@FSU_EOAS

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Meet @FloridaState's newest storm-chasing scientists! ⛈️ On Oct. 9, @FSU_EOAS students Tan Dao (left, photo one) and Diego Barbero (right, photo one) boarded a @NOAA P-3 aircraft and flew into Hurricane Isaias, giving them a firsthand look at how scientists collect data to improve forecasts, inform the public and protect communities. Dao is pursuing a master's, while Barbero is working toward a bachelor's, both in meteorology. To check out the full story, visit: fla.st/2602K3J8. 📸 (All provided by Tan Dao) @FSUResearch @NOAA_HurrHunter
FSU students Tan Dao (left) and Diego Barbero (right) board a NOAA P-3 aircraft that flies into the eye of Hurricane Isaias.

ALT FSU students Tan Dao (left) and Diego Barbero (right) board a NOAA P-3 aircraft that flies into the eye of Hurricane Isaias.

Photo of radar screens on the NOAA aircraft.

ALT Photo of radar screens on the NOAA aircraft.

Photo of the NOAA aircraft flying over a vast ocean with scattered clouds, viewed from the wing.

ALT Photo of the NOAA aircraft flying over a vast ocean with scattered clouds, viewed from the wing.

FSU student Diego Barbero (left) gets the full experience flying on an NOAA Hurricane Hunter mission.

ALT FSU student Diego Barbero (left) gets the full experience flying on an NOAA Hurricane Hunter mission.

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.@FSU_EOAS in @MiamiHerald ➡️ Associate Professor Allison Wing explained how El Niño is affecting hurricane season and what it could mean for the rest of the year. miamiherald.com/news/local/e…

‘Super’ El Niño (mostly) quashed hurricane season in Florida. What about winter?

A not-so-dry season ahead.

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In a recent @TheAtlantic article, @FSU_EOAS’ Allison Wing explains how El Niño is contributing to a quiet Atlantic hurricane season while Pacific conditions favor increased activity. To view the full article, visit: bit.ly/4hZyZtJ. @FloridaState
Cover of The Atlantic featuring an article titled "The Pacific Is a Mess of Hurricanes" by Jacqueline Munis. The subtitle mentions Hawaii's frequent hurricane encounters this season. The cover image, credited to Gregory Bull/AP, shows palm trees silhouetted against a purple and pink sky.

ALT Cover of The Atlantic featuring an article titled "The Pacific Is a Mess of Hurricanes" by Jacqueline Munis. The subtitle mentions Hawaii's frequent hurricane encounters this season. The cover image, credited to Gregory Bull/AP, shows palm trees silhouetted against a purple and pink sky.

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.@FloridaState researchers ➡️ ​Communicating the power and impact of university research and scholarship has never been more critical. Research Development and University Communications invite faculty to participate in a workshop during #FSUDiscoveryDays where they will translate their work for the public, practice interviewing with media and learn tips and tricks for video interviews and more. Register here ➡️ luma.com/7vwgjrov
Discovery Days “Lights, Camera, Research!” event flyer. The top of the graphic shows a photography or video studio with several people silhouetted against a brightly lit white backdrop. Studio equipment includes light stands, an umbrella light, a softbox, cables, a ladder and overhead lighting equipment. The lower portion has a garnet background with the vertical text “DISCOVERY DAYS” and “FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY,” along with a QR code. Text reads: “Lights, Camera, Research! Thursday, October 22, 2026. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Globe Auditorium. Communicating the power and impact of university research and scholarship has never been more critical. FSU faculty are invited to participate in a hands-on workshop to practice translating their work for the general public and interviewing with media. Spaces are limited! discoverydays.fsu.edu.”

