College of Medicine

Discovery Days 2024 will take place October 7-12
What follows is a complete listing of events for Discovery Days 2024, including registration links where appropriate. It all begins at the College of Medicine's Durell Peaden Auditorium with the Pediatric Rare Disease Symposium, featuring leading researchers from throughout the United States.


Monday, October 7, 2024

Learn How FSU Health Is Tackling Rare Childhood Diseases
There are currently 7,000 rare diseases that impact more than 350 million people globally and 30 million people nationwide. Florida State University’s Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases, part of the FSU Health initiative, is working to tackle some of these complicated diseases and change the lives of families worldwide. The day will kick off with a keynote address from Dr. Terence Flotte, dean of the T.H. Chan School of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts followed by a symposium on emerging trends in treatments and research in this field

Guest presentations include researchers at the National Institutes of Health, Harvard, Stanford, Nicklaus Children's Health System, the University of Miami and University of Florida. Industry representatives will also look at the intersection of academia, health care and industry.

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: College of Medicine, Durell Peaden Auditorium
1115 Call Street
View the program here.

Florida Research Development Alliance Annual Conference
Join research development professionals from around Florida to share best practices and foster collaboration across the state’s research institutions.

Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: CAPS Seminar Room
2000 Levy Ave.
Deadline to register is Friday, September 27.

Partnering With Your Compliance Office to Ensure Research Success
What to do when you encounter unanticipated events in research. This session provides insight into unanticipated events in research and how respective compliance offices can be a resource when they occur. Lunch will be provided; rsvp by 10/1/24 for dietary restrictions.​

Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: The Globe
110 S. Woodward Ave.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Bridging the Gap - A Public / Private Approach to Improve Medicine
What happens when you take the research might of a public, Research 1 university and pair it with private practice clinicians? As part of the FSU Health initiative, FSU researchers are partnering with health professionals throughout Northwest Florida to see how they can bring the best of academic research to the bedside. In this presentation, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) CEO Mike Boblitz, Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM) Director Mike Ormsbee, Chief Clinical Research Officer Joe Frascella, and Assistant Director of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Research at ISSM and research scientist at TOC Emilie Miley discuss how these relationships are positively impacting the quality of care in the region. This discussion is moderated by College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Associate Dean of Research Josh Newman.

Time: 8:30  - 10 a.m.
Location: Broad Auditorium - Claude Pepper Center
636 West Call Street
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Our Community, Our Health Virtual Town Hall event
Science, Technology and Health across the Lifespan: Join us for a virtual panel presentation and interactive discussion on how science and technology can impact community health and well-being for individuals of all ages. This presentation is part of the University of Florida-Florida State University Clinical and Translational Science Award Our Community, Our Health series, which brings together academic and community partners to share ideas about health and research priorities. This OCOH Town Hall will showcase STEM education for K-12 youth, technological resources to improve the health of underserved populations, an introduction to LabGenie, and AI-powered tool to help older patients better understand their medical test results, and community perspectives on the benefits and challenges of health technology.

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Zoom Link

Why Engaging the Public Matters
The Graduate School and the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards will kick off the inaugural Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition on October 8 as part of FSU's Discovery Days with a panel discussion featuring FSU faculty and community experts on the topic “Why Engaging the Public Matters!” The panel discussion will take place in the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall on the fourth floor of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellowship Building from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a reception.

Time: Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Honors, Scholars, Fellows House -- Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall
127 Honors Way
Register Here

Tour the new Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building
The new Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building is set to open in Spring 2025, but you can get a sneak peek at this spectacular new research space located in Innovation Park. Tours last one hour and will be available at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. There will be a limit of 10 people per tour, and long pants and closed-toed shoes are required. Registration is required.

Tour Times: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building
The site is across from the Florida Center for Advanced Aero Propulsion on Levy Ave.
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Principal Investigator Reception: Celebrating Campus Researchers and Initiatives
Join faculty and administrators to celebrate FSU’s success and record year in research funding

Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Seminole Legacy Golf Club
2550 Pottsdamer St.
This is an invitation-only event.
 

Kaleidoscope: Innovation in the Arts and Humanities
Join FSU’s arts and humanities faculty and students for an evening of interdisciplinary scholarship and exploration. Learn about the work of the new Native American and Indigenous Studies Center; philosophy, the supernatural, and film; and the relationship between law and classics through the writings of Antigone. The evening concludes with two musical performances including a rare performance of Petr Eben's Letters to Milena, a piano work inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka, and also a multi-media presentation with saxophone quartet.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Opperman Music Hall
114 N Copeland St.
Registration is not required.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

IGNITE Tallahassee Open House
Join us for an open house of IGNITE Tallahassee, the region’s new business incubator at Innovation Park. Morning events feature:

• Keynote address from Louis Foreman, founder and Chief Executive of Enventys
• “Capital Advice: VC and Angel Tips & Trends for Startups,” a panel featuring experienced funders and experts
• Breakfast and lunch networking hours

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: 1729 West Paul Dirac Drive
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Funding Your Vision: Strategies For Success
For Funding Your Vision: Strategies For Success, we'll discuss grant writing basics and tips for telling your story and conveying the impact of your research and creative activities. We'll also hear from a panel of FSU faculty across a variety of disciplines on their experiences with grant writing and speaking to different audiences (i.e., funding agencies). Importantly, we'll include perspectives from faculty at different career stages.

