From pioneering new approaches to health and artificial intelligence to supporting entrepreneurs, showcasing student research and exploring the connections between physics and art, Florida State University’s fourth annual Discovery Days celebrated the breadth and promise of the university’s research and creative enterprise.
Held Oct. 17-24, the celebration drew more than 4,000 attendees to over 40 free events, inviting students, faculty, staff and community members to engage with research, creativity and innovation across campus.
“Discovery Days brings the energy of the work happening in our laboratories, studios and classrooms to the wider community,” said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. “Thank you to everyone who joined us to see firsthand how FSU research and creativity are changing lives and shaping a brighter future.”
Promoting health through research and outreach
The celebration opened in Gadsden County with the FSU Health Expo, where more than 90 vendors and exhibitors connected residents with health screenings, educational resources, research opportunities and other services.
Participants represented Florida State University, Florida A&M University, healthcare organizations, nonprofit agencies, local businesses and community partners from across the region, creating a welcoming event with resources for people of all ages.
That focus continued during “Blurry Lines: When Does Nutrition Become Medicine?” Marking the first anniversary of FSU’s Institute for Connecting Nutrition and Health, or ICON-Health. The event explored connections among diet, chronic disease, lifestyle medicine and GLP-1 medications. The Arts-Humanities-Health Symposium further demonstrated the potential for research to create impact across disciplines.
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