The Department of Statistics is pleased to announce that Robert J. Tibshirani, professor of biomedical data science and statistics at Stanford University, will present “Univariate-guided sparse regression,” at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, in the Psychology Department Auditorium. The live talk will also be accessible via Zoom. Register online if you plan to attend virtually.
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The FSU Innovation Hub is hosting a 24-hour hackathon focused on transforming how NextEra Energy prepares for any challenge. Participants will collaborate in teams and learn from subject area experts from NextEra Energy and Florida Power & Light to design feasible, impactful and innovative solutions. The hackathon runs from 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Make sure to register today before the 50 seats are filled!
On Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m., the Askew Student Life Cinema will present “Soft Vengeance: Albie Sachs and the New South Africa,” a documentary film presentation chronicling human rights activist Albie Sachs’ fight to end apartheid in South Africa.
Florida State University will conduct a comprehensive TEST of the FSU ALERT Emergency Notification and Warning System for the Tallahassee campus at 3 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 19. Learn more about FSU ALERT at emergency.fsu.edu/FSUAlert.
Human rights activist Albie Sachs will deliver “Presidents & Power: How South Africa’s Highest Court Held Nelson Mandela and Two Other Presidents Accountable to the Constitution” Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5-6:30 p.m., at the FSU College of Medicine Auditorium.
FSU Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) invites you to join our Mid-Semester Wellness Workshop Series — designed to help you refocus, recharge and finish the semester strong. These sessions are open to all FSU students — no registration required.
FSU’s Information Technology Services is kicking off Cyberween, a five-question online cybersecurity game running now through Friday, Oct. 31, where FSU competes against 11 other Florida universities. Play now to test your cyber skills and be entered to win prizes such as two $500 student scholarships and a pair of FSU vs. Virginia Tech football tickets.
Group dialectical behavior therapy is available at the Florida State University Psychology Clinic for individuals age 18 and older who struggle with intense emotions or distress, interpersonal problems, impulsive behaviors or suicidal and/or self-injurious urges or behaviors.
If you have a child struggling with misbehavior, defiance or opposition, or if you as a parent or caregiver struggle to implement effective discipline, the FSU Psychology Clinic therapists can help! This 12-week group teaches parents effective strategies for managing behavior at home, school and in public places.
The Cognitive Processing Therapy group at Florida State University Psychology Clinic is an evidence-based treatment to address trauma symptoms related to actual or threatened sexual assault or sexual abuse.