Web Faculty & Staff Directory Departments & Services Student learns value of time as Golden Girl, researcher and sorority sister As a biological sciences major, student athlete, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program member and Chi Omega sister, senior Barbara Dietrick knows first-hand that Florida State University has a lot to offer — and has developed great time-management skills in order to pursue her diverse array of collegiate interests. "I feel like I'm getting almost every aspect of the university, and it all really does tie together," Dietrick said. "They're very different worlds, but I feel very lucky that I get to experience them all." Dietrick is grateful to be involved in communities that are understanding of her busy schedule and always encourage her to pursue her outside interests. Not only is Dietrick involved with multiple aspects of the FSU community, she also maintains a 4.0 grade point average and has won multiple awards for her research. She is the recipient of a Bess H. Ward Honors Thesis Award and a 2015 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award for her academic study of disease progression occurring in the embryonic development of fruit flies. For the past three years, Dietrick has studied brain-related diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's in the laboratory of biomedical sciences Associate Professor Timothy Megraw. Her main focus is microcephaly, a congenital condition related to incomplete development of the brain. Dietrick researches the genetic links to these diseases, hoping to one day contribute to the collective effort to implement successful gene therapy in humans. PHISHING ALERT FSU partners with UF to speed discoveries toward better community health FSU receives funding to enhance suicide prevention interventions Florida State receives national award for diversity practices Experience Disney's art of animation Researcher: Social support in schools is key to student success Three FSU Marching Chiefs make life-saving donations FSU researchers trek to North Pole FSU students star in new TV message FSU ranked among top public universities Facility for Arts Research provides innovative design for medical device How to support FSU shooting victim Academics Admissions Research Faculty Students Alumni and Friends Veterans KEY SITES >> FOLLOW US: © Florida State University, 600 W. College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32306 | Directory Assistance 850-644-2525 | Questions or Comments | Privacy Policy | Copyright