FSU Discovery Days – a week of celebration of FSU research, creativity, and discovery enterprise! Discovery Days has something for everyone – from concerts to shark tank style pitch competitions - come experience some of what makes FSU so special!
Monday, October 2, 2023
Presidential Symposium with Mayo Neurosurgeon Dr. Q
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., serves as chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida. Hear the story of his journey from migrant farm worker to Harvard Medical School and ultimately Mayo Clinic, where he serves as William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professor” and Chair of Neurologic Surgery. When he’s not teaching or in the operating room, Dr. Q and his team are busy in the lab, dedicated to finding a cure for cancer.
This event is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: College of Medicine Auditorium
1115 Call Street
Innovation Ecosystem Workshop - Tallahassee Regional Assembly with UIDP
When university and industry work together to promote economic development, it widens the number of opportunities for the region. This workshop is focused on university-industry partnership, economic development, and innovation.
Time: Registration 9 - 10 a.m.; panels begin at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Florida State University Student Union
75 N. Woodward Ave.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Workshop
Introduction to SBIR/STTRs
Want to know more about how you can partner with companies to explore high-tech innovations and win federal dollars to support that work? FSU Senior Licensing Manager Michael Tentnowski takes you through the ins and outs of applying for nearly $4 billion annually, specifically geared toward supporting collaborations between businesses and faculty researchers.
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: CAPS-RF1-120-SMR (Seminar Room)
2000 Levy Avenue
Advancing Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Expanding the Northern Florida Ecosystem
Local businesses and stakeholders are invited to a two-day workshop on how to expand 3D printing capabilities and grow local innovation ecosystems. Topics will include the Future of Advanced Manufacturing (AM), Workforce of the Future for the Jobs of the Future and Paving the Path to Innovation.
Time: Noon - 5 p.m.
Location: FSU Panama City Campus
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Advancing Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Expanding the Northern Florida Ecosystem
Local businesses and stakeholders are invited to a two-day workshop on how to expand 3D printing capabilities and grow local innovation ecosystems. Topics will include the Future of Advanced Manufacturing (AM), Workforce of the Future for the Jobs of the Future and Paving the Path to Innovation.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: FSU Panama City Campus
SBIR/STTR Workshop
NSF Project Pitch 101
If you are running a startup (or want to), this is the workshop for you! Hear from FSU Senior Licensing Manager Michael Tentnowski about the NSF Project Pitch process and how startups can apply for seed funding from the National Science Foundation at any time…without waiting for a solicitation to be released. Event Calendar
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: CAPS-RF1-120-SMR (Seminar Room)
2000 Levy Avenue
Translating Science into Practice
How is science putting FSU athletes at the top of their game? At FSU, the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine is a state-of-the-art research laboratory dedicated to optimizing health, body composition, and human performance. Led by Professor Michael Ormsbee, ISSM has been collaborating with FSU athletics to positively impact student-athlete health and readiness to compete on the national stage. As part of FSU Discovery Days, Professor Ormsbee along with Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance Elisa Angeles and Director of Sports Medicine Scott Trulock will talk about their journey to enhance the student-athlete experience at FSU, and how their approach has become a model for achieving precision health through technology and data analytics.
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Miller Hall, Doak Campbell Stadium
403 Stadium Drive
President's Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence
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 Grant and Tech Fellows programs. Students will share their research and creative projects through poster and oral presentations.
Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Student Union
75 N. Woodward Ave.
Innovation and the Arts: Scholarship-Performance-Creativity
An evening in three parts. Robin Goodman, Feminist World Literature and Film, Paolo Aluffi, Clifton Callender, Music and Math, and Eren Gümrükçüoğlu, Keith Roberson, EChO - Electric Chamber Orchestra, Symbioscape - musical works with animated visualizations. This event is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Opperman Music Hall, College of Music
114 N. Copeland Street
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Discovering Your Constellation of Collaborators
At this engaging and interactive event, Dr. Nicole Patton Terry will share her experiences growing connections with a myriad of collaborators across community organizations. Come ready to be inspired and develop tools you can take with you to build better constellations of collaborators that have longstanding impact in the community and the world.
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: The Globe Auditorium - Lunch is provided
110 S. Woodward Ave.
Innovation Hub Open House
Check out the FSU’s Innovation Hub and meet the team. This transdisciplinary design and innovation facility was created to enhance collaboration and facilitate the work of creators across the campus.
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: School of Information, Shores Building
Discovery Challenge
Five FSU researchers pitch their big ideas for cash prizes in a shark tank-style competition. Audience members will get to pick their favorite presenter through a People’s Choice award. Event Calendar
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Prototype to Product: Bringing your ideas to life (student-focused presentation)
Grad and undergrad students alike will learn how to take their project or prototype to an investment-ready product. Experts from academia and industry give tips and overview the process to help students transform engineering thinking into business planning. Open to all across both universities. Experts include:
Shawn Best, Bay Area Innovations, and Chad Zeng, Ph.D., FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: HPMI MRB 114
2005 Levy Ave.
Innovation to Startup: Nuts and bolts of maximizing your patent for profit (faculty-focused presentation)
Faculty from across both campuses and engineering will hear from our panel of experts on the most important tips/aspects of startups based on faculty innovation. Experts include: Bill Lickson from North Florida Innovation Labs, Mike Tentnowski from the FSU Office of Commercialization, and Shawn Best from Bay Area Innovations.
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: HPMI MRB 114
2005 Levy Ave.
PI Reception
Invite Only
A celebration of FSU research, innovation and creative activity.
Time: 4 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Golf course
2550 Pottsdamer Street
Friday, October 6, 2023
Tools for Teams: Resources to aid team science and strengthen team dynamics
Collaborating with others can be challenging at times but there are tools available that can make teamwork easier. This session will introduce attendees to several tools that can help establish shared expectations, determine research paths, and can make working with others a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Time: 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Location: CAPS-RF1-120-SMR (Seminar Room)
2000 Levy Ave.
Arts and Health Symposium
Faculty from across campus will be giving short presentation on their research in arts and health followed by roundtable discussions. Come and participate or just enjoy a lively discussion about future collaborations on campus.
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Student Services Building (SSB), Second Floor
874 Traditions Way
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Physics Meets Art
Saturday Morning Physics joins with Art Education to offer a view into the exciting world of waves, from ocean waves to radios and lasers. This event will be suitable for students age 5-18.
Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Location: Richards Building
1055 Atomic Way