ALT Discovery Days “Lights, Camera, Research!” event flyer. The top of the graphic shows a photography or video studio with several people silhouetted against a brightly lit white backdrop. Studio equipment includes light stands, an umbrella light, a softbox, cables, a ladder and overhead lighting equipment. The lower portion has a garnet background with the vertical text “DISCOVERY DAYS” and “FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY,” along with a QR code. Text reads: “Lights, Camera, Research! Thursday, October 22, 2026. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Globe Auditorium. Communicating the power and impact of university research and scholarship has never been more critical. FSU faculty are invited to participate in a hands-on workshop to practice translating their work for the general public and interviewing with media. Spaces are limited! discoverydays.fsu.edu.”

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Sharon Nicholson, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Emerita in @FSU_EOAS, has earned the 2027 Hydrologic Sciences Medal from @ametsoc! To learn more about breakthrough achievements made during Nicholson’s career — which include disproving accepted climate concepts and discovering several previously unknown phenomena, with a focus on the African continent — visit: fla.st/4COADCTP. @FloridaState @FSUResearch @FSUFaculty
Photo of Sharon Nicholson, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Emerita of Meteorology and Environmental Science, standing in a dune field of the Namib Desert, which stretches along the coast of southwestern Africa.

ALT Photo of Sharon Nicholson, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Emerita of Meteorology and Environmental Science, standing in a dune field of the Namib Desert, which stretches along the coast of southwestern Africa.

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How field trips can look when you're a student at @FloridaState... 😎 Ming Ye, a professor in @FSU_EOAS and faculty affiliate of @FSUSciComp, recently provided students in his Principles of Hydrology course the opportunity to kayak and canoe the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve — only a 20-minute drive from FSU. Lake Jackson is the only freshwater lake system in Florida unaffected by engineering constructions such as dams and canals. Instead of using manmade means to manage the ecosystem, Lake Jackson periodically dries out, which spurs a self-cleansing process that hinders invasive plants and restores conditions for native fish breeding, for example. In getting up close and personal with the lake, students learned more about watersheds and how their quality and quantity can evolve over time. The field trip was preceded by a guest lecture from @LakeJackson850's Sophie Wacongne-Speer, who spoke about the lake’s past, present and future conditions. The students' kayaks and canoes were provided by the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve under @FLDEPNews. To learn more about Ye's hydrology research, which was recently funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, visit: fla.st/OMVOHZMT. 📸 Ming Ye and Laura Short
Image of Ming Ye and his students kayaking and canoeing at the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve.

ALT Image of Ming Ye and his students kayaking and canoeing at the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve.

Image of Ming Ye and his students kayaking and canoeing at the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve.

ALT Image of Ming Ye and his students kayaking and canoeing at the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve.

Image of two students canoeing at the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve.

ALT Image of two students canoeing at the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve.

Image of two students pulling their kayak through the water at the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve.

ALT Image of two students pulling their kayak through the water at the Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve.

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It’s been an unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season so far. @FSU_EOAS atmospheric scientist Allison Wing explains how El Niño is helping suppress hurricane development and why Floridians should still stay prepared. news.fsu.edu/news/expert-pit…

FSU expert explains El Niño's role in quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet, underscoring the important role large-scale climate patterns play in hurricane development

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Got a question about astrophysics, neuroscience and GLP-1s, the weather, or coral reef ecology? 🤔 @FSUartssciences experts on these topics will be available for questions during the next Ask a Scientist event this Friday, Oct. 2! As part of @RailroadSquare's monthly First Friday festivities, Ask a Scientist brings research to the public, and you can find our experts near the Breezeway Plaza from 6-9 p.m. ▶️ David Collins (top left), a professor in @FSUPhysics, researches the formation of stars by simulating magnetized turbulence in space. ▶️ Linda Rinaman (top right), a distinguished research professor in @FSUNeuroscience and @PsychologyFSU, studies the neurological mechanisms behind food intake, specifically the GLP-1 system. ▶️ Robert Hart (middle left), a professor of meteorology in @FSU_EOAS, conducts research on tropical cyclones, synoptic-dynamic meteorology and more. ▶️ Ryan Truchelut (middle right) earned his doctorate in meteorology from @FloridaState in 2015. Shortly after, he co-founded WeatherTiger, a Tallahassee-based company that provides customized seasonal weather forecasts and full-spectrum decision support for a wide range of markets. ▶️ Amy Baco-Taylor (bottom right), a professor of oceanography and environmental science in @FSU_EOAS, studies deep-sea coral ecology, marine molecular ecology and more. For event details, visit: bit.ly/4hikfae. @FSUResearch
Clockwise from top left: David Collins, Linda Rinaman, Robert Hart, Ryan Truchelut and Amy Baco-Taylor.

