chemistry in Fall 2023 from FSU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research interests lie in designing hybrid materials, such as perovskites and organic metal halide hybrids for potential applications in electronic devices.
RCC Spotlight: Dr. Bin Ouyang
The FSU Research Computing Center highlights Dr. Ouyang’s research in high throughput computation, data mining, and machine learning tools to understand structural-property relationship and predictive synthesis of disordered energy materials.
Prof. Joe Schlenoff named to the National Academy of Inventors
Robert O. Lawton Professor of Chemistry Joseph Schlenoff has been named Fellows of the academy, which highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating work that has made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development and welfare of society.
American Chemical Society selects FSU researcher for Southern Chemist Award
Cottrell Family Professor of Chemistry Igor Alabugin has been selected by the American Chemical Society Memphis Local Section for the Southern Chemist Award in recognition of his innovative work in the field of organic chemistry, including the discovery of new reactions and never-before-seen molecules.
Graduate Student, John Akintola Wins the Three-Minute Thesis People’s Choice Award!
John Akintola wins the People’s Choice Award for his 3-minute thesis presentation on his dissertation research, “Functioning Polyelectrolyte Complexes,” which focuses on the novel applications of these materials like as antifouling coatings on the hulls of ships to prevent algae and other sea life growth.
Two FSU Chemistry Ph.D. students– Kristen Weeks and Carley Reid–introduce a glove recycling program.
Kristen Weeks and Carley Reid received support from the FSU Green Fund grant to set up the program were they recycled 88kg of gloves in their first year.
FSU researchers capture high-resolution images of magnesium ions interacting with CRISPR gene-editing enzyme
Scientists at Florida State University produced the first high-resolution, time-lapsed images showing magnesium ions interacting with the CRISPR-Cas9 enzyme while it cut strands of DNA.
FSU chemist honored by Tallahassee Scientific Society for career contributions to science, education and public outreach
Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Kenneth Hanson will receive the 2023 Gold Medal Award from the Tallahassee Scientific Society for his contributions to science and his commitment to science education and outreach.