research institute investigating materials suitable for advanced applications including artificial limbs and space travel.
==== Coastal and Marine Laboratory ====
FSU's Coastal and Marine Laboratory researches coastal and marine ecosystems, using the research vessel Apalachee. The facility is located in St. Teresa, Florida (on the coast) and can house students and researchers for extended times.
==== FAMU-FSU College of Engineering ====
The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University-FSU College of Engineering is a partnership between an HBCU, a public Research 1 University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Students complete basic studies at their respective university, then complete requirements at the College of Engineering. The college has undergraduate and graduate degree programs in chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, biomedical and mechanical engineering.
== Student life ==
=== Traditions ===
The university's colors are garnet and gold. Florida State University's …