The intended audience for this panel presentation includes faculty researchers, postdoctoral trainees, and graduate students.

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: Psychology Building A, Room 211
1107 W Call St.
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Aging and Technology: Challenges and Opportunities
Join the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity for a presentation by a special guest Dr. George Demiris from the University of Pennsylvania and discussion about how technologies and AI can be harnessed to help us as we age. Panelists include Institute Interim Director Zhe He, FSU Professor of Sociology Dawn Carr, FSU Professor of Information Mia Liza A. Lustria, and Dr. George Demiris. Dr. Demiris’ work focuses on the use of data and technology to support older adults and their caregivers and explore innovative solutions to promote independent aging and patient and family engagement.

Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Tallahassee Senior Center
1400 N. Monroe St.
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Discovery Challenge: FSU Startups Compete for Cash Prizes
FSU startup companies pitch their big ideas for cash prizes in a shark tank-style competition. Audience members will get in on the action to pick the company they think can go the distance with a People’s Choice award. Networking Reception to follow formal program.

Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center
555 W. Pensacola St.
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Ask a Scientist
Ever wanted to know where colors come from? How stars form? How solar cells work? Here’s your chance to get answers to those questions and more during “Ask A Scientist Gaming,” where we combine mediocre video gameplay and professional science. Join Associate Professor Ken Hanson (chemistry) and Professor David Collins (physics) as they bring this hit Twitch streaming series to you live from the Challenger Center’s Imax Theater.

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Imax, Challenger Center
200 S. Duval Street
Registration is not required.
 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Journal Editing and the Peer Review Process
Are you interested in learning more about how academic journals work, understanding what peer-reviewers look for, and discovering how to peer-review papers yourself? These valuable skills are useful for publishing and applying for graduate funding opportunities! Dr. Deana Rohlinger, Professor of Sociology at FSU and Editor in Chief of Social Science Computer Review, will facilitate this in-person workshop on the ins and outs of academic journals.

Time: 11 a.m. - Noon
Location: Honors, Scholars, Fellows House -- Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall
127 Honors Way
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Milton S. Carothers Faculty Lecture - The Beauty of Neutron Stars
Join Robert O. Lawton Professor of Physics Jorge Piekarewicz as he explores the beauty of neutron stars and how the study of them will help unravel greater truths about our universe. RSVPs are required for the provided lunch.

Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Strozier Library, Bradley Reading Room
116 Honors Way
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Meet the Team at the Office of Research
Meet the Office of Research staff at its open house. Enjoy a snack and chat with the staff members from Sponsored Research, Research Development, Human Subject Protection, Laboratory Animal Resources and more!

Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Student Services Building
847 Traditions Way, 3rd Floor
 

Boldly Rising and Leading Innovation
Join us at the FSU College of Nursing for an engaging open house to showcase how the college is uniquely positioned to lead the future of health care innovation. As a pioneer in digital health innovation, the College of Nursing brings a deep understanding of the human experience to the development and application of cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and simulation. During this event, you'll explore how the College of Nursing is at the forefront of integrating these innovations into practice, transforming patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care. Discover how our faculty leverage their expertise to shape technologies that are not only groundbreaking but also compassionate and patient-centered.

Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Duxbury Hall
98 Varsity Way

President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence
The President's Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence is the culmination of the Summer Research Award experience. FSU students share their original research and creative projects through poster and oral presentations.

This event, a collaboration between the Office of the President and the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE), is the culmination of the IDEA Grants undergraduate research program. The IDEA Grants program is a reflection of the University's commitment to developing students as scholars and innovators and is a testament to the stimulating education undergraduates receive at Florida State. To learn more about the students’ project, you can visit our event program here.

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: FSU Student Union Ballroom
75 N. Woodward Ave.

View program here:
2024 Presidents Showcase Undergraduate Research Program (canva.com)
Registration is not required.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Celebrating Women in Science and Leadership: Inspiring the Next Generation
Join us for an empowering event dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of FSU women in scientific leadership. Featured speakers include First Lady Jai Vartikar, Vice President for Research Stacey Patterson, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Director Kathleen Amm and more. Event includes breakfast.

The event is free, but registration is required. Registration coming soon.

Time: 9 a.m.
Location: FSU Student Union Ballrooms
75 N. Woodward Ave.
 

Arts-Humanities-Health Symposium III
How can the arts and humanities improve our health and wellbeing?
FSU faculty from medicine and nursing unite with artists, creators and researchers from the arts and humanities to explore how poetry, art, music and interior design contribute to better health outcomes, working environments and lifestyle.

Time: Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Claude Pepper Center
636 W. Call Street 
Registration is not required.

Postdoctoral Affairs Invited Lecture: Food intake is only the outcome of behavior: How it happens matters.
Join the FSU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for its inaugural Discovery Days invited lecture. This year’s guest is Carolina Cawthon, who previously won the university’s 5-minute research competition, and who studies taste-guided behavior as well as the regulation of food choices and nutrient intake.

The lecture will be followed by a panel on the day in the life of a postdoc.

Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Psychology Building, room 211A
1107 W Call St.
Register Here

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Saturday Morning Physics + Art
Spin, Spin, Spin!
Explore the world of wheels, gyroscopes, and other spinning objects and the secrets behind how they move with Physics and Art Education faculty.

Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Location: Richards Building
1055 Atomic Way
Registration is not required.