ALT Clockwise from top left: David Collins, Linda Rinaman, Robert Hart, Ryan Truchelut and Amy Baco-Taylor.

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Congrats to @FSU_EOAS' own @alli_wing, who has won the Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award from @theAGU! 👏 The award is presented annually, recognizing research and leadership excellence in mid-career atmospheric and climate scientists. "I'm incredibly honored to receive the award, because it's earned based on the perception of my research by my colleagues in the field," Wing said. Wing is an associate professor of meteorology and environmental science at @FloridaState, and her work centers on tropical cyclones and tropical convection. ⛈️🌀 "The overarching theme of my research is the clustering of tropical clouds and thunderstorms — its different forms, driving mechanisms, influence on broader climate, and role in tropical cyclone development. For example, recent research from my lab found that interactions between clouds and thermal radiation accelerate tropical cyclone genesis and intensification." To learn more about Wing's research, visit eoas.fsu.edu. @FSUResearch
Headshot photo of Allison Wing.

ALT Headshot photo of Allison Wing.

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Hot now, cold later? 🌡️ The present El Niño event is predicted to be the strongest on record, and many areas across the U.S. have been feeling the heat. However, it foreshadows an unusually cold and rainy holiday season in the South as El Niño reaches its full strength during the wintertime. To learn more, check out the recent @nytimes article featuring Alyssa Atwood, an associate professor in @FSU_EOAS: nyti.ms/46yYooD. @FloridaState @FSUResearch
Screenshot of a New York Times article, titled "Heard About the Super Godzilla Monster El Niño? Here's How It Could Actually Affect You."

ALT Screenshot of a New York Times article, titled "Heard About the Super Godzilla Monster El Niño? Here's How It Could Actually Affect You."

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We are scanning a morning thunderstorm from the gulf coast in collaboration with @FloridaState EOAS
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Some close range thunderstorm observations collected early this morning by @FSU_EOAS students⛈️📡
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Season five of our Nole Edge podcast is here! 🤩 We sat down with Allison Wing, an associate professor in @FSU_EOAS, to discuss the present El Niño event, which is projected to be the strongest on record, as well the unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season and other weather phenomena. To tune in, visit: bit.ly/4xSiUMV. 🎧 @FloridaState @FSUResearch
Nole Edge-branded graphic featuring a headshot photo of Allison Wing.

ALT Nole Edge-branded graphic featuring a headshot photo of Allison Wing.

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What's that over there? Oh, that's just a rapid-scan X-band polarimetric mobile radar, or RaXPol. Students in this fall's Radar Meteorology course, taught by @FSU_EOAS' Chelsea Nam (pictured in photo one), got to officially deploy @UofOklahoma's RaXPol at @FSUMarineLab! The mobile, truck-mounted radar is on a two-week journey in the field, where it will track weather data from the ground. The opportunity for students to assist in deployment planning as well as data collection and analysis is part of a newly awarded @NSF grant supporting atmospheric science research. To learn more about the @FloridaState Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science — including Nam's Tropical Cyclone and Radar Research Lab — visit eoas.fsu.edu. @FSUResearch
Photo of Chelsea Nam.

ALT Photo of Chelsea Nam.

Close-up photo of the RaXPol.

ALT Close-up photo of the RaXPol.

Photo of students listening to researchers speak.

ALT Photo of students listening to researchers speak.

Group photo of students and researchers in front of the RaXPol.

ALT Group photo of students and researchers in front of the RaXPol.

