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Carrie Meyers, Jim Reynolds and Robert Hanna pose for a photo at Google headquarters.

LSI’s FCR-STEM InSPIRE Team Attended Google AI Educator Academy

August 11, 2026

Florida State University’s InSPIRE initiative is expanding its artificial intelligence education pathway following an invitation for members of LSI’s FCR-STEM InSPIRE team to participate in the Google AI Educator Series: CTL Academy at Google headquarters.

LSI's Carrie Meyers conducting an AI in education session standing next to a flat screen TV.

FCR-STEM’s Strategic Investment in AI for Education is at the Core of LSI’s Work

August 4, 2026

The Florida Center for Research in STEM made a strategic investment in artificial intelligence as a core capability that strengthens every aspect of work at the Learning Systems Institute.

For 20 Years FCR-STEM Has Impacted STEM Teaching and Learning in Florida

June 22, 2026

The Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR–STEM) reached an important milestone this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Carrie Meyers standing at a white board pointing towards participants around a table listening to her presentation.

Meyers Awarded FLATE’s Distinguished Manufacturing Partner Service Distinction

May 12, 2026

FSU InSPIRE’s Director of Education and Workforce Talent, Carrie Meyers, was awarded FLATE’s Manufacturing Partner-of-the-Year for Service.

Graphic with a wide photo of Drew Allen speaking to a group of teachers. There is a schedule below broken into three different color sections.

‘Introduction to Robotics in the Classroom’ Added to Free Professional Learning Courses Offered by LSI and InSPIRE

May 6, 2026

The team leading educational and workforce development and STEM outreach on the FSU InSPIRE project at Florida State University’s Learning Systems Institute (LSI) has announced the addition of two summer workshops. ROBO 101: Introduction to Robotics in the Classroom will now be offered free to educators in Bay County (July 6-12) and Okaloosa County (July 13-17).

Anna Prindle receiving a silver trophy from Rabieh Razzouk.

Anna Prindle Named First-Ever Innovating Educator of the Year

April 28, 2026

The Florida Center for Research in STEM (FCR-STEM) at Florida State University has awarded its first-ever Innovating Educator of the Year honor to Anna Prindle of Holley-Navarre Intermediate School. The award will be presented at Holley-Navarre on May 14, 2026

FSU InSPIRE Director Drew Allen addresses attendees at a professional learning course.

LSI and FSU InSPIRE Return to the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast Offering Free Professional Learning Courses for K-12 Teachers this Summer

April 8, 2026

For the third summer, the team leading educational and workforce development and STEM outreach on the FSU InSPIRE project at Florida State University’s Learning Systems Institute (LSI) will be conducting free professional learning courses for Northwest Florida Gulf Coast K-12 teachers.

Cook receiving an award on Friday, March 13, at the NPA’s annual conference in San Francisco.

LSI scholar Olivia K. Cook named National Postdoc of the Year

March 19, 2026

A Florida State University scholar has been named the 2026 National Postdoc of the Year by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) for significantly advancing the postdoctoral community through exceptional service and leadership beyond her primary research duties.

LSI is Sponsoring the FCR-STEM Innovating Educator of the Year Award

January 27, 2026

The mission of the Florida Center for Research in STEM (FCR-STEM) is to help the State of Florida improve STEM teaching and learning in grades K-12 and prepare students for higher education and STEM careers in the 21st century. This mission would not be possible without the passion and commitment of Florida’s educators.

Two Armenian students pitching a business idea on stage in front of a large projection screen.

LSI Concludes First Phase of Collaborative Online International Learning Project in Armenia

January 7, 2026

The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and the Learning Systems Institute (LSI) at Florida State University (FSU) are continuing work on a U.S. Department of State-funded grant to enhance entrepreneurship education in Armenia in partnership with the Armenian State University of Economics (ASUE).