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<\/p>\nFlorida State University\u2019s Office of Research will host the third annual FSU Discovery Days, a weeklong celebration of research, creativity and innovation, from Oct. 18-25.<\/p>\n
The event will kick off from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, with a community expo hosted by FSU Health at Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Road. The expo will share resources and information with the community, with exhibitors including FSU researchers, community organizations and other local groups. There also will be two 20-minute-long presentations and a variety of health screenings.<\/p>\n
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Kathy Chiu, managing partner of DeepWork Capital, speaks to a participant during the 2024 Discovery Challenge.<\/p>\n
Discovery Days has something for everyone \u2014 from \u201cShark Tank\u201d-style business pitch competitions to kid-friendly physics and art projects to lectures highlighting clinical research breakthroughs in medicine.<\/p>\n
\u201cDiscovery Days is a vibrant reflection of the intellectual energy and collaborative spirit that defines Florida State,\u201d said Stacey S. Patterson, Vice President for Research. \u201cFrom startup launches and clinical pitches to STEM career panels and rocket science for kids, this week invites our community to explore the many ways FSU research transforms lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Throughout the week, there will be more than 25 events showcasing the variety of work done across the university.Among this year\u2019s featured events is the launch of ICON-Health, a new initiative designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across campus while advancing nutrition policy (Oct. 20).<\/p>\n
The Clinical Catalyst event will feature local healthcare providers presenting challenges that they face in their practices that need evidence-based solutions (Oct. 20).<\/p>\n
Discovery Days also marks the grand opening of IGNITE Tallahassee, FSU\u2019s new startup incubator at Innovation Park, which aims to accelerate entrepreneurship and tech transfer (Oct. 21).<\/p>\n
The Discovery Challenge returns with a \u201cShark Tank\u201d-style pitch competition awarding up to $100,000 in prizes to student and faculty innovators (Oct. 21).<\/p>\n
Moderated by Patterson, the STEM Career Paths panel will explore diverse career pathways for students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math (Oct. 24). A symposium on Reimagining Florida\u2019s Child Welfare Training Using Virtual Reality will be held the same day, focused on how FSU researchers are using VR technology to improve training for child welfare investigators in Florida (Oct. 24).<\/p>\n
To end the week, Saturday Morning Physics + Art (Oct. 25) offers a family-friendly experience combining hands-on rocket science and creative expression for K-12 students.<\/p>\n
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit discoverydays.fsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n