Florida State University recently hosted the second annual FSU Discovery Days, a weeklong celebration of research, creativity and discovery.
According to FSU, the week brought together nearly 2,500 people for events representing colleges and departments across campus.
More than 25 events showcased the variety of work done across the university, including a symposium on childhood rare diseases, hosted by the FSU Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases and the FSU Office of Research.
On Oct. 9, the university hosted an open house for IGNITE Tallahassee, where a business incubator located in Innovation Park and startup companies faced off for cash prizes totaling up to $100,000.
Also on Oct. 9, researchers hosted “Ask a Scientist Gaming” at the IMAX Theater in the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee.
And on Oct. 11, the university hosted a special Women in Science Leadership event, honoring women scientists at FSU.
To conclude the week on Oct. 12, the departments of physics and art education joined forces to host a special edition of Saturday Morning Physics, where they used art to demonstrate the concept of spin in physics.
The second annual FSU Discovery Days celebrated research, creativity and innovation throughout @FloridaState!
The week brought together nearly 2,500 people for events representing colleges and departments across campus. Thanks to everyone who participated! #FSUDiscoveryDays pic.twitter.com/e0ogHl4uWh
— FSU Research (@FSUResearch) October 14, 2024
What is Discovery Challenge? An exciting venture capital pitch opportunity, right here in the heart of Tallahassee. Join us at 3 p.m., Oct. 9 in the Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center to see four startup companies compete for the top prize of $50,000! #FSUDiscoveryDays pic.twitter.com/NJUacc3Xaw
— FSU Research (@FSUResearch) October 3, 2024
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