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Back in 2014, @NOAA scientists set out to map previously undocumented areas of the Gulf and found what are now known as tar lilies — rare, flower-shaped sculptures made by natural asphalt seeping up through cracks in the seafloor. To learn more about how @FSU_EOAS Professor Emeritus Ian MacDonald's research helped identify and inform our understanding of these structures, check out the recent article from @dailygalaxy: bit.ly/4r8Sap6. @FloridaState @FSUResearch
Photo of Ian MacDonald.

ALT Photo of Ian MacDonald.

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At Florida State University, ideas have the power to become breakthroughs that can have an impact far beyond campus. As part of a legacy 175 years in the making, FSU is changing the lives that change the world. #FSU175
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Emily Powell, a state climatologist in @FSUCOAPS, was recently interviewed by @TIME! Spurred by warm temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, El Niño events typically bring colder, rainier conditions and fewer Atlantic hurricanes in the southern U.S. The current El Niño event is projected to be the strongest on record, reaching peak strength this November and December. To hear how Powell recommends preparing for a "Super El Niño," visit: bit.ly/4gL9vQb. @FloridaState
Screenshot of the Time article featuring FSU's Emily Powell.

ALT Screenshot of the Time article featuring FSU's Emily Powell.

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#FSUStudentSpotlight 🌟 Meet Oriane Yvin, a doctoral candidate studying oceanography in @FSU_EOAS! To learn more about her research examining how changing environmental factors affect aquatic ecosystems across North America, visit: fla.st/BMNDFGKA. @FSUResearch @FloridaState
Headshot photo of Oriane Yvin.

ALT Headshot photo of Oriane Yvin.

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You’re probably familiar with how growth rings in trees capture the passage of time on land, but what catalogs the history of our oceans? 🌊 Marine scientists like Neda Mobasher, a doctoral student in @FSU_EOAS, examine the growth bands within coral skeletons to reconstruct thousands of years of climate history. To learn more about how Mobasher's work supports accurate natural disaster forecasting and climate projections, especially in relation to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, visit: fla.st/O61PNVUC. 📸 Slide one: Portrait of Mobasher. (Photo by Devin Bittner) Slide two: Underwater selfie taken by Mobasher on a research dive in the Galápagos Islands. (Photo by Neda Mobasher) Slide three: Using an electric saw, Mobasher slices coral samples into smaller sections so their chemical properties can be further analyzed. (Photo by Sydney Garber) Slide four: Mobasher receiving a 2026 Graduate Student Undergraduate Research Mentor Award during @FloridaState's annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in April. (Photo by Brittany Mobley) #SpectrumFSUArtsSciences @FSUResearch
Portrait photo of Neda Mobasher.

ALT Portrait photo of Neda Mobasher.

Underwater selfie taken by Neda Mobasher on a research dive in the Galápagos Islands.

ALT Underwater selfie taken by Neda Mobasher on a research dive in the Galápagos Islands.

Using an electric saw, Neda Mobasher slices coral samples into smaller sections so their chemical properties can be further analyzed.

ALT Using an electric saw, Neda Mobasher slices coral samples into smaller sections so their chemical properties can be further analyzed.

Neda Mobasher receiving a 2026 Graduate Student Undergraduate Research Mentor Award.

ALT Neda Mobasher receiving a 2026 Graduate Student Undergraduate Research Mentor Award.

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A team of @FSU_EOAS researchers — including Armando Barsante Santos and Mariana Fuentes — discovered two distinct migration strategies among adult male green sea turtles! To check out the article in @physorg_com, visit: bit.ly/4gFYMaH. @FloridaState @FSUResearch
Postdoctoral researcher Armando Barsante Santos. Photo by Kate Payne.

ALT Postdoctoral researcher Armando Barsante Santos. Photo by Kate Payne.

FSU Professor of Oceanography and Environmental Science Mariana Fuentes. Photo by Devin Bittner.

ALT FSU Professor of Oceanography and Environmental Science Mariana Fuentes. Photo by Devin Bittner.

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